67 Mustang - Frustration and Real Talk - Road Race Mustang Build Part 7 - Ep. 32

[@musclecarczarig4003]

Old cars are a true labor of love. Many of us know exactly how you feel. Keep up the great work!

[@AutoXandTrack]

Thanks man!

[@Firebert79TA]

Constant leaks, constant new gremlins . . . this is why people make the leap to LS and other modern engine swaps. It's not just the engine, it's many of the supporting accessories that get modernized. You were smart to go LS/T56 on the Camaro so many years ago. I finished my second rebuild of my olds 403 in 2013, got it kind of sorted by 2015, and then fell behind on new issues ever since then. But it's not just the more modern drivetrain. It's hard working around someone else's shortcuts too. It looks like you're getting close, looking forward to seeing the Mustang get to a track-able state!

[@AutoXandTrack]

Thanks Brett!

[@matthewramirez9397]

This felt all too familiar. The only thing that solved my power steering leak was removing the hydroboost and going to manual brakes. I can only assume your car is not running a hydroboost so definitely frustrating. There is always a shinning light somewhere so just remember to enjoy gaining knowledge during these times because that’s what kept me motivated the last couple years. I now know how to make brake lines, which I never knew before. Little things like that make these builds worthwhile even when everything seems to be going south. Your KZbin quality is top notch btw, always enjoy these videos!

[@cwmotorsports4497]

Hey!!! I know old projects are so hard. I am excited for you to have a bigger shop. Great job on the video by the way!!!!

[@AutoXandTrack]

Thanks! I can’t wait for more space too!

[@patireland9408]

Glad to hear the build is back to a positive point. Looking forward to seeing your continued development process. IMHO, the mustang is looking quite nice.

[@AutoXandTrack]

Thanks. I think you are going to really like the look with the new wheels.

[@Mpcoluv]

Have you tried banjo fittings for the steering rack? That would give you more clearance to the oil pan.

[@AutoXandTrack]

Not yet. You aren’t the first to suggest that. I’ll keep it in mind as I go forward.

[@ThePerpetualStudent]

Love this channel!!!

[@time_on_target]

That’s the carburetor life. The engine only runs perfectly for the conditions of the day you tuned it. Have you seen the new Tremec TKX? Looks like you’re running a TKO? I went to a hydraulic clutch, it’s pretty easy to do the conversion. Don’t give up, I came to the channel because of your mustang. Stay motivated

[@AutoXandTrack]

I haven’t seen the TKX. This is a T3550 which is what became the TKO and later they came out with the TKO-500 and 600. I’m not giving up. I didn’t want to upload this video until I knew things were getting better. And they have. If I am able to recover all the footage off the hat drive my kid just broke tonight I should have another Mustang video up really soon.

[@time_on_target]

@@AutoXandTrack Keep it coming brother. Once you get that car sorted it has the potential to be a great track car. Light weight and plenty of power. I've got the new TKX in my 67. I was going to go with a T56 but a Tremec dealer came into the shop and offered me a TKX at 50% off because Tremec wants to showcase this new trans in cars like ours. All 5 gears have usable ratios but I don't really have an overdrive highway gear. Another bonus is it only weighs 90lbs which I think was about 30lbs lighter than the T56. Thanks for the reply.

[@ConemantheBarbarian]

When you showed the clutch cable that was fraying it made me wonder if that’s causing the clutch slippage?

[@AutoXandTrack]

It was the fork slipping off the ball and not letting the pressure plate release. When I took the trans out it was sitting that way.

[@eliembree4637]

Banjo fittings and copper washers look like they would free up space between the rack and the oil pan.

[@AutoXandTrack]

You aren’t the first to suggest that. I’ll keep that in mind as I go forward.

[@paultavres9830]

Looks like you need 90 deg fittings on the rack and straight fittings on the hoses

[@jimm8264]

Engine oil leak is most likely the end seal on the intake. Don't use the cork or rubber end seals just use RTV.

[@AutoXandTrack]

I didn’t. It’s totally dry behind the intake. I now believe it to be the oil pan seal between the rear cap and pan. I dabbed the corners but not the main curved part of the seal.

[@jimm8264]

@@AutoXandTrack Did you use the one piece oil pan gasket?

