Post your 2012 Tbird/Cougar TO-DO list Reply #30 – January 21, 2012, 06:50:28 PM Quote from: V8Demon;378321Paint went down on the body last night and on the bumpers, moulding, and mirrors today. Body is all wet sanded and polished. Went with an OEM color from another manufacturer........ Night Hawk Black. It's a Honda color. Cool man. Post up some pics when finished. Quote Selected
Post your 2012 Tbird/Cougar TO-DO list Reply #31 – January 22, 2012, 02:18:09 PM 1. Order a SHLOAD of parts2. Install and plumb fuel cell3. Run and install battery reloaction4. Install TC springs and shocks5. Install tranny xmember6. Install driveshaft and new pinion seal.7 Install a bunch of other stuff I cant remember. Quote Selected
Post your 2012 Tbird/Cougar TO-DO list Reply #32 – January 22, 2012, 07:22:03 PM Being as my car is a rolling shell, mine is more a novel than a list, but a few things that come to mind1. Finish body work and get everything at least in primer (may stay that way for a while, I love the primer look)2. SFC's (wasn't high up on my list til I joined this forum)3. rebuild/upgrade front and rear suspension4. Battery to trunk5. 5 lug swap so I can put some decent brakes on it (stock are barely adequate for a bicycle)6. add a couple hundred horsies to the wheezing 130hp 302 (maybe 351 in future, still not sure yet)7. full gauges8. maybe a t59. trak-lok and something lower than 2.73's10. stumble upon large amount of money to make the above list happen (I do accept donations :D ) Quote Selected
Post your 2012 Tbird/Cougar TO-DO list Reply #33 – January 22, 2012, 08:45:01 PM Looks like there are lots of ambitious plans for 2012! Hope the car gods are with you guys.I've located an A4 block and forged rotating assembly. A set of ported 192 Canfields (finally got them back after two years...), Kooks headers, RPM II intake and a 1 inch bigger crank pulley on the blower, plus some supporting equipment.Got to be done, tuned and sorted by June 1st for the HRPT. Quote Selected
Post your 2012 Tbird/Cougar TO-DO list Reply #34 – January 23, 2012, 10:13:34 AM Quote from: 86T-bird;378441Looks like there are lots of ambitious plans for 2012! Hope the car gods are with you guys.I've located an A4 block and forged rotating assembly. A set of ported 192 Canfields (finally got them back after two years...), Kooks headers, RPM II intake and a 1 inch bigger crank pulley on the blower, plus some supporting equipment.Got to be done, tuned and sorted by June 1st for the HRPT.VERY NICE! Gonna do any dyno runs? lol. Quote Selected
Post your 2012 Tbird/Cougar TO-DO list Reply #35 – January 23, 2012, 11:48:11 AM I'm gonna finish my 5 speed swap. I bought a T5 along with the pedal assembly and the bell housing, but I never got around to getting the rest. Quote Selected
Post your 2012 Tbird/Cougar TO-DO list Reply #36 – January 23, 2012, 01:28:29 PM Quote from: 50tbrd88;378497VERY NICE! Gonna do any dyno runs? lol. On the Tour? If its sorted out, sure! I've drag raced and auto crossed at other HRPT's. Just depends on the events at the venues I've attended (and if I got there in time!). They're usually a riot to watch and partite in. Quote Selected
Post your 2012 Tbird/Cougar TO-DO list Reply #37 – January 23, 2012, 03:52:00 PM Quote from: 86T-bird;378441Looks like there are lots of ambitious plans for 2012! Hope the car gods are with you guys.I've located an A4 block and forged rotating assembly. A set of ported 192 Canfields (finally got them back after two years...), Kooks headers, RPM II intake and a 1 inch bigger crank pulley on the blower, plus some supporting equipment.Got to be done, tuned and sorted by June 1st for the HRPT.You were running a "XXX" roller block before? Quote Selected
