Addition of Sport Lamps, Chrome Hood Locks and Shelby Snake Emblem on the Grille

Headliner Install

Grille, Hood and Front Bumper

Engine: Initial Start Up

Today, we fired up the engine for the first time. After doing all the little things to get it ready, it started right up. We kept the rpm's between 1500 and 2000 for about 20 minutes. The oil pressure was 80 pounds, the engine temperature leveled off at 185 degrees, the oil temp was around 160 degrees but the alternator didn't seem to be working very well. Overall, the engine sounded really good with the headers and 2 and 1/2 inch exhaust.

White Gauges and Center Dash Pod

These stock gauges were updated with a white overlay kit. I did this to match the gauge pod I made. The four gauges are: oil pressure, oil temperature, coolant temperature and voltage. You can change the color of the LED gauges with a push of a button.

Engine and FMX Transmission Installed

Eleanor's 351c Engine Rebuilt 0.30 over with mild cam and compression 9.5:1. Flat top pistons. Crankshaft ground .10/.10

The engine (seen above) that I bought from craigslist turned out to be bad. The engine had sat outside allowing water to enter the cylinders and rusting the pistons and rings. I had to buy another 351C block and have it machined. This is how my engine looked when I got it back from the machine shop. I assembled the rest of the engine. It was fun!

Rough Design of Center Gauges and Switches

I fabricated a custom center dash group from a standard mustang dash. I used the space for the radio for my switchboard and created 4 gauge pods. I will have an oil pressure, oil temp, coolant temp and voltage/alt gauge in the pods. I used a combination of wood, plastic and fiberglass to make this. It will look much better once it gets sanded and painted.

Trunk Mounted Battery

Craigslist Purchase of 351C, FMX transmission, Headers, Exhaust, Additional Parts.

I was fortunate to find the following parts from a 1972 salvage mustang on craiglist: 351c, FMX transmission, Headman headers, full length 2 and 1/2 exhaust, radiator, A/T shifter, tail lights, hood support and latch, front and rear seats, two 15 inch Cragars w Radial T/A's, driveline, plus lots of nuts and bolts that I needed for the car. I got all of this for $550!

Body color is satin silver from 2005 Mustang paint code and stripe is black metallic. Wheels will be 17 in Bullitt.

Almost Ready for Satin Silver with Black Stripe

Doors, Fenders and Hood Jammed and Bolted On

1972 Eleanor in Primer