Classic Car thread

[Jkwellborn 6,714]

I’ve got a Noco jumper. Haven’t used it yet.

[Chad Fuck 17,698]

I bought the LED light bulb replacement and went with the coke bottle green. It's a nice upgrade, not game changing, but not difficult to do. Those old bulbs are not bright.
Vintage-mustang.com and allfordmustangs.com are 2 I've gone to from time to time.  There's a thread about LED instrument panel bulbs on the front page at vintage-mustang now.

Do you have a link to to part or a part number?

[Onboard 2.0 9,083]

2 minutes ago, Chad Fuck said:

Do you have a link to to part or a part number?

It was about 6 years ago.  I bought em thru CJ's pony parts.  They WERE a great parts supply place, but have been very spotty since COVID.  Did you check out the thread on the Mustang site I mentioned ?

[Chad Fuck 17,698]

8 hours ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

It was about 6 years ago.  I bought em thru CJ's pony parts.  They WERE a great parts supply place, but have been very spotty since COVID.  Did you check out the thread on the Mustang site I mentioned ?

I did thanks.  The guy I'm using is resistant to using anything but white lights, so I was trying to use an angle of someone I know having used a specific product.  I just told him to humor me and try the Mustang Project version.  It's only $30, plus whatever he marks it up.  We'll see what happens.

Now I need to upgrade the stereo without cutting up the dash.  I hate the sound of the Classic Sound, whatever they are that fit the dash.  I'm thinking about sticking the original back in the dash, then putting a modern head unit in the glove box and just running it by bluetooth from my phone.  I really don't want to mess up the vintage look of the dash with a new head unit.  But like I said, the modern head units that fit suck ass and I wanna rawk.  

 

 

[Chad Fuck 17,698]

Current status of dash.  I put an electronic emergency break in.  The button for it is in the slot where the cigarette lighter used to go.  But I am not a fan of the look.  I'm trying to see if we can use the original cigarette lighter to be the push button for the break.  

 

[Onboard 2.0 9,083]

4 minutes ago, Chad Fuck said:

I did thanks.  The guy I'm using is resistant to using anything but white lights, so I was trying to use an angle of someone I know having used a specific product.  I just told him to humor me and try the Mustang Project version.  It's only $30, plus whatever he marks it up.  We'll see what happens.

Now I need to upgrade the stereo without cutting up the dash.  I hate the sound of the Classic Sound, whatever they are that fit the dash.  I'm thinking about sticking the original back in the dash, then putting a modern head unit in the glove box and just running it by bluetooth from my phone.  I really don't want to mess up the vintage look of the dash with a new head unit.  But like I said, the modern head units that fit suck ass and I wanna rawk.  

 

 

The green looks better than the white IMO.  Has a more vintage look for my money.

[Chad Fuck 17,698]

3 minutes ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

The green looks better than the white IMO.  Has a more vintage look for my money.

That's what I told him.  If it ain't coke bottle green emanating from the cluster, it ain't my car.  

He's an older fellow and he is brilliant with old cars.  But the trade off is that he definitely veers off into, "Listen young buck, I know what I'm doing here" territory - which is fucking hilarious because I'm no longer some young buck.  I haven't had occasion to go all "OK Boomer" on him, but we're dancing around it.  

Edited January 31, 2022 by Chad Fuck

[Anastasis 23,480]

10 minutes ago, Chad Fuck said:

Now I need to upgrade the stereo without cutting up the dash.  I hate the sound of the Classic Sound, whatever they are that fit the dash.  I'm thinking about sticking the original back in the dash, then putting a modern head unit in the glove box and just running it by bluetooth from my phone.  I really don't want to mess up the vintage look of the dash with a new head unit.  But like I said, the modern head units that fit suck ass and I wanna rawk.  

