beating cancer....literally.

[86gt40]

A family recently reached out to me. The father has been fighting pancreatic cancer, recently was told he is running out of time. He is a couple years into a 4 year project. 1964 mustang. After hearing the story of the car and the father's health, the list of names available to the family to finish it, they chose me. Very humbling and flattering. His wish is to drive it one time, even if it means not being completed. My goal is at a minimum to get the carpet, and front seats in so his wife can go for his ride. Here's a few pics. I will update as I go, as quickly as I can.

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[chris91]

That's awesome you're doing that. Hopefully everything just falls together for ya so he can get to take his ride in it.

[Rick93coupe]

Thanks for doing something like, I'm sure it means the world to them. Good luck, I'm looking forward to hearing how this goes!

[redfirepearlgt]

Awesome of you to step up and offer your talents and time to help the family out this way. What part of town is the car being worked on?

[86gt40]

I'm in middletown. Thanks for all the support !

[NXcoupe]

Good luck with it. Hope you get it running quickly. It looks very close.

[mustang_gt88]

I think I know one of the guys sons, this is great what you are doing.

[4n_eatr]

Wow what an awesome thing to do for someone.
Subscribing for updates.

[86gt40]

Thanks every one !

[DoubleT964.6]

Awesome. Anything I can do let me know. I'm always there.

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[86gt40]

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[Kevin1989]

Awesome man! Love seeing people help eachother

[86gt40]

Got drive shaft in, shifter and neutral safety switch, wired the switch. Finished speedo cable. Got battery cables routed. On to the rest of the wiring.

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Arranging carpet. May try to place it to get the seats in.

[86gt40]

Got some wiring done last night, blower, turn signals, power to the gauges, finished wiring ignition. May try to start it this evening.

[86gt40]

After 3 hours beating my head against the wall, one thing after another , it runs.

[redfirepearlgt]

Man that's awesome. If heaven gave away frequent flyer points you'd be platinum elite status on this good deed alone.

[mustangjon]

Great work!

[86gt40]

Thanks everyone. A little bad news from the family today, I'm trying to have it to the alignment shop tomorrow, I'm still two or three hours from having it to where I can get it there. Hope to have it back Thursday. I may have to ask for help to finish. Don't know what else to say at this point. Except,,,,, Thanks so much for all the support, and the family is thankful as well !

[redfirepearlgt]

I have to take delivery of my wifes new car Saturday morning about 0930. She has a birthday party to attend that afternoon. Would the offer for any grunt work help, a second pair of hands or whatever benefit you any way? I could be available say NLT than 1:00pm to head up to Middletown to give you a hand. PM me with your address if this would be of any help. I could give you 4-5 hours of my time. I'm no auto tech, but I'm free and its a second pair of hands.

[86gt40]

I will certainly take the help. I start midnights tomorrow night, can't do much without a radiator fan. Inquiring about it as we speak. I'll keep you posted. Again. Wow thank you!

[Rick93coupe]

I have a fox body clutch fan I'll donate if that could be used?

[86gt40]

I can sure try it. Thanks rick!

[Rick93coupe]

I can sure try it. Thanks rick!

It's a 4 bolt, not sure if the early model stuff was or not?

[redfirepearlgt]

I will certainly take the help. I start midnights tomorrow night, can't do much without a radiator fan. Inquiring about it as we speak. I'll keep you posted. Again. Wow thank you!

No sweat. The guy that started this site would have done nothing less.

[86gt40]

Owner supplied factory fan Wednesday. Got nothing done either. Back on it Thursday.

[redfirepearlgt]

Haven't heard anything from you. Still needing/wanting some help tomorrow or are you at a stand still on this project? Let me know. I have errands to run between 9:30-1:00pm tomorrow. Glad to help if you need it. If not I can do other things. Thanks. Don't forget to let me know where you live.

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Trying to fit a few pieces.

[86gt40]

Do I wind my ass or scratch my watch ?

[redfirepearlgt]

Now that's a jigsaw puzzle.

[86gt40]

Ran into some brake issues. Like it has none. Contacting manufacturer today of the kit.

[86gt40]

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[86gt40]

To all those following this, I was able to drive it on its own to get aligned a bit ago, drove and stopped. Thanks to all those supporting me on this effort. The family would like to Thank those following/praying for him. I would like to thank those for allowing me to post this. Doesn't look like I'm going to beat father time on this one, however he WILL know my name and that I went toe to toe til the end.

