Author Topic: "Finished" pics of the '70 (Read 1239 times)

70_Fastback · « **on:** May, 17, 2009, 07:13:17 PM »

The maiden voyage went great Saturday! I spent most of sunday tweaking small stuff. But I do have a miss at around 3000 RPM, which I am contributing to those damn Ford racing plug wires. I've had trouble with them in the past, so I feel that they are probably the culprit once again.

And also, I have noticed that after I drive for a while then park and go to restart, it takes a while for it to fire again. It doesn't act like a timing issue, it's not kicking back or hard to crank, it's like it's starved for gas. I have to hold the pedal to the FLOOR and it will crank for 3 to 4 seconds before it ever catches and goes... Any suggestions to that one?

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And here are some "finished" type pictures. But we all know what finished means with mustangs. And I do like the look of the spoiler now. Adjustment made a huge difference for me.

Fast68back · « **Reply #1 on:** May, 17, 2009, 07:15:32 PM »

Soooo, how did the GF and Kiddo enjoy the first cruise?

70_Fastback · « **Reply #2 on:** May, 17, 2009, 07:17:30 PM »

The GF loved it. This was a weekend that my kido was gone, so no ride for him yet. And I'm still not real sure of the legalality & logistics of a high back booster seat in the car with no shoulder restraints for him.

What do yo think...?

Fast68back · « **Reply #3 on:** May, 17, 2009, 07:21:11 PM »

You could run a temporary tether into the trunk to secure the top like the new cars have and just use the lap belt on the bottom.

How much does he weigh?

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My vehicle has only a lap belt system, what do I do?
If your child is over 40 pounds they may be transported in the back seat without a booster seat if the back seat of your vehicle is only equipped with lap belts. Booster seats should only be used with a lap/shoulder belt combination.

70_Fastback · « **Reply #4 on:** May, 18, 2009, 04:56:38 AM »

Like 42 pounds now. Where is that quoted from?

Fast68back · « **Reply #5 on:** May, 18, 2009, 06:32:01 AM »

State of IL transportation website, it was the first one that came up when I googled it...

joesgt281 · « **Reply #6 on:** May, 18, 2009, 08:11:25 AM »

Flippin sweet!
That is just one fine ride.
Hey how do you have those shoulder harnesses secured?

70_Fastback · « **Reply #7 on:** May, 18, 2009, 08:36:17 AM »

They attach down on the floor to the same lap belt bolt.

joesgt281 · « **Reply #8 on:** May, 18, 2009, 09:06:56 AM »

Quote from: 70_Fastback on May, 18, 2009, 08:36:17 AM

They attach down on the floor to the same lap belt bolt.

I'm in the process of doing this so hence my nosey-ness.
What brand of belts are these?

70_Fastback · « **Reply #9 on:** May, 18, 2009, 09:08:26 AM »

They are from the same manufacturer of the seats; "Megan Racing".

And yout not being nosey, ask away.

joesgt281 · « **Reply #10 on:** May, 18, 2009, 10:19:33 AM »

ok cool.
really like those seats too!

70_Fastback · « **Reply #11 on:** May, 18, 2009, 10:29:58 AM »

The seats are VERY comfortable. Mark (silverBlueBP) also sat in them too. Get his opinion.

silverblueBP · « **Reply #12 on:** May, 18, 2009, 11:40:31 AM »

Oh yeah, those seats are like sitting on a fat chick, you just melt into them and they wrap around you.

Not that there's anything wrong with that :nice

70_Fastback · « **Reply #13 on:** May, 18, 2009, 11:50:43 AM »

More cushion for the pushin'

joesgt281 · « **Reply #14 on:** May, 18, 2009, 11:53:07 AM »

I also like the fact that those seat backs tilt for rear seat access.

70_Fastback · « **Reply #15 on:** May, 18, 2009, 11:55:01 AM »

Yes, they tilt way forward, but the shoulder harness' will try to pull them back down occasionally if they get caught up a bit - but not a big deal though.

silverblueBP · « **Reply #16 on:** May, 18, 2009, 01:22:33 PM »

Quote from: joesgt281 on May, 18, 2009, 11:53:07 AM

I also like the fact that those seat backs tilt for rear seat access.

Are we still talking about fat chicks or J's seats?

70_Fastback · « **Reply #17 on:** May, 18, 2009, 01:25:48 PM »

Quote from: silverblueBP on May, 18, 2009, 01:22:33 PM

Are we still talking about fat chicks or J's seats?

OMG!! LMAO :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

joesgt281 · « **Reply #18 on:** May, 18, 2009, 01:39:09 PM »

Quote from: silverblueBP on May, 18, 2009, 01:22:33 PM

Are we still talking about fat chicks or J's seats?

ok that's some funny chit right there.....

Waffles · « **Reply #19 on:** May, 18, 2009, 01:40:38 PM »

So on each bolt for the seat belts, you have both ends on either side? Like what I'm trying to say is the left harness starts at the left bolt on the floor, loops up over the seat, then right back into that same bolt at the bottom? I'd love to do that, but I don't think it'd stay too well on my seats, whereas you have the hold to hold them into place. If I had a welder I'd pull my interior and weld in a roll bar.

70_Fastback · « **Reply #20 on:** May, 18, 2009, 01:47:25 PM »

Yes; each bolt connects 2 harness ends (lap belt end and shoulder harness end)

Midlife · « **Reply #21 on:** May, 18, 2009, 02:35:28 PM »

Very nice car...you should be proud; I know I would be. But couldn't you at least photoshop in some side windows?

And where's the StangFix windshield sticker? Hmmmm?

70 StangMan · « **Reply #22 on:** May, 18, 2009, 03:07:26 PM »

Quote from: silverblueBP on May, 18, 2009, 01:22:33 PM

Are we still talking about fat chicks or J's seats?

:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

Shaun · « **Reply #23 on:** May, 19, 2009, 03:50:35 AM »

Quote from: 70_Fastback on May, 18, 2009, 08:36:17 AM

They attach down on the floor to the same lap belt bolt.

AAAAAAHHHHHHRRRRGGGGG!!! Really bad idea.

Belts stretch approx. 20% in an impact. With your shoulder straps so long you'll probably still smash your head into the steering wheel.

With them mounted so far below your shoulders, in an impact they will pull you down into your seat. Spinal compression injuries could occur.

4pt belts are no good. Without a sub slot in a frontal impact the shoulder belts will go taught and you are very likely going to 'submarine' under that lap belt moving the buckle up off your pelvis and into your soft tissue.

For your car because you want to use the backseat I would ditch those 4pt belts and install a retractable 3pt setup.

Other than that, I LOVE the car! That yellow looks awesome. :naug

70_Fastback · « **Reply #24 on:** May, 19, 2009, 04:53:45 AM »

Thanks Randy.

And Shaun, I appreciate your input as well. And I actually I have not been wearing the houlder harnesses when I drive it because it does seem to pull the lap belt up into my ribacious chiseled six-packed abdomen. Which is just not real comfortable.

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