New Project "R" thread - Page 9 - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

machowner · 12-20-2006, 08:07 PM

AB, that would be nice :THUMBSUP:

98StangRidah · 12-20-2006, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman941

I actually considered Azure Blue.
I really like it for some reason.................

I would stick with a sporty color, I guess AB may fit that. I like Red, Orange, Yellow and Silver colors on real sports cars. A shade of red would probably be my choice.

3150Mach1 · 12-20-2006, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by birdman941

I actually considered Azure Blue.
I really like it for some reason.................

A slightly darker/richer Axure blue would be badazz.

birdman941 · 12-20-2006, 11:39 PM

It ain't painted yet, but you never know.
Got the new ignition, decklid, glovebox and door lock set installed.
Ventilation parts in, Dash probably going in tomorrow.
Driver door harness and latch assy. installed.
Hardest part of the whole car so far?
Installing the dang IUP pedal covers!
Tough even with the dash and steering column out.

bryanthomas · 12-21-2006, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman941

Hardest part of the whole car so far?
Installing the dang IUP pedal covers!
Tough even with the dash and steering column out.

LOL

birdman941 · 12-21-2006, 09:32 PM

Finished the dash ventilation system.
Dash and steering column back in.
Cobra steering coupler shaft in.
10th Anniversary Cobra shifter boot, parking brake boot,
and parking brake ratchet (Thanks Itlrun!!) installed, console back in.
Mach 460 up and cranking.
Both door harnesses now finished, door latches, etc.
Power door locks and windows operational. (no glass though)
Long but successful day.
Time for a Mt. Dew!!

machowner · 12-21-2006, 09:51 PM

are you going with the 10th anniversary cobra steering wheel too?

birdman941 · 12-22-2006, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by machowner

are you going with the 10th anniversary cobra steering wheel too?

No, just a regular 03/04 Cobra wheel or an FR500.
600 bucks for a steering wheel is a bit crazy.

machowner · 12-22-2006, 01:21 AM

yea, thats crazy, thought you find some way to find it cheaper though

3150Mach1 · 12-22-2006, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by machowner

yea, thats crazy, thought you find some way to find it cheaper though

If you watch the SVT forsales you will see one once in a while pop up for sale for around $350. Still a lot of cash. However I love that wheel and want one real bad.

birdman941 · 12-22-2006, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 03Mach150BP

If you watch the SVT forsales you will see one once in a while pop up for sale for around $350. Still a lot of cash. However I love that wheel and want one real bad.

The regular Terminator wheel is about 1/2 that through some sources.
Nice wheel though.

birdman941 · 12-23-2006, 12:57 AM

Worked on her all day today.
Did the 99-01 Cobra tail light wiring, foglights, and so far, everything works.
(Hot solder and heat shrink on all connections.
No butt connectors or scotch locks. I hate those things)
GF came in the garage and was amazed, seeing how I got the car as a "skeleton".
Tunes cranking all day.
"Might" hang the trans in there tomorrow. :HOPPY:
Fabricator shipping some parts for test fitment.

Should have them next week.

JusMachN · 12-23-2006, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman941

It ain't painted yet, but you never know.
Got the new ignition, decklid, glovebox and door lock set installed.
Ventilation parts in, Dash probably going in tomorrow.
Driver door harness and latch assy. installed.
Hardest part of the whole car so far?
Installing the dang IUP pedal covers!
Tough even with the dash and steering column out.

Heck ya bro those pedals can be a pain. Was not fun with everything in the car that is for sure.

birdman941 · 12-23-2006, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JusMachN

Heck ya bro those pedals can be a pain. Was not fun with everything in the car that is for sure.

I figured it would be easier with the dash and steering column out.
Still sucks.

ITLRUN · 12-23-2006, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by birdman941

I figured it would be easier with the dash and steering column out.
Still sucks.

Cry Baby~!

I sell those things all day long and get the phone calls on how hard it is to do, hogwash! That was until I had to do it too. Good Greif those are a PITA to install. LOL

HINT. Soak them in hot (read just short of boiling) water. This will make the rubber easier to work with. You will need gloves, because the covers are going to be HOT. Use a small amount of dish soak (couple of drops) for lubrication. Then you just work those puppies on.

Steve, how did you do it?

birdman941 · 12-23-2006, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITLRUN

Cry Baby~!

I sell those things all day long and get the phone calls on how hard it is to do, hogwash! That was until I had to do it too. Good Greif those are a PITA to install. LOL

HINT. Soak them in hot (read just short of boiling) water. This will make the rubber easier to work with. You will need gloves, because the covers are going to be HOT. Use a small amount of dish soak (couple of drops) for lubrication. Then you just work those puppies on.

