Dig it! Damn nice ride/build!
Pro Touring 1979 Pace Car build
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I just realized something Tom, you posted a picture thread of a car you own and haven't gotten flamed even once, that's a first for SVTP lol 
I just realized something Tom, you posted a picture thread of a car you own and haven't gotten flamed even once, that's a first for SVTP lol
LOL, well we are only on page 3 so far, give it some time....
79 mustang was my first car. This one looks amazing. You definately have a car to be proud of.
Thanks man.
UPDATE. Had today off from work so I finally got the other tub in and the last of the torque box reinforcement plates welded up.
Just quickly shot them with some paint to keep them from rusting until I get the sound deadening material in and the dress and finish the wheel wheels. Sorry for the pic quality.
Then I started to disassemble the front suspenion. This is the last time to see the stock stuff up front. The tublular k member and a arms will be here this week. Then I can mockup the 13" Alcon brakes and RaceCraft drop spindles and measure for my custom front wheels.
I ordered an engine support bar to hold the engine up when I change the k member next weekend. The support bar should be here this week as will the front suspension components.
I also ordered the fuel cell. I went with a 19 gallon aluminum RCI cell. That should be here this week too.
I am supposed to get the mocked up narrowed rearend in two weeks or so, then I can measure for my custom rear wheels. I also ordered BMR adjustable uppers to set the pinion angle and steeda spherical bearings for the 8.8 housing. All that should be here this week too. I'll keep everyone updated with pics when everything comes in.
Just quickly shot them with some paint to keep them from rusting until I get the sound deadening material in and the dress and finish the wheel wheels. Sorry for the pic quality.
Then I started to disassemble the front suspenion. This is the last time to see the stock stuff up front. The tublular k member and a arms will be here this week. Then I can mockup the 13" Alcon brakes and RaceCraft drop spindles and measure for my custom front wheels.
I ordered an engine support bar to hold the engine up when I change the k member next weekend. The support bar should be here this week as will the front suspension components.
I also ordered the fuel cell. I went with a 19 gallon aluminum RCI cell. That should be here this week too.
I am supposed to get the mocked up narrowed rearend in two weeks or so, then I can measure for my custom rear wheels. I also ordered BMR adjustable uppers to set the pinion angle and steeda spherical bearings for the 8.8 housing. All that should be here this week too. I'll keep everyone updated with pics when everything comes in.
You know what you need when you go cruising in that Pace Car? Real deal brand new Ford promo 79 Pace Car hats. :coolman:
You know what you need when you go cruising in that Pace Car? Real deal brand new Ford promo 79 Pace Car hats. :coolman:
LOL. Yeah, I have the pace car jacket. Thats corny enough.
Might be kinda cool to replace the three running horses on the side of the car with the updated mustang logo to go with the look of your car, just a thought
Might be kinda cool to replace the three running horses on the side of the car with the updated mustang logo to go with the look of your car, just a thought
Thats an interesting idea I didn't think of. Might steal that one.
Well some parts came today and as promised here are the pics.
Steeda Spherical bushings. I went with these over other brands as this style uses a solid shaft rather than using spacers that seat into the center. Does it matter? I don't know, but I like the thought of these better. I'm hoping the BMR adjustable uppers show tomorrow.
New temporary mounts to use until next year when I switch to the 4.6 dohc. Hopefully these work with the k member. If not I guess I will have to go with the later style. We'll see.
And last but not least the Team Z k member with 1" shorter arms. Nice peice, but I didn't have any doubts befor ordering it, LOL.
Picture of the coating.
Steeda Spherical bushings. I went with these over other brands as this style uses a solid shaft rather than using spacers that seat into the center. Does it matter? I don't know, but I like the thought of these better. I'm hoping the BMR adjustable uppers show tomorrow.
New temporary mounts to use until next year when I switch to the 4.6 dohc. Hopefully these work with the k member. If not I guess I will have to go with the later style. We'll see.
And last but not least the Team Z k member with 1" shorter arms. Nice peice, but I didn't have any doubts befor ordering it, LOL.
Picture of the coating.
BMR adjustable uppers showed up today. Really nice pieces. We'll see how the work out.
Hope I'm not boring you guys with the parts coming in but I got another brown box today. My RCI 19 gallon cell showed up. I have to do some mods to the cell to run it the way I wan't as I plan to go under the floor and still use the stock filler door location. The 19 gallon with be alot nicer than the 11 or 12 gallon stock tank too.
Later on when I do the 4.6 dohc I can sump this cell if I want. Thats will be later though.
Set in place and it just barely sticks out the bottom. This about where I want it to sit.
Later on when I do the 4.6 dohc I can sump this cell if I want. Thats will be later though.
Set in place and it just barely sticks out the bottom. This about where I want it to sit.
Nope keep the pics coming. We all love pics!
Keep'em coming..... Terrific looking build!!! :beer:
It's from k dezines I believe the name is. Real high quality setup. A bit heavy but I can deal with that.
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