#ProjectSportsRoof – In the Beginning – Throwback

I was chatting with someone online about cars and I recalled driving home with my first Mustang project car.  It was a 1970 Coupe, not fastback, or Mach I, not even a Grande. You can still find so of the work on that car here on my blog.   I purchased the car in Phx, Az. from a lady who got the car from her mom. Her mom was the first owner.  It was 6 cylinder (250) with a/c and in pretty good shape.  I remember driving it down the freeway not knowing much about it mechanically and I didn’t want to temp fate by turning on the a/c, just needed it to make back to Tucson.   I wish I had recorded that drive, but it would not have been comparable to the ride home in #ProjectSportsRoof.  Now that one I did record.

So, I thought I’d put together a quick video showing the drive home and toss some before pics and a  “now’ video snippet.  Here ya go!


Notice I didn’t tout the “now’ snippet as the “after” because it’s not complete….then again, in the world of project cars, is there ever really and “Final” after?

I think not.

Thanks for checking in.

Tim

#ProjectSportsRoof – Gas Leak and What’s Next

Temps weren’t in the triple digits this morning so I thought I’d fire up the Stang (#ProjectSportRoof) and runner down the main drag a bit.   As I started her up and let her idle a bit and wrapped up the car covers I noticed a dripping underneath.

Details:

 


Here’s a quick follow up to my video Petrol-box subscription.

I have a few Petrol Box supplied products to test out. Get ready for those videos!!

 

Lots more coming!!

Thanks for checking in.

 

Tim

 

 

 

 

#ProjectSportsRoof – Something Fun!

Too hot to work on the Stang.  Here is something I like, car related.

 


Thanks for checking in!!!

Tim

Project BeepBeep Gets Some Air!! MUST SEE!!!

#ProjectBeepBeep – In this video Bill’s 1968 Road Runner gets some air!!!  It’s Crazy!!!

 

 


 

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TIM

Dusting Off the Blog – Lets Start with Drive in #ProjectSportsRoof

Pandemic starting to fade, school about to end, I think it’s about time to get to the auto parts store, minus the mask and get some work done.

But first let’s start with a drive in 73 Mustang (#ProjectSportsRoof).

Enjoy the drive.

 


#ProjectBeepBeep – Don’t be Indifferent with your Diff!! Part I

Welcome back to Average Guys Car Restoration.

COVID hasn’t been fun but Bill still managed to get some work done on his beautiful 1968 Road Runner.

Check out his work on the differential.

 

More on the diff coming up.

Thanks for checking in.

Tim

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#ProjectBeepBeep

 

Delta Force – #ProjectSportsRoof Get a New Sound

Yes…yes…yes….it’s been a while but you can look forward to see more work being done on #ProjectSportsRoof (soon to be #SR73 —get it?  SportsRoof – 1973 Mustang…yeah?….cool)

Enjoy the video and I’ll have more coming up with my 73 Stang and a few things with going on with #ProjectBeepBeep – Bill’s 1968 Road Runner.

 


Thanks for checking in and there is a lot more coming up!!!

Tim
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#SR73
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Average Guys Car Restoration – Product Review – Olsa Tools Magnetic Socket Holders.

I’ve been driving #ProjectSportRoof a lot but there’s still work to do, but I have a back log of products that I need to review.  So the next few post will be dedicated to testing out some of the those items, include other helpful tool organizers  and a few products for detailing your car.

Olsa is a Canadian company that has their tools and products made in Taiwan and tested in auto shops in Canada.

I saw the ad for the Magnetic Socket Holders and purchased them, because my case for my socket set, well over 20 years old has final given up (not with out a fight) the ghost.

Here’s the video:

Thanks for checking in.

Tim

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#ProjectSportsRoof Leaf Springs Install Part-ll

Welcome back.

Install of the new leaf springs on #ProjectSportsRoof was pretty straight forward.

Check it out:

 


 

The left side went a bit smoother (lessons learned).

Now a test drive in order!!! That’s coming up.

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Tim

 

 

 

#ProjectSportsRoof New Leaf Spring Install Part I

In the last post I prepped #ProjectSportsRoof  bolts and nuts for removal.  I treated them twice a day for two days (sprayed with Liquid Wrench) in hopes they would be easier.

This post, I’m removing and install the new leaf springs.    Pay attention to a couple of safety tips in the video.

 

 


 

Next up a test drive to see how the new springs preform.

Thanks for check in.

Tim