 

I posted my radio conversion a while back, but they are doing retrofits inside the original radio chassis. Costs a good bit, but the appearance is 100% stock with all the additional functionality build right into the head unit. Here is who did mine, but there are other people doing the same thing if you want to price shop it:

https://www.facebook.com/pg/R-and-B-Vintage-Auto-Radio-165192603676182/posts/

 

[TexasEd 8,067]

8 minutes ago, Chad Fuck said:

I did thanks.  The guy I'm using is resistant to using anything but white lights, so I was trying to use an angle of someone I know having used a specific product.  I just told him to humor me and try the Mustang Project version.  It's only $30, plus whatever he marks it up.  We'll see what happens.

Now I need to upgrade the stereo without cutting up the dash.  I hate the sound of the Classic Sound, whatever they are that fit the dash.  I'm thinking about sticking the original back in the dash, then putting a modern head unit in the glove box and just running it by bluetooth from my phone.  I really don't want to mess up the vintage look of the dash with a new head unit.  But like I said, the modern head units that fit suck ass and I wanna rawk.  

 

 

Both problems I’m addressing. I bought the blue-green lights from Mustang project but left my lenses in there so I will try and test them today and post it. 
on the radio I installed the original AM radio and only hooked up the light. I have this Bluetooth receiver and Amp in it. 
 

 

[Chad Fuck 17,698]

Just now, Anastasis said:

I posted my radio conversion a while back, but they are doing retrofits inside the original radio chassis. Costs a good bit, but the appearance is 100% stock with all the additional functionality build right into the head unit. Here is who did mine, but there are other people doing the same thing if you want to price shop it:

https://www.facebook.com/pg/R-and-B-Vintage-Auto-Radio-165192603676182/posts/

 

What was your experience with this guy with, and what is your sound like?  

Isn't the original head unit driving your speakers?  Or do you have a separate amp?  

I'll have to go back and see if I can look at your set up.

 

[Chad Fuck 17,698]

Just now, TexasEd said:

Both problems I’m addressing. I bought the blue-green lights from Mustang project but left my lenses in there so I will try and test them today and post it. 
on the radio I installed the original AM radio and only hooked up the light. I have this Bluetooth receiver and Amp in it. 
 

 

Fuckin' A.  Surly delivers every fucking time.  

Looking forward to seeing how this works out.

 

[Onboard 2.0 9,083]

5 minutes ago, Chad Fuck said:

That's what I told him.  If it ain't coke bottle green emanating from the cluster, it ain't my car.  

He's an older fellow and he is brilliant with old cars.  But the trade off is that he definitely veers off into, "Listen young buck, I know what I'm doing here" territory - which is fucking hilarious because I'm no longer some young buck.  I haven't had occasion to go all "OK Boomer" on him, but we're dancing around it.  

Yeah, if you're not doing concourse do what you like. I get where he's coming from, but that's frankly just old school mentality, and it's just not happening today.  Just look what's rolling across the auction blocks at Mecums, Barret Jackson, etc.

[TexasEd 8,067]

  

18 minutes ago, Chad Fuck said:

 

Current status of dash.  I put an electronic emergency break in.  The button for it is in the slot where the cigarette lighter used to go.  But I am not a fan of the look.  I'm trying to see if we can use the original cigarette lighter to be the push button for the break.  

 

You and I share  the same mentality with regard to this stuff.  I want some upgrades but I don't want to change the look at all. I've thought that if I ever did an ignition cutoff I might use a cig lighter relay to close the loop.

Edited January 31, 2022 by TexasEd

[Chad Fuck 17,698]

1 minute ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

Yeah, if you're not doing concourse do what you like. I get where he's coming from, but that's frankly just old school mentality, and it's just not happening today.  Just look what's rolling across the auction blocks at Mecums, Barret Jackson, etc.

I literally told him old school vintage look in every way possible. I'm willing to trade off a little of that for functionality.  For example, I may've mentioned these were the headlights that were suggested - which I see on jeeps around town: 

These are what went in when I had the "I know you remember the 60s..." discussion:

They're LED and much, much better functionality than the original.  But they'll happily look out of place at the high school parking lot.

