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    Hello and parts stores?

    Hello everyone, I just moved to Calgary from the east coast. Currently the stang is in storage but now is the season to work on it. :D I am wondering if there are any local parts places that you folks would recommend. On the east coast the selection was very limited to say the least and I...
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    Body Solder...The Truth?

    Hey, I have been looking into getting a classic mustang to restore. I was looking at a 66 and the restoration was done back in the 80's. No rust which is rare in my neck of the woods but the owner said the body work was done with lead/ body solder instead of bondo. Is this a good thing or a...
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    Seat Fix

    Hello folks just looking for some quick help. I got my front seat apart to try to fix the gangster lean I had going. I wanted to confirm where I should be fixing the seat. See the attached pix it looks like these are the two places where the seat is broken. Should I get the seat welded, or...
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    Parking Brake Adjustment

    Ok I am confused after reading the Clintons manual and reading some posts I am not sure if there is any way to adjust my parking brake cable or not. Let me start by saying the rear brakes are adjusted properly I just checked last night to make sure. The parking brake does engage but at the...
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    Suspension Setups

    I just finished up the install of some reverse glow gauges over the weekend and as always when one project finishes my thoughts turn to the next project. I am convinced modding is like a drug. I was wondering about suspension setups. From doing a visual inspection the shocks and struts on...
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    Starting Project Advice

    Starting Project Advice Hey everyone I am just looking for some honest opinions on starting a new project. I currently have a 1990 stang convertible that I have done some work to, engine, interior, top, brakes, suspension, tires the usual. I am somewhat happy with it now and I am looking...
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    NS Mustang Club

    Hey is anyone here a member of the NS mustang club. I have been thinking of joining but was wondering besides the news letter what elese do you guys do for fun? Are they mostly older members or are there some younger ones as well? Are there mostly classics or some fox bodies as well? Thanks
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    FFW in NH

    I was just wondering if anyone is going down to the Fun Ford Weekend in NH this coming weekend? Silverstang05 and I are going down, just wondering if any fellow Canadians were going down? :canada:
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    Hazzard light problem

    I hope you can help me with this weird electrical problem. I was just about to take the stang in for inspection and I noticed the 4 way flashers are not working for some reason. The signal lights work fine and when I hit the 4 way switch it will not allow the signal lights to come on so the...
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    66 Mustang Combo Options

    Hey guys I currently have a 1990 vert with a t-5 that I love but I recently got a lead on a 1966 stang that is in the family that is up for sale and I have always wanted an older classic stang. I know the car has been well taken care of and was resorted back in 1989. The car originally had a...
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    F%$k Chip Out of New Rims

    I just bought my new chrome cobra R rims this winter and tonight I cut a curb too short thinking it was wider and I took a small chip out of the edge of the rim. To be honest I didn't even know I hit the rim except my friend noticed and pointed it out to me. I guess accidents happen but I just...
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    Convertible Top Molding

    Hey guys just this past weekend when I was putting my top cover on the molding for the convertible top rearwell came up and broke away. I would assume this is because the plastic was old. I found the part I need at 5.0 resto but I am not sure which one to order...
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    New 66 Advice

    I just recently bought a house that has a garage so I am looking to sell my daily driver fox 1990 mustang and looking to purchase a 66 stang for a resto mod project. I am thinking of a 66 hard top (non numbers matching) Adding a 351W and a t-5 or t-6 (possibly crate engine) Disk Brakes...
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    Clockspring Troubles

    Hey guys, I posted a while back that I was looking for a clockspring. I finally tracked one down at a local junkyard since ford no longer supplies the part for a 1990 stang. The air bag has not gone off so the clockspring should be good in the used column, my only issue is that the column was...