Autorestomod/Manic MEchanic March/April 2019
How to Part 2 American Autowire bumpside Install tips and tricksCheck out Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/PWQxu19eReE
Manic Mechanic Episode 28: https://youtu.be/ELTvj0Z5sng We finalize our install of the American Autowire Update harness from Auto Krafters Inc. We give tips and tricks for the F100 Wiring Harness Update Kit for 1967-1972 Ford F100 Bumpside trucks from AutoKrafters. http://www.youtube.com/autorestomod Thanks for watching! Jeff Ford Contact: Jford@autorestomod.com Parts: www.autokrafters.com Ford F-100 Pickup Wiring Harness Update Kit 1967-72 Ford: 510368 Firewall-To-Engine Gauge Feed 1967-68 Ford Mustang: C7ZZ-14289D Starter Solenoid Black Autolite: 6006BLK Ignition Switch Bezel Tool: T280913 1972 Ford F-100 Pickup Emergency Flasher Bezel 1970-72 Ford F-Series F-100 F-250 Pickup Truck Chrome Electrical Wiring Import: D0TZ-15C580A 1972 Ford F-100 Pickup Bezel Headlight Switch 1961-66 F-100 F-250 F-350 Pickup Truck 1966 Bronco 1962-63 Fairlane Chrome Lights: C1TF-10852C 1972 Ford F-100 Pickup Wiper Washer Bezel 70-72 Trk 68-72 “wiper Washer” Bezel 1970-72 Ford F-Series F-100 F-250 Pickup Truck 1968-72 Bronco Sport Utility Chrome: D0TZ-10852A Brake Warning Bezel With Red Lens 1967 Bronco 1967-72 F-Series Truck 1960-62 Galaxie: D5TZ-10A840A) Crimpers: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045CUMLQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Vertical Divider
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How to Rebuild Vent Wing WindowsTear down video: https://youtu.be/itMfPN6MPCY
We rebuild a Mustang vent wing window assembly using the National Parts Depot reproduction vent windows Frame Assy Vent Window LH Frame Only Chrome: 22205-1C on the 1966 Mustang we call the Punisher. We show how to make custom tools for parts of the install. We show you how to use pop rivets to install the division bar on your vent window frame. http://www.youtube.com/autorestomod Thanks for watching! Jeff Ford Contact: Jford@autorestomod.com Parts: www.npdlink.com Frame Assy Vent Window Lh Frame Only Chrome: 22205-1C Seal Vent Window top corner best repro: 21774-1 Weatherstrip Kit Vent Window Division Bar 2 Weatherstrips: 21450-1K Bolt Kit Vent Window Frame 6 Special Studs: 22204-1K Seal Strip Glass Channel 1/16 Inch Tk 4: 214A10-1 Handle Set Door Vent Window Beautiful Chrome: 22916-7-1A Weatherstrip Vent Window Pair Now Sold As Pairs: 21448-1A Rivet Kit Vent Window Division Bar Original Style: 21450-1AK Run And Bracket Assy Vent Window LH repro: 21539-1A |
How to 1968 to 1972 F100 Vintage Air Install Engine BayWe install the Engine side of the new from Vintage Air A/C system (Part number 951157) on our F100. We use the new 131005 FE A/C bracket to dress up the system even further. This is a well thought out Air Conditioning system from Vintage Air and we are super pumped to get hour hand on one.
http://www.youtube.com/autorestomod Thanks for watching! Jeff Ford Contact: Jford@autorestomod.com Parts: www.vintageair.com 1968-72 F-100 Gen IV SureFit™ Complete Kit V8: 951157 Ford 332 352 360 390 406 410 427 428 FE V8 compressor bracket 1965-up: 131005 Vertical Divider
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Use a Mobile Phone Borescope to check for cylinder damageWe test out a $15 Bore Scope to see if we can examine the health of a 429 that was rebuilt and set aside several years ago. We bought ours off of Amazon about a year ago, and the model is no longer available. But you can source them for between $6 and $35 using search term Endoscope.
