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    Carb Gurus need help quick Newb Autolite 2100

    I have a 1968 mustang, 289, auto, 2bbl autolite 2100 carb. Gaskets failed on the carb dumping fuel everywhere. I bought a rebuild kit since the autoparts dealers all said 3-4 days at the soonest to get a rebuilt carb. Spent about five hours being meticulous or so I thought. Did all the minor...
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    Question on engine price?

    So here goes- I purchased an engine from a ford distributor. The distributor deals with ford , chevy and mopar. Anyway a few years back they purchased a dozen or so engines from ford that had been removed from vehicles damaged on dealer lots. All the engines were very low mileage(most less...
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    Need Curb Weight For 1968 Coupe?

    Just as the post says I need the curb weight for a 1968 Coupe with a 302 and automatic trans. Thanks for the input.
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    Roller going carbed need info

    Looking for some basic info on swapping a roller motor(1996) into my '68. Thought someone who has gone carbed might have some info. The question concerns the timing cover, timing chain and fuel pump eccentric. I realize I need to go to a timing cover that allows for a mechanical fuel pump. I'm...
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    Roller Engine swap Questions

    Looking for some basic info on swapping a roller motor(1996) into my '68. The question concerns the timing cover, timing chain and fuel pump eccentric. I realize I need to go to a timing cover that allows for a fuel pump. I'm looking for a true roller timing chain. Some say they work with a...
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    Need some engine/head advice

    Alright, I bought an almost new Explorer motor to start as a base to build a mild performance engine. The engine is being dropped into a 1968 mustang. This is the biggest project I've taken on for the car and needed some advice. First, I bought a set of Aluminum GT-40 heads to swap on the...
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    Engine Purchase Question

    So I just purchased my first 5.0 engine, wondering if I did alright? Engine is a new Ford 5.0 from an 1996 explorer that had been sitting at the distributor for a few years. Comes complete with GT-40 heads, and GT-40 intake with injectors and ingection harness. Add to that a set of y303 GT-40...
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    New Engine- Engine Stand Question

    Quick one that I should know and can't remember- New Ford Roller Longblock is showing up on Monday. What size bolts do I need to pick up to mount it to the stand? Just need the diameter and threading, length depends on the stand. Thanks in advance. :hail2:
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    New efi engine Fit Question

    I have a line on an NOS Ford 5.0 engine that was manufactured to go into an explorer for fairly cheap. Production year is 1996. Longblock is complete (intake to oil pan) minus computer and harness. Wondering if there are any issues using this engine in my 1968? I have a harness out of a 93...
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    A/C - Heater Box Help

    I pulled out my ac/heater box today after the heater core cracked. I bought a ne core and all new foam only to find out the lower box has three cracks on the back of the box. Two of them are quite extensive. Wondering if anyone can recommend a source for used or replacement parts since these...
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    Classic Mustang Stereo Install

    I know most of the comments here are about late model Mustangs. That being said I'd love for some input on head unit placement for a 1968 with a center console and factory ac. Some are mounting in the glove compartment, however, with the factory ac there doesn't seem to be enough space...
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    Spring Saddles- Poly or Roller?

    So I'm about to finally dig into my complete suspension upgrade on my 1968. I have a full global west front going in with new upper arms, lower arms, tierod adjusters and strut rods. Springs are progressive rate from pro-motorsport, shocks are edelbrock, spindles from a 1970 and cobra...
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    Brake Lights Not Working

    Looking for some help with my brake lights. Rebuilt/replaced all the parts on my rear drums. I'm sure this is just coincidence but my brake lights stopped working the same day. I understand that the switch is attached to the pedal. The switch looks fine(not that it means much), bulbs are...
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    Rear Brake Drum Question

    :shrug: So I bought new rear drums today - found something strange (to me). I decided to go with quality made in USA drums. I brought the drums home and opened them up and found just one has a balancing weight tack-welded to the surface. The part numbers are the same. I've never encountered...
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    Interest In Global West Parts?

    I just purchased a global west suspension minus the springs three weeks ago. Unfortunately, a personal issue came up suddenly and I may be forced to sell the parts. They are new, never installed tubular upper and lower control arms, adjustable strut rods and beefy tie rod adjusting sleeves...
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    Source for Progressive Rate Springs?

    Alright, I have my entire suspension ready to go except for my front coils. Wondering if anyone knows of a source for progressive rate coils for a 1968. Pro-motorsports, Dallas Mustangs, Mustangs plus and one other shop were all on backorder until who knows when. From what I hear Eibach has...
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    Advice from Global West Owners...

    Just started receiving my Global West Front upper/lower tubular arms, strutrods and tierod adjusting sleeves. Lowers are two weeks on backorder :( which has me nuts. Then I learn the progressive rate springs are on backorder...aaarrrgh! A glimmer of hope that I can pick up the roller bearing...
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    Will this wheel have enough clearance?

    So after much debate I found a set of rims I like. I'm swapping for looks and to fit my Baer Disks I'm about to order. Problem is the shop that carries them is too far away. They offered to ship at a very reasonable cost. The rims are 17x8 with 4.25in of backspacing. These are special...
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    Global West or TCP?

    I'm currently shopping for a new(and improved) front suspension for my 1968 daily driver. I drive my car hard on the weekends and spend too much time in traffic during the week. I realize some may believe the original suspension is fine...I don't. There is always room for improvement. If the...
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    Brake Spindle Source?

    I'm planning on doing a disc brake upgrade on my 68. Wondering if anyone has a source for 70-73 Drum brake spindles? I'm looking for the beefier spindles to swap onto the car. Also wondering if anyone has done this, and if so do I need to use 1970 tierod ends? Thanks, 68modstang :bang: