Did he forget something on the rear assembly?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ_-Aswi5pg
Maybe in the next century somebody will make a firewall pad that fits, eh?
Quote from: Coralsnake on November 19, 2024, 01:06:39 PMDid he forget something on the rear assembly?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ_-Aswi5pg
He is just testing all of us to see if we miss the behind the bumper splash shield. Just think If this was a drinking game and you had to take a drink after every mis step or mis information . Man I would be plastered after watching that .
I was wondering about the gas cap?
:o
Quote from: Coralsnake on November 19, 2024, 02:26:13 PMI was wondering about the gas cap?
:o
Take two drinks since that has to go on BEFORE the tail light panel. ;)
Im getting woozy already....
Quote from: roddster on November 19, 2024, 01:33:50 PMMaybe in the next century somebody will make a firewall pad that fits, eh?
Firewall pad - Texture - need to add some!!
Not T-bird tail lights, when talking about the tail light wiring pigtails, Cougar lights!
I noticed that. I made a few myself that turned out very nice.
Quote from: JD on November 19, 2024, 11:54:29 PMQuote from: roddster on November 19, 2024, 01:33:50 PMMaybe in the next century somebody will make a firewall pad that fits, eh?
Firewall pad - Texture - need to add some!!
Not T-bird tail lights, when talking about the tail light wiring pigtails, Cougar lights!
LOL, I, of course, noticed that the restorer muttered that they were "T-bird" tail lights as I'm sensitive to that sort of thing.... ;D
- Phillip
masking tape over the wires in the trunk - how about black cloth tape, in the door sills too.
Quote from: JD on November 19, 2024, 11:54:29 PMQuote from: roddster on November 19, 2024, 01:33:50 PMMaybe in the next century somebody will make a firewall pad that fits, eh?
Firewall pad - Texture - need to add some!!
Not T-bird tail lights, when talking about the tail light wiring pigtails, Cougar lights!
You can add Dearborn texture to one of those repro pads and make it look a little better but I have yet to see anyone about try to replicate the dot pattern SJ firewall pad texture on the repro pad that looks anything but hideous.
So many missteps and mistakes on this segment it is really cringe worthy.
Quote from: Bob Gaines on November 20, 2024, 10:54:03 AMSo many missteps and mistakes on this segment it is really cringe worthy.
Very true. And, unfortunately, some will use this video as a guide. Especially, trying to install the gas cap after the taillight panel is on.
I must say I probably learned that the hard way
8)
Quote from: greekz on November 20, 2024, 04:16:20 PMQuote from: Bob Gaines on November 20, 2024, 10:54:03 AMSo many missteps and mistakes on this segment it is really cringe worthy.
Very true. And, unfortunately, some will use this (series of) video as a guide. Especially, trying to install the gas cap after the taillight panel is on.
+1
I don't know the restorer, but give him credit for allowing video of work being done. I'm guessing Shelby's are not his forte, but the one positive thing is I'm sure this has been a learning experience. Each of us that have done restorations have gotten better with each car done. I would have liked to have seen less power tools being used and more following the Ford shop manual for torque specs.
Quote from: CharlesTurner on November 20, 2024, 07:28:24 PMI don't know the restorer, but give him credit for allowing video of work being done. I'm guessing Shelby's are not his forte, but the one positive thing is I'm sure this has been a learning experience. Each of us that have done restorations have gotten better with each car done. I would have liked to have seen less power tools being used and more following the Ford shop manual for torque specs.
I understand from those that have talked to him in the context of this restoration prior to the beginning of it that he considers himself a competent Mustang restorer that doesn't need any help. He lives relatively close to Jerry which was the main reason for him getting the job so Jerry could more easily video document.
Im am pretty sure I wouldnt like living on the railroad tracks 8)
I noticed that in sequence (video) #12 they still haven't noticed the problem, as the cap is not in place. I hope that when the error(s) are noticed they will let it be known in future videos. I'll bet most of us who work on their own cars have similar stories to tell.
So for those experienced; Would it be best to install the fuel tank prior to filler neck and gas cap? It's been so long that I have done any work in that area I can't remember.
Yes, the fuel tank needs to be in before the filler. It make life easier and its a good place to throw parts.
Quote from: Coralsnake on November 21, 2024, 10:12:16 AMYes, the fuel tank needs to be in before the filler. It make life easier and its a good place to throw parts.
+1 so much easier with gas tank in first . With that said it can be done installing the gas tank after but why do it that way? It is a lot of hard work and hard to achieve angles with the risk of damage if done with the filler neck in.