Category Archives: #SR73

#ProjectSportsRoof Vapor Lock or Not – NOT!!

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Welcome back to #ProjectSportsRoof, my RARE (snicker) 1973 SportsRoof Mustang (#SR73).

I’m catching up on the fuel issue with my 351 Cleveland.

I didn’t notice but in the last posting at the very end of the video when I’m attempting to start the car there is an issue with the carb.  I totally didn’t catch it at the time nor did I see it in the video. 

I really struggled with trying get a video on the removal and installation of the new Speedmaster Fuel pump.  One of the hazards of working on a ‘semi-cool’ car like my Mustang – outside in the driveway, is that neighbors love to peek in on the status and of course chat.  The installation had some many interruptions that the video was choppy and salvageable.  I had some misgivings about the Speedmaster pump, more exactly the lack of support – no instructions for adjusting the configuration(which required disassembly to accommodate different applications and no specs on the fittings required).  I did managed to get  few tips and the after math.  Here’s what it looked like:

 

 


So clearly it was not the fuel pump nor was it vapor lock but in fact it was the floats. I tackle the those in next post!

 

Thanks for checking in on #ProjectSportsRoof (#SR73).

Tim

 

 

 

#ProjectSportsRoof – Fuel System Diagram

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As I sorted out the fuel issues with my ’73 Mustang (#ProjectSportsRoof) (#SR73)  I was asked about the fuel system and what I used for reference.

I have all the manuals and specs with diagrams  but the best I’ve found is from a a sales catalog.   National Parts Depot has it laid out and labeled.  You’ll have to excuse their SKU numbers but it’s a great resource.

Check it out:   – OH I will have an update on the fuel issue coming up next, along with shocks and some other work being done on #SR73.

 

Hope this helps.

Thanks

Tim

#ProjectSportsRoof – Shock Tower Braces Part I

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So much work going on with my ’73 Mustang (#ProjectSportsRoof, #SR73), new carb, brakes, shocks it would seem that there should be time for the smaller projects.  But currently due to the pandemic supplies locally are focused on newer cars and the things that don’t sell quickly aren’t being stocked at the local auto parts stores.  Most major parts have to be ordered and shipping times are Sooooooooooooooo    Slooooooow, that there is time for these side project.

What better way to spend that time then to get the Mustangs shock tower braces ready for installation.  Waiting until all or most of the engine work is done before actually installing them, because I don’t want work around them or keeping removing them to gain access to upper parts  to the engine.  But they need painting.  I opted not to use the chrome plated option and go with steel and paint them myself.

Why bother adding Shock Tower Braces?  Dude….for unibody chassis, like the early Mustang had (only sub-frames) they provide extra stiffness between the shocks.  Helps keeps things from twisting when doing some “spirited” driving or on the track.

Here is the prep of the braces for my Mustang:

 


Part II will be coming soon and you’ll show awful the first shots of paint turned out.

Also brakes and and upholstery coming for the big Stang.

Thanks for checking in.

Tim