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    Speedo gear

    I am trying to sort out the correct speedo drive gear for my 65 f/b , but am just getting more confused by these online calculators. It is a 4 speed toploader with a 4.1 diff and the car is on 225. 50 . zr16 tyres ... can anyone please help me ???
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    Bucking Mustang !!

    Hi everyone .. I was wondering if anyone could help me to tackle this problem I have with my 65 fastback. the car is virtually undrivable due to bucking and jerking in any gear at less than 2200 rpm In traffic I have to constantly change down and usually finish up in first or second gear to keep...
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    Spring Perch Advice

    Hi everyone ... I haven't been on here for ages, but need a little advice. I renewed the spring perches around 10 years ago and when the car has been in for a major rebuild these were removed with the rest of the suspension but when I replaced them , the rubber pads which the coil spring seats...
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    Soundproofing For Roof

    Anyone had experience or got any good suggestions for some soundproofing which can be stuck onto the underside of the roof before fitting the headlining ... also the best type of adhesive to use in a hot climate ... I don't want it dropping off onto the headlining :nono: thanks in advance.
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    Data Plate Riveting

    Just a quickie ... a new data plate for the drivers door ... I have 2 *special* tiny rivets to fit this ...any idea how to actually attach the plate, the rivets don't have a steel pin like ordinary pop rivets.
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    Door Rebuild

    Hi all ... I am in the process of putting my 65 fastback together after a sheet metal and paint-job. I need to put the doors back together next and would like to know the correct order to put the parts together if anyone can please help. They are completely bare and I have new beltline strips...
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    Splash shields

    Can anyone please tell me if I can fit the front and rear splash shields with the front fenders fitted. When I took the car apart I seem to remember that they were difficult to remove with the fenders in place. The car is coming close to paint now (after almost a year in pieces) and I don't want...
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    Demon carb Woes

    Hi all .... I wonder if anyone will be able to help me. I have had a 650 d/p Speed Demon on my mustang for the past 3 years ... recently the gas mileage went to double what is was (using twice as much gas !!) and the plugs were fouling up. I took it off and stuck a Holley on which has been fine...
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    Where does the Cowl Drain ?

    Hi all It's been a couple of years since I was last here I guess .. still have my 65 f/b here in Spain :nice: but have been busy building a Cobra replica in the mean time (nearly finished now:D ) What I need to know is what the drain arrangement is for the cowl .. the cowl itself seems OK but I...
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    Spark plugs

    Hi all ... I was wondering if anyone has any advice on the correct spark plug type (heat rating etc.) for my set up. I run on 98 octane pump gas with 9.5:1 compression. The plugs I am using at present are Bosch FR8D+ and they always seem very pale and white even every time I remove them, The car...
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    Carb Spacer and RPMMMMMS

    I have a B.G. Speed Demon 650 carb on an Edelbrock RPM air gap manifold with an Edelbrock wood half inch spacer. The thing is that the spacer has a central dividing bar and I am wondering if this is the right one to have ... as the manifold has a piece cut out between the two sides of the plenum...
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    Cutch problems

    Clutch Problems Today the clutch pedal gave a bang and went down to the floor ... where it stuck. This was when we were going out to meet freinds for lunch :mad: I checked it out and what had happened was the clutch release rod had made a hole in the release lever and jammed around 1 1/2...
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    Thread sizes on front brake hoses

    Hi all .... just a quickie .... could anyone tell me the thread size on the front flexible brake hose 65 with drum brakes (both ends please). I am going to fit a set of Wilwood discs and am trying to figure out which Aeroquip or Russell hose to buy ... or whether I can fabricate a pair from -3AN...
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    How Do I Cure Vapor Lock ??

    I have just been on a 650 mile round trip and the car ran OK except when it was really hot ... stuck in traffic and waiting to take my turn at drag racing. The engine cut out on tickover then starter moter just clicked but didn't turn the engine ... (this was sorted by tapping the solenoid on...
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    header help !!!

    I am just in the process of fitting a new exhaust on my 65 f/b. I bought an American thunder flomaster system (2 1/2 inch) together with a pair of 2 1/2 inch to 2 1/2 inch reducers which are 5 inches long. The problem is the system is way too short to reach my headers. it finishes right in the...
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    front disc conversion kits

    Hi all .... just a quickie. I am going to convert my drums to disc on my 65 f/b ... as I live in Spain I can't get the parts for a Granada conversion so was considering buying either the Stainless Steel kit or the Wilwood kit. The Stainless kit has a lot more (booster, m/cylinder, hubs etc.) has...
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    Legal light conversions for UK/Europe

    Hi all Has anyone converted the lights on a 65 or so mustang to UK specs ?? The front marker lights have to be changed to inicator only with white side (marker) lights ... I seem to remember several years ago that sealed beam headlights were available with a fitting for a sidelight bulb ...
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    export brace fitment ... probably a dumb question !!

    I've just got a chrome export brace and monte carlo bar for my 65 f/b. I have never seen a car *in the flesh* so to speak, with an export brace fitted and just want to know if I remove, or leave in place the existing braces from the firewall to shock towers ... also if I do leave them will I...
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    Carb Spacer ... is it needed ??

    I have just got a shiny new speed demon 650 carb with mech secondaries which I will be installing in the morning. The present set-up is a 600 holley on a weiand stealth manifold, but has a half inch edelbrock wooden spacer. Should I use this with the new carb, or am I better just plonking the...
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    Wired fastback

    I am just contemplating re-wiring my 65 fastback .... ie making the looms myself. Any ideas if the connectors are available and if so where from (the ones that go through the firewall etc.) I would like to replace all these rather than cut the existing wires short and connect new wire. Any...
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