Steve, how did you do it?

I used Vaseline intensive care lotion on the pedal pads.
Just a little, and it was still a PITA.
Hot water is an idea that didn't cross my mind.
I will be needing a set for the Mach soon though.

98StangRidah · 12-23-2006, 01:15 PM

I'm just my glad my Mach came with them.

Nice progress update, Birdie.

Marks04DSG · 12-23-2006, 02:00 PM

I Bought the complete peddle assbly from "Karkraft" which makes the accelerator a snap but noticed after getting the old brake cover off and comparing the cutout size on the back of it to the new one, the new one was about 1/8" smaller all the way around, which would explain the fit probs. I took my exacto-drywall knife with a new blade and carefully scored out about 3/32" all the way around, it was workable them but still good and tight.

birdman941 · 12-23-2006, 05:22 PM

I tried to install the trans today. (Motor in the car.)
Not a chance. (Garage floor, 2 jacks)
Almost got it in, but even with Kyle's help, I couldn't quite do it.
Cleaned and arranged the garage,
as we have out of town guests coming for CHRISTmas.
All in all, the electrical part is pretty much done.
Horn and RF window motor (defect) inop., but the rest is good.
Seats and interior trim bolted and screwed down.
Looks pretty good.
Also trunk trim is installed.
Need to do LR evap cannister.
Too tired now, need a break.

Linumup · 12-23-2006, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman941

I tried to install the trans today. (Motor in the car.)
Not a chance. (Garage floor, 2 jacks)
Almost got it in, but even with Kyle's help, I couldn't quite do it.
Cleaned and arranged the garage,
as we have out of town guests coming for CHRISTmas.
All in all, the electrical part is pretty much done.
Horn and RF window motor (defect) inop., but the rest is good.
Seats and interior trim bolted and screwed down.
Looks pretty good.
Also trunk trim is installed.
Need to do LR evap cannister.
Too tired now, need a break.

Paving the way for others ? God Bless

birdman941 · 12-23-2006, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linemup

Paving the way for others ? God Bless

Sort of, and thanks.
I have some fab work coming back in the next week or so.

birdman941 · 12-23-2006, 06:34 PM

Took some pics today.
Doesn't look much different really than earlier ones.
Under the hood shot should give you an idea of how it fits......
Final fitment will be better.

Marks04DSG · 12-23-2006, 06:46 PM

Man that thing is huge awesom, motor looks like it was poored to fit.

birdman941 · 12-23-2006, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marks04DSG

Man that thing is huge awesom, motor looks like it was poored to fit.

Thanks.
I was just out looking at it, going over stuff.
A lot of planning went into this car, ( 2+ years) and I am pretty pleased with it so far.
I hope there are folks out there who want to tackle this 5.4 thing.
Once I get all the details, it really won't be too bad of an installation.
The Mach 460 in this car sounds incredible.
(Was jamming on "Higher" by "Creed")
Sometimes I have to step back and realize what is happening.
Like Dr. Frankenstein!

3150Mach1 · 12-23-2006, 08:42 PM

Love the Caster Camber plates.

12-20-2006, 08:07 PM	#201
machowner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: TN Posts: 1,455	Re: New Project "R" thread AB, that would be nice :THUMBSUP: __________________ 2004 Azure Blue, 5sp. Build Date: 1/24/2004 Other: 2000 Lincoln LS V8, White Pearlescent Tri-Coat 1995 F-150 4x4, 5.0, duals, custom interior

12-20-2006, 11:39 PM	#204
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread It ain't painted yet, but you never know. Got the new ignition, decklid, glovebox and door lock set installed. Ventilation parts in, Dash probably going in tomorrow. Driver door harness and latch assy. installed. Hardest part of the whole car so far? Installing the dang IUP pedal covers! Tough even with the dash and steering column out. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

12-21-2006, 09:32 PM	#206
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Finished the dash ventilation system. Dash and steering column back in. Cobra steering coupler shaft in. 10th Anniversary Cobra shifter boot, parking brake boot, and parking brake ratchet (Thanks Itlrun!!) installed, console back in. Mach 460 up and cranking. Both door harnesses now finished, door latches, etc. Power door locks and windows operational. (no glass though) Long but successful day. Time for a Mt. Dew!! __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

