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4159 KR resto commences

Started by Jack4159, November 10, 2020, 10:05:25 AM

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Jack4159



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Jack4159

So all of these bits off the KR were lightly blasted then painted satin black to keep the rust at bay, I'm guessing some of these bits should not be finished that way and would be grateful if the knowledgeable folk here could advise the bits that are wrong so I can finish correctly
About to start reassembly next week.
As always, thanks in advance.

Coralsnake

#64
Rear brake drums  were cast iron

Engine brackets and bolts are bare steel

The cups for the front turn signals were gold dichromate (plated)

The power steering drag link was bate steel

The power steering ram bracket was cast iron
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Jack4159

Quote from: Coralsnake on June 26, 2022, 01:14:02 PM
Rear brake drums  were cast iron

Engine brackets and bolts are bare steel

The cups for the front turn signals were gold dichromate (plated)

The power steering drag link was bate steel

The power steering ram bracket was cast iron

Thanks Pete, saved me hours and hors of trying to work it out!

Jack4159

Finally.....after all that pulling apart, endless research, blown budget and skinned knuckles, starting to put 4159 back together and it feels good, it will all be worth it in the end. The guy under the car isn't me that's my helper mate.

Jack4159

rest of pics, remember I'm  not going for concours just a quality resto :)

CharlesTurner

Even though not going for concours, just by restoring original parts, it usually takes minimal extra effort to do them the correct finish.

Do the rear wheel wells have sound deadener?
Charles Turner
MCA/SAAC Judge

greekz

Quote from: CharlesTurner on July 26, 2022, 11:54:54 AM
Even though not going for concours, just by restoring original parts, it usually takes minimal extra effort to do them the correct finish.

I can attest to that.  I did a non-concours level restoration on my car,6S1134, and found it was very easy to restore finishes on original parts.  Very cost effective as well.  Plus, the guidance from folks here, like Charles, Bob, Jeff, etc., saved a lot of experimentation and time.

Greek
SFM 6S1134  '67 GT-350 #2339

TA Coupe

If it starts it's streetable.
Overkill is just enough.

J_Speegle

Quote from: greekz on July 26, 2022, 02:17:45 PM
I can attest to that.  I did a non-concours level restoration on my car,6S1134, and found it was very easy to restore finishes on original parts.  Very cost effective as well. ............

Yes since you have to refinish the parts anyway might as well replicate the original finish especially on the paint and unibody. Everything else is bolt on or off after that. Also may help later when it comes time to move on or may expand options, going forward with the car.

As always good luck with your choices. Make them wisely and own them
Jeff Speegle- Mustang & Shelby detail collector, ConcoursMustang.com mentor :) and Judge

corbins

Maybe a stupid question, but why were the interior floorpans not repainted back green ?? 

J_Speegle

Quote from: corbins on July 27, 2022, 07:51:58 AM
Maybe a stupid question, but why were the interior floorpans not repainted back green ??

Maybe they made that choice since those areas will not be seen normally once the car is assembled. Plus painters are often more comfortable about controlling/limiting overspray and the like

Just one possibility that hopefully was not copied under the car
Jeff Speegle- Mustang & Shelby detail collector, ConcoursMustang.com mentor :) and Judge

Jack4159

Quote from: TA Coupe on July 26, 2022, 02:30:05 PM
Why are you using rusty old brake hardware when new stuff is under $10?
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,1968,mustang,7.0l+428cid+v8,1132366,brake+&+wheel+hub,drum+brake+hardware+kit,1752

        Roy
because I got 2 beers for that $10- I saved....but really, the parts were in good shape completely functional and maybe even were made in the USA, replacements parts would remain unseen and shiny but maybe would come out of China. Also being in Australia means 2-6 weeks freight time at best, I have purchased 100's of parts and cost of part is doubled by freight, tripled with exchange rate, not relevant for $10- or an individual item but on $30k of parts comes into the overall approach, not so much for cost but just practicality from overseas and getting the car back together in a timely way.