BOB'S GARAGE

Movin right along

Progress Report

This project is a long way from done and still needs a lot of work. And as we all are aware it is taking longer than planned and of course money is always an issue. But as usual we will continue as resources and energy becomes available.

Body

  • Patch and finish front fenders  Done 
  • Patch and finish hood
  • Replace hood  Done 
  • Strip and redo front end inner sheet metal  Done 
    • Setup and install Packard rocker moulding  Done 
  • Setup and align 59 Tbird front bumper assembly
  • install Hollywood Accessories taillight housings  Done 
  • LED Inserts in taillights
  • Install licence plate lamps in bumper
  • Backup lights  Done 
  • Install Coronado kit on trunk
  • Finish and install continental kit - drop mount down and more angle
  • Single or dual rear antennas
  • 55 Merc rear bumper installed
  • Design new grille layout

Brakes

  • Upgrade the master cylinder  Done 
  • Check / replace the brake lines
  • Rebuild front and rear brakes

Chassis

  • Check out the front and rear suspension components
  • Install Fenton lowering kit in front control arms
  • install AirLift airbag package
  • Upgrade to an air suspension package
  • Swap out front springs for Ford Aerostar units. Same drop better ride

Drivetrain

  • remove original 239 / BW 3-speed with OD  Done 
  • install donor 302 / AOD  Done 
  • install front sump pan and matching pump  Done 
  • check out the original Dana rear end
  • install a new driveshaft
  • install new motor / trans mounts  Done 
  • install trans mounted shifter
  • install AOD kickdown cable
  • finish up the 55 Ford air cleaner  Done 
  • install new Mustang radiator
  • install new direct-fit 4-row aluminum radiator
  • install aux trans cooler
  • install electric fan
  • install some plain valve covers  Done 

Electrical

  • replace the original wire harness
  • install new SunPro gauges and senders  Done 
  • fab a new battery tray  Done 
  • upgraded the fan blower to 12 volt unit  Done 
  • install electric solenoids on doors and trunk
  • convert Ford alternator to one-wire unit

Fuel

  • check out old gas tank  Done 
  • install electric fuel pump
  • replace old fuel lines
  • install Holley 2-barrel carb  Done 
  • convert to Mustang drop-in tank and sender

Ignition

  • install Ford Duraspark II distributor
  • Install GM amp for distributor
  • install Mallory coil
  • Install EEC 4 coil

Interior

  • Remove column shifter hardware  Done 
  • Remove clutch pedal and hardware  Done 
  • Replace front seat with a power bench seat
  • Install some sort of electrical wiper system

Exhaust

  • remove old system pipes and muffler
  • install new system to the rear bumper
  • install manifolds / headers
  • Incorporate aftermarket 4-outlet exhaust tips into design