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    Kelsey Hayes Brake Caliper Washers

    For you guys with brake experience, I'm finally ditchig the 50 year old drum brakes for some disks using the 4 piston Kelsey Hayes style calipers. The only thing I seem to be missing is the seal or crush washer that is installed between the caliper and flexible brake line. Anyone know where I...
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    Wiper Delete

    I want to ditch my wipers as I don't use them and I think my car will look better without them. However, i would like to leave the mechanism under the dash in place. Where can I find some appropriately splined caps to replace my wiper arms? This is for a 68 mustang, all I can find is stuff for...
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    Optimal Front Tire size 67-68 mustang w/15x7 wheel

    I'm looking to put a set of 15x7 wheels on the front of my 68' but I'm unsure which size tire would be best. I was looking at 215/60-15, 215/65-15, 235/60-15, and 225/60-15 What do you think looks best? My rear tires are 26 inches in diameter.
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    Anyone have a Steering Box Laying around???

    The headers I plan to run in my 68 mustang will interfere with the stock type Ragjoint. In order to get them to fit I need to do this http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/mikemustang289/steeringcoupling.jpg I can buy the coupling here...
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    Who Runs 6 Cyl Springs 67/68 mustang???

    I'm looking for a set and my search results show that the coil springs used in early 6cyl mustangs for 67/68 are the same as the 289. The application for the springs says they are for both 6 cylinder and V8 so I am assuming there is no difference from the factory...
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    FREE 1967-68 mustang 8 inch housing and 5 lug axles

    Pickup only, still very useable, housing is straight, axles are good used original bearing are still useable but I would replace them. Whoever wants it, just let me know, Im in mesa, AZ
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    How much Should an exhaust install cost?

    I'm gonna call up some shops on Monday. I will be buying the mufflers, installing the headers, and buying an X-pipe as well if they don't have them at the shop. I'm gonna drive there on open headers, hand them an X-pipe and two mufflers, and let them do the welding and bending. I want a...
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    Electric Fan/Alternator Experts needed

    I'm looking to ditch the mechanical fan for a dual Spal electric setup I've had my eye on for a while. I want to have the fans controlled by a thermostat and I would like to be able to have the fans run possibly on a timer after the car is turned off to control heat soak. I also will need...
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    Holley 650 DP. What Jets???

    I'm running a 302 with AFR heads and the cam is custom 219/[email protected] and about .550 lift. I'm running an RPM intake and longtube headers. I don't have a wideband yet, but I am curious what jets I should be running or if anyone has a good idea Currently the primaries are 67 and the secondaries...
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    Going Racing Friday....Need some pointers

    Its been about 6 months and this will only be my 4th time out. Last time out I ran 14.5@96 and only got 4 runs in that night, that was my first time on slicks. Since then I have changed some suspenstion stuff and built a new motor. Car is a 68 Mustang coupe: No AC/PS/PB 306 roller AFR...
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    Need Duraspark Help ASAP. Please!!!

    long story short, guy I work with has an 88 F150 with a 5.0 and duraspark dizzy. He said it was pingin under load, this guy doesn't know much about wrenching on cars so I said I would bring in my timing light and check his timing. I get the light on and I can't read the balancer since...
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    Fuel system for Nitrous

    I am looking to upgrade my fuel system in preparation for the addition of nitrous. I have a mechanical pump 110 gph and I have been told running a regulator with this pump is not necessary. My plan is to run AN-6 from the tank to the pump, and then AN-6 from the pump to the carb. I...
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    what kind of Helmet to buy???

    I need a helmet since I will be running below 14.0 this time out. Needs to be Snell 95, 2000, or 2005 I don't need anything fancy or epensive; I also don't know if I should go with a full face helmet or an open helmet. Seems like a full face helmet would be a distraction but I've never...
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    Drag Shocks Question

    for my 68 mustang, I don't know which to by but was leaning toward the Rancho 9000's since many here run them and they are recommended by Calvert racing: I am running cal-tracs. I am just looking for the front shocks. Anyone have a part number and know if Summit carries them?
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    what's wrong with this shelby?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Mustang-SHELBY-65-SHELBY-GT350-FASTBACK-MUSTANG-THE-REAL-DEAL-151_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6236QQihZ020QQitemZ300006371166QQrdZ1 Was looking through the pics and noticed this 65' has under ride traction bars which are correct for the 66' gt350 The 65'...
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    Weiand 174 Draw thru SuperCharger

    Anyone have experience with this setup? Just throwing around some ideas and am interested adding a power adder but I'm leaning toward this setup because of simplicity and being that it's not a blow thru unit. This kit looks complete. I am wondering how much room there is for the dizzy, I run...
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    Looking to buy a welder. Need Advice

    I know nothing about welding but want to learn. I want to buy a mig welder but have no idea what's what when it comes to welders and their quality and options etc... My dad has an arc welder but it's pretty much useless on thin metals, it burns through everything So What welder should I...
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    Any ideas what it'll run?

    I'll be going back to the track soon with the new combo, curious how you all think I will do, yeah I know, no one likes these posts... 68 mustang coupe full interior No P/s, P/b, A/C 306 roller motor 9.1:1 SCR 8.1:1 DCR Jay allen cam 221/226 .550/.550 114 lsa AFR 185's Rpm intake...
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    Cal Tracs or Slide-a-links

    My car is 98% driven on the street but it is still not driven daily, just on weekends. I am considering going with Cal-tracs but from what I am reading they are really not meant for a street car, I don't know what that means exactly, I assume they hurt ride quality or something. My car is...
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    Anyone run an Autometer Digital Tach?

    I just picked up this tach from summit http://www.autometer.com/cat_accessoriesdetail.aspx?vid=200 Just curious if any of you here have had experience with it. I'm not into the whole monster 5" tachs and I wanted something small but with a shift light.