[Chad Fuck 17,698]

I'm also putting a newer console in, which is 60s-ish looking but admittedly a compromise.  But dammit, I gotta have somewhere to put the coffee.  

[TexasEd 8,067]

14 minutes ago, Chad Fuck said:

I'm also putting a newer console in, which is 60s-ish looking but admittedly a compromise.  But dammit, I gotta have somewhere to put the coffee.  

Console is my next thing to tackle after I get my interior back in.  I have been looking at modern ABS plastic consoles in cars in the junk yards to see what I might be able to strip and make look vintage/era correct.  I also want to upgrade to 3pt seatbelts and only found one that has the right buckles.

Here is a thread on consoles on the 69 Stang  site http://1969stang.com/forum/index.php?/topic/142910-custom-console/  I love this one but the original parts to make it are so expensive.

[tbone_ 14,134]

Buddy of mine has a stereo shop here in scottsdale. Does lots of dealer work and work on classics from Barrett Jackson. He says all the classic guys are going with a blue tooth receiver and amp mounted under the dash or glove box and keeping some sort of stock unit in the dash that never gets touched. Way easier.

[Onboard 2.0 9,083]

48 minutes ago, Chad Fuck said:

I'm also putting a newer console in, which is 60s-ish looking but admittedly a compromise.  But dammit, I gotta have somewhere to put the coffee.  

I've been designing a center console for about 2 years now. It will for damn sure have a cup holder somehow. There are these very cool hidden cup holder rings. They pop out of a hidden slot and are a stainless steel ring that will go away when you want the old school no cup holder look.

 

28 minutes ago, tbone_ said:

Buddy of mine has a stereo shop here in scottsdale. Does lots of dealer work and work on classics from Barrett Jackson. He says all the classic guys are going with a blue tooth receiver and amp mounted under the dash or glove box and keeping some sort of stock unit in the dash that never gets touched. Way easier.

Makes sense. Gives you the old school look with new school functionality with ear drum splitting sound !!

[Chad Fuck 17,698]

31 minutes ago, tbone_ said:

Buddy of mine has a stereo shop here in scottsdale. Does lots of dealer work and work on classics from Barrett Jackson. He says all the classic guys are going with a blue tooth receiver and amp mounted under the dash or glove box and keeping some sort of stock unit in the dash that never gets touched. Way easier.

Any chance you can hit him up for some ideas?  

[Chad Fuck 17,698]

2 minutes ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

I've been designing a center console for about 2 years now. It will for damn sure have a cup holder somehow. There are these very cool hidden cup holder rings. They pop out of a hidden slot and are a stainless steel ring that will go away when you want the old school no cup holder look.

 

Makes sense. Gives you the old school look with new school functionality with ear drum splitting sound !!

I went back and started reading the beginning of this thread.  I was going to ask how your console was doing!

[Anastasis 23,480]

1 hour ago, Chad Fuck said:

What was your experience with this guy with, and what is your sound like?  

Isn't the original head unit driving your speakers?  Or do you have a separate amp?  

I'll have to go back and see if I can look at your set up.

 

The dude I used is a trip. I am not an audiophile, but sound is fine to me.  Speakers are the rate limiting factor at this point. No separate amp.  Biggest concern in my mind is if his soldering points fail, and he is off planet, I am going to have to find someone to unfuck it. But so far so good.

There are a few guys doing these conversions. Search combinations of "Aurora bluetooth vintage radio" for hits.

Somewhere around here in the thread:

 

Edited February 1, 2022 by Anastasis

[TexasEd 8,067]

@Chad Fuck Here’s my first attempt. Some of them must be installed 180 out of sync or I need a new circuit board. I’ll flip the bulbs and try again on the left side. This is also with the colored LEDs and my colored lenses. I will probably remove the lenses for more consistency. I already painted my needles and replaced the clear lenses. 
 

 

[tbone_ 14,134]

Any chance you can hit him up for some ideas?  

Sure. Regarding?

