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    Parking Brake Assembly

    Hello and Happy New Year to all, I want to replace the parking brake assembly, under the dash, on my 65 Mustang Coupe. I have removed the bracket bolts that attach it to the dash and the nuts that secure it to the firewall. I have also removed the wheel .... but I cannot see how to detach the...
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    15" Wheels and Tires

    Seeking final thoughts on the following ... before I press the 'order confirm' button. Do you think that the combo shown below will fit a 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe. 15X7 American Racing Torq. Thrust D Wheels ... all around Front 215/60 R 15 BFG Radial Tire Rear 225/60 R 15 BFG Radial Tire Would...
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    15" Wheel And Tire Information

    Hello Guys, I know that there is a wealth of information out there on wheels and tires for classic Mustangs. Too much information.....I've read most of it.....some of it conflicting. I've tried some of the major wheel and tire retailers and have been disappointed with the feedback...or lack of...
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    15" Wheel And Tire Information

    Hello Guys, I know that there is a wealth of information out there on wheels and tires for classic Mustangs. Too much information.....some of it conflicting. I've tried some of the major wheel and tire retailers and have been disappointed with the feedback...or lack of it. So, I am looking for...
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    Speedometer Puzzle

    Hi guys, it's been a while since I've posted anything......but I have a puzzle for anyone who knows something about speedometers. Background - I have a 65 Mustang Coupe, 302 V8, modern T5 manual transmission. Car was finished about 5 years ago, speedometer functioned fine for about 3 1/2 years...
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    Speedometer Puzzle

    Hi guys, it's been a while since I've posted anything......but I have a puzzle for anyone who knows something about speedometers. Background - I have a 65 Mustang Coupe, 302 V8, modern T5 manual transmission. Car was finished about 5 years ago, speedometer functioned fine for about 3 1/2 years...
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    Push Button Starter With Toggle

    Hello, Been a long time since I posted anything..... I would like to install a bush button starter and toggle switch in my 65 Mustang Coupe.......they are just cool !! I am not the 'sharpest knife in the block' electrically. I have a Painless Wiring harness and would like to keep the ignition...
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    65 Manual Brake Light Switch Replacement

    Hello all, been quiet for a while, but could do with a little help please. The brake light switch is defective and needs to be replaced on my 65 manual coupe. Been wrestling with this for a few days, off and on.......it's a swine. The old switch is out, had to unloosen the M/C a tad, but the...
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    Starter Problems

    Hello Guys, I am having issues starting my 65 Coupe. Car has been recently restored, but doesn't get driven much, about once a week 15-20 miles. It's a high compression 302 engine, battery is located in the trunk. I keep the battery charged with a battery tender. If the car hasn't been started...
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    Speedometer Issues

    Guys, I’m having some speedometer issues with my ’65 Coupe. A few months ago I had to remove the instrument binnacle to replace the IVR to fix a fuel gauge issue. I actually could not get the binnacle completely out, my car has been rewired and I did not want to force it. I managed to remove...
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    WIX

    Are WIX products new to the automotive world or have they recently hired a better PR company? Also how do they stack up against FRAM and the other big names?
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    C-TEK Battery Charger / Tender

    Bought one recently, just want to recommend it. My old man had a battery charger when I was young, huge crocodile clips, sheetmetal box with gauge that may or may not work, I was never sure that it actually did anything. C-TEK unit is small, simple to use, mine has a special setting for my...
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    Horn Partially on all the Time

    Started my '65 Coupe recently and the horn was on, faintly, all the time. I disconnected the horn units themselves. I have a Grant wheel and adapter and the horn has always been very sensitive, breath on it and it's on. Any thought's what's causing this, bad horn button, weak springs, etc.
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    Removing Door Trim

    Happy New Year, I can't open the drivers side door on my '65 coupe from the outside. I imaginge that one of the rod clips has broken. I have stripped the door down before, but not since the car was restored and painted. Any tips for removing the door card without scratching up the paintwork...
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    '65 Coupe Rear Seat Removal

    I want to replace the rear parcel shelf on my '65 Coupe. To do that I believe that I need to remove the rear seat. How do I do this? I know that there are a couple of 'hooks' on the floor, what's the correct sequence of push / pull / shove for a 65 Coupe? Any tips for a clean seat removal /...
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    Gas Gauge Failure

    I'm not electrically gifted. The gas gauge on my recently restored 65 Coupe is reading zero, even though the tank has a good amount of gas in it. It worked briefly then failed. The sender is new, the wiring harness is new, the gauge is original / PO, and worked before the restoration. I'm...
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    GT-350 Rocker Stripes on a Coupe

    What's the opinion of the forum. Is it 'acceptable' to put GT-350 rocker stripes on a Coupe?
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    Dead Battery

    I’ve got a battery that was taken out of my car five years ago. It was a good battery when it was removed. It’s been sitting in my garage, dry, ever since. Is it worth keeping, can it be recharged?
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    Wheel and Tire Fit 16x8

    My car is currently in the shop having the front and rear glass fitted and some final interior trim, and then I will be able to declare that the bulk of the restoration is done. Except, I need new wheels and tires. I’ve been researching wheel and tire size using a lot of the resources provided...
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