Let's here about those winter projects!

[PETSNKE]

New suspension for me!
A couple weeks ago I picked up a set of Granatelli upper/lower control arms for my '97. Ordered the Eibach pro-kit springs from Dallas Mustang today, everthing in stock over there is on sale for 10% off till 12/15 (SVTOA discount is only 5%). Still haven't decided on shocks/struts yet.

How about everyone else!

[SJ Cobra]

:D Car currently at Sean Hyland Motorsports for a 575 longblock install!! Also, upgrading fuel pump, alum. flywheel and adding clutch masters stage 4 clutch. Oh, they are also putting on a MAFterburner, makes the car easier to tune.:tmb: This'll dent the old bank acct. but, oh well, can't take it with you! Car will be done around Dec. 1, hope to get at least one drive before I put er' up.:spinem:
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01' Cobra vert. #552 of 3384 build
black/char./black
Vortech SC-trim w/ aftercooler/ 8 rib drive/2.75 pulley
575 SHM longblock w/ stage 1 heads/blower cams
Magna Flow X-pipe w/ cats/ cat back
MAFterburner
T-56 trans/Pro 5.o/FRPP alum.DS/4.30 gear/HPM safety loop
Clutch masters Stage 4 clutch
Kenny Brown srtut tower brace/springs/xtreme matrix subs/torque brace
Koni adj. struts/ Bilstein shocks
Roush Argent 18x10/ Yoko AVS Sport 295/35/18 rear
Roush Argent 18x9/ Yoko AVS Sport 275/35/18
PBR 13" vented/cross drilled/ slotted rotors
Baer 12" vented/cross-drilled/slotted rotors
Brembo 4 piston calipers
Roush Stage 3 front fascia/ spoiler
Cervini Stalker hood/side scoops/bumper fascia/skirts
MAC castor/camber plates
Autometer Phantom fuel press./ boost gauges
yet to be dynoed!:fryem:

Daily drive:2000 Ford F-250 crew cab/7.3 turbo deisel

[PETSNKE]

Originally posted by SJ Cobra
:D Car currently at Sean Hyland Motorsports for a 575 longblock install!! Also, upgrading fuel pump, alum. flywheel and adding clutch masters stage 4 clutch. Oh, they are also putting on a MAFterburner, makes the car easier to tune.

DAAAAAMN, I'd have to rob a bank to pay for all that. Whats the SHM 575 longblock all about. I'm assuming it's a stroked version of your current DOHC with forged internals that's good for 575HP. Why did you choose the SHM over DSS in St.Charles? Heard nothing but good things about the mafterburner, especially with the '03 guys.

[SJ Cobra]

Ya, it's costing a bunch, but this is a car I'm keeping for a long time, so what the hell. The 575 isn't a stroked version, it's basically our block(punched .020 over) with all forged internals (balanced). They use all ARP fasteners and rings designed for nitrous/blower applications. The heads are messaged a bit and the cams are supposed bring alot to the table. The reason I went with SHM was due to the way Scott (sales guy at SHM) gave me all the info. I've been looking into this for about six weeks or so. SHM deals mainly with the 4V, that's it. DSS doesn't seemed to be as focused on this engine. Also, the guys at Kenny Brown highly reccomended Sean and they've seen alot of his work. :DI'm excited to get this back!!Not excited about paying the bill :(
BTW. Scott at SHM is a wealth of knowledge and if anyone is interested in mods for this engine, give him a call! (519)421-2291.

[3ponies]

Our 97 Cobra won't get much winter work besides some TLC. It was in a minor wreck last year and the paint needs worked on to get the swril marks out. I may also clean and paint the top hats. While the wheels are off I'll clean the undercarriage.

My real projects will be the old ponies. Our 65 is getting a new engine. The current one only has 1200 miles on it but we want more performance and to detail the engine compartment. We are also adding a 355 POSI rear end, a Shelby Fiberglass Hood with scoop and a Shelby front valance. The 66 will get an updated dual master cylinder unit and maybe a carb rebuild. It has a new 355 open rear end and really runs well with it.

Our big effort is going on 2 years and that is a 68 Shelby GT500 KR Convertible Replica. It is ready for finish work and should hit the streets next summer.

Rick:hrs:

[Snoopy]

I plan to finally get my boost and fuel pressure gages installed. Other than that some TLC, with my new found Meguiars products and new brakes all around. Hope we can get a tech session at our next chapter meeting in January. Maybe on proper instalation of BRAKES. :eek:

[PETSNKE]

Originally posted by Dagwood
I plan to finally get my boost and fuel pressure gages installed.

