Sounds like a nice build!

 

I think I would skip on the C&L, I've tried several of them and not one worked as it should. A ProM, or whatever they are calling themselves now days is a much better unit.

 

As long as you have the correct sample tube the C&L works great. PRO M works well also, and supposedly reprogrammable back in the day.

 

Here are some pics of the progress...

 

Just installed headers, 3" exhaust with x-pipe, single chamber flows, and since I have not yet configured the entire rear suspension, I've installed dumps for now. Once I get the rear all dialed in and sway-bar mounted I will configure the back-half of the exhaust. The entire exhaust including used Hooker Competition headers cost me $110 and my time. Made with lightly used pipe left over from another car as well as the mufflers, and the X-pipe is new. Working on a budget here and doing well!

 

Looking good! I plan to run that same pan hard, what's your review so far?

 

Seems like a great part. Definitely good quality. I haven't really tested it in the corners yet. Install is SUPER EASY is if you can weld. I have it at the "lowest" setting and I noticed better control of the rear, yet it has a lot of roll still. I've been told raising the rod will get rid of that entirely.

 

The bar needs to be level at ride height. If it isn't, the bar can induce sideways movement in the rear axle. I also needs to be as long as possible to minimize the sideways movement.
The height of the Panhard bar sets the roll center. Raising both ends will have the effect of raising the coll center at the rear, but the front and rear roll centers need to be at about the same height for optimum handling. A Fox body Mustang has a very high rear roll center due to their 4 link rear suspension design, and a front roll center at about 3" above ground level. This can lead to snap over steer at the limit, and other undesirable handling.

I don't know where the front roll center is on an early Mustang, and that's what you need to determine before setting the roll center at the rear.

BTW, the bar was invented be the Panhard car company of France in the early 20th century, and is pronounced "Panhard" not pan hard.

 

Good info, thanks! I may be lifting the front suspension a bit for clearance reasons so I will revisit again once I dial that in. It seems to handle pretty well now, definitely a difference and a lot more control in the rear.

 

Body and paint starts in the AM.

 

Driver's quarter will be done in the AM and we will be moving on to the next panel.

 

Nice car, Im in Sac and its cool to have a local build Is that a Maier Panhard bar?

 

Thanks! Check out some of my older posts for my previous builds.

Yes it is a Maier setup.

 

I checked out your other threads,nice builds. I finished the electronics program at ARC in 2008. Our classes were right next to the automotive and welding classes. Are you doing all of the welding work your self?

 

Thanks for looking! Mustangs are one of my many passions and I love what I do.

Definitely doing all of the welding myself. Everything except for body and paint will be completed by yours truly.

Congrats on completing the program. I'm actually a transplant from Cen-cal and I took electronics as a high-school elective, and moved on to automotive and welding at Fresno City College back in the late 1990's through 2002 or so. I took courses at ARC the last 4 years to renew my smog license and also took a Friday "advanced project/speed and skill" course with John McCormack, which was a great course by the way. I am also trying to obtain my Mechanical Engineering degree some day before I retire. lol. As far as my professional career I've been a certified automotive technician for 20 years and now I am a manager and technician for a well-known Restoration shop here in Sac.

 

Moved onto the next panel; driver's door.

 

did u have to use spacers for the fr500s. are they 18x9/18x10s?

 

yes and yes.

 

Driver's Rocker, roof sail panel, and trunk lid, we also started de-badging the car.

 

Roof, passenger sail-panel, passenger quarter, passenger rocker and door are done. Getting there!

 

Back panel, roof, and most of passenger front fender are done.

 

Hood is mostly done.

 

Moving right along...

 

Almost ready for primer!

 

Guide-coating and some more sanding, then comes the primer.

 

First coat of primer is on!

 

Great work!

 

thanks!

 

More guide coating and sanding, almost ready for paint!

 

99.999999% ready to shoot! Paint and chemicals should be here tomorrow.

 

We be Jambin!!! ...Well, getting ready to at least.

 

Shooting color tomorrow AM!