[TexasEd 8,067]

1 hour ago, tbone_ said:

Buddy of mine has a stereo shop here in scottsdale. Does lots of dealer work and work on classics from Barrett Jackson. He says all the classic guys are going with a blue tooth receiver and amp mounted under the dash or glove box and keeping some sort of stock unit in the dash that never gets touched. Way easier.

Exactly what I did.  Look at this post just a little above yours: 

You can see the Amplifier looking box that says Boss on it is on the shelf above my factory radio and below the AC duct that I am installing.  It is pretty loud with the testing I have done.  No AM/FM receiver you can use a 3.5mm Aux cord, USB (phone charging), line in or Bluetooth to send the signal.  It also has pre-amp out if you want to drive separate amp or subwoofer.  I may run the wires for a sub to be added in the trunk at a later time.  It has a wired remote I will just hide in the glove box.  Everything can really be controlled by the phone once it connects.

Some custom touches I thought of but did not do:

• Use the radio on/off knob to drive a relay to power it.  I just have it wired by relay to ignition
• wire the radio speaker out into it to be able to select AM (might be worth it if you have AM/FM)
• microphone for hands free calling.  I think calls will still come on the speaker but the exhaust is loud enough the party on the other side can't hear shit 🤘

Edited February 1, 2022 by TexasEd

[Chad Fuck 17,698]

Sure. Regarding?

What kind of stereo systems are they putting in 1965 Mustangs that don’t have to cut up the dash? Suggested blue tooth heads/compatible amps/speakers? What are his customers doing to preserve vintage look but get modern performance? Specifics as to components is key here.

[tbone_ 14,134]

Ah ok. Sure thing.

[Chad Fuck 17,698]

Ah ok. Sure thing.

Thanks tbone. I’d take it to your buddy, but it’s a bit of a hike.

[Onboard 2.0 9,083]

1 hour ago, Chad Fuck said:

What kind of stereo systems are they putting in 1965 Mustangs that don’t have to cut up the dash? Suggested blue tooth heads/compatible amps/speakers? What are his customers doing to preserve vintage look but get modern performance? Specifics as to components is key here.

There are some companies making radios that look just like an old 65 mustang radio, but have all the bluetooth capabilities built in. The head unit and knobs are separate and connected with jacks so you can fit it in the dash slot and have the knobs in the correct locations or it's a vehicle specific model with fixed knobs on the radio body.

[Chad Fuck 17,698]

There are some companies making radios that look just like an old 65 mustang radio, but have all the bluetooth capabilities built in. The head unit and knobs are separate and connected with jacks so you can fit it in the dash slot and have the knobs in the correct locations or it's a vehicle specific model with fixed knobs on the radio body.

I had something like that a while back. Granted it was in the cassette tape era, but it really sucked. I mean the sound was terrible. I’ll have to do some more research.

[Mother mopar 3,321]

What kind of stereo systems are they putting in 1965 Mustangs that don’t have to cut up the dash? Suggested blue tooth heads/compatible amps/speakers? What are his customers doing to preserve vintage look but get modern performance? Specifics as to components is key here.

Instrument specialities, specializes in this. I had them rebuild my dash and the options were endless. You can have your factory radio and have blue tooth, AM/FM etc and you can't tell as it looks the same. The only difference is the internals.

[Texzilla58 4,741]

What do you all recommend for a battery booster/jumper to keep in your car?  I’ve looked but there are a bunch of sketchy ones out there. 

I use the Scosche 700 in my truck. Comes with a nice case. It is easy to use and will check your battery for safety.

https://www.scosche.com/700-amp-portable-car-jumper-with-backup-battery?gclid=Cj0KCQiA0eOPBhCGARIsAFIwTs4v3iyyH43FF823-7pE0r9Hco1OjSn0m5ernu8_EFCaJQ_Z-l4NCWEaAo3fEALw_wcB

I have a mophie in my wife’s car that also has an air pump. It’s very good to. They own halo as well.

https://www.zagg.com/en_us/powerstation-go-rugged-air-compressor

[statsman 5,473]

Can anyone help here? I was transferring some old photos to different media and came upon this. This is the only photo my dad has of the cheap old Mercedes he drove as a young sergeant in Germany. This pic was taken in 1963 and the goal was to show how big the fish was. (It might be German market only). Can anyone ID it? Thanks!

 

Funny (topical) note- we were in Germany because the Russkis were restless and Dad was trained in the Davy Crockett mortar launched tactical nuke system. 

Edited February 24, 2022 by statsman

[statsman 5,473]

Also, I should mention that Dad said he paid $100 for it. He wasn’t expecting much from it, and it was surprisingly reliable. 

[Prepuce of Doom 21,097]

If you use Twitter, this guy can probably tell you. 

Tag him with the picture(s) and all relevant information, and use the hashtag #davescaridservice

 

[AUinHsv 579]

2 hours ago, Prepuce of Doom said:

If you use Twitter, this guy can probably tell you. 

Tag him with the picture(s) and all relevant information, and use the hashtag #davescaridservice

 

 

Fred definitely came in 4th place in that group

 

 

[Native Horn 3,505]

Maybe salmon?  Need shot of belly.

[statsman 5,473]

More info- Dad says it was a 1950 Benz, a four banger (not diesel) and actually cost $125. 

[AUinHsv 579]

13 hours ago, Native Horn said:

Maybe salmon?  Need shot of belly.

Had the same thought. Phrasing shows up again

[Chad Fuck 17,698]

^Pullies all getting lined up.

 

[Chad Fuck 17,698]

Lighter button now activates the emergency brake.  Little red jeweled light there is emergency brake engagement indicator. 

 

[Chad Fuck 17,698]

Brace had to be modified to fit duel well master cylinder.

 

[Chad Fuck 17,698]

From underneath.  Should be ready to start up soon.  Cross your fingers. 

[Mother mopar 3,321]

Finally, got around to installing my vinyl top moldings. Was a bit nervous as I had to drill into the quarter panels (new) so I couldn't use previous holes. Luckily I went to a junk yard and found and old coronet and nabbed some pictures and measurements. Turned out great.

[Chad Fuck 17,698]

5 minutes ago, Mother mopar said:

Finally, got around to installing my vinyl top moldings. Was a bit nervous as I had to drill into the quarter panels (new) so I couldn't use previous holes. Luckily I went to a junk yard and found and old coroner and nabbed some pictures and measurements. Turned out great.

That looks great!

 

[Mother mopar 3,321]

That looks great!
 

So does your car man. Damn fine car! We need to set up a surly cruise night . Too bad everyone is spread out all about.

[Chad Fuck 17,698]

So does your car man. Damn fine car! We need to set up a surly cruise night . Too bad everyone is spread out all about.

Just means a little further to cruise my man.

[Anastasis 23,480]

1 hour ago, Chad Fuck said:

From underneath.  Should be ready to start up soon.  Cross your fingers. 

 

[Chad Fuck 17,698]

Belts and air filter on.  Starting to look like a real, functioning, engine.

 

[PittsburghTiger 6,192]

Yesterday I got the old 911 back from my sister's garage. 🍻

The contractors cleaned out all of their stuff and the space is once again mine! As soon as we get a decent day I need to take the cover off the Riviera to get it clean. Thankfully I have the cover so it was protected during renovation

[AUinHsv 579]

Man choosing paint is not easy. I know what I want - the same as we used in the 80's. Unfortunately you can't buy that anymore. After 2 years up north being

worked on mechanically it is getting close to paint time. In the early 80's we matched the original paint and got PPG paint in the color below. Unfortunately that

is not longer sold. The interwebs are full of stories of matching MGA Iris Blue and it seems like maybe/possibly the 1979 VW Florida Blue is it. Getting samples

sent to me. Really wish Dad had left an old can around somewhere to make it easier

 

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