Project Gilbert

[BlkBullitt]

I'm sure everyone knows that Gilbert and JR have been working hard along with the help of all of us to get Gilbert's Mustang back on the road. We were working on the car this weekend and I though I'd throw a few of the quick pictures I snapped while we were working.

The car as it sits...
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The engine without valve covers. Notice the nice Aluminum Block :)
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JR using the air grinder... yes we do custom work
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The engine with the LTs and the valve covers (and the Aluminum Flywheel)
http://homepages.evansville.edu/rs100/gilbert/05.jpg

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Stay tuned... the car should be running sometime this spring/summer.

[mogs01gt]

looks like fun, make sure you can install the tranny with those long tube still on the engine.

[Rexpelagi]

Looks great, keep it up!

[Mustang02]

looks like fun, make sure you can install the tranny with those long tube still on the engine.

I'd bolt the transmission up now and install them both at the same time.

[BlkBullitt]

I'd bolt the transmission up now and install them both at the same time.

We are. We're waiting on some pressure plate bolts so we can put the clutch on... then the tranny will go on and then into the car :)

[Mustang02]

With the mustang frame and steering shaft, you'll end up taking the LT's off.

[Junior2561]

the shaft yes, but it should slide right in there. i did it with mine, full k-member, he has the tubular one. It should be in there engine and trans next time we get a chance to work on it. We are shooting for it to be done by the time of the show.

edit: nice pics Drew :cool:

[SableGTO]

What? You can't get it done for the track rental?

Come on now!! LOL!!

[BlkBullitt]

the shaft yes, but it should slide right in there. i did it with mine, full k-member, he has the tubular one. It should be in there engine and trans next time we get a chance to work on it. We are shooting for it to be done by the time of the show.

edit: nice pics Drew :cool:

Thanks, I've got a few more as well. I'll have to get some when the motor gets dropped.

Side note, Austin has his S/Cer installed so the MAF and Injectors should be good to ship out. :)

[GotTorque?]

Sweet. Let me know if you need any help that doesn't involve lifting or leaning over or twisting, etc...

[DsmFighter]

Good work guys!

Those are some pimp looking LT's, what make are they?

[neal]

lookin good

[Junior2561]

Thanks, I've got a few more as well. I'll have to get some when the motor gets dropped.

Side note, Austin has his S/Cer installed so the MAF and Injectors should be good to ship out. :)
done

[Topless Mystichrome]

Man that is sweet. I was going to show some photos of what I did to my 66 this weekend. I think I better stay on the porch with the little dogs.
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Keep up the good work.

[PinkV6Pny]

loooks good boys keep up the good work!!:)

[roush232]

man that oil pan looks awesome. where did you guys get that from. lol:)

[BlkBullitt]

done

Awesome.

[Junior2561]

man that oil pan looks awesome. where did you guys get that from. lol:)
baby blue adds34.58 rwtq....STD of course.

[Junior2561]

Parts get primed tomorrow:rock:

[gilly174]

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

[BlkBullitt]

Alright, time for this weekend's progress.

Installing the clutch and finally the clutch on the flywheel:

http://homepages.evansville.edu/rs100/gilbert/02/02-001.jpg

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JR and Gilbert, happy to be making progress:

http://homepages.evansville.edu/rs100/gilbert/02/02-004.jpg

T-56 Bellhousing:

http://homepages.evansville.edu/rs100/gilbert/02/02-005.jpg

T-56 attached (PITA) and ready to go in:

http://homepages.evansville.edu/rs100/gilbert/02/02-006.jpg

http://homepages.evansville.edu/rs100/gilbert/02/02-007.jpg

Going in:

http://homepages.evansville.edu/rs100/gilbert/02/02-008.jpg

Finally, it's in:

http://homepages.evansville.edu/rs100/gilbert/02/02-009.jpg

http://homepages.evansville.edu/rs100/gilbert/02/02-010.jpg

As the car sits right now the engine is bolted in and the cross member for the trans is in. As always I'll have more updated with pictures as progress is made. Get ready... it should be finished soon... we hope :)

[stanger]

schweeeeet

[Handyman]

Nice Job guy's. Keep up the great work:rock:

[GTkyle]

Awesome progress guys!

[Junior2561]

:drool: the last pic...

Now its time to do some plugging in and finding out what bols are MIA....

[Shemmy]

Looks good!

[Mustang02]

I love the wheel chocks.

[BlkBullitt]

I love the wheel chocks.

