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Mr. Austin
03-22-09, 01:29 AM
So we cracked it all open today this is what we saw. Car is 1969, 84k miles, never rebuilt. putting new push rods in all new gaskets wanting a 4 barrel carb with manifold (obviously) making sure the springs are tight and cleaning the heads. doing this off of a $200 dollar savings. If you have anything you thing laying around or your interested in giving a hand due to boredom P.m. me and ill let you know if im interested. i do take cash/check/parts donations!!!:biglaugh:
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Many more photos to come as we go.

Mr. Austin
03-22-09, 01:53 AM
Here are some of the Photos when were started

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AZSonicSnake
03-22-09, 03:08 AM
looks like a fun project man! hope it all goes back together well!!

Mr. Austin
03-22-09, 11:35 AM
Thanks! thats usually the hard part..... while she is in pieces i will be doing some mild cams and push rods and fun stuff. i am excited. hope to have her up in less than a month. so my fingers are crossed.

BLK03SVT
03-22-09, 11:48 AM
Why not just pull er out? It's so easy in those cars I figured yankin it would be a better option.

Looks like fun tho!

1966PonyGirl
03-22-09, 12:15 PM
i am soooooo freekin jealous that your ahead of me! i just got the second car so i can eventually start playing or take a class when i have more time.

Mr. Austin
03-22-09, 07:17 PM
um pull her out and do what? take up more room? thats what i dont have.... im still livin with mom..17 years old.. yeah she is already mad the entire garage has grease and mustang parts

BLK03SVT
03-23-09, 11:03 PM
Ahh yea, I remember those days. Makin a mess and makin mom mad! Good luck with the rebuild!

Mr. Austin
03-24-09, 09:43 AM
thanks! i along with Rich (Cougar Man) and Rick are helping me and teaching as we go and they all are amazed at just how amazing the inside of this car look very little carbon build up for 85k miles and it being 40 years old! this weekend we will be trying to get most of it back together. the only thing i dont have on this pay check is the water pump.....but do some "extra" chores from my mom and i could prolly get it :P

cporteraz
04-03-09, 08:46 AM
I remember those days..... I built jacked up small block chevy motor in high school
and dropped it in a 1974 Camaro. I remember figuring what parts I could buy on my busboy paycheck. Those were some fun times. Enjoy the process!

Mr. Austin
04-03-09, 04:01 PM
yep! and you can see how well the people changed from their high school toys. motor, wheels, ooo damn no carb okie thats our change. :) boy need toys. that why we are still immature whether we are 17 or 71 :D

Oh! and i forgot as an update i have MANY more pictures to put up! she is very blue nd very shiny! heads are spotless. Pics commin soon!