Winter projects, what do you have planned?

[timbeam]

Good question! Got me thinking...

1) Replace upper ball-joints. These are the originals that were on the upper control arms when I replaced them 9 years ago. The driver's side is squeaking and the passenger side is showing some cracking in the boot. Might as well keep them the same age. Give me a chance to use the pneumatic hammer to knock of the rivets (RRRrrrr...).

2) Re-wire Rally-Pac and Fog Lights. In the Spring I was chasing down a short and I eliminated all non-essentials. Time to put them back and they need all new wiring anyway. I might even see if there is a replacement clock available for the Rally-Pac that actually tells time...
 
3) Attempt to chase down the transmission leak for the umpteenth time, and adjust the neutral start switch that got messed up by the transmission shop that I had rebuild the transmission in attempt to stop the leak.

4) Fix Fuel Gauge - this has been done a few times before too. I think it might be the float sinking this time... (these last two made me think about using that "beating a dead horse" icon)

Right now I just need to finish the electric fan project!
 

[RustyRed]

I really can't think of anything I need to do to the Mustang.  Maybe change the oil at some point.

Need to put some new brake pads on my Explorer and probably take the rotors over to O'Reilly for a check and have them turned if needed while I am at it.

Looking at some misc. cars for sale so who knows.  Might find one I want to take on...or not...

[d_ford]

I really don't have much I need to do on the mustangs. I plan to replace the upholstery in the 68 coupe, it's original and getting tired. After that I may start tinkering on the 64 fairlane if it doesn't sell.

[sigtauenus]

I really can't think of anything I need to do to the Mustang.  Maybe change the oil at some point.

Need to put some new brake pads on my Explorer and probably take the rotors over to O'Reilly for a check and have them turned if needed while I am at it.

Looking at some misc. cars for sale so who knows.  Might find one I want to take on...or not...

On my 78 F-150 I had a spring pop loose on the rear drums which resulted in a groove in the otherwise almost brand new drums.  I took them to Pep Boys to get turned down, and the guy told me he was just going to turn the drums down to minimums vice watch it and stop cutting when the groove was gone.  I said no thanks and went and put them back on the truck as-is.  WTF, some business model, cut the drums to minimum so next time they come back they HAVE to buy a new drum from you. 

[guruatbol]

On my 78 F-150 I had a spring pop loose on the rear drums which resulted in a groove in the otherwise almost brand new drums.  I took them to Pep Boys to get turned down, and the guy told me he was just going to turn the drums down to minimums vice watch it and stop cutting when the groove was gone.  I said no thanks and went and put them back on the truck as-is.  WTF, some business model, cut the drums to minimum so next time they come back they HAVE to buy a new drum from you. 

I use the local NAPA.  They also have a machine shop.  I would never use Manny, Moe and Jerk for anything, I've seen too much.

Mel

[B67FSTB]

I would be glad if I could rebuild my rear end to a 3.50 trac-lock or something alike.
Any info is welcome here.

[68EFIvert]

Here is an update to my todo list.  Where are you guys at on your projects?

Repaint the dash and door panels DONE
Rut a resistor on my Autometer gas gauge so it reads the right levelDONE
Install my JBA shorty headers so that I have more ground clearanceDONE but need to take to exhaust shop to connect the old to new
Identify the engine oil leak (I am pretty sure the rear main seal) and fix
Install helper springs on my front coiloversDONE
Install my new Focal component speakers once I get my new kick panels from Mustang Depot.DONE
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.DONE

One other item I added to the list is to have the gears adjusted in my rear end.  They whine a bit while under load.  I should have the exhaust and rear end done by the end of the month.  Just in time to clean my garage up so that we can put the house up on the market to sell.  Good luck with that one.............

[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

Well, I bought almost all the necessary parts( and some unnecessary) so far.
Started tearing apart the old motor, And this is as far as I have gotten. I have a vacation planned for March to get the engines swapped. Plan is to have it complete by mid may so i can join Craig on the power tour.