What did you do to your '67 today?

[BryanT]

Since I'm replating/restoring every original nut and bolt, where possible, on my car I could post every day. Recently, I've had great success with the Caswell Plating system.


That really looks good. I need to check that out.

[Bossbill]

Boy, if you have not already, a thread on your Caswell plating system would be fantastic.

I had asked about the Eastwood system a few months back and didn't get much information.

Here is a good set of videos on the process. Other than wanting to blow himself to kingdom come by washing in gasoline, he has good advice.
https://youtu.be/hTupOgImpWo
The trickiest part is getting the amperage right. I don't calculate, I look at bubbles.
The use of the brightener is discussed a little, but you need to refresh often.

I use a vent booth, digital power supply, acid cartridges in a 3M mask, eye protection and many, many gloves.
I think the use of a media blaster (I use round glass beads) is critical.
So is removing the old coating with muriatic acid.
Clean, clean, clean, clean.

This can be an extremely frustrating process. But after you get it, it's great.
Expect to spend around $500 for the above not including the vent booth.

If you think after all this you still think we need a thread on this topic let me know.

[557]

Took it for a spirited romp and then rested my latest period accessory on it .Circa 1968 solid balsa transitional era surfboard.Damn thing even almost matches the steering wheel.

[s2ms]

Just drove it  for the first time since installing my rebuilt Hipo
a few laps around the neighborhood ,seems great. Now just need to find
out the best GL4 gear oil to change in the 4 speed trans.

I've been using Redline MT90 in my original 66 T-10 for many years.

[roddster]

 Yesterday I rolled back the bubble, dropped in a battery and fired it up.  I let it run for 20 minutes.

  Today, I'm dropping the trans to replace the clutch and pressure plate with one that I can push the pedal down on so I can hold it down for more than a few seconds.

[67350#1242]

Pulled and rebuilt steering box this week.  Went pretty smooth but it's a lot of work getting the long shaft box in and out with engine in place.  Drives night and day difference - should have done it sooner.

[GT350DAVE]

My car has a T pan and we had to pull the motor to get the steering box out. It is a lot of work.

[shelbydoug]

I put in a Motorcraft water temp sender. Waiting for my alternator and fan belts from Marti.

Put the engine mounts on.

[shelbymann1970]

While not a 67 the weather warmed up so I could paint the radiator for my SCJ Mach1. Been waiting. Gary

[Bossbill]

Boy, if you have not already, a thread on your Caswell plating system would be fantastic.

I had asked about the Eastwood system a few months back and didn't get much information.

I started one here:

https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=24385.msg152037#msg152037

[2112]

Boy, if you have not already, a thread on your Caswell plating system would be fantastic.

I had asked about the Eastwood system a few months back and didn't get much information.

I started one here:

https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=24385.msg152037#msg152037

Thanks!

[557]

Missed a 1st to 2nd shift(those hurst comp plus shifters are a bitch if you're not payin attention)....All that torque came to the rescue however when I "selected" 4th.....

[csheff]

Took mine for a little cruise

[S7MS427]

Made a run to the grocery store.  Then while we were loading in the car some guy in a '67 289 Mustang Convertible stopped to check out the Shelby and talk for a while.  His had been in the family since almost new.

[DGSOH]

Spring commissioning last weekend, a little driving today... in all it's winter grime and bias-ply glory.

There was a young boy, excuse me, person, in a modern 5.0 Mustang next to me at a stop light. He appeared quite interested... as was the adult driver. Future SAAC members perhaps.

A great day, a great drive, looking forward to more.