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American Autowire Installation '65 Mustang
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Classic Instruments SkyDrive, '65 '66 Mustang Instrument panel build
This week we fix a problem that has been slowing us up on the 1964 Falcon hardtop, namely a good way to run the custom Classic Instruments gauges that we have. With the S10 Tail shaft housing and the speedometer hole seemingly strategically in the way the SkyDrive is a cool way around the problem of knowing just how fast we’re going. We also assemble the 1965 Mustang gauge cluster and give tips on a clean and neat install.
Parts:
National Parts Depot: Wiring Assy, Complete, Custom Updated Kit 14401-2M Custom Instrument Dash Assy, 10848-8BB Bezel, Instrument Cluster 10838-1B Bezel, Ignition Switch 11584-1A Bezel, Light Control Knob 10852-1B Knob And Shaft, Head Light 11661-1 Bezel Nut, Head Light Switch 11650-1A Knob And Element, Cigar Lighter 15052-1A Classic Instruments: Classic Instruments SkyDrive SN81—S Modern Driveline: 1961-65 Falcon T-5 crossmember MD-6165F-CMT5 Specialty Tools: Nut Driver (11/32)/Wire Crimpers/12 Volt power source/Alligator Wire Leeds/Battery Terminal Clamps |
American Autowire Final and Alternator one wire Conversion
This week we cover some details on the installation of our Classic Instruments gauges and our American Autowire Factory Fit harness. We cover the Vehicle Speed Sensor wiring that is included with the kit as well as what you’ll need from Classic Instruments to complete your gauge install if you don’t have a cool American Autowire harness. We also give a less expensive alternative to buying a brand new one-wire alternator via a National Parts Depot conversion kit that is easy to install. We also deal with making detail changes to the harness to suit our needs.
Parts:
National Parts Depot: Wiring Assy, Complete, Custom Updated Kit 14401-2M Conversion Kit One Wire Alternator 10A316-1A Custom Instrument Dash Assy, 10848-8BB Bezel, Instrument Cluster 10838-1B Body Park Light RH 13206-1A Body Park Light LH 13207-1A Gasket Set, Park Light Lens 13211-1A Lens Park Light Amber 13208-1A Specialty Tools: Weller Solder gun 60Watt American Autowire Open Barrel Crimping Tool 500650 Multi Meter |
Part 1 Refinish and Dye Muscle Car & Classic Car Door Panels
This week we show how to remove the old vinyl for re-use on new backer board. We also show how to repair and refurbish the door panels on your classic car if there are no reproduction panels available. We show how to template using cardboard, set up using White Panel Board, and offer tips a tricks to make the panel look its best.
Specialty Tools:
Heat Gun Hole Saw Kit High speed cut off tool Roto bits Small hacksaw Jig saw with multi use blade Clamps (various) |
Part 2 Rebuilding Muscle Car & Classic Car Door Panels
After removing and beginning the door panel recovery process by removing the old (and to be reused) vinyl and starting the cutting process, this week we begin the reassembly of our Fairlane door panels. We’ll give tips on using router bits on a high speed cut off tool, how to set up panels for gluing, and what glue to use for best adhesion. We also cover some things we have discovered while moving forward on the American Autowire install.
Parts:
National Parts Depot Fitting Oil Sending Unit 9B339-1A Body Park Light RH 13206-1A Body Park Light LH 13207-1A Lens Park Light Amber 13208-1A Gasket Set, Park Light Lens 13211-1A Specialty Tools: Heat Gun Hole Saw Kit High speed cut off tool Roto bits Small hacksaw Jig saw with multi use blade Clamps (various) Contact cement 3M weatherstrip adhesive 08001 Paint roller, small Small paint roller sponge Medium paint brushes (cheap) 3M gray scuff pads |
Part 3 Dyeing Door Panels and dash pads
This week we look at dyeing door panels and dash pads using the SEM line of vinyl prep and dyeing products. We’ll also discuss the difference between urethane parts and original vinyl and why you should stay away from dyeing urethane when restoring the interior of your classic or muscle car.
Parts:
SEM Products SEM Soap 39362 SEM Vinyl Prep 38343 SEM Color Coat (Landau Black) Specialty Tools: 3M gray scuff pads Soft, lint free cloth Spray mask Aluminum Duct Tape |
Adding Dakota Digital Day Night Temp Compass Mirror
This week we discover that you can’t do something without doing something else! With the headliner in the wagon falling apart and the windshield covered in small scratches, Jeff decides to attack the problem by installing a Dakota Digital Auto Day Night Temperature and Compass mirror. Vinnie gives tips on hunting for the best 12 volt pick up sources.
Parts:
Dakota Digital: Day/night/temp mirror PN: MMR1 Dearborn Classics: Windshield Glass, Sedan, Falcon, Fairlane, Ranchero, 1966-1970 PN: 63-30235 Headliner, 4 Door Wagon, Fairlane, Montego,Torino, 1968-1969 PN: 63-24829 Retrobelt: Three point conversion PN: Contact Retro belt Retrosound USA : Model 2 radio Specialty Tools: National Parts Depot: Removal Tool Wire Terminal PN: 957-2 Electrical test light |
Map light, Dome light, Glue in Windshield Removal
We install a Ford Dome light & map light combination on our resident “Work Wagon” the 1969 Fairlane Station Wagon . We show how to wire the light and install it. We also begin the removal of the glue in windshield on this car and give tips for getting the glass out.
Parts:
Dearborn Classics: Windshield Glass, Sedan, Falcon, Fairlane, Ranchero, 1966-1970 PN: 63-30235 Specialty Tools: Dremel : 9905 Tungsten Carbide Cutter Tool Store: Windshield removal tool Trim tool |