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    Books: REstoration

    What are some good Mustang Restoration books? I am looking for priming steps and fillers, etc. Kinda what to do first, second, third, etc when it comes to body work prepping. I am still in the metal replacing and welding stage, I sand and prime with etching primer as I go along. When all the...
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    Need to by Coil Springs

    Need to buy Coil Springs I have a 1967 coupe, I was needing to purchase some coil springs and was wondering what type. I do not need the Global Wesy! I have searched for a few hours on here and seem to only find people that have 65-66 mustangs and their applecations are different than mine...
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    67 Frame Specs? I need them!

    I was needing the Frame Specs of the 1967 coupe. IF anyone new them or new for sure where I can obtain them. I wasn't sure if they could be found in the Shop Manual.
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    1967 Coupe Frame Specs

    I was needing the Frame Specs of the 1967 coupe. IF anyone new them or new for sure where I can obtain them. I wasn't sure if they could be found in the Shop Manual.
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    I have a blasting question...

    My buddy has this Sandblaster And he was wondering what is the best material to use with it. He is doing his whole car and it has rust. He has seen stuff like Medium Glass bead, Aluminum Oxide, walnut shells, etc. He was just wondering what is the best material for the job, he didn't...
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    Want to purchase a Media Blaster...

    what type of blaster do you need to shoot media i.e. plastic, can a normal sandblaster do it or what. How much will one cost roughly?
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    Look at this guys site...its nice job

    I don't know if anyone has seen this guys site or looked at his car. Its a 69 Fastback. Good restoration. http://homepages.together.net/~manycj/mustang/mustang1.htm
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    Check this Mustang out

    I don't know if anyone has seen this before, it looks ugly
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    Trying to figure this out...

    Well, I was looking at my 4 lug rear axle that I took off my car and was wonder what kind it was, the car was originally a 6 cylinder, but that could have been changed by the previous owner, I don't know. The car did not come with a engine or tranny. On the front of the center housing, there...
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    Winter and rust

    Do you think it is better to do body work in the cold season because of the decline in humidity and moisture? This is kind of a out there question but in the summer when doing body work, sanding etc. You have to hurry cuz bare metal will rust fast.
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    What to do...

    I was wondering what is the best way to follow after you sandblast the car. Epoxy primer, body work, filler, self eching primer.....then.... or if you have a better methond, and were would POR 15 fit in here.
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    Boyd Coddington...American Hot Rod

    I am posting this here because I don't really know were else to talk about it. If you've seen the show they build some nice cars once and awhile, I prefer the mustang 2+2 one myself. The thing I want to know is, Does Boyd accually do something or does he just walk around and put his name on...
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    REar End Question..pitch or keep

    I am throuing some of my parts away(don't have many). I have a 67 (stripped and body repair finished) I6 converting to V8. Should I pitch the rear and just look for a entire 9" rear? I want the easiest path. What cars would be best to get the entire rear from? I am doing the V8 conversion...
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    this probably has been answered before but..

    my car has 4 lug front and back drums. I was going to do a front disk and leave the back drums but what are some ways to convert to 5 lug so this brack project can go underway. this car is stripped apart to the bone. so this will be a ground up resto 67-68
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    Should I weld this stuff myself

    Quarters, outer wheel house, 19" of front frame, little pieces here and there. and floors including extensions and torque boxes and outer firewall. I have done some welding in high school but that was 4 years ago. and a mig to rent for a week would be $200. not including the gas. I might...
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    Something I regret

    I know this isn't a question but one thing I regret in my life was selling my 1966 289 HiPo Coupe with a automatic trans. All origional K-Code engine. I sold it for 4,000. and I had just restored the car too. And I know I am going to get flamed for this, but I sold it for a Celica. I cried...
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    Here is a question for yeah

    I posted earlier that I was doing a ground up restoration, things are going good. Moved into a new facility, better working conditions. Well I am no were near this point yet but what do you think a order of operations would be. body work (in progress) priming undercoating and engine bay...
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    Oops...I am going to have to fix this part

    Well, after countless hours of trying to get the inner bumper arm off. One side the "front" nut just twisted and broke off. Going to have to get it out. Then on the other side both bolts just turn because I think it rusted and broke the nut away from the frame. If you understand what I mean...
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    Here's a Question

    What would be a good air compressor to use, 3hp or 5, 90psi or 125psi.... thanks for the previous replies at my posts. "***Update***" \n; the car is completely stripped and I will be starting body repair inside the car and new floors will be installed later on this month. Found some at...
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    Got a question

    How do you remove the ignition switch without a key to turn it? I think I am having a brain fart. :bang: