68/69 Mustang Resto

mountaineerminer wrote: Thanks John...I might need to make my way to the windy city again. Last time I was there was 7 years ago when my father and I went to pick up parts for an 88 Toyota supra turbo. It was a good trip, only our Yankee asses didn't realize we changed time zones!!!

Turbo car? I love turbo cars! 13:39 @ 109. Not nearly the fastest 2.2 in my chapter of the club, but a good sleeper! turbo cars

Bet it wouldn't spank the 134cid minivan in our chapter, or my old turbo minivan (mini) either. It may be a match for my 89 turbo GTC.

I have a spare rudder port. If you need one, which it looks like you do, ill put it on ice for you when you're ready. I will keep it as spare parts if you go another way. In any case it will be here.

I am feeling better about parting the 69 Mustang knowing that much of it will help keep others on the water.

For reference, www.deepblueyachtsupply.com sells these type of items.

Used is the way to go, they are expensive new!

Gary,

I guess under that theory I could even cut off the cracked portion (keep from spreading)and use the spacer between the rudder and the bottom of the rudder port to maintain the same length if needed.

Or, I could braze or silver solder the crack....

I am worring about this now because I am getting ready to fit the wood at the stern that the rudder port goes through and I dont want to set it up for my current rudder port if I need to replace it with a slightly different version.

John,

Will you be around tomorrow? I wanted to give you a call, I had a few questions.

Thanks guys!

mountaineerminer wrote: Gary, I guess under that theory I could even cut off the cracked portion (keep from spreading)and use the spacer between the rudder and the bottom of the rudder port to maintain the same length if needed. Or, I could braze or silver solder the crack.... I am worring about this now because I am getting ready to fit the wood at the stern that the rudder port goes through and I dont want to set it up for my current rudder port if I need to replace it with a slightly different version. John, Will you be around tomorrow? I wanted to give you a call, I had a few questions. Thanks guys!

Do you mean me? I am always around, call anytime even if just to talk. Be aware that I really have no knowledge pertaining to the rudder assembly that will help you make a decision. There are others here who have experience and, most likely, have good answers. My Mustang project is easy, I am, to borrow a phrase from Pete, just keeping it original. I don't intend to change anything except the automotive carburetor.
It is interesting that my 69 & 70 Mustangs have different rudders. I think the ports are the same, but I would have to check to be absolutely certain. Yours is probably the same as the 69. My spare rudder port is up in the "Land of Cheese".

Looking for a tip or some insight:

When replacing the blocks that the exhaust tips go through what is the best way to duplicate the compound angle of the hole in the wood?

I used the old blocks as a guide and drilled them out with a hole saw before glassing to the transom. Although this seemed to accurately duplicate the angle of the hole it is a little difficult to line up accurately.

More than likely I am just being too nit-picky and the tips where not perfectly straight to begin with but maybe I am missing something.

Thanks!

Yes, I believe the floor is cut out all the way to the hull, but don't take my word for it. I am far from an expert. Wait for Gary or Vondy or another export to reply before you do anything.

This may be a little late, Mike, but here is what the pitot looks like. I finally remembered to bring it home and take a photo.

This pic does no justice to the work gone on over the last 2 years. Ill try to get some of the detailed past photos up soon.

Thanks Gary,

I ended up making the hole much bigger than that, haha! Since I don't have a center console box I left the pylon support intact. I am planning on building a mold and making a box to fit into the console once the boat is put back together.