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68 Coupe Daily Driver - Keeping it running and trying to impove it

Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Updated 02/13/2012

Finished my trunk Battery Relo Project Saturday.

Battery in Trunk
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/9/468-130212083407-9367388.jpeg" />

O gauge wire to relay. Need a new engine ground cable.
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/9/468-130212083413-9368488.jpeg" />

Next project is to add a panel where the glove box is for fuse panels. 1 for before switch and one after. I think of also moving the starter relay to this spot.
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/9/468-130212083358-93652407.jpeg" />
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Updated 02/13/2012

Looks great John, Hope you get the rear back in it soon and drive it here. I am ready for another ride.
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Updated 06/26/2012

Added a cougar style driver side AC vent since I am going to use the aftermarket electronic controls Just need to find some brushed aluminum to create a panel for it.

<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-260612090211-101471165.jpeg" />
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Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Updated 06/26/2012

It's easy enough to just find some 0.030" thick plain aluminum and brush it yourself with some fine grit sand paper on a foamlike block. I think something in the 400 grit range will work fine... youl have to experiment with different grits to get the right match. Just be sure to brush it before you form it.
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Updated 06/26/2012

Here are the pictures of the new tie rod sleeves I installed last weekend. They sure look nice. I like that they are hex which allows better tool fit for adjustments.
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-140812125619-10224371.jpeg" />
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-140812125843.jpeg" />


While I was replacing the tie rod sleeves, I noticed the UCA ball joint dust cap is all ripped. Can you get replacements, or do you need to get new ball joints. The whole UCA is only 6 years old.

<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-130812171953.jpeg" />


The next thing to do is build the Boxed LCAs from the kit I got from Opentracker and so the Shelby drop on the UCAs.
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Updated 08/14/2012

You'll need to replace the entire ball joint as the covers are not available separately. Now if you want to spend a bit more money, you can replace the entire UCA.

I'm going to predict there will be yet another injury in removing the ball joint from the spindle... :sarc
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Updated 08/14/2012

Energy Suspension make polyurethane replacement boots... but I don't know if they are available for the upper ball joints.
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Updated 09/24/2012

Replaced the valve covers today. the old ones had gotten pitted when my radiator let go last summer and they need to be polished out. I also did not like the oil cap on the passenger side. I also started to reroute the spark plug wires but I ran out of spark plug wire to create some longer sections. I only got 3 done on the driver side.

Before
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-240912145830-104101925.jpeg" />

New ones on
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-240912145812-104081026.jpeg" />
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Updated 12/05/2012

Installed a set of Quik-Latch Hood Locks. These are Rob's new prototypes with return springs.

<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-051212075441-10595749.jpeg" />
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-051212075415-10594160.jpeg" />
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<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-051212075327-105911384.jpeg" />
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Updated 12/05/2012

&quot;66benchcoupe&quot; said:
Those locks look nice. Do you just push 'em in to unlock?

Robert
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Correct, I need to unlatch the hood first to put tome tension on the locks, then just push the buttons. These are rated by the NHRA to withstand the forces of drag racing so I could remove the old hood latch, but I probably will not.
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Getting Ready for the HRPT - Todo List

Taking this one on the HRPT this year. I am signing up today. My to-do list is:

* Fix Temp Gauge
* Fix Steering Wheel
* Add AC
* Add Headliner
* Custom Console with Wifi
* Check Fluids
* Check Rear Fluids
* Sport Seat Conversion
* Replace Package Tray
* Check Fuses
* Clean Engine
* Polish Engine Aluminum
* Passenger Door Window aligned
* New Spark Plug Wires
* Check Spark Plugs
* Get Sponsor Decals
* Get Hotels
 
68 Coupe Daily Driver - Getting Ready for the HRPT - Todo List

John that list is pretty long, only 139 days till HRPT, better get moving.
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Getting Ready for the HRPT - Todo List

&quot;Larry G&quot; said:
John that list is pretty long, only 139 days till HRPT, better get moving.
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yep, a little long, but most are not critical.
 
68 Coupe Daily Driver - Getting Ready for the HRPT - Todo List

I'd say the steering wheel one is pretty critical.
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Getting Ready for the HRPT - Todo List

&quot;Larry G&quot; said:
I'd say the steering wheel one is pretty critical.
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Larry, I need to clean my monitor now. :wor
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Getting Ready for the HRPT - Todo List

Started trying to figure out all my electrical issues.

* Temperature gauge does not work
* emergency flashers do not work
* rear window defogger does not work
* Keep blowing interior light fuses
* windshield wipers sometimes work
* Front turn signals both flash instead of just one side or the other.

I might just get a new harness like Painless not not one from painless.


I got the steering wheel off and the gauge cluster out this morning before I had to get to work (for my paying job).
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Getting Ready for the HRPT - Todo List

Order that harness yet? Tell us about the quality when you get it.
 
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