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    65 Fastback Starting Issue

    Hi All, I'm hoping you can help me diagnose a problem. Not sure if I have a bad battery or not but the car will start and I can drive it but when I get to my destination stop the motor then try to start again it's like the battery is dead. Very slow cranking (almost none) so I have to jump start...
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    Fuel Starvation Issue Carbureted 1987 5.0

    I took the car out for a drive, stopped and then when I returned it would crank but no fire. Opened the hood and there's no fuel in the filter so I thought, hmmm out of gas (another story with gas gauge/sending unit - see end) Got gas and put it in but it was not empty as got less than 15 litres...
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    Electrical - 12v on a ground wire WTF?

    Driving the 65 I noticed the column mounted tach not working so tonight I took a look. I found a black wire hanging free (turns out it had come free from its connector at the under dash ground screw. Funny thing though is I checked it with the meter and when I turn the lights on it has 12V...
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    Build Update

    Hey All, Just thought I'd put up an update on where I'm at. Just got my full interior kit so getting excited to install this as it's the last major item. Then swap out the wheels for something larger (thinking 17" TTII 215's). 6cyl converted to 5.0L (carbureted with a Quickfuel 600 Slayer)...
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    Help - Brake Distribution Block Leaks at Switch Port

    Hey All, I am having issues with the brake distribution block leaking at the switch when bleeding the brakes. I did a front drum to disc conversion, switched to a dual bowl master and did the plumbing. I started with a Circa 1970 original distribution block - leaked at switch port when...
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    Color Choice on the Fastback- Thoughts

    Hey guys, Well it's been many years working on my Fastback and I'm now ready to send it in for paint. I want something a little different and am thinking of a Porsche color called Chalk (aka Crayon) with dark grey Shelby Striping and a dark grey stripe along the sides above the rockers. What...
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    Brake distribution block help - Granada swap

    Hey guys, wondering if we have any experts on how to set up the brake distribution block when doing the Granada swap. I think this is right but I'm having a problem. Trying to bleed the brakes but could not get firm pedal. I had a rag below the Master cylinder and the dist block to catch any...
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    302HO With Quickfuel Slayer 600 Starting Issues

    Hey Guys, Been a while sine I've been here but with the CV-19 thing going on I have some time. Hope everyone is healthy. I have a 1988 HO302 going in my 65 Fastback. Converted to carburetor with a brand new Quickfuel 600 Slayer on top. Will start but cannot seem to get it running really well...
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    Anyone recognize this B&M shifter on a T5

    Not sure if this is the correct place to post this one but I'll start here b/c there's lots of knowledge. I put a T5 in my 65 2+2 and I need to find a shifter arm that will work with the shifter base. It's definately a B&M about 3/4" square with a small recess on the screw side. I don't want to...
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    Rebuilt the 5.0 but it's got an oil leak

    Ok so I was getting all excited as things are getting nearer to completion. Two winters ago I rebuilt the motor (out of an 87 Fox GT). All new seals, bearings in the motor and I was pretty careful to check and torque everything properly. Heads are new aluminum ProComp. Fired up the engine and...
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    Paint and Body Exhaust is in. Paint next but I need help with door alignment

    Ok I have done some more work on the Fastback. All running gear is now in the car, American Autowire harness is installed except not connected at dash until the dash is painted. Just finished custom fabbing a 2 1/2" exhaust with H-pipe off of Hedman shorty's. Now looking towards paint. One...
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    Opinions On Header To Clutch Cable Clearance.

    Hey guys. I'm getting around to looking at doing the exhaust. I'm running non-ceramic Hedman shorty headers (I did paint them with a ceramic paint and baked in oven though) and 2 1/2" exhaust. On the drivers side the collector exits very near the cable clutch so I did up a homemade heat shield...
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    1965 Wiring Clips Along Rocker

    Does anyone know where to buy this wire clip? These are the clips that hold the rear harness in place as it runs along the rocker panel under the scuff plates. Can't seem to find this particular clip amongst the types available at some of the larger suppliers.
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    Interior and Upholstery Electric Gauges Volts, H2o Temp, Oil Press

    Does anyone know where you can buy a three gauge set with electric, not mechanical gauges? On-line they all seem to be mechanical but I hear so much about keeping the fluids out of the cabin in case of a failure and to go electric. I found one set from Autometer but it's a mini and the gauges...
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    Progress Thread Bench Testing Wiper Motor

    Does anyone know how to bench test a single speed, no washer wiper motor? There seems to be all kinds of info on 2 speed setups but I can't find anything that identifies what wire is doing what at the harness. I.e. which is the 12v power, ground etc. for a single speed w/o washer. I have a...
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    Header Fitment Question On 65 With T5 Trans

    Hi All, I have a set of Hedman shorty headers 88400's on my motor. The pass side header seems to be fine at the collector but the drivers side looks like it's just going to clip the cable clutch mounting tab on the T5 transmission. These are ball and socket type connectors so I could almost...
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    Progress Thread 65/66 R Type Front Valance

    My Dynacorn R type valance arrived today. Looks and feels like a fairly solid piece but not sure about fitment yet. When I have a go at installation I'll post some info on how much tweaking it needed. Surface is smooth and it's definitely an injection molded piece (says fiberglass/plastic on the...
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    Paint and Body Does Anyone Recognize This Fastback?

    I have been searching hi and low for the right green (yes green....I can hear the comments already ;^) ) to paint my Pony. I like the Spy Green on the Ring Brothers "Espionage" build but thought it ultimately may be too polarizing. I think I have found the green I want but can't pin down the...
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    Progress Thread About To Run American Autowire

    Hi All, its been a loooong time since I've been here. Kids, work etc, you know the drill. Anyway I have been making some progress on the car. Bodywork is mostly done, car has been sprayed with self etch and now Slick-Sand to await further prep. Last winter I built the engine and once I realized...
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    Progress Thread Help Discerning 66 V8 Motor Mounts

    Ok so I have my motor mostly built and just ordered my carburetor today (Quickfuel SL-600-VS), nothing too crazy but I'm excited to fire this thing. Also have a set of Hedman shorty headers 8400. Again pretty tame but they were cheap and I can change things out later if I want to. So I have a...
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