I’m diving more deeply into any past project I’ve owned, at least while under my own supervision. My 1967 Ford Mustang is now separated from its radiator, starter, driveshaft, exhaust, and now the transmission. It took a few days of work, mostly because I’ve got a full plate of other work, a day job, a wife and child, a dog, and more. But everyone has a lot going on, so I’m not here to make excuses. What I am here to show you is that this project is actually proceeding.

Removing the transmission is the gateway to basically removing everything else that’s going away. With the gearbox extracted, I can now remove the rear axle. More importantly, at least in terms of project milestones, I can also remove the engine. My goal with my next update is to have everything off the car that’s going away. This means not just the engine and rear axle but also all of the suspension components, the steering bits, the front brakes, all of the old crappy brake lines, and anything else that’s destined for Craigslist or the trash.

I’m going to try and sell the 200 inline-6, the C4, the radiator, and if someone will buy the driveshaft, that would be great too. Getting the engine out will also mark the start of the rebuilding process, which is a bit intimidating but also extremely exciting. It’s time to start ordering parts, cleaning up what can be cleaned up, and really figuring out what I need. One of the first major orders of business is to finally order up the wiring kit. I’ve heard this is made very easy thanks to the kits out there from the likes of Painless or American Autowire. The main key is just not to rush. Take your time. Make sure it’s all nicely and cleanly tucked and connected where it needs to go and enjoy the process.