GrabberBlue5.0

A little off topic but what part of CT are you in?

clucas

Love the thread. I'm a bit at a standstill on my build right now, though I did get some new badges from my kids for christmas. You're building yours similar to how I would do mine....or will do it nice I pay it off.

todcp

East Haven CT is just a short drive to the best Pizza in the U.S. Pepe's New Haven

On the sound mid state.

DMichaels. You are a busy guy this winter! My GT is tucked away in a heated storage garage.

dmichaels

For all the time I've spent in CT, I have yet to go to Pepe's... I try to get to Willington Pizza though once in a while for their Widow Maker. It is the best I've ever had

Yes, trying to keep busy. Spent a little time working on the rear seat delete yesterday. It's a little more challenging than I expected! Should be able to wrap it up by Wednesday though... slightly anxious to have spring arrive

dmichaels

I'm in Vernon CT. Originally from Windham, NH though.

dmichaels

I'm trying to do everything on a budget overall... spend too much as it is. I'm also very much looking forward to having the car paid off though, it will open up quite a bit of funding for lots of other projects!

dmichaels

Rear Seat Delete


Removed pictures here and relocated further down for full documentation of the project.

dmichaels

Not directly related to the Mustang, but also just put in "air bags" into my Jeep to support towing next season. it was very un-level with the Mustang on the trailer, so these helper air bags insert inside the rear coil springs and have tubing routed to the back bumper where I can adjust the air pressure to level the car. Just tried it with the Jetta loaded up on the trailer real quick and it's great! Nice and level ride and I won't be resting on the bump stops while towing!

Without airbags:




With airbags at about 25 psi

GrabberBlue5.0

Pepe's is okay.
Willington pizza is pretty good.

3point7

Looks like its coming along well DM. Are you going to add dynomat to any of it to prevent road noise from getting in via the trunk area?

dmichaels

No because my goal is minimal weight. My carpet arrives today and I will wrap the wood in at least one layer which should be reasonably good for vibes.

dmichaels

Rear seat delete completed


Everything removed



Template made out of cardboard. Lots of trimming required....


Template used to outline shape for base and back on thin plywood


Cut and pre-drilled (for bolting to car) laid out on carpet


Wrapping carpet - used glue and lots of staples from trusty staple gun.


Everything wrapped, dried, and a bolts pre-placed (not covered yet)


Back piece put in


Both upper and lower installed and one of two hinges attached (to retain seat fold down capability). I'll be covering the hinges with a small flap of carpet



Front seats back in place. Tough to see it all in place.

lakeguy77

That looks really nice, and good play with the hinges as well. Really like it!

dmichaels

Thanks! I need to get a couple shots in the daylight as it's hard to really capture what it looks like in my garage under limited lighting. But I'm very happy wih how it turned out. Just need to test drive to see if it mutes road noise from the trunk area. Thinking it will cause the carpet is fairly thick. Bet I could do this project again in 1/3 the time now that I worked out the kinks!! Good learning experience.

13GetThere

How much weight did you save, and how much weight do you think this modification will support, such as cargo like groceries, dogs, or tools?

dmichaels

I haven't weighed it all, as I actually don't have a scale, but I'd guess in the vicinity of 10 lbs. And the major thing for me is I am set to install the roll bar now with only a few relatively minor modifications to the seat delete required.

I don't ever put anything in the back seat, so not concerned, and if I fold down the seat, I will have close to 3/4" of plywood to support weight in the event I do for some reason need the space. But the roll bar will likely be installed by March, so I certainly won't be folding down the seat ever again after that, and definitely won't be putting anything back there.

I trailer the car to track days so all the tools, wheels, gear, etc go in the SUV and on my trailer

Dogs in the back? No way!!! My Jetta and Jeep are for that

lakeguy77

Both of my dogs are non-shedders (40 lb standard poodle and 7 lb maltese), so it's riskier, hair-wise, putting an average woman in my car.

3point7

Pretty much everything is riskier when women get involved.

lakeguy77

Don't get me started, but we're clearly in good company bro.

magnido45

dmichaels...more info on those Enkei PF01's please:
1. wheel size
2. offset
3. tire size

thanks.