1972 Eleanor Mustang

Car For Sale on eBay auction ends May 20

2011-05-14T13:03:00.000-07:00

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Installation of Door Panels, Dash Pad, Interior Trim, Shift Console and Seat Belts

2011-04-11T17:40:00.000-07:00

Addition of Side Mirrors and Antenna

2011-04-11T17:35:00.000-07:00

Sound Deadening Pads, Insulation, Carpet and Fold Down Seat

2011-03-12T18:12:00.000-08:00

Installation of Fold Down Seat, Sail Panels and Trim

2011-03-07T19:36:00.001-08:00

2011-03-06T21:35:00.000-08:00

Glass installed and brake ducts

2011-02-21T17:15:00.000-08:00

Addition of Sport Lamps, Chrome Hood Locks and Shelby Snake Emblem on the Grille

2010-12-20T20:33:00.000-08:00

Headliner Install

2010-12-20T20:28:00.000-08:00

Grille, Hood and Front Bumper

2010-12-13T12:29:00.000-08:00

Engine: Initial Start Up

2010-12-06T16:45:00.000-08:00

Today, we fired up the engine for the first time. After doing all the little things to get it ready, it started right up. We kept the rpm's between 1500 and 2000 for about 20 minutes. The oil pressure was 80 pounds, the engine temperature leveled off at 185 degrees, the oil temp was around 160 degrees but the alternator didn't seem to be working very well. Overall, the engine sounded really good with the headers and 2 and 1/2 inch exhaust.

White Gauges and Center Dash Pod

2010-10-06T21:53:00.001-07:00

These stock gauges were updated with a white overlay kit. I did this to match the gauge pod I made. The four gauges are: oil pressure, oil temperature, coolant temperature and voltage. You can change the color of the LED gauges with a push of a button.

Engine and FMX Transmission Installed

2010-10-06T21:49:00.000-07:00

Eleanor's 351c Engine Rebuilt 0.30 over with mild cam and compression 9.5:1. Flat top pistons. Crankshaft ground .10/.10

2010-09-26T22:24:00.000-07:00

The engine (seen above) that I bought from craigslist turned out to be bad. The engine had sat outside allowing water to enter the cylinders and rusting the pistons and rings. I had to buy another 351C block and have it machined. This is how my engine looked when I got it back from the machine shop. I assembled the rest of the engine. It was fun!

Rough Design of Center Gauges and Switches

2010-08-17T22:16:00.001-07:00

I fabricated a custom center dash group from a standard mustang dash. I used the space for the radio for my switchboard and created 4 gauge pods. I will have an oil pressure, oil temp, coolant temp and voltage/alt gauge in the pods. I used a combination of wood, plastic and fiberglass to make this. It will look much better once it gets sanded and painted.

Trunk Mounted Battery

2010-08-17T22:09:00.000-07:00

Craigslist Purchase of 351C, FMX transmission, Headers, Exhaust, Additional Parts.

2010-08-13T21:09:00.000-07:00

I was fortunate to find the following parts from a 1972 salvage mustang on craiglist: 351c, FMX transmission, Headman headers, full length 2 and 1/2 exhaust, radiator, A/T shifter, tail lights, hood support and latch, front and rear seats, two 15 inch Cragars w Radial T/A's, driveline, plus lots of nuts and bolts that I needed for the car. I got all of this for $550!

Body color is satin silver from 2005 Mustang paint code and stripe is black metallic. Wheels will be 17 in Bullitt.

2010-07-30T17:58:00.000-07:00

Almost Ready for Satin Silver with Black Stripe

2010-07-22T21:15:00.000-07:00

Doors, Fenders and Hood Jammed and Bolted On

2010-07-15T20:08:00.001-07:00

1972 Eleanor in Primer

2010-07-08T17:25:00.000-07:00

Front Suspension and Brake Upgrade

2010-03-17T09:26:00.000-07:00

I replaced the upper and lower ball joints. New lower control arms. New bushings for the sway bar. I upgraded to slotted and cross-drilled rotors. Also, new wheel bearings, brake calipers and pads. I still need to install the shocks and brake lines.

Integrated Rear Spoiler and Fender Flares

2010-03-02T19:09:00.000-08:00

You can see in the picture above that the rear fender flares are big. These came with the car so I am finishing them by making the contour smoother and improving the style lines to fit with the car. They previous owner put alot of time and fiberglass into these flares.

Below you can see the rear spoiler. I built this out of wood, fiberglass and bondo. I started with a piece of wood molding I bought at Home Depot. Next, I fiberglassed it in place and built it up with resin and matting. Then, used fiberglass filler and finally, bondo. If you look at the picture below, you can see the wood coming thru in the top edge of the spoiler.

Installation of Power Front Disc Brakes

2010-03-02T18:48:00.000-08:00

The power brake booster and master cylinder were installed on the firewall today. I upgraded the brakes from front drum to power front disc. Why Ford opted to put in front drum brakes in these mustangs from the factory is questionable to begin with. I had to change over the brake pedal during the upgrade. The rotors are going to be the high performance type (cross drilled and slotted) for extra stopping power. New calipers, pads, backing plates and brake lines will improve the stopping power of this mustang. New wheel bearings, seals and dust caps will add to the front end rebuild.

Bodywork in Progress

2009-08-07T16:07:00.000-07:00

I am currently working on the body panels of the Mustang with a helper. We are fixing the fender flares, installing Shelby brake scoops, building a custom rear integral spoiler and straightening the panels of the car.

Pictures to follow soon.