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Reply #465 – May 16, 2010, 12:44:21 AM

Quote from: T-BirdX3;322020

He has an airbag dash, why not an airbag wheel?! :D

P.S. Looks Great!!!! Can't wait to see the finished product!

Don't ask me why but I still have an emotional attachment to the 1983 four spoke wheel I had in it.

Good thing is I can always change my mind. It's like changing underware!

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Reply #466 – May 16, 2010, 02:40:16 AM

That looks pretty good.

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Reply #467 – May 16, 2010, 05:08:11 AM

Quote from: Watchdevil;322024

Don't ask me why but I still have an emotional attachment to the 1983 four spoke wheel I had in it.

Good thing is I can always change my mind. It's like changing underware!

Hehe. You change your mind more than most women! :D Just kidding............sorta...

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Reply #468 – May 16, 2010, 10:34:49 PM

Quote from: T-BirdX3;322049

Hehe. You change your mind more than most women! :D Just kidding............sorta...

I know right! But hey parts are cheap and I usually keep trying things until it is just right.

The rain spoiled a lot of activities I wanted to do today. However I did polish up the lenses on the roof console. Looks pretty darn good. I wanted to wire it up today but it's just been pouring rain.

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Reply #469 – May 18, 2010, 11:22:31 AM

Quote from: Watchdevil;322024

Don't ask me why but I still have an emotional attachment to the 1983 four spoke wheel I had in it.

One of the better looking wheels IMHO...:hick:

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Reply #470 – May 24, 2010, 05:05:20 PM

I am working on the interior paint today. That Duplicolor black bumper paint is perfect for painting the console and the lower dash! I am impressed!

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Reply #471 – May 24, 2010, 05:06:04 PM

Quote from: rodsterh;322328

One of the better looking wheels IMHO...:hick:

I think so... It's tempting me to switch back...

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Reply #472 – May 30, 2010, 12:48:25 AM

I installed a later model Ford combination turn signal/dimmer/wiper switch. I have it all functioning except for the wiper switch. I need to harvest a wiper control module from later generation Fords for this conversion as the newer Ford wiper switches just control electronic relays in the wiper control module. However I like the newer style combination switch much better than the original type dual lever switch setup.

I got my power antenna to work with the 3-wire Mustang convertible top switch in the console by using two relays to switch polarity for up and down motor functions.

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Reply #473 – June 04, 2010, 10:32:14 AM

I had been trying to adapt a later model Ford single stalk turn signal and wiper switch. I had no problem with the turnsignal and high beam functions working but I have struggled to no end with the wiring and function of the newer wiper switch and even procured a wiper control module from a 1989 Tbird but neither were compatible

My next step is to check out a 1986 or so Taurus multifuntion switch.The wiper motor is identical to the Fox cars and has the same connector and wiring setup than newer Fords. The 86 Taurus has a totally different wiper switch connection pin setup compared to newer Fords with the similar style switches. Hopefully it will switch the way I need to and I will have the single stalk and steering column covered all nice and tidy using the 1989-93 steering column covers without extra holes. I had actually bought extra sets of steering column covers for later if I decide to move the shifter to the floor.

I have been waiting for it to stop raining so much so I can do some trim painting. The dash and console is all black now. The next thing to do is paint the gauge cluster and centerstack trim silver to suggest the theme of the 1960 Tbird dash in my signature picture. I gotta find a solution for the passenger airbag cover so I will be able to match it to the silver I will be using and have the paint or dye adhere.

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Reply #474 – June 05, 2010, 02:55:13 AM

So I got a hold of a Haynes manual for a 1986-97 Taurus and confirmed that the wiring for the wiper motor is identical to my Tbird. The wiper motor is the same and the wiring is the same. So I have to try to find a 1986-87 Taurus/Sable that has a multi-funtion switch. The switch wiring is the same as mine as well... so this should work.

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Reply #475 – June 05, 2010, 07:57:16 AM

I have one from a '92 Taurus, if it will work. Yours for the shipping.:D

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Reply #476 – June 09, 2010, 05:57:00 AM

Quote from: cougarman;324288

I have one from a '92 Taurus, if it will work. Yours for the shipping.:D

Thanks for the offer but it has to be 1986-87 Taurus and Sable. It's the only design with the correct switch wiring that will work in older two stalk steering columns.

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Reply #477 – June 09, 2010, 06:10:24 AM

I changed the starter to a newer type high torque Ford starter. Works perfectly and the starter run-on condition is gone.

I found a 1988 Taurus multi-function switch to replace the old dual stalk column switches. 1986-88 Taurus & Sable is the only cars that have the correct wiper switching in a single multi-function switch. I installed it and it's works perfectly. My only issue is that it has aged so bad that the end of the lever has turned chalky. I gotta find a nicer replacement when I have more time.

While I was at the Pull-A-Part today, I got me a Mark VII auto floor shifter. These shifters mount flush to the tranny tunnel without making a hole. I have it half installed. Tomorrow when I can see better I will work on the cable.

I got the floor shifter from a pre-airbag Mark VII. It uses a regular Fox steering column and I was able to snag the ignition lock cable that will install in place of the column shift rod. I have to finish that project tomorrow.

With the auto shifter being relocated, I also have to relocate all the center console switches.

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Reply #478 – June 12, 2010, 03:59:45 AM

Quote from: rodsterh;322328

One of the better looking wheels IMHO...:hick:

Man I changed it back!

The newer style Tbird wheel was just sitting too close to me and it was just plain uncomfortable. As soon as I got the 83 four spoke wheel back on it felt much better. Now I have a horn button issue. I switched out the original dual stalk switches for a single stalk switch from a Taurus and I no longer have a horn button unless I change the center trim to a Crown Vic horn pad.

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Reply #479 – June 12, 2010, 04:17:05 AM

I completed my auto floor shifter from the Mark VII. It took some time to figure out how to do the linkage because I was not going to go to the trouble to flip the lever on the tranny around. I also did not have the cable mounting support bracket that goes on the transmission. My solution was to take the long shift rod that goes forward on column shift cars and flip it so that it goes to the rear of the transmission. Then I ran the cable pointing rearward and aligned it so it met the long shift rod. I mounted the cable with a hose clamp and L bracket to a hole already made into the rear transmission crossmember. I now have a perfectly working floor shifter. It looks really nice with the classic Ford style chrome bent shaft, nice leather covered palm sized handle. Looks a million times better than any factory Tbird floor shifter. Now I gotta find a shift boot for a SN-95 Mustang.

I also removed the column shift shaft and that was much easier to remove than I expected. I replaced the shaft with the cable mechanism that keeps the ignition lock cylinder from locking the steering wheel unless it is in park.

I am really liking getting that column shifter off so I no longer have the lever rubbing against the dash. It's nice having whole steering column trim shrouds on with no holes cut in it for the shift lever and dual stalk switches.

The 1986-88 Taurus/Sable multifinction switch is the one to use for a single stalk conversion.