Any luck finding some "saddle" colored spray paint for that gauge pod Jim? What kind of brakes pads are you planning on using?

Finally decided on shocks today. Was torn between Tokico 5-way adjustable Luminas and Bilsteins. Got the Bilsteins on sale at shox.com

Wondering if I should order some offset rack bushings while I'm at it. I sure don't want to mess with anything after I have a alignment.

[PETSNKE]

Well I finished up my suspension a couple a weeks ago, everything has settled and I'm happy with how it looks, though I think 18" wheels are out of the picture in the future. Just gotta wait till warm weather so I can get a front end alignment. Overall, it was pretty easy due to the straight axle, don't think I would attempt the IRS setup.

I'll post some pics as soon as I find some software to shrink them so they're small enough to post here;)

[winddysvt]

Awesome projects !!

Our current project is Tim's '99 Cobra --

it is down at Kenny Brown right now getting the finishing touches on some mod's ....

We are also going to put a Cervini's hood on it with the functional ram air.

We are also stripping the insides - we have new Tenzo race seats, a cage from Kenny Brown that we will be installing - Schroth harnesses, Baer Brakes...


looking for a brake cooling duct ...

any suggestions?

[winddysvt]

Originally posted by rick11
Our 97 Cobra won't get much winter work besides some TLC. It was in a minor wreck last year and the paint needs worked on to get the swril marks out. I may also clean and paint the top hats. While the wheels are off I'll clean the undercarriage.

My real projects will be the old ponies. Our 65 is getting a new engine. The current one only has 1200 miles on it but we want more performance and to detail the engine compartment. We are also adding a 355 POSI rear end, a Shelby Fiberglass Hood with scoop and a Shelby front valance. The 66 will get an updated dual master cylinder unit and maybe a carb rebuild. It has a new 355 open rear end and really runs well with it.

Our big effort is going on 2 years and that is a 68 Shelby GT500 KR Convertible Replica. It is ready for finish work and should hit the streets next summer.

Rick:hrs:

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Hi Rick!

Were not too far away from you !!

We had a 65 this past summer fastback 2x2 -
We sold it in the fall after we were done shining it up -- we just bought it as a project car.
It was fun to drive and a good solid car.. just had occassional electrical problems - like the lights going out at night for no apparent reason... :D then going back on again...

It was fun -- but I like the reliability of my SVT's ...

We'd like to get a 69 or 70 Mach someday as a project car....

heres a picture of the 65!

[PETSNKE]

Originally posted by winddysvt
looking for a brake cooling duct ...

any suggestions?

FRPP sells the 2000 Cobra R brake ducts with the carbon fiber back plates, it's not cheap....but is the best set-up IMO.

[winddysvt]

Originally posted by PETSNKE
FRPP sells the 2000 Cobra R brake ducts with the carbon fiber back plates, it's not cheap....but is the best set-up IMO.

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thanks for the advice --

do you know where I can find them on line?

[PETSNKE]

Originally posted by winddysvt
do you know where I can find them on line?

Looks like SHM is the exclusive distrubutor for them now!

picture (http://www.mustangweekly.com/2001/october/newproducts/np13-10-3rd.asp)

[3ponies]

Originally posted by winddysvt
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Hi Rick!

Were not too far away from you !!

We had a 65 this past summer fastback 2x2 -
We sold it in the fall after we were done shining it up -- we just bought it as a project car.
It was fun to drive and a good solid car.. just had occassional electrical problems - like the lights going out at night for no apparent reason... :D then going back on again...

It was fun -- but I like the reliability of my SVT's ...

We'd like to get a 69 or 70 Mach someday as a project car....

heres a picture of the 65!

Thanks for the reply. Great picture and story about the electrical problems on your 65. I can get the radio to play without the key being turned on if I push on the brakes in our 65 and if turn the lights on in my wife's 66 without the key being on the wipers will work. Go figure! . The engine is about ready to come out of our 65. :bna Many of the old parts have been sand blasted and restored. The new block is a 1968 302 bored 30 over and has a 289 crank. It is now a 292. Based on the cam, domed pistons, intake and carb combination we are anticipating about 350 Flywheel HP. We'll dyno it when done.

You are correct on the dependability of the new ones. It is great to jump in the 97 Cobra and just drive with no worries!

Spring is just around the corner and I plan to be ready for the Pony Trails and Spring Fling in Nashville IN in May with both cars.
Rick

[winddysvt]

Originally posted by PETSNKE
Looks like SHM is the exclusive distrubutor for them now!

picture (http://www.mustangweekly.com/2001/october/newproducts/np13-10-3rd.asp)

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thanks for the reply!

