The Horn Works! The Horn Works! Okay, I probably could have replaced my horns with some aftermarket ones, but these are original to the car. I tried for the longest time to get one side to work, but nothing happened. Recently I read an article where Gary at the Horn Works totally disassembles and rebuilds the horns using factory correct rivets. The best part is not only do they work, but they are even louder and now in tune! No more squawking! Check out www.classiccarhorns.com
Went by the body shop today and Shane the welder is making great progress! He has already fixed the A-arm support and has the rocker panel back in place! Oh yeah!
The photos above may not be very clear, but you can make out where the leading edges of the fender apron have been repaired. Previously this was missing and now there is some meat to weld the radiator support back into place.
No termites haven't started chewing on the car, we have removed the A-frame and rocker panel on the driver's side. They were smashed in and now we are hammering them back into shape. No wonder the door was always binding and wouldn't align properly... This weekend I will go in and clean up the car (more caked on baking soda from when we stripped the car) and prime the inside of the rocker panel before it's re-welded (appears it was never primed or painted on the inside from the factory as I found stenciled date codes on bare metal).
My friend Dave at CJ Pony Parts has done a great job keeping me organized with all my questions and needs and recently he sent me an early Christmas present! It's a cool design and good looking shirt. Thank you David!
While the fastback is undergoing repairs, I am taking care of a few odds and ends that will help make the car safer and more enjoyable on the road. The photos above are of the original FoMoCo windshield wiper motor with part numbers and date codes. The wipers would stall when first turned on indicating the motor was about to give, but thanks to Mustangs Unlimited - it has been rebuilt good as new!
These seats are out of a 1970 Mustang Mach 1 and will be an great addition to accommodate my 6'-1" plus frame. Realize that my car will never be concourse, but I am trying to keep a somewhat stock appearance and it will be more comfortable for those long road trips down Route 66! The seats include a sport bolster and although the photo does not do the colors justice, they look fabulous! I can't wait to try them out in the car.
