My 1966

Under construction

... working on it

Construction site.

One of my ongoing projects. I will post a soon as I am done and have some time.

Center console


	The center console was in bad shape.
	Here a close-up of the initial condition.
	I took it apart, cleaned and painted it.
	Expediting the drying process.
	The overworked console.
	This is one of the few Mustang parts which are expensive to replace. Glad i got away with fixing it.

Doors


	Getting ready to paint the doors.
	Replaced window rollers and other parts of the window mechanism. Sealed everything up again.
	New door sills.

Heater


	Before.
	Broken edge on heater door flange.
	Fixed.
	The fittings were leaking and I had to re-solder them.
	Subassembly.
	Subassembly.
	New gaskets.
	The complete assembly still outside of the car.
	After.

Dashboard


	I had to replace the ignition (as well as the door) lock(s) and because the bezels were busted, I decided to replace them.
	The metal dashboard was scratched and the dash pad had cracks all over, so I decided to paint the dash board and replace the pad.
	Still a work in progress.
	Final result.

Instruments & Steering wheel


	I replaced the clear front bezel after diassembling and cleaning the gauges. This was also a good time to replace the instrument bulbs.
	Steering column is wrapped to prevent scratches during the mounting of the instrument panel.
	Cleaned the steering wheel (horn ring). I poured a bunch of paint into the dimples and let it dry laying flat over night.
	The results.

Carburetor


	The way the carburetor looked when I got the 'stang.
	After opening it, it was clear that a cleaning is due.
	My two barrels.
	Choke assembly.
	Cleaned and reassembled.
	Cleaned and reassembled..
	Cleaned and reassembled.
	Re-installed.

Distributor

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	Cleaned the distributor assembly. I also replaced the vacuum advance unit and the points of course. I will switch to point-less ignition soon.
	I also got new spark plugs, new plug wires, distributor cap and rotor.

Engine


	Besides an oil change and adjusting the valve play, I did not do much with the engine so far.

Electrical


	The original fuse box was in bad shape. Some wires were almost blank and the contacts were rusted. It is positioned pretty badly, especially if you have a leaking cowl.
	I decided to install a new fuse box with flat fuses and move it to the engine compartment at the same time.
	The new fuse box installed at the engine firewall, passenger side. Next to it is my main switch.

Audio


	The old speaker board in the back was rotten and I made a new one.
	Here it is with the new speakers installed.
	New radio ........
	...... with iPod hook-up.

Glovebox


	A new glove box.
	Cleaned and painted the glove compartment lid.
	Voila.

Seats


	Whatever worked back in the days ....
	The springs cleaned and painted.
	Overhauled the rails.
	New cushions for the front seats.
	Fixed a rip in one of the covers.
	All remaining seat covers were painted.

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	The inner quarter panels were painted.
	I also got new seatbelts.

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