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    Power Steering Fluid Spraying Everywhere

    After 13 years of restoring my '65 coupe, I am now trying to work out all the bugs. The car has a late model 302 stoked 347 with a March Pulley setup, new power steering pump and the original / rebuilt power steering assembly. The power steering assembly comes pretty close to the headers. We...
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    Hydraulic Clutch Problems

    I am having problems with getting my hydraulic clutch to work properly in my '65 coupe. My setups is as follows: - Tremec TKO transmission - Centerforce DF161739 Dual Friction Clutch - Quicktime Bellhousing - Late model clutch fork - Wilwood Master Cylinder with .750" Bore - Slave Cylinder kit...
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    Poll :: Help with New Tire Purchase

    I have been asking questions and reading about tires for my '65 coupe and now I need some help making my final selection. The car is powered by a 347 putting out about 425 HP. The rims are 17x7 so I am going with a 225/45/17 tire. The car will only be drove during the summer on nice and...
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    Yet Another Exhaust Thread

    I am looking to purchase a new exhaust system within the next few days and would like some feedback. I can get the Flowmaster or Magnaflow stainless kit for about $380 delivered. For what it's worth, I am running a 347 in my '65 coupe. I would like to hear your comments on these kits and...
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    Tire Recommendations

    The new rims for my '65 coupe should be in this week. The rims are 17x7 and I am looking for some tire recommendations. The car will be street drivin' 99.99% of the time but since the car is powered by a 347 I would like the tires to grab the pavement well. However, I the tire also needs to...
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    Air Cleaner Clearance Issue with Export Brace and Maybe the Hood

    Well, warm weather is starting to approach here in Northwestern PA and I am getting anxious to finally get my '65 on the road. After all, it has only been over a decade since this project began! My uncle got the motor dropped into the car late last week and got everything pretty much wired...
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    Should I use Tri-Y Headers on my 347?

    I have a 347 stroker and the place that built my motor recommended using headers with 1 3/4" or 1 7/8" primaries. I am looking at a set of Doug Thorley Tri-Y headers (p/n 289Y-C) but they only have 1 1/2" primaries. Will I see a noticable difference in power using the smaller diameter...
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    Anyone with a Master Power Brake Booster and Hydraulic Clutch

    I am running a power brake booster from Master Power Brakes. I would like to upgrade to a hydraulic clutch. I am looking at the kit from DazedCars (www.dazedcars.com) where the master cylinder for the clutch uses the existing hole in the firewall for the original clutch linkage. My concern...
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    Help with Clutch Setup

    Here is what I have: - 1965 Mustang - 347 Stroker - Tremec TKO Transmission - Quicktime Scattershield (P/N RM-6065) - Master Power Brakes Brake Booster and Dual-Res Master Cylinder I originally planned on using the stock clutch linkage setup on the car. However, I just discovered that...
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    Need Headers for My '65 - Any Comments on Thermal Tech Coatings

    I am looking to purchase a set of headers to put on my 347 stroker that will be going in my '65 coupe. The car is a manual transmission using a Tremec TKO and Quicktime bellhousing. From my research on here, it seems that Stans and Dougs Tri-Y headers come highly recommended. I have also...
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    What Clutch to Buy???

    I am nearing the completion of my '65 Mustang and need to purchase a clutch. I am running a 347 stroker with around 425 HP and a Tremec 3550 tranny. What are you recommedations for a new clutch? Chris
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    I Bought a Rare Mustang...Yet Another Project

    A few months back I decided to purchase another Mustang. Although I already have my hands full working on completing my ’65 Mustang coupe, I simply could not pass up the opportunity to buy a rare 1965 Mustang that few people know about, let alone own! Already with one large project on my...
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    Where Can I Find an Instrument Bezel Like This

    I am looking for a six gauge instrument cluster to put into my '65 Mustang to go along with the Speedhut gauges that I just ordered. I would like to find one similar to the image below. Unfortunately, the one pictured is offered by Mustangs Unlimited and is made of aluminum at a cost of almost...
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    Help Selecting a Power Booster & Master Cylinder for My '65

    I need to select a power booster and dual-reservoir master cylinder for my '65 Mustang. There seems to be two products that come highly recommended. The first is the Mustang Steve setup. The second is offered by Master Power Brakes. From what I can gather, the Mustang Steve setup...
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    Help Picking Out Gauges and Instrument Bezel for My '65

    I am looking for an instrument bezel and new gauges for my ’65 Mustang. I have seen a few pictures of people using the Speedhut gauges and I really like the looks of them. I especially like the fact that you can customize the look of the gauges to your tastes. However, I am having a tough...
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    Scatter Shield for My '65

    I am nearing the completion of my '65 coupe restomod. I am running a brand new, all aluminum 302 stroked to a 347. It should be putting out around 425 HP and 425 fl/lb of torque. I am using a Tremec TKO 5-speed transmission. I am thinking about getting the McLeod scatter shield (part...
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    Buying New Glass - How Dark of Tint Should I Go?

    I will be buying all new glass for my '65 Mustang coupe. The car is painted black with a two-toned black and off-white interior. Most aftermarket mustang parts houses sell smoked glass that has a 32% tint to them. However, I did find one place that sells all the glass that is smoked to a 20%...
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    '65 White Interior Question

    I have a ’65 Mustang coupe with white interior with black appointments. When I purchased the car the interior was bright white. I ordered a new TMI interior kit and when it arrived the color of the final was more of a cream colored off-white then a bright white. Is this the correct color or...
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    Help with '65 Interior Color

    I have been restoring tmy '65 coupe for a some time now and everything is finally coming together. The interior code for my car states that it is white with black trim. What exactly does this mean? What parts are white and what parts are black? Here are a few pictures of the interior when...
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    4 Wheel Disc Brakes - Power or Manual?

    I am in the process of putting my '65 coupe back together. The car originally had manual drum brakes. However, I have upgraded to Wilwood disc brakes all the way around. Is it worth upgrading to power discs or do you feel that manual discs is the way to go? If I go with power discs it...
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