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Old 06-26-2012, 09:22 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default 1970 Boss 302 Street/Touring Build Blog

Hello all,

I just wanted to take a minute to invite anyone who may be interested to my 1970 Boss 302 build blog. I've owned the car for almost 30 years and I am one of the few owners who is crazy enough to modify and improve my car rather than get hung up in the "restore-it-to-concours-and sell-it-at-Barrett-Jackson" genre.

Anyway, I hope you might find some time to have a look and perhaps find something of interest. Lemme know what you think!

1970 Mustang Boss 302 Restoration

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Old 06-26-2012, 10:02 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I'd like to attest for the quality of this blog. Sven does top-notch professional-looking work that gives pro-shops a run for their money. He's also a good writer so check it out!
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Old 06-26-2012, 11:03 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Sven,

Wow, I actually came across your blog several weeks ago, and just wanted to thank you for taking time to share your project. Your blog is a great reference, as I'm just getting to the point of tackling some of the same work on my '70. Your work documenting your project is much appreciated, best of luck going forward, and looking forward to reading more!
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Old 06-27-2012, 07:19 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Thanks very much for the compliments from you both! I never thought I'd enjoy documenting the build as much as I have, but encouragement like this makes it easy to keep going!

All the best!
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Old 07-07-2012, 08:24 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Just updated the blog here:

1970 Mustang Boss 302 Restoration: Axle Housing Updates

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Old 07-24-2012, 09:11 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Hello all,

Another update covering cunifer brake tubing, Street or Track rear disc brake conversion mock-up and more 4-link mods.

1970 Mustang Boss 302 Restoration: Rear Disc Brake Fitting, Brake Lines & Coilover Mount Bushings

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Old 08-10-2012, 10:35 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Had a great opportunity to spend some time in a 2013 Boss 302. Felt a quik review was worthy of including in the blog. Enjoy!

1970 Mustang Boss 302 Restoration: 2013 Boss 302 Quik View

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Old 08-27-2012, 10:42 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Hello all,

I just completed the 4-link coilover suspension in my Boss 302 over the weekend. Have a look!

1970 Mustang Boss 302 Restoration: 4-Link Coilover Suspension Completed!

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Made great use of the Labor Day Weekend to powder coat and complete the assembly of my 9-inch axle assembly. Let me know what you think!

1970 Mustang Boss 302 Restoration: 9-Inch Axle Powder Coated & Assembled

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Old 09-23-2012, 09:21 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Big day for my Boss project today!

Night Mission Boss 302 Build: Project: Night Mission
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With Summer in the books and Fall at full throttle, I got one more round of blasting out of the way and started back to work on the bottom of the car. Good progress!

Night Mission Boss 302 Build: Rear Wheel Tub Prep & Fender Lip Rolling
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Old 10-20-2012, 06:43 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Had a little momentum going on the Boss this past week and made good progress on the axle tunnel and trunk floor.

Night Mission Boss 302 Build: Axle Tunnel Filling & Prime

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Murray Pfaff designed my friend's Monte Carlo a few months back. I met him on Hot Rod Power Tour....great guy and very talented!
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Very nice work. It makes me feel better about considering body filler on my wheel tubes. Can't wait for the final!!
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Old 10-21-2012, 09:39 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Murray Pfaff designed my friend's Monte Carlo a few months back. I met him on Hot Rod Power Tour....great guy and very talented!
Murray is a awesome talent and a great guy to boot. Top shelf dude all the way. And his '59 Imperial is cool on every front.
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