OK where to begin? After getting everything stripped down, checked, inventoried and oriented. I decided this project was going to require more space in the garage then I originally planned. So, I used a few spare pieces of wood from around the garage and built a second 2x4 ft bench. This gave me tons of extra space to actually work on parts. I still have power issues over there, and need to really consider adding an outlet to the wall. Maybe this spring.
Not sure why the build manual wants me to fasten the F panels first, but what the heck. I ordered some cleco pliers and fasteners, as well as a bottle of aluminum protectent. I really want this car to keep its simplistic roots, minus of course the sophisticated engine management system the coyote 5.0 will have. So, the plan for now is to leave the panels unpainted, but protected from corrosion from Sharkhide protectent.
After cleco'ing the F panels in, it was on to the lower control arms, and suspension.
Of course- I dont have the bolts needed to get these installed. The fun part of about this kit is finding out whats included and what is not included. How do they decide? Who knows. At least it gives me a chance to order steering offset bushings.
I am about to start on the steering components next, and plan on using solid offset bushings. Offset bushings are designed to reduce steering rack offset which will improve bumpsteer and balance the front steering. More on this in the next post!
Not sure why the build manual wants me to fasten the F panels first, but what the heck. I ordered some cleco pliers and fasteners, as well as a bottle of aluminum protectent. I really want this car to keep its simplistic roots, minus of course the sophisticated engine management system the coyote 5.0 will have. So, the plan for now is to leave the panels unpainted, but protected from corrosion from Sharkhide protectent.
After cleco'ing the F panels in, it was on to the lower control arms, and suspension.
Notice in the above picture I had to remove the F panels. I am not sure why anyone would fasten these in from the start, as I have had them off and on about 3 times now.
After getting the two sides assembled, it was time to source some front spindles. I decided to go with 94 mustang spindles, which feature a more narrow track width than the 96-04 spindles and a dog leg tie rod arm (sweet!) which improves the front end geometry. Here is one spindle sanded and painted.
I am about to start on the steering components next, and plan on using solid offset bushings. Offset bushings are designed to reduce steering rack offset which will improve bumpsteer and balance the front steering. More on this in the next post!
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