Back in an '80 XR-7

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Back in an '80 XR-7

Reply #105 – March 05, 2010, 10:30:32 AM

Quote from: Chuck W;312771

Now, if I pull the carpet up, I might as well work on the through-the-floor SFCs...

the "while im in here"s get me every time!
youre still hiding that material back from when i did mine, im sure.

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Reply #106 – March 05, 2010, 11:36:48 AM

Quote from: gumby;312775

the "while im in here"s get me every time!
youre still hiding that material back from when i did mine, im sure.

Well, this is one of those things that makes sense to avoid having to pull it all out twice.

Yup, the material is still in the garage. It *almost* went to Joe (the guy with my old car)...but he's not getting it now. ;) I could really use that NOS pass side mirror I included with the sale though :(

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Reply #107 – March 08, 2010, 09:10:23 AM

Well, I was able to sneak in a little more time on this on Sat between welding motor mounts and yard work. I was also able to roll the windows down to help air it out a bit. Not quite as bad as it was a couple days ago.

I still need to try and find the front bumper lights, as mine are shattered, but I spent some time trying to sort out why the right side turn signal will not "blink". Left side works just fine, and the right side blinks with the hazards. Perhaps the multi-switch is bad. Both circuits use the same blinker module, so I'm not quite sure yet.
Also I evidently have a short in the horn circuit. Blows the fuse as soon as it's put in.

The car has an odd lean to it, most likely in the springs. So....I broke down today and bought a set of C-Kit fronts for it, and I have a set of rear springs in the garage I can use. The front was WAY too hight anyway, and the odd lean was causing the car to track funny while driving. I can kind of sort it out, and make sure it's aligned right now. Not planning on doing much more with the susp at this point right now.

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Reply #108 – April 10, 2010, 03:01:36 PM

Any updates or new ideas?

There is going to be a SHO powered 4 eye Mustang very soon out in CO. Boosted too.

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Reply #109 – April 10, 2010, 08:36:45 PM

Funny, I was just going to update a bit.

Been busy as hell with everything else, but took some time to mess with the odd-ride height issues.

I FINALLY was able to get my hands on a set of Motorsport C Kit springs for the front.

Here's how they compare to the stockers.

This pic is after I swapped the fronts (did the rears later), so there's a bit of rake still in it, but not so much now.

I also installed an old set of KYB shocks in the back I had in the garage as what was on there was completely shot.

Do you have a link or anything to the Mustang getting the SHO?

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Reply #110 – April 10, 2010, 09:23:57 PM

That''s much better, now you can swap a better pic in your sig. In fact...... this one is almost the same as your old one. except there's a bush or tree missing next to the house next door. lol

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Reply #111 – April 10, 2010, 11:02:20 PM

http://www.shoforum.com/showthread.php?t=107674

Cool guy. I picked up his boosted '90 SHO last Wednesday. It will be a quality car when its finished.

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Reply #112 – April 11, 2010, 08:18:58 AM

Quote from: Chuck W;317697

Funny, I was just going to update a bit.

Been busy as hell with everything else, but took some time to mess with the odd-ride height issues.

I FINALLY was able to get my hands on a set of Motorsport C Kit springs for the front.

Here's how they compare to the stockers.

This pic is after I swapped the fronts (did the rears later), so there's a bit of rake still in it, but not so much now.

I also installed an old set of KYB shocks in the back I had in the garage as what was on there was completely shot.

Do you have a link or anything to the Mustang getting the SHO?

Wow, what a difference! Between the wheels and the lowering job, it really gets rid of the too-big-a-car-on-too-small-a-chassis syndrome these car suffer from.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

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Reply #113 – April 12, 2010, 09:02:42 AM

Quote from: ProTouring442;317741

Wow, what a difference! Between the wheels and the lowering job, it really gets rid of the too-big-a-car-on-too-small-a-chassis syndrome these car suffer from.

Yeah, it does help. What will really help will be when I can get the SVO rear brakes/axles on it to widen the rear track out a bit like on the old car and get some real wheels/tires under it.

The C-Kits are really nice to install. Once you get the old springs popped out (I don't use a compressor to remove them), the C-Kits just slide in place with the arm swung down, then just jack up and attach spindle, done.
Also, as a side note for folks dealing with cleaning out the spring pockets after removing springs that have been corroding in place for a couple decades, an air chisel works wonders. Only takes a few minutes to knock all the out of the way.

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Reply #114 – April 12, 2010, 10:30:38 AM

Hmmm! Project SHOe Box on a shoe string budget. I like it! :)

The 'e' is for enhanced. :D

Keep it up, Chuck.

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Reply #115 – April 12, 2010, 05:12:26 PM

I had a Cougar almost jump off the jackstands one time when the spring compressor i was using broke. It was pretty impressive how high that car jumped.

And what's wrong with snowflakes? I think they look good when done with a monotone themed car.

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Reply #116 – April 12, 2010, 09:08:20 PM

Quote from: blu84302;317946

I had a Cougar almost jump off the jackstands one time when the spring compressor i was using broke. It was pretty impressive how high that car jumped.

And what's wrong with snowflakes? I think they look good when done with a monotone themed car.

I have removed dozens of sets of stock front springs w/o a spring compressor. Makes more noise than anything, but obviously don't stick your face (or anything else for that matter) in the way of the spring.

What's wrong with the snowflakes? 3 things.

1. Only 16"
2. Only 4-lug
3. They're snowflakes.

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Reply #117 – April 12, 2010, 09:22:59 PM

What 5-luggers are you gonna run?

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Reply #118 – April 12, 2010, 11:09:00 PM

Quote from: Ether947;317970

What 5-luggers are you gonna run?

Haven't fully settled on it yet. I was wanting some mesh-type, which would fit the vintage, but can't find any 17" outside of having them custom made, which is not an option, or finding them too narrow.

Fallbacks include 96-97 Cobras (with the painted inserts), or perhaps black Bullitts. 94-95 Cobras are a possibility too as they looked good on the old car.

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Reply #119 – April 13, 2010, 09:13:34 AM

*sigh*

Well, I was moving the cars around last night (drove the Tbird the past couple days and needed to get it back in the garage), and was pulling the XR-7 back up into the drive and felt a *pop* when I went to stop. Rear brake hose went. Peed all over the drive. Nice.

Just going to toss a stock replacement piece on there for right now. Not going to fuss with a braided line until I sort out what I'm ultimately doing with the rear susp.