Post your 2012 Tbird/Cougar TO-DO list Reply #38 – January 23, 2012, 09:53:36 PM Quote from: thunderjet302;378540You were running a "XXX" roller block before? Oh yeah. The old line: "never enough money or time to do it right the first time, but always money and time to do it again" rings pretty true when pushing an xxx block... Quote Selected
Post your 2012 Tbird/Cougar TO-DO list Reply #39 – January 24, 2012, 11:46:39 PM Quote from: DVP;378283Well to start Im pulling it out of storage and getting it tagged.Now if i can keep my automotive-ADD under control here is my current plans.351- GT40 (Non P) heads, Cam & Intake (TBD)MAF conversionEqual Length ShortiesPossible C-4 swap. Trying to figure out if I can make an AOD hold for as cheap as I can swap a decent C-4 in.New lers, HATE Flowmasters, Possible side exit out 1/4 panel5 lug swap17" wheels- Stock Mustang is some form8.8" swap when the 7.5" goes BOOMSFC, possibly jack railsPut interior back togetherReplace bumper skin with TC skinSwap hoodsNew shocks, Possibly strutsNew springs13" Cobras - If things go rightIm ready to throw some money at this car. Id like to get it moving under some decent power, then start dealing with body issues. Im shooting for 350/350 but all i want is 300s. Honestly if I can get the suspension semi sorted out (wheel/brakes included) it will be a more successful year than the last 2 or 3 Quote Selected
Post your 2012 Tbird/Cougar TO-DO list Reply #40 – January 27, 2012, 11:46:22 AM Get car tuned correctly (Mass-flo isn't a plug and play solution and tech support and me haven't seen eye to eye)Move ratchet shifter back from stock location, remove arm rest and fab seat + mirror switches into cover for ratchet shifterFix c4 leak, not sure where it is coming from but if it sets any at all it needs a couple quarts to motivate it. May switch to AOD and put some DD miles on itDrive car Quote Selected
Post your 2012 Tbird/Cougar TO-DO list Reply #41 – January 27, 2012, 11:51:58 AM Quote from: Soul;378999Drive car There's the bottom line! Quote Selected
Post your 2012 Tbird/Cougar TO-DO list Reply #42 – January 27, 2012, 11:55:10 AM Quote from: DVP;378283Well to start Im pulling it out of storage and getting it tagged.Now if i can keep my automotive-ADD under control here is my current plans.351- GT40 (Non P) heads, Cam & Intake (TBD)MAF conversionEqual Length ShortiesPossible C-4 swap. Trying to figure out if I can make an AOD hold for as cheap as I can swap a decent C-4 in.New lers, HATE Flowmasters, Possible side exit out 1/4 panel5 lug swap17" wheels- Stock Mustang is some form8.8" swap when the 7.5" goes BOOMSFC, possibly jack railsPut interior back togetherReplace bumper skin with TC skinSwap hoodsNew shocks, Possibly strutsNew springs13" Cobras - If things go rightIm ready to throw some money at this car. Id like to get it moving under some decent power, then start dealing with body issues. Im shooting for 350/350 but all i want is 300s. Dillion, it's time for the resurection? Quote Selected
Post your 2012 Tbird/Cougar TO-DO list Reply #43 – January 27, 2012, 01:04:55 PM Ya its been sitting for couple months after Fuel Injection upgrade, I'm too far from it and no time off. Quote Selected
Post your 2012 Tbird/Cougar TO-DO list Reply #44 – January 28, 2012, 05:21:39 AM - CHE rear control arms- 8.8 rear end with disc brakes (if i can find one)- 11" front brake upgrade with continental calipers and stainless steel brake hoses- Repair trunk panels- Install an amp for the cabin speakers- Paint/POR the entire inside of the trunk (provided somebody helps me to patch the holes rotted in the trunk)- Eibach sway bars- 5.0 HO with 347 stroker upgrade (if i have the cash to finish the build)- Aluminum driveshaft (if I can figure out where to get one made/modified)- clean the headlights, take those reflector things of the taillights to make them clearer/nicer Quote Selected
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