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Mod/Restoration List

updated: Sep 10th 2007 @ 11:20 PM
 

 

 
 
RESTORATIONS: 
 
***  EXTERIOR  ***

*  Black Convertible Top/rear glass/bucket (Late Model Restoration) (To Be Done Soon. Sitting in Garage)
*  Covertible Quarter Window Edge - New Rubber. (pain in the ass to install)
*  Cobra "R" Fiberglass Hood (2.5" Cowl - Cervini) - MOD
*  Cobra "R" Chrome Wheels (16x8)
*  LX Front Bumper Filler (Cervini)
*  LX Notchback Decklid - from a 92 Notchback.
*  Rear Spoiler (Cervini thru LateModelRestoration.com for quicker delivery) - MOD
*  Six Piece Headlights Set w/clear sides (Late Model Restoration)
*  Parking Light assemblies from a 92 fox body.
*  Convertible Trim Rubber Replacements (Late Model Restoration)
*  Painted Gas Tank Cover Flat Black
*  Side Under Trim Area Flat Black 
*  FRPP one piece Exhaust System w/H-pipe
*  Two Chamber Flowmaster Mufflers
*  Chrome Exhaust Extentions 
*  Ford Nose Emblem (old one cracked and broken.)
*  LX Taillights Assemblies - Complete Assemblies, not just lenses.  
*  Radiator Air Deflector
*  Painted Rear Brakes
 

Replacing the Fogged Headlights with New Ones

*** INTERIOR RESTORATION ***
Creating the rare all black mustang interior was interesting. This list involves painting, dying and possibile repair of the original piece or a piece replaced from the junkyard or 5.0 Restoration (latemodelrestoration.com.

*. New Carpet - with Mass Back material
*. Seats - Replaced - Vinyl Dyed Black. Black & White fake leather covers over seats.
*. Center Console - All Six Pieces repainted black
*. Center Console - Arm rest - Replaced & Dyed Black
*. Dash Pad - Dyed Black
*. Dash Speaker Covers - Replaced & Painted White
*. Dash - Plastic areas painted from beige to black.
*. Dash Vent Cover - Replaced & Painted White
*. Convertible Quarter Panels - worn vinyl was striped, Cracks & Breaks Repaired and Then Covered with Black Speaker carpet. (major rework job)
*. Door Sill Plates - black w/Mustang embossed on them.
*. Door Panels - 1992 panels were converted and dyed black.
*. Door Panels - Center Inserts - covered with white vinyl. A running pony was embroidered with a Running Pony for the drivers side. A Ford emblem was mounted to the passenger side.  
*. Door Panels - Kick Plates - Pockets removed - Plates covered w/black binyl. Small Ford Emblems Bonded to Center Area.
*. Door Speaker Panels - New from 5.0 Restoration - already molded in black.
*. Door Armrests - painted black, cover with gloss paint. (difficult to keep from peeling)
*. Door Armrest Pads - Repaired Originals & Dyed Black. After market pads do not fit correctly.
*. Billet Polished door handle Inserts,
*. Billet Polished Electric Window Plates
*. Billet Polished AC Knobs
*. Shifter Bezel - Painted White with several coats of clear.
*. Glove Box - was repainted black.
*. Turn Signal Switch Replaced
*. Headlight Switch Replaced
*. Tilt Handle Replaced
*. Rear Quarter Window Motors - These were rebuilt with new teflon and synthetic grease.
*. Windows Tinted w/ Limo Tint
*. Panasonic Stereo Upgrade
*. Speedometer Cable replaced.
*. Fuel Meter Replaced.

** Other Major Restoration Work... ** 

*. Transmission - Completely Rebuilt - Includes replacing transmission housing.
*. Brake System - Completely reworked back to stock. (only the fronts were working when I bought the car)
*. Exhaust - Flowmaster Catback with "H" pipe.
*. Flowmaster two-chamber mufflers.  
 