Thanks.
Jason

[mustang_gt88]

sorry to hear the time is almost up

[wild87stang]

If it would be off any help I can lend a hand I'm off until Monday so let me know shoot me a PM or text me at 937 581 1337 name is justin an I live in Carlisle

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[86gt40]

Wednesday the family was able to plan a Saturday family get together, 1st and only time they could get all the family together, people even flew in from California. So Saturday am I got up, washed and cleaned the car best I could. With my wife and grand baby behind me in my tahoe, son behind her in my 92, we set out toward the families home. With zero miles on the odometer, and a 1967 license plate on the back , the journey was on. Half the family knew I was on my way, the other half had no clue. 11 miles later we pulled into their neighborhood. I stopped a block away and turned the drivers seat over to one of the sons, he drove it to his dad's house, and backed it up in front. After introducing myself and my family (first time we met ) the went and got dad outside. The look on his face was priceless, he made his way over to me, and with a huge hug asked if he could drive it. So with no dry eyes in the yard he and I were off. We made it two blocks and he pulled over, gave me a hug, and started crying. His wishes/dream had come thru. We made our way back to his house where his 3 kids took turns taking their dad for a ride in his dream car.
After an hour or so of picture taking, the families combined, we all had a reunion style buffet of food. First time our families had met, and you would of never known it.

Although this car isn't finished, it is reunited with its owner. I will have it back in a couple weeks to get hood painted (thanks to a young lady on this site) and finish putting interior in.

To all that have followed, thank you. I just don't have the words what the last 3 weeks have been like.

Jason

[DoubleT964.6]

Absolutely awesome. So happy for all.

[Rick93coupe]

Such a great story and cause, thanks for being the guy to make it happen!

[draggin50]

That's great!! Im sure that made everyones day and will be a memory for them forever! Glad there are still great people out there to make others dreams come true.

[86gt40]

Thanks everyone.

[redfirepearlgt]

Well done.

[firestang70]

Well done sir. This means more to the family then you will ever know.

[86gt40]

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[86gt40]

Look what I've got back ! With the opportunity to finish. ! Took father time down in the first round, I'm going back for more boys!

[chris91]

What all ya got left on it? Looks pretty complete from the last pic. :D Good luck with it man! :bigthumb

[86gt40]

Almost all interior glass, trim, regulators, etc. Everything inside basically.

[86gt40]

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Anyone know how or best way to roll the lip for better tire clearance?

[86gt40]

Both sides are equally close. Not wanting to change tire or wheel if it's avoidable. Thought we would tuck the lip in?

[Stangman]

Borrow a fender roller

[86gt40]

Sweet. Um anyone have one? And experience doing this?

[86gt40]

Hope no one is tired of this thread. Having carb issues, ordered a reman 2bbl for it. When a Co worker asked how the car was coming along I told him of the issues and how I'd rather switch it to 4bbl. The cost of a holley 600 is not much more than the reman carb.Left work today and found this in my back seat with a note, this was my fathers, he passed several years ago from cancer, he would want it on the mustang. Looks like I'll return the 2bbl and get a holley!

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[mustangjon]

Very cool indeed

[mustang8998]

Awesome!

[DoubleT964.6]

Absolutely awesome

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[chris91]

What color you gonna spray the manifold? Id do it in the cast aluminum paint(looks like oem) and do the raised letters in body color.

[rtvickers]

Youre doing an awesome job.

[86gt40]

Thanks everybody. The cast aluminum or chrome aluminum I was going to go with. I do like the idea of painting the raised letters, I'll have to try to get paint matched. Maybe when the hood goes to be painted there will be enough left to do that. Thanks for the idea. I'll come up with a nice air cleaner too,.

[chris91]

Id do the cast aluminum, not sure how well the chrome would hold up. You could pick up the Edelbrock air cleaner and do the letters and stripes in the same color too. I think that would add a nice touch without going overboard.

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[86gt40]

Yea that be nice too.

[86gt40]

Time to get this finished up and back to the family. The trim, glass, and some interior left. Off next weekend, hoping to knock it out. Alot to do.

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[86gt40]

Started back on the 65 tonight. Got left wing window, left rear window in. Working on door glass now. Difficult piecing parts from 6 boxes. Left drip rail went on nicely. Got one of the rear felts in, the other appears as if it staples in? Anyone know about this? Anyway, back at it! Not much of a a pic tonight, hopefully Thursday I'll have more for everyone.

[cyah92]

That's a pretty cool thing your doing for the familly. It takes a very good man to do something for someone for free. Good job and good luck

[86gt40]

Thank you.

Be willing to buy all the food for the grill, and drinks, for a couple volunteers for a couple hours of work. Can't begin to show my appreciation to anyone available.
I have all the tools and parts needed.

[86gt40]

The hood is officially off to get painted. The time is being donated by a fellow banger. Once the hood comes back, the car will come home to me to be finished up. A little interior and the glass is all that's left. Going to switch to aluminum intake and holley 4bbl. Probably going to ask for volunteers to help button it up. Excited to have it back soon.

[k062693w]

Just let me know Jason ... I'll help with whatever I can ...

[86gt40]

Sweet! Thanks !
I'll provide the food and drink for whomever would like to join !