12-21-2006, 09:51 PM	#207
machowner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: TN Posts: 1,455	Re: New Project "R" thread are you going with the 10th anniversary cobra steering wheel too? __________________ 2004 Azure Blue, 5sp. Build Date: 1/24/2004 Other: 2000 Lincoln LS V8, White Pearlescent Tri-Coat 1995 F-150 4x4, 5.0, duals, custom interior

12-22-2006, 01:21 AM	#209
machowner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: TN Posts: 1,455	Re: New Project "R" thread yea, thats crazy, thought you find some way to find it cheaper though __________________ 2004 Azure Blue, 5sp. Build Date: 1/24/2004 Other: 2000 Lincoln LS V8, White Pearlescent Tri-Coat 1995 F-150 4x4, 5.0, duals, custom interior

12-23-2006, 12:57 AM	#212
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Worked on her all day today. Did the 99-01 Cobra tail light wiring, foglights, and so far, everything works. (Hot solder and heat shrink on all connections. No butt connectors or scotch locks. I hate those things) GF came in the garage and was amazed, seeing how I got the car as a "skeleton". Tunes cranking all day. "Might" hang the trans in there tomorrow. :HOPPY: Fabricator shipping some parts for test fitment. Should have them next week. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

12-23-2006, 01:15 PM	#217
98StangRidah Where'd my zafu go? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,707	Re: New Project "R" thread I'm just my glad my Mach came with them. Nice progress update, Birdie. __________________ For Sale: 2004 Comp. Orange Mach1 - purchased 3/26/2005 Exhaust MRT H-Pipe with cats Magnaflow catback Suspension Bilstein struts & shocks Steeda sport springs MM - caster/camber plates, steering rack bushings, swaybar bushings and endlinks 18x9 Bullits with Michlein PS2s in 255/40 Other stuff - MGW shifter, MRT hood struts and black exhaust tips, SCT tune, PHP spacer

12-23-2006, 02:00 PM	#218
Marks04DSG DSG forme Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Woodbridge, Va Posts: 1,817	Re: New Project "R" thread I Bought the complete peddle assbly from "Karkraft" which makes the accelerator a snap but noticed after getting the old brake cover off and comparing the cutout size on the back of it to the new one, the new one was about 1/8" smaller all the way around, which would explain the fit probs. I took my exacto-drywall knife with a new blade and carefully scored out about 3/32" all the way around, it was workable them but still good and tight. __________________ 2004 DSG Auto Mach1-TRADED IN FOR 06 auto GT - C&L racer intake/VMP tune, imco pro axelback with more to come

12-23-2006, 05:22 PM	#219
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread I tried to install the trans today. (Motor in the car.) Not a chance. (Garage floor, 2 jacks) Almost got it in, but even with Kyle's help, I couldn't quite do it. Cleaned and arranged the garage, as we have out of town guests coming for CHRISTmas. All in all, the electrical part is pretty much done. Horn and RF window motor (defect) inop., but the rest is good. Seats and interior trim bolted and screwed down. Looks pretty good. Also trunk trim is installed. Need to do LR evap cannister. Too tired now, need a break. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

12-23-2006, 06:34 PM	#222
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Took some pics today. Doesn't look much different really than earlier ones. Under the hood shot should give you an idea of how it fits...... Final fitment will be better. Attached Thumbnails __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno Last edited by birdman941; 07-26-2017 at 09:51 PM.

12-23-2006, 06:46 PM	#223
Marks04DSG DSG forme Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Woodbridge, Va Posts: 1,817	Re: New Project "R" thread Man that thing is huge awesom, motor looks like it was poored to fit. __________________ 2004 DSG Auto Mach1-TRADED IN FOR 06 auto GT - C&L racer intake/VMP tune, imco pro axelback with more to come

12-23-2006, 08:42 PM	#225
3150Mach1 Love my Mach Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 13,678	Re: New Project "R" thread Love the Caster Camber plates. __________________ 2003 slowmatic 11.105@117mph w/125 shot of Nitrous best to date Kooks LTsw/OR X, elect cutouts, JLT RAI w/C&L 85 MAH,1" Spacer,PP Lower intake,Accufab TB,160 T-stat,EF Cooling Mod,NX Kit,Mez Electric Water pump,SLP Linelock,FRPP 4.10s-Alum Dif Cover-Alum Driveshaft & SL, Steeda Bumpsteer,MM Alum rack bushings,Deep Alum Tranny pan,Predator,Steeda AUCAs,MM ALCAs, Dspecs,MM CC plates & FLSFCs,MRT Guage cluster,AEM WB,MRT hood struts,Seq TLs, carbon fiber hood/trunk/Cobra wing,220 amp alt

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