** ENGINE **

*. Powder Coated Stock Manifold (A1 Powder Coating in Las Vegas)
*. Custom Painted Manifold Plate - From Older 5.0 Manifold Plate
*. FRPP Black Crinckle Valve Covers - EFI - (Late Model Restoration)
*. Chrome Oil Filler Cap
*. Cold Air Kit - Soon to go back into the fender well.
*. MAC Air Filter
*. Ford Racing 3 Row Aluminum Radiator (summit racing)
*. Electric Fan w/adjustable temp gage (summit racing)
*. Coil Cover - plastic type - stock unit was missing.
*. Rubber Distributor Boot - stock unit was missing.
*. Freeze Plug Cover - stock piece was missing.
*. Ford Racing Plug Wires - blue
*. Radiator Overflow Bottle - stock unit was missing.
*. Chrome - 3 Row chrome Radiator Cover. Cut to fit around the electric fan unit.
*. Engine Compartment Re-Painted Black
*. BBK 255LPH Fuel Pump
*. Fuel Sending Unit
*. Re-Routed Engine Wall Cables to the bottom of the bay
*. Reterminated my battery cables.
*. Painted Throttlebody and Spacer Black
*. Painted Tensioner black along with engine brackes.
 
** ENGINE / DRIVETRAIN RESTORATION ** (Replaced/Repaired)
 
*.  Power Steering Pump (twice) & both hoses
*.  New Alternator
*.  New Seals from block/heads up.
*.  Brake Master Cylinder
*.  Radiator Hoses
*.  Waterpump (twice)
*.  AC Charged (twice)
*.  Reposition Exhaust twice for Wider Wheels & Tires
*.  Transmission Cooler Lines
*.  Fuel Injectors Cleaned
*.  Serpentine Belt Replaced.
*.  Thermostat  - 160 degree unit.
*.  Rear Gas Shocks (upgraded)
*.  Replaced Speedometer Cable
*.  AC Compressor Replaced
*.  AC Accumlator w/hose
*.  AC Return Line Hose
*.  AC Accumulator Switch for R134a freon.  
 
CURRENTLY IN WORK LIST:
 
* Mass Air - The junkyard has been generous enough to provide me with a Mass Air set-up for $80. It will be installed around October.
* Armrests - I have somehow gotten both armrest units in black. These will go in around October. And black kick panels too. WooHoo!!
 
 
 
STILL TO DO List...
 
ENGINE System
 
*  Mass Air System (got it on the shelf)
*  Mass Air Cold Air Kit
*  Chrome detailing & coverings (In Work)
*  3.73 Rear Gears. & Master Bearing Kit & Friction Liquid.
*  Hood Hinge Shock Kit
*  Chrome Radiator Hose Kit 
 
** EXTERIOR ** 
 
*  Replace Door Rubber (starting to peel on the ends)
*  93 Cobra Grill Kit
*  Billet 18" Antenna
*  Small Steeda Emblem - LX Front
*  Door Handle Kit  w/lg rivet gun
*  Replace Door Weather Stripping
*  Repaint black outer trim area of car.
 
** INTERIOR  **
 
*  Mustang Hammer B&M Shifter - MOD
*  Dye Seat Belts or Replace with New 
*  Speedometer Gauge Updrade or stock replacement.
*  Convertible Headliner (sitting in garage) - STOCK ITEM
*  Light Bar (without 3rd light) - MOD
*  New Door Lock Actuator Kit - STOCK ITEM
*  Insturment Lens - clear - STOCK ITEM
*  Billet Tilt Wheel Lever
*  Billet Emergency Brake Handle Cover
*  Rear Seats ReUpholstered - black & white vinyl/naugahide - STOCK ITEM
 

 
 



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Last 3 User Comments
thunderbolt64
Feb 16th, 2008 @ 8:44 AM


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Where did you get your one wire alternator from. How many amps is it? Are you happy with it?

ilumn8d
Feb 9th, 2008 @ 11:15 AM


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Great Fox, and A Great Website, I Really Like The Cobra R Hood and Custom Door Panels. Great Work

v6procharged
Jan 31st, 2008 @ 6:30 PM


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damn clean car, nice headunit as well, got the same one. got my dime, stop by and return the favor.



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