Search results

  1. 65conv50

    Brighter Instruments

    It may be my 64 year old eyes, but I am having trouble reading the dim dash lights on my '65 at night. I have a new headlight switch, so I don't believe it is a problem there. Does anyone have info on brighter bulbs for the instrument panel?
  2. 65conv50

    5.0 in a 65 - Rough running

    I just cranked the 5.0 EFI that I put in my '65 vert. Starts fine, runs extremely rough. Spatters on my garage floor look like unburned fuel coming out exhaust. I've checked plugs (new platinum tip), new plug wires, rotor, cap and coil. Injectors all check out operationally, put a backup...
  3. 65conv50

    How to replace 65-66 trunk lock?

    I have a new bezel for the trunk of my '65, but can't figure out how to get the lock cylinder out and put it in the new one. There is a button that I figure needs to be depressed, but it won't move. Any help here?
  4. 65conv50

    Paint Color Question

    I'm ready to repaint my 65 restomod convert. The color I am looking for is a dark metallic (pure) RED, so dark it looks almost black. My paint shop can't find the color, and I know I've seen a few cars that color. First try came up with a purple ("black cherry"), second try was more maroon...
  5. 65conv50

    Highway Patrol Mustangs??

    Here's a question I haven't heard asked: Before the '94, Mustangs were very good and popular pursuit cars for highway patrol. (I loved the T-shirts out then with pics of a highway patrol Mustang and a GT with the legend "It takes one to catch one!") When Ford introduced the 94, I...
  6. 65conv50

    Rear End Brake Line Bolt - Help!!

    I have a 78 Grenada rearend in my 65 Mustang. The threads are stripped on the bolt that holds the brake line distribution block. It is a tubular bolt, that has a hole up through it and a nipple that the vent tube slips on. I can't find one, the Ford dealer can't get one, none of the parts...
  7. 65conv50

    Pony Door Lights

    I'm changing the interior on my '65 to "Pony". Does anyone have the measurements for correct placeement of the door lights?
  8. 65conv50

    5.0 fuel feed questions

    I am in latter stages of putting a 5.0 HO EFI in my 65 Mustang convertible and have a couple of fuel feed questions. 1. I have finished the ss fuel lines run to the engine bay - which of the tubes off the injectors in "in" and which is "out"?? 2. Is that carbon canister and valve in the...