I'll order it this week --

you guys are great -

thanks!

[winddysvt]

Originally posted by rick11
Thanks for the reply. Great picture and story about the electrical problems on your 65. I can get the radio to play without the key being turned on if I push on the brakes in our 65 and if turn the lights on in my wife's 66 without the key being on the wipers will work. Go figure! . The engine is about ready to come out of our 65. :bna Many of the old parts have been sand blasted and restored. The new block is a 1968 302 bored 30 over and has a 289 crank. It is now a 292. Based on the cam, domed pistons, intake and carb combination we are anticipating about 350 Flywheel HP. We'll dyno it when done.

You are correct on the dependability of the new ones. It is great to jump in the 97 Cobra and just drive with no worries!

Spring is just around the corner and I plan to be ready for the Pony Trails and Spring Fling in Nashville IN in May with both cars.
Rick

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do you have more information on those two events?

Also, to add to the story -- my husband had a 70 Mach I when we met - we sold it after we married.

The funny thing was -- it was a pretty reliable car, but it used to die for absolutely no reason (well, at least in my opinion)
in the middle of the night when we were both suppossed to be home.....

we were on the side of the road a few times.

Sometimes - the lights used to go out, especially when we were heading somewhere where we both had to go - but neither of us really wanted to go...

:tmb:

Hey - maybe we could meet up sometime this year -- my son would love to see your "baby" !!

how long have you had your Rio red cobra?

Thats one of my favorite colors!:)

[Mongoose]

Just stocking up on detail items.......

Bunches of microfiber towels
Meguires scratch and swirl remover
Meguires portable buffer
Meguires polishing pads
Meguires finishing pads
Meguires tar and bug remover
Wizards Shine Master polish
Wizards Mist and shine

[khaine]

well I'm about to send my GT down to SHM for a 4 valve conversion... and a few other things... :tmb:

[3ponies]

Here is the link to Indiana SAAC: www.indianasaac.com
My wife and I have gone 3 times to the Spring Fling and last year my 24 year old son drove our Cobra while we drove her 66 GT. He got hit by a Dodge Pick Up in during the Pony Trails. Now that is an interesting story. The event is 3 days starting on Friday with a Pony Trails. Jeff Ford, Editor Mustang Monthly, is the lead guy for the Pony Trails that starts at the show site, Brown County State Park. He is a riot. The first year we went to Kenny Brown's shop and had a tour and lunch. In 2001 we went to Shelbyville Indiana and we had a Police Escort into town and a 2 hour car show in the center of town. Last year we went to Madison Indiana and had the same 2 hour car show. The car show is Saturday with a great lunch and fun banquet. Plenty of Mustang enthusiasts to meet. There are usually at least a dozen people from the Chicago area at the show. The last day is a road rally. We have never stayed for the road rally. My wife and I love this show. The State Park is beautiful and we meet lots of great people.:tmb: I have tried to organize a caravan to the show the last two years through the Stallions Gate Club but have not had any luck.

I see you are going to put the functional Cervini Ram Air Hood on your car. I love mine. Be sure to paint the inside of the ram air kit before you seal it to the hood. We had to spray ours through the little holes on the air intakes. I've had the Cobra since it was new in 97. It is a great car and lots of fun.

I would love to get together and show your son the cars. We have an 8 car garage and it has 5 Mustangs in it right now. 4 are ours. We live in Winfield IL. Send me an email and we can share info. Do you do the local shows? There is a big Mustang event at Route 66 this year and the Fun Ford Weekend in September at Cordova is great too.

How do you embed the pictures? When I click on image it gives me a strange message to format text http://. What the heck is that about?

Take care,
Rick

[winddysvt]

Originally posted by rick11
Here is the link to Indiana SAAC: www.indianasaac.com
I would love to get together and show your son the cars. We have an 8 car garage and it has 5 Mustangs in it right now. 4 are ours. We live in Winfield IL. Send me an email and we can share info. Do you do the local shows? There is a big Mustang event at Route 66 this year and the Fun Ford Weekend in September at Cordova is great too.

How do you embed the pictures? When I click on image it gives me a strange message to format text http://. What the heck is that about?

Take care,
Rick

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cool -
I'm going to check that event out - sounds like something we'd love!!

Also -
can I rent some space --
got room for another 'Stang? :D

were going to move next year as soon as Tom graduates from high school - but right now, were tight!