[@AutoXandTrack]

I did. Funny enough I used the same gasket and silicone with this motor before and it didn’t leak. During suspension mock-up we pulled the pan off so I had to put a new gasket on.

[@jimm8264]

@@AutoXandTrack Maybe you just have to tighten the bolts up a little. I know on my Cleveland they get loose every once and a while.

[@briangage7422]

Cool

[@Rch5.0]

Looks like the fitting will touch your oil pan and engine movement and vibrations might make it leak again maybe find a Short radius 90 degree fitting

[@AutoXandTrack]

Yep. I’m going to keep an eye on it.

[@DIRECTORofFILMS]

Because a 1967 Ford Mustang never came from the factory with either a 3-link rear suspension or a rack-and-pinion steering, it seems a bit unfair to blame the Ford or Mustang name.

[@AutoXandTrack]

The frustration is genuine but it being because it’s a Ford is all tongue-in-cheek. Sort of like how I’m blaming today’s dislocated shoulder and nerve damage on the Mustang. I was supposed to test on it this Sunday but it must have got mad at me for the Ford comments. 🤣 and 😭

[@DIRECTORofFILMS]

@@AutoXandTrack Dislocated shoulder and nerve damage, ouch. I'm guessing dropping the trans is when you got injured? Heal up soon, and I would love to help/watch/get tools/learn from you, but I live in AZ and well Covid restrictions . . .

[@AutoXandTrack]

Awesome of you to say. I dislocated my arm snowboarding yesterday and am looking at months of recovery. Currently my left hand is mostly paralyzed. I still can’t wait to race this car!

[@DIRECTORofFILMS]

@@AutoXandTrack snowboarding, wow must be nice. Did you go to mammoth or big bear? I've skied at Mammoth and Mt. biked at both. Mostly paralyzed in not good, I hope that gets better soon. I have a 67 mustang that I autoxed 20 some odd years ago in SCCA SFR, couldn't get close to a newer Camaro with the 1LE option or turbo surpra but it was fun and I like working on my car. Interested to see how the mustang progresses. I wish I had a TCI 3-link for the rear but I don't so I'll just have to watch you, so thanks for the great content.

[@alvinnelson4439]

Isn't racing fun, I've been there every thing I did to my race car wrong, didn't work or broke,hang in there a good race will heal the soul. Like the videos!!

[@AutoXandTrack]

That first good race is what I keep telling myself! Thanks for the positive feedback.

[@TheSlim93gt]

Sounds like the car was a basket case when you got it. Don't blame the car, blame who built it. There's not much factory Mustang left in it, now is there?

[@noampitlik2332]

Yea. Some cars, even though quite good when working, just seem cursed.

[@AutoXandTrack]

Yep. The all seem to develop their own personality

[@noampitlik2332]

@@AutoXandTrack And it can be hard give up on a car that has been so good, when it was.

[@genemounce8302]

#LSSWAP the world. Are we gonna be neighbors? 😏

[@AutoXandTrack]

Nope. Wife vetoed any possibility of that

[@genemounce8302]

@@AutoXandTrack ....booooooo Chads wife. lol

[@chrish883]

To be fair are any of these faulty parts or issues even ford parts or all aftermarket

[@AutoXandTrack]

Nope. And to be fair this video isn’t about blaming Ford. It’s about the frustrations that can come with any project and how some cars can sometimes feel cursed.

[@Rch5.0]

Lol that mustang is fighting you because she's jealous you drive the camaro

[@AutoXandTrack]

Maybe. Best way to change that is for the Mustang to let me drive it! I really want to!

[@Rch5.0]

Yea you will just got to work out the bugs

[@HoldenZ28]

I know the feeling! Get rid if the Mustang and focus on the Camaro,

[@time_on_target]

Noooo

[@patireland9408]

A mustang delivered fastest time of the day with great driving. Another mustang will deliver great performance with effective prep and tuning. So, nooooo!

[@AutoXandTrack]

Hey Luis. At the time of this video and for a little while after I definitely day dreamed about it. But I can’t give up on it until I fulfill my dream of racing it! And things are looking up as we speak.

[@HoldenZ28]

@@AutoXandTrack Sounds good! Good luck with it!

[@HoldenZ28]

And BTW, I like your videos a lot! Great job man!