Winter projects, what do you have planned?

[68EFIvert]

Since the crappy weather is upon us here in the Great NW I have started to tackle some of my winter projects.   I just replaced my alternator (not so much a winter project as maintenance).  What do you have planned for the Mustang or other project this winter?

Here is a list on my projects.  Most are pretty quick projects except the oil leak and exhaust.

Repaint the dash and door panels
Rut a resistor on my Autometer gas gauge so it reads the right level
Install my JBA shorty headers so that I have more ground clearance
Identify the engine oil leak (I am pretty sure the rear main seal) and fix
Install helper springs on my front coilovers
Install my new Focal component speakers once I get my new kick panels from Mustang Depot.
Trim my center console so that it follows the contour of the dash a little better and gets rid of the 1/8" gap that is driving me crazy.

So lets see your to do lists!

[Gigantopithecus]

This week's plans are to replace the driver's side floorpans and torque box.  As winter sets in, I'll work on replacing a 1/4 panel and whatever metal needs work.  I hope to have all the metal work done before spring.  That is if work and money cooperate

[Shaun]

Going to install torque boxes and convertible inner rockers and seat pan in the 66 coupe along with a full containment racing seat and quick release steering wheel.  Will also play around with some rear suspension ideas for testing next season.

[AzPete]

Let's see....
Drive it
Replace headers for clearance
Drive it
Install new door seals and other small rubber items
Drive it
Front end alignment check
Drive it
Finish rear seat modification
Drive it


Did I mention......driving it?

[guruatbol]

OK, on the 67 I have an electric issue I need to cure, speedo cable replacement, and many other small issue before I take it to the paint guy for a repaint.

On the 65, strip the interior down and make the dash a metal dash.  Send Kat my dash pad.  create and install the new one piece headliner, figure out what seats I am using and make the fit right, and then to the upholstery shop for the custom design I am thinking about.  Strip paint from body and prime.  Get the neighbor to help me paint it.

For the house, Cabinets, Cabinets, Cabinets, clean windows inside and out, fix a hole in the wall, clean up the crappy mess from the sewer backup and reinstall the now cleaned up carpet.  Sand and refinish the front door, caulk and paint window trip and paint all baseboards.

If that isn't enough I have to squeeze in some driving so I have money to do it all.

I haven't even seen SWMBO's list for me.....

Mel

[cmayna]

Well  Shiaattt!!!!
I have no Mustang to really work on.  Red's running just fine and Shag is terrorizing the neighborhood as we speak.  I'm so desperate, I'm already working on the Chebbie truck since it was so patient while I was working on Shag.

[6t6red]

I just started my winter project on Monday.  I bought UCA and spring perches from John  and also a template to do the drop.  I have a problem with my drivers side shock tower, the reinforcement bracket that is welded(suppose to be) to the tower is broke loose and I needed to pull it back flush to the tower and weld it. That's done but after I drilled the holes for the drop  and I tried to install the UCA and one of the holes is smack dab against the reinforcement lip.  I can't get to it to grind it down because the engine is in so I decided to delay the drop until I take the engine out in the next year or two. No biggy.  Boy, both of the UCA were shot.  After the front end is done I will take care of rebuilding the pedal support,  I think it will require the roller shaft assy. because the holes are egg shaped. Then:
             New water and oil gauges
             purchase and install retrosound radio
             purchase and install 1 inch sway bar ( ohhhh Shaun)
             Clean and paint my rearend ( it really needs it bad)Stay away Kev

     I think that will keep me busy enough during these cold winter months.  I figure I will go thru maybe 15-20 gals of kerosene to keep me warm and kozy while I drink, I mean work out in the garage.
           

[fordrule]

work on mine and get it back to life..

[1497]

I hope to have my POS yellow car 100% road worthy for spring. Still need to do rear suspension/ brakes and reseal the differential. Might change the gears while I'm at it. I have no plans of painting it. It shall remain ugly.

[Heap64]

With a nearly blank slate to work from, I'm sure I can find plenty to do. 

Gear swap and installing the rear end.
Finish up installing front suspension.
Steering.
Drop in the 5.0 and AOD.
Fabricate AOD support.
Plenty more to do, but time and money will run out before the list does.

[Kats66Pny]

Replace the cowl vent & windshield
New Brakes all the way around
Finish redoing front & rear suspension
Interior... install carpet, dash cluster, etc


That's what I'd like to get done before spring...but we'll see how that goes.

[silverblueBP]

Rebuild the 289.

[ko67]

Here is my winter project list.
Custom console with help from Rich at mustangs to fear. Call it the console to fear.
Borgeson power steering box
A/c overhaul

[RapidRabbit]

This winter I will be pulling my tired old 302 and dropping in the 5.0 efi and Aod that I picked up this summer. which of course will lead to a thousand other "while I'm at it" projects. New radiator and some engine bay rust repair. Maybe a new exhaust system too.  :scar

[SELLERSRODSHOP]

i have everything needed except a clutch kit to install my 4 wheel disc brakes & the t-5 swap. if i end up with a couple slow weeks after those swaps are finished, i may finally put some paint on.

i'm also searching for another t-5 & 5.0 to get things rolling on the triumph swap. as soon as i find those, i can get the fab work done for the swap & get the suspension rebuilt.