Tokyo Drift... you know we've been aspiring to be in that movie since its inception. ;)

[gilly174]

:cheer: :skid: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :rock: :rock: :thumb_beer_cheers:

[ylopony]

Can't wait to finally see that Stang on the road Gilly. :cheer:

[neal]

sweet

[BlkBullitt]

Alright, here's pictures from this past Sat. Special thanks goes to PinkV6Pny for letting JR work all day with us!

Intake Manifold on

http://homepages.evansville.edu/rs100/gilbert/03/03-001.jpg

Interior... sort of

http://homepages.evansville.edu/rs100/gilbert/03/03-012.jpg

FRPP Aluminum DS on

http://homepages.evansville.edu/rs100/gilbert/03/03-004.jpg

Exhaust - SLP Pipes, Steeda Mufflers and Tips

http://homepages.evansville.edu/rs100/gilbert/03/03-002.jpg

The BBK O/R H-Pipe that looks like a BBK Catted H-Pipe

http://homepages.evansville.edu/rs100/gilbert/03/03-006.jpg

Making the H-Pipe fit

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Exhaust on

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Fuel Tank with Cobra Twin Pumps and Baffling (thankfully!)

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Doing some work

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The TB

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The top of the engine

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A/C Condenser

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Brembo Brakes - One of the best mods on the car... and probably the most overlooked

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and 2 quick shots of my car with JR's for good taste

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http://homepages.evansville.edu/rs100/gilbert/03/03-020.jpg

[stanger]

Awesome progress!

[BlkBullitt]

I know we've already located most of the key items we have on our huge list. So hopefully it'll only take a few more all day Saturdays and the car will be up and running.

[SableGTO]

Good job!

[neal]

sweet
:cheer: :rock:

[roush232]

nice pics, it's startin to turn out like the cinderella story.lol:box:

[thetraitor]

nice pics, it's startin to turn out like the cinderella story.lol:box:

is it me, or is it scary that he relates cars to cinderella? :rofl: :tongueout:

looks good! cant wait to see it up and running :rock:

[GotTorque?]

Great progress. I'll offer to help again, but it doesn't look like you need it!

[BlkBullitt]

Part IV:

Accomplished:
TB, Plenum, MAF, and CAI on
Alternator on
Summit UDPs on
Cooling line to rear of PI manifold on
IAT, TPS, PCV Valves/ Hoses on
Trans Wiring Harness hooked up
Power Steering Reservoir and Bracket on
Exhaust fully installed
Grill Support Frame on
Running Pony on
Crash Bar on

CAI going on

http://homepages.evansville.edu/rs100/gilbert/04/04-001.jpg

Engine Shot w/ CAI (Notice the Pullies are all on)

http://homepages.evansville.edu/rs100/gilbert/04/04-002.jpg

http://homepages.evansville.edu/rs100/gilbert/04/04-003.jpg

Exhaust secured, we're running dumps now due to the anti roll bar

http://homepages.evansville.edu/rs100/gilbert/04/04-004.jpg

Another engine shot

http://homepages.evansville.edu/rs100/gilbert/04/04-005.jpg

The front of the car (crash bar installed, grill frame, and of course the pony!)

http://homepages.evansville.edu/rs100/gilbert/04/04-006.jpg

And a random shot I took at Dyno Day for good taste

http://homepages.evansville.edu/rs100/gilbert/04/04-007.jpg

We needed an idler pully, 2 02 Sensors, and the radiator hoses to actually start the car... JR now has them so stay tuned. Hopefully next time I post pictures there will also be a video of the car starting.

[Junior2561]

I hope so too......

[BlkBullitt]

I hope so too......

:rock:

[mogs01gt]

http://homepages.evansville.edu/rs100/gilbert/04/04-007.jpg

Hey that's my car, I didnt know you were at the dyno day.:skid:

[BlkBullitt]

Hey that's my car, I didnt know you were at the dyno day.:skid:

Yup. I got there a little on the late side (rough night prior to it).

[Junior2561]

BTW i'll be dropping off a set of bumpers and a hood along with some other misc parts tomorrow after work.

[BlkBullitt]

BTW i'll be dropping off a set of bumpers and a hood along with some other misc parts tomorrow after work.

Sweet. The V6 Bumper I ordered is in the mail. w00t!

[1990gtmustang]

nice job guys. how much longer you think?

[Junior2561]

should try to fire it up on Sunday, we have all been really busy lately :(. August 4th the car will be there :crossesfingers: