Another K Code Mustang Restoration Blog

club 33_old · July 1, 2010 at 12:57 PM

While our blog is not exclusively written for the restoration of the HiPo Convertible like Charles', I thought that I would at least mention it here if anyone is interested.

The posts about the HiPo are in with posts about new products, other products that we have, customer cars, etc.

The posts about the Conv. are usually fairly brief with a slideshow of pictures. Hopefully, you should continue to see more and more posts about the car now that it will actually be going back together. It will finally start looking like something!

http://blog.virginiaclassicmustang.com/

The latest post is the engine dyno. run.

Edited by - club 33 on 07/01/2010 12:58:06

CharlesTurner · July 1, 2010 at 2:25 PM

Bets to who will finish first?!? <img src=images/icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=images/icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle>

club 33_old · July 1, 2010 at 2:57 PM

Probably you, Charles! ...but, with some of those parts that you still are looking for, I'm not sure.

I was hoping to see your restoration completed at VA Beach.

CharlesTurner · July 1, 2010 at 3:10 PM

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Probably you, Charles! ...but, with some of those parts that you still are looking for, I'm not sure.

I was hoping to see your restoration completed at VA Beach.

I think Va Beach is a pipe dream, unfortunately. If I make it to Asheville, it will be a miracle. I'm going to put up a good fight to make that one though!

If you have a free weekend, make a road trip to Raleigh and check the car out!

club 33_old · July 1, 2010 at 4:01 PM

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That is a great idea. Maybe I can fit that in sometime.

club 33_old · July 28, 2010 at 2:46 PM

Just posted the first video updating the progress on the '65 HiPo convertible:

http://blog.virginiaclassicmustang.com/

club 33_old · August 11, 2010 at 2:51 PM

There is another photo update today about the HiPo Convertible.

http://blog.virginiaclassicmustang.com/

Most of the wiring is installed. Heater box is now actually in the car. The rear part of the car is getting there-rear end assembly, leaf springs, rear valance, although some of this stuff is not shown in this particular post.

CharlesTurner · August 11, 2010 at 7:53 PM

Moving right along, good job!

club 33_old · August 11, 2010 at 8:33 PM

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Moving right along, good job!

Thanks, Charles. It's really great when it finally starts actually looking like something and going back together!! I don't have to tell you that though...

66gtk · August 11, 2010 at 8:46 PM

Nice progress. You also sure know your way around your camera in all those tight spaces getting the lighting perfect. Excellent job!

s2ms · August 11, 2010 at 8:46 PM

Looking great Brant!

iowa_old · August 12, 2010 at 7:06 AM

another great reference source

two titans battling it out!

..such exquisite detail...wow

definitely both this and caspian's work

represent the gold standard!

thanks for posting

iowa

club 33_old · August 12, 2010 at 4:59 PM

Thanks for the comments, guys! I hope to have another post next week.

club 33_old · August 18, 2010 at 9:44 AM

Another update posted today.

http://blog.virginiaclassicmustang.com/

Rear end assembly and leaf springs are in. Rear valance is installed. Brake and fuel lines are installed. Dash is going together.

BoS_old · August 18, 2010 at 3:47 PM

Brant,

Beautiful job on a beautiful car.

/Bo

club 33_old · August 18, 2010 at 4:07 PM

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Brant,

Beautiful job on a beautiful car.

/Bo

Thanks, Bo. Looking forward to meeting you next week.

club 33_old · September 10, 2010 at 9:40 AM

Another photo update has been posted:

http://blog.virginiaclassicmustang.com/2010/09/early-…onvertible.html

The doors are on, most of the wiring is in, and several other items installed. Loading the doors with the window parts and glass is next.

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s2ms · September 10, 2010 at 11:10 AM

Brant,

Thanks for the update, the car is looking fantastic!

Dave

club 33_old · September 10, 2010 at 12:30 PM

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Brant,

Thanks for the update, the car is looking fantastic!

Dave

Thanks, Dave. The details are starting to drive me a bit crazy, but it is fun learning something almost every day even after being "into" Mustangs for 30 years. Some of the things that have come up on the internet, particularly from Charles, have really made us look at some finer details.

It is difficult to believe that we are going to start a new project right after this one, but it may be even more fun.

Edited by - club 33 on 09/10/2010 12:33:11

bigal_old · September 10, 2010 at 9:35 PM

Hate to be a nit picker but whats up with the brake line bracket being for single exhaust? located on the body and the body plug on the firewall were the choke cable runs thru... Big Al

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