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Identify Correct Spindles 1963 1964 1965 1966 Falcon Comet |
How to F100 Vintage Air Install Controls |
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Do you have the right spindles on your 1965, 1966, Mustang or your 1963 ½, 1964, 1965 Falcon or Comet? We show you the correct spindles and drag link center link that will give you the best handling you can have with stock steering and spindles.
http://www.autorestomod.com/ http://www.youtube.com/autorestomod Thanks for watching! Jeff Ford Contact: Jford@autorestomod.com Parts: www:Autokrafters.com C3DA-3107 C5DA-3107 C6OA-3107 Spindle - LH 1965 Falcon Comet Ranchero 1965-66 Mustang V8 (C5DZ-3106L) Spindle - RH 1965 Falcon Comet Ranchero 1965-66 Mustang V8 (C5DZ-3105R) Center / Drag Link 1965 Ford Falcon Ranchero Comet V8 Manual Steering 1-1/8 Sector Shaft Futura Sprint 404 (C5DZ-3304A) Vertical Divider
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We build the control panel control head of the new from Vintage Air A/C system (Part number 951157) on our F100. This is a well thought out Air Conditioning system from Vintage Air and we are super pumped to get hour hand on one.
http://www.autorestomod.com/ http://www.youtube.com/autorestomod Thanks for watching! Jeff Ford Contact: Jford@autorestomod.com Parts: www.vintageair.com 1968-72 F-100 Gen IV SureFit™ Complete Kit V8: 951157 Ford 332 352 360 390 406 410 427 428 FE V8 compressor bracket 1965-up: 131005 |
1963 1964 1965 Falcon 1965 1966 Mustang Spindles vs Granada SpindlesAre Granada spindles good for 1963, 1964, 1965 Falcon and Comet 1965, 1966 Mustang? We look at why the Granada is great for later Fords and Mercury cars but might be a problem for your early Falcon.
http://www.youtube.com/autorestomod Thanks for watching! Jeff Ford Contact: Jford@autorestomod.com Parts: www.autokrafters.com Spindle - LH 1965 Falcon Comet Ranchero 1965-66 Mustang V8 (C5DZ-3106L) Spindle - RH 1965 Falcon Comet Ranchero 1965-66 Mustang V8 (C5DZ-3105R) Vertical Divider
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How To F100 Sure Fit Vintage Air Install AC Box HVAC We work on the 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972 F100 F250 in dash Air Conditioning box HVAC unit from Vintage Air. We install the AC unit. We make custom vent mounts in the dash panel. We install the Defroster vents in the F100.
Tear down video: https://youtu.be/itMfPN6MPCY http://www.youtube.com/autorestomod Thanks for watching! Jeff Ford Contact: Jford@autorestomod.com Parts: www.vintageair.com 1968-72 F-100 Gen IV SureFit™ Complete Kit V8: 951157 Ford 332 352 360 390 406 410 427 428 FE V8 compressor bracket 1965-up: 131005 |
F100 Sure Fit Vintage Air Install Electric and HosesWe work on the 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972 F100 F250 We install the hoses and button up the electrical connections on the Vintage Air Sure Fit F100 Air Conditioning system. We give tips and tricks for a neat install using the stock hoses and a low mount Tuff Stuff One Wire Alternator.
http://www.youtube.com/autorestomod Thanks for watching! Jeff Ford Contact: Jford@autorestomod.com Parts: www.vintageair.com 1968-72 F-100 Gen IV SureFit™ Complete Kit V8: 951157 Ford 332 352 360 390 406 410 427 428 FE V8 compressor bracket 1965-up: 131005 Vertical Divider
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How To Charge Vintage Air AC system on F100 Sure Fit SystemWe work on the 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972 F100 F250 In this final part of a five part series we charge the Air Conditioning on the Sure Fit system from Vintage Air. We also cover viewer questions about some of the things. We show how to set up the controls on the Sure Fit system. And we bask in the cool breeze of the A/C.