Need a smaller house - bigger garage.
The lift helps - but with our daughter and son in law living here -- we look like a used car parking lot.

Theres no room to add on to our house -- er, should I say, our garage...

were gonna move towards your way eventually - maybe slightly south and west.....

:wtf:

[winddysvt]

Originally posted by rick11
Here is the link to Indiana SAAC: www.indianasaac.com
My
How do you embed the pictures? When I click on image it gives me a strange message to format text http://. What the heck is that about?

Take care,
Rick

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as far as the pictures --- try not capitalizing img --


you have the right format



and then at the end of the url site

you would put



make sure there are no spaces in between....

[MINERALGSVT]

I'll agree.. The Shelby Spring Fling is a very good show!

Rick11: Sorry to hear about your car.. I was in the Pony Trails as well.. hopefully this year, it will not rain..

As for winter projects..

I am putting an SVO rear disc setup on my '89 LX 5.0, along with bigger front calipers, Cobra Rs, Saleen springs, and shocks and struts to be named later...

Should be fun..

shhhhhh.. the Cobra is sleeping..

[3ponies]

Bonnie, Sorry no room for more Mustangs the garage is full. :huh: We have cars every where not to mention all the parts for the new engine for the 65 and a ton of parts for the 68 Shelby Replica. Let me know if you're interested in the show in Nashville and maybe we can caravan. We'll be trying to take 2 cars for sure.
Rick




Originally posted by winddysvt
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as far as the pictures --- try not capitalizing img --


you have the right format



and then at the end of the url site

you would put



make sure there are no spaces in between.... :

[3ponies]

Todd, Great pictures on your gallery photo album. We plan vacations about the Brown County Show. The people are a lot of fun and the cars are top notch. I'll look for your car in May. Any chance were we parked next to you in the show? :confused:
Our Cobra is also asleep for the sason!

Rick


Originally posted by MINERALGSVT
I'll agree.. The Shelby Spring Fling is a very good show!

Rick11: Sorry to hear about your car.. I was in the Pony Trails as well.. hopefully this year, it will not rain..

As for winter projects..

I am putting an SVO rear disc setup on my '89 LX 5.0, along with bigger front calipers, Cobra Rs, Saleen springs, and shocks and struts to be named later...

Should be fun..

shhhhhh.. the Cobra is sleeping.. :confused:

[MINERALGSVT]

Originally posted by rick11
Todd, Great pictures on your gallery photo album. We plan vacations about the Brown County Show. The people are a lot of fun and the cars are top notch. I'll look for your car in May. Any chance were we parked next to you in the show? :confused:
Our Cobra is also asleep for the sason!

Rick

:confused:

yep.. that was me.. and I'll be there again this year!

Maybe some of you Chicago SVTers could meet up with us Indy SVTers for a cruise down to Nashville?

later..

[winddysvt]

Originally posted by rick11
Bonnie, Sorry no room for more Mustangs the garage is full. :huh: We have cars every where not to mention all the parts for the new engine for the 65 and a ton of parts for the 68 Shelby Replica. Let me know if you're interested in the show in Nashville and maybe we can caravan. We'll be trying to take 2 cars for sure.
Rick



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thats ok!


I was just kidding .... that would just make me buy another Mustang and my husband would strangle you....

:spank:

Yup - were interested - i will look into the details on it next week --

we've been busy looking for an enclosed trailer!

[winddysvt]

Originally posted by MINERALGSVT
yep.. that was me.. and I'll be there again this year!

Maybe some of you Chicago SVTers could meet up with us Indy SVTers for a cruise down to Nashville?

later..

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sounds like a great idea --

should we get a thread started ya think?

Todd --


areyou the Todd that I'm going to meet tomorrow?

prepare for some WIND......

just kidding, winddy is my nickname....:rolleyes:

[winddysvt]

Rick:


Have you been to Victor Ford Motorsports annual show
(Wauconda, IL)

your name sounds real familiar......

(honest!)

[MINERALGSVT]

Originally posted by winddysvt
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sounds like a great idea --

should we get a thread started ya think?

Todd --


areyou the Todd that I'm going to meet tomorrow?

prepare for some WIND......

just kidding, winddy is my nickname....:rolleyes:

That would be me...

[3ponies]

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OK Todd and Bonnie this is too strange! We were parked next to Todd at the Spring Fling last year and Bonnie I believe we might have caravanned together to the Victor Ford Show. The four Fords we had all pinned the doors back on a hot dog Grand Am on route 59. :jawdrop: I was pretty sure you were kidding on the storage issue. Not many people leave their babies with strangers over the winter!

