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  1. 66 BLAKE 96

    Long time, no post

    Howdy all! I know it's been forever and a day since I posted, but it's been a long time coming, so I thought y'all would like an update. It runs! It drives! Finally! For those that don't remember, or have joined in the last oh... 4 or 5 years, hahah, here's the stats: '66 fastback...
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    Distributor gear swap for the new 5.0

    Anybody know the shaft diameter of the old single point? I'm trying to select the correct part so I can have a steel gear for the roller cam. http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?Ntt=ford+distributor+gear&Ntk=KeywordSearch&DDS=1&searchinresults=false&N=0&target=egnsearch.asp Thanks...
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    Anybody with Xenon front bumper cover?

    Thanks to a dumbass woman in a Tahoe, my 500 mile GT is going in for some body work this week. :fuss: (about $1,500 in damage that's going to include a new fender, maybe a new wheel and some paint work) I've actually already ordered the Xenon front ($390 shipped) and was wondering if anyone...
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    9 days old, and less than 500 miles, already been wrecked

    It could surely be worse, (it's about $1,500 in damage) but some dumb woman decided she was going to change lanes whether there was a pretty new 05 Mustang in the way or not. :bang: :( :fuss: The good news: • I'm not posting this from jail waiting to see the judge on murder charges. •...
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    Woohoo, it's finally here!

    Ordered March 23, delivered June 3, and I got it for X plan. :banana: Oh man is this thing a blast! It's surely a lot different than driving a classic or the 96 GT for that matter, but wow. Comfortable, damn fast for a stock car, and I have no words for how great it looks. I need to get the...
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    My 05 is here!

    Oh man is this thing a blast! Don't get me wrong, it'll never be the same as a classic, but wow. Comfortable, damn fast for a stock car, and if you don't think this new body style is sex-on-wheels, I can't help ya. :D So far I have a little over 100 miles on it, and it'll scratch into 3rd...
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    Any experience with cheap knockoff HEI distributors?

    Like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7960935285&category=33690 I'm sure MSD is the way to go if I have a ton to spend or if I'm really trying to get the best 1/4 time possible. The reality is that my engine build is already going over budget, and the...
  8. 66 BLAKE 96

    Any experience with cheap knockoff HEI distributors?

    Like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7960935285&category=33690 I'm sure MSD is the way to go if I have a ton to spend or if I'm really trying to get the best 1/4 time possible. The reality is that my engine build is already going over budget, and the...
  9. 66 BLAKE 96

    late model alternator

    What are my choices when going with a latemodel alternator? I'm installing an '85 5.0 and keeping the serpentine setup. Since I need a new alternator anyway, which should I go with? One-wire, stock '85, 3G (likely out of my price range, but I still want to know what's out there). Any wiring...
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    5.0 going into my 66 fastback: serpentine questions

    Howdy all! I knew as soon as I picked up the roller 5.0 engine, I'd need to bug you guys to figure out some of these details. :nice: Here's the lowdown: 85 5.0. w/ Edelbrock intake and carb Deleting smog pump and power steering pump Running only alternator, A/C, water pump and crank...
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    Best source for exhaust pipes

    While I'm at the whole 5.0/T-5 swap, I'm going to update my pitiful exhaust. (currently true dual, 2", rusty) I think I've narrowed down the particulars with Flowtech long tubes and Magnaflow mufflers. What I need is a good source for affordable H-pipe, mid pipes, and over-the-axle pipes. I...
  12. 66 BLAKE 96

    Got an organ donor wrecked '85 GT

    It smacked a tree pretty hard on the passenger front corner, but the only damage to the engine (That has 2,000 miles on it!) was that the battery was shoved into the smog pump and broke the bracket that holds it and the alternator. It's got a good working T-5 and a new Edelbrock carb and RPM...
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    Back to daily driving the classic, any tips?

    In order to pay off some credit cards (some of which helped finance the paint on the 66), I just sold the 96 GT. Kinda sad really, as it was a fun driver. Not my dream car though, and $7K can really do some damage to the 'ol debt. We'll be getting the wife an SUV of some sort in the fairly near...
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    Finished paint pics of the fastback!

    Pics from last weekend's Laps for Charity at Texas Motor Speedway. Got to drive around the speedway with a dozen other cars. :nice: Probably the best way to show the pics is to point you to "My Garage". http://forums.stangnet.com/vbgarage.php?do=view&id=14394 In the first pic you can see...
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    OverHaulin' 65 Fastback

    OK, here are my thoughts on the show in general. Pro: • Custom fit bumpers. Love it. If I had the means and know-how, I would definately do this to mine. • Smoothed front valance. Who needs a front license plate, right? • Shelby hood. Nothing custom about it, but I liked it enough that I...
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    Finally! Fastback is out of the paint shop & flamed!

    After 6 months of body work and other associated crappola (Y'all know what I mean-> "while I have it apart I might as well..."), it's finally here! These were taken in bright mid-day sunlight today. The flames will be more subtle in different light. In fact, as I was driving it home, I could...
  17. 66 BLAKE 96

    Help me pick my flame job!

    First of all, the flames are a done deal as far as going with them or not, so if you'd rather see no flame job on the car, keep that opinion to yourself. :) Here's the quandry: I want something subtle (no white-yellow-orange-red blend) accent, so I've always thought I'd go with ghost flames...
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    Dig through your pic archives: I need a specific angle

    I need a pic of the hood of a 65-66 Mustang as taken standing directly in front of it. Light color would help. A shelby hoodscoop would be a big plus. No stripes though. I'm talking to my friend/painter about the impending paint job, and I'm toying with the idea of a flame job. I need pics...
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    Correspondance with my Mustang buddy: Do you agree with my advice?

    The following is an email from my friend that has a 65 A code GT 'vert. It is already a sunny day driver, he just wants to perfect what is there, making it his ultimate sunny day driver in the process. The italicized portions are my response. So, I found more stuff to do. was appalled by the...
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    Hanging/Aligning Doors: Science Or Voodoo?

    Anybody have any insight on the doors on our old ponys? I've had to take both doors off in the prep-for-paint process, and fitting them back on seems much more difficult than logic would tell me it should be. First of all, I know it complicates things that my hinges are pretty badly worn, but...
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