http://www.youtube.com/autorestomod Thanks for watching! Jeff Ford Contact: Jford@autorestomod.com Parts: www.vintageair.com 1968-72 F-100 Gen IV SureFit™ Complete Kit V8: 951157 Ford 332 352 360 390 406 410 427 428 FE V8 compressor bracket 1965-up: 131005 |
How To Install a Surge Tank 1960-64 Ford GalaxieWe compare the new reproduction Galaxie surge tank from AutoKrafters Inc. to an original radiator overflow supply. We show how to install the Surge tank and how to properly full the tank.
http://www.youtube.com/autorestomod Thanks for watching! Jeff Ford Contact: Jford@autorestomod.com Parts: www.autokrafters.com Surge Tank 1960-64 Ford Galaxie 1961-64 Monterey 63-64 Marauder 61-65 Thunderbird Radiator Overflow Supply: C1AZ-8A080 Vertical Divider
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How To Retrosound Radio Features and AssemblyWe build out our Long Beach Retrosound radio, cover features and show how to set the radio up for installation in a 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972 Ford F100, F250, F350 Ford truck.
Part 2: https://youtu.be/zLtlxHKLCGo http://www.youtube.com/autorestomod Thanks for watching! Jeff Ford Contact: Jford@autorestomod.com Parts: www.autokrafters.com 1972 Ford F-100 Pickup Retrosound Radio 1968-72 Ford F-Series F-100 F-250 F-350 Pickup Truck Factory Fit Radio: RRC-M5F-126-55-75 1972 Ford F-100 Pickup Face Plate 1968-72 Ford F-Series F-100 F-250 F-350 Pickup Truck Factory Radio Chrome: D1TZ-18842A |
How To Get a Better Electric Choke |
How To Retrosound Radio Speaker Install |
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We get an Electric Choke kit from Mike’s Carburetors www.mikescarburetors.com to improve our cold start on the F100 we call Col. Mustard. We install the choke and solenoid. We Show the replacement washer bottle and pump. We talk about why we have TWO air filters for our truck.
http://www.youtube.com/autorestomod Thanks for watching! Jeff Ford Contact: Jford@autorestomod.com Parts: www.npdlink.com Reservoir Windshield Washer Bottle Repro No Ford Logo: 17618-3A Pump Windshield Washer Original Style Motorcraft C9AZ-17667-A WG-30: 17664-4 Air Filter Standard Replacement Hipo Replacement For 9600-1: 9601-2 Wing Nut Air Cleaner With Locking Notch: 358871-S |
We finish the install of the Long Beach Retrosound radio. We talk speakers and why we don’t recommend doing what we did. and show how to set the radio features up. We finalize the installation in a 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972 Ford F100, F250, F350 Ford truck.
Part 1: https://youtu.be/5ND_kaqCEiQ http://www.autorestomod.com/ http://www.youtube.com/autorestomod Thanks for watching! Jeff Ford Contact: Jford@autorestomod.com Parts: www.autokrafters.com 1972 Ford F-100 Pickup Retrosound Radio 1968-72 Ford F-Series F-100 F-250 F-350 Pickup Truck Factory Fit Radio: RRC-M5F-126-55-75 1972 Ford F-100 Pickup Face Plate 1968-72 Ford F-Series F-100 F-250 F-350 Pickup Truck Factory Radio Chrome: D1TZ-18842A Speaker Pot Fairlane Torino Ranchero Montego Comet Cyclone 67-70 Falcon - Pair: RF611 www.retromanufacturing.com 4x8-Inch Premium Ultra-thin Replacement Speakers: R-483N 6.5-Inch Premium Ultra-thin Water-resistant Component Speaker System: R-C652N |
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How to Make your own one piece headliner |
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We’ve wanted to do a one piece headliner on several of our cars. Roosters Rod Shop tells us how he goes about making a one piece fiberglass headliner for B Body Mopars. Rooster’s Rod Shop Gaffney South Carolina. 864-487-2238
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