Now that the engine and transmission have been removed from Project Playboy the disassembly continues within the engine compartment to remove a few remaining pieces before moving onto the wiring. Continue reading Engine Compartment
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Wiring Harness and Under Dash Removal
This step in the disassembly strategy is focused on removing the Mustang wiring harnesses from this classic mustang. Before I can remove the main under dash harness there is quite a few items that need to be disconnected and removed, some of these items have already been prepared for removal during the last phase of the disassembly strategy “engine compartment”. Continue reading Wiring Harness and Under Dash Removal
Removing the Brakes and Steering
This eighth step of the disassembly strategy moves me to the brake system. I already have the master cylinder out of the mustang and now its time to remove the front and rear Mustang brakes from the mustang. Continue reading Removing the Brakes and Steering
Mustang Suspension Removal
Project Playboy is near the end of the disassembly process with only the mustang suspension and lines awaiting removal. This section of the disassembly strategy involves removing the suspension components from the Mustang. Continue reading Mustang Suspension Removal
Removing Brake Lines and Fuel Lines
Removing Mustang brake lines and fuel lines is one of the shorter tasks in my disassembly strategy. Although its pretty easy, it can get messy so be prepared to clean up as you go. Continue reading Removing Brake Lines and Fuel Lines
Disassembly Strategy Wrapup
The disassembly strategy concludes with a mostly disassembled Mustang unibody leaving only the minimum suspension required to roll it up onto a trailer for a trip to the body and paint shop. Continue reading Disassembly Strategy Wrapup
Selecting and Purchasing a Classic Mustang
What is it that the seller has to offer? Determining what it is that you have or that you plan on purchasing isn’t too difficult, you just need a little knowledge. Continue reading Selecting and Purchasing a Classic Mustang
Preparing Your Work Space
Before you get over ambitious and start tearing apart your Mustang you should evaluate your workspace. You are going to need some room to work on your classic Mustang. Continue reading Preparing Your Work Space
Inventory and Condition Inspection
Now that you have selected the Mustang to be restored and set up your workshop you need to start planning. Planning begins with building a Mustang inventory of parts that you can purchase new, then inspecting you Mustang to determine which parts will be replaced with new parts, which parts will be purchased used and which parts you will restore. Preparing an inventory worksheet will help keep you organized and provide a rough estimate of you budget requirements. Continue reading Inventory and Condition Inspection
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Decoding Ford Part Numbers
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