[67 Fastback]

After finding more rust and rot that needs my attention in the wheel housing area and the lack of parts to finish it  :nk    I guess I'll focus on getting the driver side floor pans finished up along with the toe board and rear upper torque box cover. After that, I'll move to the passenger side and try to get the front torque box in place while replacing the toe board and possibly the floor pans. If I can successfully pull all that off then I'll notch my shock towers.
Bill

[fordrule]

been trolling on the fordsix performance site......hmmm ever thunk a turbo 6....hmmm..

[34isgreat]

Sheet metal work, all of it I hope.

1. Finder apron / battery box replacement
2. Minor floor pan repairs
3. lower quarter panel replacement
4. Minor holes in drivers door & drivers side front fender.
5. Block & Prime body.

[68EFIvert]

I forgot a couple more projects.  Install an vacuum pump on the engine that is mounted under the passenger side fender.  The last thing is to put on clear 3m Bra material on the rockers and behind the rear wheel.

[sigtauenus]

My winter will be spent in the sandbox, so come spring the resultant moula will be spent on a aluminum intake and carb for the '78 F-150, perhaps even an a/c conversion kit for it too, and the upcoming projects for the Fastback include pulling the carpet back out to lower the seat risers, and possibly pulling the headliner out for one of those mustangstofear hard plastic headliners with the built in console.  

Edit: after looking at some of the other posts... one of the first things I'll likely do to the fastback is lower it some, likely change out the rear springs and cut the front coils.

[blown66]

Great topic :) I have been working on my 66 fastback the last year in a half and have had the mustang apart and waiting for a paint job for the last 7 years.Finaly got it painted little while ago.We have been working on the 66 and these are what we plan on doing this winter to the 66.

(1) Have finished installing front disc
(2) Have finished the new brake lines &installed prop valve
(3)  we Have installed the new gas tank and sending unit & new 3/8 stainless fuel line with a Frame HPG1 Fuel filter installed by the rear tank also installed a 3/8 shut off valve on the outlet side. all inlet & outlet done with AN fittings and braided hose.
(4) will be redoing the rear brakes and making new rear brake lines
(5) taking 3rd member out and checking it for play and fixing it if need be
(6)putting rear end back in mustang
(7) having the front brake lines painted & Installed along with the shock tower brackets that the shocks bolt to painted
(8) finally getting the mustang back down on the ground would be nice
(9)Putting the flywheel & clutch assembly together along with the blow proof bellhousing\
(10)installing motor ad tranny all at once
(11) installing a complete new wiring from painless or Ron Francis..has anyone here ever installed a ron francis wiring.
(12) If we get tired of working on the 66 project We will work on the 1971 boss 351
Anway it all deppends on how the finances go as to how fast I get the 66 done. I plan on having it done around end of may.Keep up the good work guys.I learn alot just by reading what you guys have done.God bless

Almost forgot..Hey 68efiVert sorry about the great Northwest having such crappy weather. Here in the Great NorthEast tri citys Kennewick Richland &Pasco washinton. it was 61 and sunny today and tomorow it is to be 66 and sunny with a few clouds hanging around.We have 360 days a year of sun shine here. Mowed the grass today worked on the 66 outside today..Camas is a great town we go though there on the washington side when going to Kelso.

Never Mind 68EFIvert your right the great northwest & northeast  is having crappy weather....lol

[stangg]

For the last year and a half I've been working on my '65 El Camino. Practically rebuilt the body, new suspension, just rebuilt a 12 bolt rearend for it a few weeks ago.  Hoping to refresh the engine next month before it goes away for the winter.   don't click if you are allergic to chebbies.
My sister has been kind enough to let me keep the Mustang over at her place during the good weather months but I'll need to bring it back home soon so she can have her garage back.
Once the Mustang is back in my garage I hope to finish up a few things.
1 Hook up directional lights on the hood scoop.
2 Paint parking light bezels highland green.  (forgot to bring them to the painter when the car was painted.)
3 Install strut rod or the trunk and re align trunk lid.
4 Install rear seatbelts.
5 Upholster the steering column. (I retrofitted a fox steering column in mine)
6 Make a new coil mount.
7 Make a new upper radiator mount.
8 fix oil drip... thought it was the rear main,  but might be leaky valve covers.
9 Make front sway bar links.
10 Have leaky rear coil over shock rebuilt.
I'm sure I'll find more to do.

[SAC69]

1.  new leaf springs
2.  new heater core (this is a big maybe, it's reportedly a huge PITA)
3.  new brakes all around

[janschutz]

My Driver
1   Build / Install Passenger Seat Slider Extension
2   Fit / Paint / Install R-Code Valence
3   Fix Cluster Turn Signal Light
4   Fix Rear Window Defogger   
5   Fix Temp. Gauge
6   Install Tachometer   
7   Install Tilt Column
8   Install Transmission Cooler
9   Make / Install Radio Plate
10   Polish / Install Aluminum Radiator
   
My Wife's Mustang   
1   Fix Driver Side Door Latch
2   Check out electrical
3   Check out and Paint 289
4   Cover Passenger Seat
5   Finish Driver Door
6   Finish Passenger Door
7   Install 289
8   install Gas Cap and Filler tube
9   Install Heater
10   Install Steering Column

[buening]

My list is a bit optomistic since there is a newborn in my house, but here is my wish list for the winter:

• Fabricate square tubular engine crossmember to clear lowered engine
• Purchase and install new rims and tires
• Rebuild rear 9" with TruTrac and new gears
• Install front and rear Cobra disc brakes
• Paint rear interior panels due to PO's shiotty paint skillz
• Clean and detail engine compartment and undercarriage