Lots of Little Things This Week

We tackled a ton of little things this week as we draw ever closer to installing the engine. We installed the new air conditioning compressor with its custom bracket. We also installed several replacement wheel studs as the originals were damaged.

The brake master cylinder was installed. We'are awaiting a "final answer" on the proper way to plumb the brake lines before we connect all of the lines. At that point, we'll be able to bleed the brakes! Speaking of brakes, I finally figured out how to attach the flexible rear brake lines. We bought parts for the '93 Mustang that are new, but I needed to figure out how to attach them to the axle itself. We cut the bracket a bit and drilled a hole in the axle bracket; now it looks like it belongs there!

We installed the back of the transmission tunnel cover and fitted the cockpit rear wall.

Our wheels are another week or two away. Otherwise, the only part we're still waiting for is the radiator! We ended the day Sunday fitting and cutting the firewall to accomodate the air conditioning system. This week we have to find some aluminum and figure out how to bend it to create a "bump out" for the firewall.

We are also pursuing a few parts: grippy brake pads since our car won't have power brakes, one last brake line connector, and an intake manifold bolt that I broke weeks ago.

Once the air conditioning systen is installed in the firewall AND we receive the wheels, we can put the engine in the car. The engine install is probably 3 weeks away. Til next time...