tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922749056776010490.post2455369537566947865..comments2023-05-28T06:54:50.888-04:00Comments on 1968 Mustang Fastback Resurrection: 10 Years? Really?deo1929http://www.blogger.com/profile/06637879831843277574noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922749056776010490.post-42408508812589741622021-07-23T13:35:53.713-04:002021-07-23T13:35:53.713-04:00I started posting on Instagram at Sven's sugge...I started posting on Instagram at Sven's suggestion. (@1968_fastback_resurrection) <br />I'll still post here as I can't provide the detail of the work that's done all the time. I'm hoping to get out from underneath some of my current responsibilities in the next month or so which will give me more time to get back on the fastback. I do have a major course change on the restoration. More news at 11....deo1929https://www.blogger.com/profile/06637879831843277574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922749056776010490.post-63130669583949522552021-07-02T11:03:48.801-04:002021-07-02T11:03:48.801-04:00Hi Dennis. Been a long time. Sorry that you have...Hi Dennis. Been a long time. Sorry that you haven't had the time lately to finish but don't sell it. You will literally never be able to replace it anymore. Pass that bad-boy down like a family heirloom worse case.<br /><br />Sven's blog is still active and interesting so I watch his progress on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/night_mission_customs/).<br /><br />Take care and enjoy life!Alex Olshovehttp://68vert.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922749056776010490.post-84880311648411735502021-04-13T08:27:40.250-04:002021-04-13T08:27:40.250-04:00Sven, good to hear from you. I guess we've bo...Sven, good to hear from you. I guess we've both been in a similar boat. I have noticed that the number of "Mustang guys" I used to see on blogger is much less recently. I may need to check out Instagram. Hopefully, I'll find you on it. I am going to have a break in my responsibilities for the next 6-8 weeks. So I'm hoping to get back on the fastback. You are correct. It's been a 16 year on-and-off-again journey. We often forget about the work we do and that it's not in everyone's talent bucket. Being considered a "teacher" brings a new light to what we do in our restoration projects. And yes, getting a dose of the same medicine is a good incentive. Thanks again!deo1929https://www.blogger.com/profile/06637879831843277574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922749056776010490.post-29856020974313620692021-04-13T08:20:23.033-04:002021-04-13T08:20:23.033-04:00Thanks RJ. I'll check him out and see what th...Thanks RJ. I'll check him out and see what the current cost will be.deo1929https://www.blogger.com/profile/06637879831843277574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922749056776010490.post-81507270462794918382021-04-10T22:28:42.500-04:002021-04-10T22:28:42.500-04:00Dennis, the diff was done a about 5 years ago but ...Dennis, the diff was done a about 5 years ago but looks like the guy is still in business. My car had 2:78's in it but I had an old 3.00 Torino 8" here and that's what I had him rebuild. He pulled it completely apart and put all new seals/bearings in it. As I recall, also painted it inside and out. $201 + shipping. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922749056776010490.post-50621853241545942612021-04-10T20:36:22.526-04:002021-04-10T20:36:22.526-04:00Dennis! Great seeing an update! I truly hope you...Dennis! Great seeing an update! I truly hope you will not consider this an unrealized project and instead consider it a remarkable journey. You are doing extremely well and with the satisfaction that the bulk of it is the creation of your own hands and mind and THAT is something extraordinary indeed.<br /><br />About mid-2019 I kinda hit a funk on my personal car as well. So many other projects and demands eating away time that I felt I would never get it done. I had even slipped off into doing a lot of work on other people's cars at the expense of my own. Then came the dumpster fire of 2020. And as if a sign from HIM, I started working from home, and before I knew it, I was making the conscious decision to prioritize my time quite differently (by choice and necessity) and making huge progress before I knew it. I even started documenting my work on an entirely different format (Instagram) and found a better connection to a larger audience. Sadly, it means that folks don't like to read much anymore, so blogs are rather "unpopular" as one of my daughters made me realize (pfft). Admittedly, I have neglected my blog but that's another story.......<br /><br />I really feel you will find a similar catalyst soon and you will be off again! Sometimes, even getting a few bits added to the "done" list like that instrument cluster or the harness can have significant positive motivational effects. Consider also that you are doing something that not everyone can do. And in that, you never know who may find inspiration to explore something inside themselves based entirely on something they learned from you. At the end of the day, we are teachers in a way. Even if the lesson is in perseverance alone. Keep digging my friend! And besides, I'm just giving you a little of the same sauce you've passed along to me over the years on this road we travel.Sven Pruetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473017000772706713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922749056776010490.post-35988317075242972132021-04-10T10:49:56.677-04:002021-04-10T10:49:56.677-04:00Thanks! Let me know how it goes and what the fina...Thanks! Let me know how it goes and what the final bill is. That's about 2.5 hours from me in southwest Indiana.deo1929https://www.blogger.com/profile/06637879831843277574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922749056776010490.post-14124336567349894322021-04-10T10:49:08.714-04:002021-04-10T10:49:08.714-04:00Thanks for the encouragement RJ. I guess we all n...Thanks for the encouragement RJ. I guess we all need to hang in there together and encourage one another. :-) I'll have to do something with my diff as well. It's a stock 3.0:1 which I think I'll keep, especially if the T5 ends up with a 3:35 first gear. BTW, I hear Mustangs Plus is going out of business and is selling their inventory at 25% off. I'm making a list and will call them next week. Take care, my friend.deo1929https://www.blogger.com/profile/06637879831843277574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922749056776010490.post-11946850240502664382021-04-10T00:05:17.795-04:002021-04-10T00:05:17.795-04:008" differential rebuild:
Terry Todd
315 Vin...8" differential rebuild: <br /><br />Terry Todd<br />315 Vine St<br />Oakland City, Indiana 47660<br /><br />tttodd21@hotmail.com<br /><br />(812-749-4308)<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922749056776010490.post-16180313816542104412021-04-09T23:39:45.715-04:002021-04-09T23:39:45.715-04:00Hang in there Dennis - you are still miles ahead o...Hang in there Dennis - you are still miles ahead of me! I've had SusieQ since 1986!!! But it's not about the destination, its about the journey. So don't beat yourself up too much. I sent out both my center diff and Holley carb to two guys who did a great job on them. The center section actually went to a guy in Indiana I believe. I'll check through my records and see if I can get you a name/address. You'll get it there! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com