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nlped 09-17-2014 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Xeen (Post 6847081)
Very nice!
Did you get two small air tanks one for each compressor instead of one large one, from what I have seen that is the better set up.

Yep. And 2 compressors & the PB mounts.

Xeen 09-17-2014 09:21 PM

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Hell yeah man it is gonna be sweet!

nlped 09-17-2014 09:42 PM

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And I think I'm going to dump the LS idea & go fuel injected BBC and an AOD. Just has more "impact" when you pop the hood.

Xeen 09-17-2014 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped (Post 6847200)
And I think I'm going to dump the LS idea & go fuel injected BBC and an AOD. Just has more "impact" when you pop the hood.

Hmm how about a LSX 454 them suckers are mean as hell.

nlped 09-17-2014 10:44 PM

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Yeah, but I have the 468 ;). Or, if I hit the lottery, I'll do a CTSV setup. :lol:

Xeen 09-17-2014 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped (Post 6847289)
Yeah, but I have the 468 ;). Or, if I hit the lottery, I'll do a CTSV setup. :lol:

Ok can't argue with that, free is good. :lol:

resto newbie 09-17-2014 11:08 PM

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Are you copying me? :) I also am planning on two Porterbuilt tank mounts two 3 gallon tanks and dual compressors. May just be the Alabama air causing people to think the same. :)

nlped 09-18-2014 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by resto newbie (Post 6847318)
Are you copying me? :) I also am planning on two Porterbuilt tank mounts two 3 gallon tanks and dual compressors. May just be the Alabama air causing people to think the same. :)

:haha: must be...

Cash3481 10-14-2014 11:07 PM

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Ok... I'm in too!

68basket 11-24-2014 10:29 PM

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love your plans, i will watch this one. Whats up with the front edge of the left front fender? looks like it was eaten or something? Ha

nlped 11-24-2014 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 68basket (Post 6932839)
love your plans, i will watch this one. Whats up with the front edge of the left front fender? looks like it was eaten or something? Ha

Yeah, looks like the ole guy bumped it into something. I'm not going to "fix" it but I am going to try to straighten it out enough to put the trim piece back on it and fix the fender/hood gap.

nlped 12-07-2014 12:02 PM

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No real update, but instead of using the McGaughy big brake kit that I already have, I bought Wilwood 140-10776-d 6 piston front kit, Wilwood 140-10093-d 4 piston rear kit, CPP modular 2 inch drop spindle. I guess I'll put the McGaughy kits back on my GMC.

I may be able to finally answer Keith's (Lolife99) question about how the track width is affected by different spindles. I will have a set of stock 70 drum spindles, 72 disc spindles, 73 up spindles, McGaughy big brake spindles, 73 up McGaughy HD drop spindles, CPP new style (modular ???) HD drop spindles, and finally the modular drop spindles. I will probably just mock up a jig to do my measurements...damn installing & removing all these different spindles on a truck :).

slowcpe 12-08-2014 01:03 AM

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Well just went through all your builds and have to say this is my favorite. In for the build.

Good looking mustang. The pic with all the parts reminds me of when I was living in Indy. My buddy and I swapped cars for the day. He took my coupe and I took his 90 LX. His car had no back seat, was a race car and bright Orange. I had to deliver some product that day for work. I had that car crammed full of home audio gear. The look on the client's face was priceless as I showed up in it and trying to get all the boxes out of the passenger seat, around the roll cage and out from under the nitrous tank.

nlped 12-08-2014 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by slowcpe (Post 6948879)
Well just went through all your builds and have to say this is my favorite. In for the build.

Good looking mustang. The pic with all the parts reminds me of when I was living in Indy. My buddy and I swapped cars for the day. He took my coupe and I took his 90 LX. His car had no back seat, was a race car and bright Orange. I had to deliver some product that day for work. I had that car crammed full of home audio gear. The look on the client's face was priceless as I showed up in it and trying to get all the boxes out of the passenger seat, around the roll cage and out from under the nitrous tank.


Thanks :metal: Walt's my favorite too...

Yeah, I've had a BUNCH of Fox body Mustangs over the course of the last 25 years. I'm confident (sorta, anyway) that this will be my last one though. It's a fun car, just not very practical, and I have plenty of impractical vehicles, so I may take it to a few shows this Spring and see if someone wants it more than me ;).

Here's a couple of gratuitous recent shots :lol:

lolife99 12-08-2014 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by nlped (Post 6947884)
I may be able to finally answer Keith's (Lolife99) question about how the track width is affected by different spindles. I will have a set of stock 70 drum spindles, 72 disc spindles, 73 up spindles, McGaughy big brake spindles, 73 up McGaughy HD drop spindles, CPP new style (modular ???) HD drop spindles, and finally the modular drop spindles. I will probably just mock up a jig to do my measurements...damn installing & removing all these different spindles on a truck :).

I'll be looking forward to your results,...

nlped 12-08-2014 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 6949144)
I'll be looking forward to your results,...

Hey Keith,

Any recommendation or insight on which balljoint is the "smaller" shaft upper & lower ball joints so I can throw them in an extra set of control arms that I have, so I can bolt all of the spindles in place on the same BJ. I figure even if they're a little small, it won't affect the measurement as long as it's tightened down...right? Any certain generation control arms that I should use? I probably have them all :lol:

nlped 12-20-2014 04:31 PM

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Bought Wilwood 14" 6-piston front & 13" 4-piston rear brakes and a set of CPP modular drop spindles for this one :D

lolife99 12-20-2014 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped (Post 6949511)
Hey Keith,

Any recommendation or insight on which balljoint is the "smaller" shaft upper & lower ball joints so I can throw them in an extra set of control arms that I have, so I can bolt all of the spindles in place on the same BJ. I figure even if they're a little small, it won't affect the measurement as long as it's tightened down...right? Any certain generation control arms that I should use? I probably have them all :lol:

I just saw this.
The 63-70 ball joints have the smallest taper.
I don't think it matters on the a-arms.
67-72 or 73-87 should be the same physical dimensions.

lolife99 12-20-2014 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped (Post 6965002)
Bought Wilwood 14" 6-piston front & 13" 4-piston rear brakes and a set of CPP modular drop spindles for this one :D

Where did you buy your big brakes?

nlped 12-20-2014 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 6965172)
I just saw this.
The 63-70 ball joints have the smallest taper.
I don't think it matters on the a-arms.
67-72 or 73-87 should be the same physical dimensions.

Okay, perfect. I can just bolt all of them on Walt to get my measurement. That's better than any jig. I am going to try and work on this over the Xmas holidays if the weather and family permit :)

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Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 6965175)
Where did you buy your big brakes?

I actually bought them from the parts board for a deep discount...and they are still brand new :D.

Number98 01-08-2015 03:36 PM

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I will be following this one.... Can't wait to see that shop!

nlped 01-08-2015 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Number98 (Post 6991121)
I will be following this one.... Can't wait to see that shop!

Hey Jason,

Cool to have you following... And I'm so ready to get done with the concrete for the shop, but between the freak cold spell and all the d@mn rain, it's going to be at least another week before I can get that done :waah:

And, thanks for the info on the PB bent trailing arm proto-type...I'm in for one as soon as Nate's ready to ship :metal:

GAc10boy 01-09-2015 12:17 PM

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Just seeing this, Ed! Really cool plans and definitely dig the patina. Sub'd!

nlped 01-09-2015 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GAc10boy (Post 6992466)
Just seeing this, Ed! Really cool plans and definitely dig the patina. Sub'd!

Thanks Robbie!!! I"m following along with your's too :metal:

darkhorse970 02-02-2015 05:26 AM

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