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Old 05-18-2014, 04:47 PM
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I had some time off of work and was able to complete a few tasks on the GT.

I ran into a known issue with the Quicktime RM6065, and Lakewood, now Accell told me I would have to modify it myself (where is the "you can KMA smiley" when you need it). The starter will not bolt up to the blockplate and I was faced with pulling my TKO out.

I made a template using my C4 block plate and stuffed the starter hole full of plastic bags and taped it off. I had to grind out enough material to turn the starter to the "2:00 O-Clock position to get the bolts to thread in and the starter to sit flat in the block plate.



With that fixed a normal Ford started would now fit. I also found out through all my "GOOGLING" that Ford made Mini PMGR starters for the 5.0 Mustangs , so I bought one.





Brake lines were on the agenda so I did some research and found a Disc/Drum Ranger master cylinder. I also had a Master Power Brakes combination valve, and it had a non-functional bracket so I had to fab up a new one. I spent a few days learning how to bend and flare brake lines, as I had never done that before either.





The lines were really close to the Wilwood master cylinder, so it was a challenge.




My Daughter and I built a radiator shroud from fiberglass, I think we found this idea on the H.A.M.B., we had done one before but this is the second generation. I will post one picture and a link, as there are several pictures and we were still working on it today.



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