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Aug 04
Completed
researching various donor options on eBay and locally.
None of the donor cars we could find at a reasonable
price were suitable for our replica for one
reason or another. We decided to go with a
pallet car parts kit from Cypress Auto in CA. The
pallet parts kits range in price from 3,200-3,400
for a mid mileage (1994-95) Mustang 302 engine,
5 speed transmission, and T-bird
rear for the independent suspension, plus all of
the other items in the FFR donor list. Shipping
to Huntsville AL is about $738.00. We should have
the parts in a few weeks. There are several advantages
to this route -- no donor car to locate, tear
down, and sell off afterwards, and all of the parts
carry a six month warranty.
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3 Sep 04
Cypress Auto found us a donor. 95 Mustang, 302,
Auto 71,000 miles. They also have a 5sp manual
transmission on hand that will be freshened up with
new bearings and seals, a new clutch and shipped
to us.
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6 Oct 04
Our
donor from Cypress arrives. All 1619 lbs. It does
not talk long to strip it down.
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Stuff
in the crate. New meaning for "crate engine". |
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The radiator
does not look too good. We planned on having the
radiator flushed and checked by a shop. Hopefully
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The parts
are quickly stripped off. Nothing was tied down
or secured very well. |
 
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The trans
and other parts look ok. |
 
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It looks
like there are a few parts missing, we'll have to
call Cypress. |
 
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The carcass
will get hauled off to the local dump.
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24 Oct
04
Cleaning
parts.
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The front
rotors were turned and cross drilled. |
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This caliper
still has to be disassembled and redone. |
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Some of
the parts drying after they were painted with POR-15.
The brake
calipers have also been painted with POR Hardnose
paint. Its a 2-part, chemical resistant paint.
Note: I have since switched over to the
Big brakes.
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