may/june 2014
Classic Car Door Latch Diagnosis And Repair And Glazing A CarThis week Jeff discusses classic car door latches and ways to smooth their operation simply by greasing them using Gibb’s Oil and axle grease. We also look at glazing a car for a swirl and scratch free finish. Using products like Killer Waxx Purple Glaze and Meguiar’s Scratch X 2.0 We get the deck lid for the ’67 Mustang Nightmistress looking sweet and sharp.
Contact: Jford@autorestomod.com Parts: Gibb’s Oil http://www.getgibbs.com/ Killer Waxx http://www.killerwaxxlasvegas.com/ Meguiar’s http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/g10307-scratchxreg-20/ |
Headlight Adjustment Aiming for Classic CarThis week Jeff responds to a viewers request for how to align or aim classic car headlights on Mustang, Camaro, Falcon, Nova single headlights. He also shows how to align four light configurations like the Fairlane, Comet, Challenger, Cuda, Chevelle and GTO.
Contact: Jford@autorestomod.com |
1967 1968 Mustang Hood Turn SignalsWe show you how to install Mustang Projects sequential hood turn signals. We give tips on using the National Parts Depot chrome clip set and vacuum hose to clean up the installation as well as a few tips and tricks for cleaning wire ports.
Thanks for watching! Contact: Jford@autorestomod.com Parts: Mustang Project http://www.mustangproject.com Mustang Project PN: MP-HT-LED National Parts Depot http://www.nationalpartsdepot.com Clip Kit Turn Indicator Wiring Harness 13A357-1BK Wiring Harness, Turn Indicator 13A357-1A Wire Harness Grommet (need two) 14603-1K Mounting Kit Turn Indicator Wiring Harness 13A357-1AK |
1965 to 1968 Ford Mustang floor shift rebuildWorn out Ford automatic floor shifters can be a real pain. We show how to rebuild them using parts from National Parts Depot We go over removal, tips and tricks for a clean install and paints that make the shifter bucket and actuator am look nearly factory.
Thanks for watching! Contact: Jford@autorestomod.com Parts: National Parts Depot http://www.nationalpartsdepot.com 2 Mustang Bushing Shift Selector Shaft D5ZZ-7A133-A 7A133-1 Mustang Plug, Shift Control Adjust Hole 7C147-0 Mustang Lever Transmission Shift Selector Repro 7210-3A Mustang Knob Auto Shift Handle Repro 7213-1A Mustang Cover And Selector, Auto Transmission Shift 7D394-1A Mustang Screws, Auto Shifter Plate 7D394-1K (not shown) Mustang Mounting Kit Shifter Assy 7A306-1AK Shifter Bulb: Bulb is an 1891 Plastikote http://www.plastikote.com Bumper Chrome Paint 615 Eastwood http://www.eastwood.com Brake Gray 11756 |
Part 1 Weld up Antenna Hole Classic Car Muscle CarsWe don’t want a radio antenna on our fender so we consulted Larry Shirley lead instructor at Finishmasters, South East. We show how to prep for filling the hole. Talk about why panel bonding adhesives are not the best to use and why you should weld a test piece to get practice..
Jeff Ford Contact: Jford@autorestomod.com Tools: Harbor Freight: http://www.harborfreight.com/ 15 Lb. Capacity Telescoping Magnetic Pickup Tool PN: 95933 Miller Welders: http://www.millerwelds.com Millermatic® 140 Auto-Set PN: 907335 Norton Abrasives: (note: Norton Abrasives site does not show the part numbers) Norton Blaze 50 Grit TR Disc PN: 62330 3M: http://3mcollision.com/ 3M High Performance Welding Drape PN: 05919 |
Part 2 Weld up Antenna Hole Classic Car Muscle CarsWe don’t want a radio antenna on our fender so we consulted Larry Shirley lead instructor at Finishmasters, South East. This week we finish up with welding tips proper use of body filler, primer and end up with an amazing repair that looks like an un cut fender.
Jeff Ford Contact: Jford@autorestomod.com Tools: SEM Products: http://www.semproducts.com/ 20 Oz. Aerosol Self Etching Primer PN: 39673 |
1964 1965 LeMans, GTO, Tempest Dash Pad INstallIf you are working on a Tempest or LeMans and don’t have a dash pad we are going to show you how to install one in your car.
Jeff Ford Contact: Jford@autorestomod.com Parts: National Parts Depot Pad Dash / Instrument Panel Vinyl C-14655-401AA Tools: 3M Weatherstrip adhesive 08008 |
Part 1 Ford Classic Car Front Drum Brake DiagnosisFord drum brakes when they work they are awesome, when they don’t everybody bad mouths them no end. We show you some tips and parts from NPD to get your Ford Brakes up to spec and working fine.
Jeff Ford Contact: Jford@autorestomod.com Tools: Craftsman: Craftsman Brake Spring Pliers 945494 Brake Adjustment Tool 45496 Brake Spring Washer Tool 47767 Parts: National Parts Depot: Mustang Wheel Cylinder Front Brake LH 2062-1 Mustang Wheel Cylinder Front Brake RH 2061-1 Mustang Hose Front Drum Brake 13 ¾ 2078-3A (2) Mustang Shoe Set Drum Brake Front 2001-4 Mustang Combi-Kit Brake Hardware 2A094-17 Mustang Brake Shoe Adjusting Lever Kit LH 2A177-1 Mustang Brake Shoe Adjusting Lever Kit RH 2A176-1 Mustang Drum Front 10 X 2 ¼ 1102-2 (2) Mustang Speed Bleeders, 3/8 Inch-24 X 1 Inch 932-59 Mustang Speed Bleeders, 1/4 Inch-28 X .94 Inch 932-54 Mustang Clip Kit Brake Hose Zinc Plated 2078-1K Mustang Cover Brake Adjusting Hole Correct Original 2092-1 (2) Mustang Link Brake Cylinder to shoe 2042-1A (4) |
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Part 2 of the Drum Brake saga this week we finalize the brakes. We show you some tips and parts from NPD to get your Ford Brakes up to spec and working fine.
Jeff Ford Contact: Jford@autorestomod.com Tools: Craftsman: Craftsman Brake Spring Pliers 945494 Brake Adjustment Tool 45496 Brake Spring Washer Tool 47767 Parts: National Parts Depot: Mustang Wheel Cylinder Front Brake LH 2062-1 Mustang Wheel Cylinder Front Brake RH 2061-1 Mustang Hose Front Drum Brake 13 ¾ 2078-3A (2) Mustang Shoe Set Drum Brake Front 2001-4 Mustang Combi-Kit Brake Hardware 2A094-17 Mustang Brake Shoe Adjusting Lever Kit LH 2A177-1 Mustang Brake Shoe Adjusting Lever Kit RH 2A176-1 Mustang Drum Front 10 X 2 ¼ 1102-2 (2) Mustang Speed Bleeders, 3/8 Inch-24 X 1 Inch 932-59 Mustang Speed Bleeders, 1/4 Inch-28 X .94 Inch 932-54 Mustang Clip Kit Brake Hose Zinc Plated 2078-1K Mustang Cover Brake Adjusting Hole Correct Original 2092-1 (2) Mustang Link Brake Cylinder to shoe 2042-1A (4) Mustang Brake Line Set Front Drum Stainless 2265-2S |