Sure we should start a new thread for shows and caravans to shows. Who is our leader? :confused:

[winddysvt]

Originally posted by MINERALGSVT
That would be me...



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cool - we shall see you tomorrow!

Tim's '99 isn't quite done yet -- so we won't be picking it up -
but its in the shop if you wanna see it!

They are waiting for the Koni coil overs .... everything else is done.

[winddysvt]

Originally posted by rick11
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OK Todd and Bonnie this is too strange! We were parked next to Todd at the Spring Fling last year and Bonnie I believe we might have caravanned together to the Victor Ford Show. The four Fords we had all pinned the doors back on a hot dog Grand Am on route 59. :jawdrop: I was pretty sure you were kidding on the storage issue. Not many people leave their babies with strangers over the winter!

Sure we should start a new thread for shows and caravans to shows. Who is our leader? :confused:


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yeah !!!

I knew I met you somewhere !!

pin the doors back !! I like that one...


can we doo that again?


:cool: :tmb:

I'll be gone until Monday -- if you guys don't start the thread, I shall do so when I get back....

now, don't bee leaving all the dirty work for me k?

y'all gotta do some of it too y'know...

:D

[Snoopy]

[/QUOTE] Sure we should start a new thread for shows and caravans to shows. Who is our leader?

A new thread for caravans is a great idea. Start a thread for each activity you are interested in.

Leader?? I guess that's me. :rolleyes: We also have a board of officers now so we can move forward. We will have a general meeting in the next month for members to meet our officers and get everyone involved in planning for the upcoming year. Our new assistant director is also working on our own web page.

In the mean time use this forum to get together, plan things and let others know whats happening.

Drive on...:cool:

[3ponies]

As our winter projects hit high gear I was wondering how many SVT owners like me have focused only on the hands efforts related to things like detailing and research part of owning a Mustang and not the heavy lifting like pulling an engine or changing the heads. Even though I worked at a gas station outside of Detroit in the late 60s my actual doing it experience is pretty much limited to tires and oil changes. :)

I am working with a professional to do a project on our 65 Mustang in my garage. We have a newly machined and bored 302 1968 block on an engine stand and it is being rebuilt in my garage to replace the 289 in the 65. I have the engine compartment pretty well cleaned out in the 65 and we are almost ready to pull the block and start the restoration and detailing work in the engine compartment.

If you are interested in seeing how an engine comes out drop me an email and I'll let you know when we are going to do the actual removal. To the true gear head who has done this a bunch of times I am sure this is second nature and maybe boring but I think there are many of us who are not sure :wtf: what it takes to pull an engine.

I'm in Winfield.
Rick

[winddysvt]

Originally posted by rick11
As our winter projects hit high gear I was wondering how many SVT owners like me have focused only on the hands efforts related to things like detailing and research part of owning a Mustang and not the heavy lifting like pulling an engine or changing the heads. Even though I worked at a gas station outside of Detroit in the late 60s my actual doing it experience is pretty much limited to tires and oil changes. :)

I am working with a professional to do a project on our 65 Mustang in my garage. We have a newly machined and bored 302 1968 block on an engine stand and it is being rebuilt in my garage to replace the 289 in the 65. I have the engine compartment pretty well cleaned out in the 65 and we are almost ready to pull the block and start the restoration and detailing work in the engine compartment.

If you are interested in seeing how an engine comes out drop me an email and I'll let you know when we are going to do the actual removal. To the true gear head who has done this a bunch of times I am sure this is second nature and maybe boring but I think there are many of us who are not sure :wtf: what it takes to pull an engine.

I'm in Winfield.
Rick

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we've seen it -- my husband has done it... but it has been awhile.....

our son is going to attend UTI and Hot Rod University --

we would love to see the actual removal !! He would love to see it !!

Let us know !!!!

[winddysvt]

Originally posted by Dagwood
Sure we should start a new thread for shows and caravans to shows. Who is our leader?

A new thread for caravans is a great idea. Start a thread for each activity you are interested in.

Leader?? I guess that's me. :rolleyes: We also have a board of officers now so we can move forward. We will have a general meeting in the next month for members to meet our officers and get everyone involved in planning for the upcoming year. Our new assistant director is also working on our own web page.

In the mean time use this forum to get together, plan things and let others know whats happening.

Drive on...:cool: [/QUOTE]

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send us an email and let us know when & where the meeting will be located --
thanks!

winddysvt@yahoo.com

Bonny