A Quick List of Projects

Quite a bit of time has passed since I've done any work to the Mustang or driven it for that matter.  I checked into the price to paint the Mustang at a local, high end restoration shop and was told $20-$25k.  The wait to even start was 1.5 years.  This was not the best news and I've been debating what to do with the car since.  It is more than I expected and I'm not really sure if it is worth it.  I tell my self that the paint and exterior condition is why I don't drive it but I'm not so certain.  

There are a few small annoyances that I want to fix on the car.  They are things I have put off for a while and should be done if I decide to paint it or not.  These include:

1) Transmission Leak - The transmission leaks a fair amount.  I believe it leaks from the drain plug because I did not put any sealant on it.  That said, I think I will also replace the tail shaft seal with a new one while on the fluid is drained out.

2) Master Cylinder Leak - The master cylinder is a Raybestos for a 1974 Maverick because it fits and has a 15/16" bore.  The problem is the lid leaks and I don't see a way to fix it.  The leak strips all the paint off the steering column inside the engine bay and perhaps more.  I need a good master cylinder.

3) Parking Brake - The parking brake stopped working quite some time ago.  I believe there is something wrong with the pulley or wire connection inside the car that activates the rest of the system under the car.  It stopped working and I've not even looked so I'll need to start there.

4) Rattles - There are many rattles on the car including the rear bumper for starters.  I'd like to make the rattles go away so that it does not sound like a box of bolts rolling down the road.

5) Windshield Leak - I still have not addressed this since the road trip a few years ago.  I questioned waiting for the paint job but with a 1.5 year wait for paint, I might as well do it if I'm going to drive it anywhere.

6) Rear Suspension - The rear leaf springs are just too stiff.  I hate to just go buying more leaf springs but don't believe there is another way to fix it.  I'm going to need to think on this one a bit more before buying anything but I need a solution.

7) Clutch Squeak - The clutch spring squeaks and makes noise when the clutch pedal is pressed.  I'm not sure I need the spring anymore.  I'm going to look into it and might convert to a roller bearing bushing on the clutch and brake pedal assembly.