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  1. rusty428cj

    Build Thread 1978 Mustang I I

    I'm sorry I haven't been on the forum for a while. We have started a YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@gillisrestorations and have a lot of build photos of this and other projects. I have taken it to a few shows even though it's wasn't finished. We towed it the Mustang II reunion at the...
  2. rusty428cj

    Build Thread 1978 Mustang I I

    Just sitting in my garage at home waiting to get back to the shop after I finish putting the 1969 Mustang race car back together and my 1968 Coupe restomod.
  3. rusty428cj

    1969 Grande

    Sorry I haven't been very active on the forum I need to find the time to show you the build. This is what it looks like now
  4. rusty428cj

    Build Thread 1978 Mustang I I

    Yesterday morning I dropped the Mustang II off to have the headliner installed and picked it up today,
  5. rusty428cj

    Build Thread 1978 Mustang I I

    It's hard to tell in the photos but it's bright orange!!
  6. rusty428cj

    1968 DOHC 4.6 Coupe Project

    I ordered a remote oil filter kit and when it came in it had large 12 straight o ring fittings with a barbed end the wouldn't clear the frame rail after a long search I found what I needed at Phenix Industries and ordered an adapter that reduced the hose to 10AN with 90 fittings. I was impressed...
  7. rusty428cj

    Build Thread 1978 Mustang I I

    I'm still not finished making all the brake lines.
  8. rusty428cj

    Build Thread 1978 Mustang I I

    215/45 17 on the front 255/40 17 on the rear
  9. rusty428cj

    Build Thread 1978 Mustang I I

    Today Brian helped me install the front custom one piece front bumper and valance i put together.
  10. rusty428cj

    Build Thread 1978 Mustang I I

    This project has been on hold for awhile we have been busy working on customer cars but we have starting working on it again. Nothing has been done with the wiring. The engine I was going to use was a very bad rebuild and mostly junk. I have a new employee who has a lot of experience building...
  11. rusty428cj

    1966 Mustang Coupe Restomod

    We finished this a few months ago and I forgot to update.
  12. rusty428cj

    Build Thread 1978 Mustang I I

    Speedhut gauges came in. Each gauge has a bag with wires, sending unit or whatever is needed to hook it up. I have to modify the back side of the gauge panel. I used a half round file to enlarge the hole. I still have to paint the dash trim black
  13. rusty428cj

    Build Thread 1978 Mustang I I

    I ordered a Ron Francis wiring harness and after looking at the back of the dash and seeing wires held together with masking tape I decided to remove everything and start over. I will have to enlarge the openings to fit the new 4" Speedhut speedometer and tach that I ordered I will...
  14. rusty428cj

    1968 DOHC 4.6 Coupe Project

    I installed the battery ground cable from the trunk mounted battery to the engine block and cured most of my electrical problems. Vintage LED turn signals are working Headlights and turn signals are working
  15. rusty428cj

    1969 Mustang Race Car That I Have Owned Since 1970

    I have been working on my 1969 Cobra Jet Mustang between customer cars in my spare time getting ready for the 50th Anniversary of the Cobra Jet. I have had a few questions about my shifter. It is a reverse pattern shifter from Turbo Action for the C4. I don't have the decal on it showing...
  16. rusty428cj

    1968 DOHC 4.6 Coupe Project

    I hooked up the battery in the trunk (I still need to hook up the ground cable to the engine) to see what works. The Ron Francis trunk mounted battery kit has two ground gables one small short one that I have going to the body and a large long one that they want mounted to a bell housing bolt...
  17. rusty428cj

    Build Thread 1978 Mustang I I

    Today I traded a C6 and converter that was used in my race car (I now use a C4 behind the 428 CJ) for this 302 that has been rebuilt but sitting for a long time. It was in a Mustang that was upgraded to a 427 small block. Looks new I need to order a flex plate for the AOD. I'm also...
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    Build Thread 1978 Mustang I I

    Yes I raced at Bradenton when it first opened and also a few years ago.
  19. rusty428cj

    Build Thread 1978 Mustang I I

    Sorry I just saw this and yes I raced the 1969 Mustang in SS/GA 1971-1974 and repainted it in 2005 close to the way it was in the 70's. This was taken in 1971 In the shop now