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  1. chgovfk

    2007 Mustang GT shaker 500 radio cd changer faceplate removal and replacement

    Just a quick write-up, since I really couldn't find anything on the ole interweb for this. Remove your stock OEM radio, there are enough vids on the net for this. - There are four (4) #10 Torx hex screws holding the faceplate, remove them and slide the plate over the retaining clips "carefully"...
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    Shaker 500 Stereo (6 CD changer) - Anyone ever switch out the entire Face-plate on a stock radio?

    Shaker 500 Stereo - Anyone ever switch out the entire Face-plate (Faceplate only) on a stock shaker radio? A few buttons started to 'chip' off the radio faceplate...the radio and CD player work great ....just wanted to know if anyone has attempted this? Looking for pointers before I tear it all...
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    OCD in Full Effect - Summer Detail.

    Not sure if this is the correct forum for this, Noobz will move it regardless. Anyway, I thought I would post of a bunch of pic's what I typically do with/to the Mustang every summer - a complete detail to my standards. Change the oil (synthetic) - new filter, new oil plug etc. - flush the power...
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    1971 351 W - Accessory Brackets - Ugh

    I'm trying to finish up this motor - it's a vintage 1971 Windsor out of an LTD - I've saved everything - but like a fool, when pulling it, I forgot to take a few pictures of how to reassemble the alt / pwr steering and A/C brackets that hold the gear in place - I'm going for a nostalgic period...
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    Blast From The Past - Michelin Xgt-z4

    Went home this past weekend and cleaned out my mothers garage. Found a used tire from my 1st mustang - will they ever reproduce these -- like coker tire or something
  6. chgovfk

    07 Summer Clean / Work

    Every season, I usually go through my 07 and detail everything, this year is a little different - somehow (1) one way or the other I warped the rotors - so the brakes are in the mix, started Memorial Day weekend w/the front.....thought I would share some pictures - already changed the oil /...
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    07 Gt Oem Brake Rotors.......$$$$need Info

    Hi Everyone - hope everybody has a nice and safe Holiday / Christmas w/friends and family :) - Quick question - (my work makes it mandatory to take off for this week till new years) - so of course I plan on doing the brakes on my 07' GT - I bought those Roush take offs - I even had them powder...
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    Alternator Needed For 351 W Swap Into 90 -93 Mustang?

    I'm currently building a 1971 351w for swap into a future 90-93 mustang - it's carbureted - I did have a 93 4cyl coupe on a body cart - but then sold it due to moving - and after very careful thought, I wanted to get a decent 5.0 - so no rear end swap and all the other conversion needs are...
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    07 Gt W/mutha Thumprs - Over Revs W/air On -

    My 07 GT - has mutha thumprs NSR nstalled new - problem is they 'ramp' up (over rev's high ) when the air is on - I've cleaned the throttle body - the tune is a canned tune from Brenspeed - but they won't 'service' these cams anymore - Has anyone else dealt with this issue?- can I tune this...
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    Madmike Popped Up In My Restroom

    I grab some old magazines and go to the throne room - and MM pop's up? 5.0 mustang & super fords - June 2012
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    Storing an 07 Mustang GT for the nxt 6 Months - any tips?

    For work - I have to leave for the nxt (6) six months - major city - so I don't want to bring the Mustang - I plan to do the following for Summer to Fall storage - please let me know if I'm missing something ...o_O My OCD runs deep and I'll probably have to fly back once in a while just to...
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    Dupont Vari-prime vs. epoxy primer - w some progress pics

    Anyone have an opinion on either using Dupont Vari-primer or Epoxy primer on bare metal? - I hear Vari is an excellent corrossion inhibitor - but can be a little more costly - I'm at the point in my project where I'll be spraying it soon - I have a steel contractor who is going to CNC all of the...
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    Father-in-law wants me to find him a vert...

    My father in law loves convertibles - has a complete zero in mechanical abilities - but I like him and agreed to find one for him - he wants a mustang vert - now I'm here in AZ - convertibles are all around - most have high miles - or need a new top and /or seats ...which is typical - but he's...
  14. chgovfk

    Franko's coupe project

    Started and completed the one thing that I was really dreading - pulling everything out of the engine compartment / the harnesses back / breaking down the dash etc for painting the engine bay- but it went ok .....labeled everything etc ...some highlights Here's how it started or left it last...
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    Just Beat AZ Emissions w/07 mustang Gt - Not easy

    I just got my 07 GT through AZ emissions - w/a PASS.....! What a "PITA"..o_O I had a battery disconnect - which cleared the ECM ( I forgot about that) so it read nothing on the first time through - but no charge - so I saved the $28 I was smart way back when - like 5 Yrs ago...... For the...
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    Franko's Project Coupe Progress Report**

    A few weeks ago I really "torqued" the heck out of my back (cleaning the new fusion?) - I have to remember that I'm not 18 anymore... living on "icy/hot" now for (2) two weeks straight- anyway ... some slight progress on the coupe Detailed the floor pan - nice true AZ floors Dash coming out...
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    Anyone Know Quick What Bushing Size Is For A 4 Cyl 93 Frt Sway Bar?

    I wanted to order them quick here from work and not have to wait until at home to measure -
  18. chgovfk

    Anyone Need A Decent Stock Steering Wheel?

    I'm replaceing the (1) one from my project car w/the leather GT type - it's decent / has all of the switchs etc - a few blems but nice / original - I would say it's a 7/8 out of 10 - (no air bag included) - I can post or PM some pic's - will take some tonight - (it's black) Noobz - don't go...
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    Franko's Project Coupe Progress Report****

    Special thanks goes out to David P (from stangnet here - he drove out by me this past weekend - thanks again David ) and "uncle' patty for helping - well let's face 'Fact' basically DID all of the work - it was my birthday this pass Saturday - and I was already 1/2 drunk..........:confused...
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    Battery Disconnect "in-line' Anyone Know A Gd One?

    Looking for an inline battery disconnect - for my 07' GT - not like those dragster ones - and not like the large flip switch types either - something I can splice in - w/a small disconnect button switch or slide ??- I think maybe steeda has one - but they want like $179 bucks - any help or...