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    just won 18K playing blackjack, what would you spend it on?

    Wow, you must not be married. If you were, it would be more like "I've got an extra $2,000 to spend on my car what should I do? " Seriously though, I would really think about what you want as a whole before you start buying parts or kits. It sounds like you will have the power so I guess...
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    Paint stripping

    My car seemed to have about 10 Layers of paint on it. I used Aircraft Remover which worked well on about the top 8 but doesn't seem to affect the factory paint and prime at all. At this point I've used about 6 of those 3M Stripping discs. I don't remember what the actual name is for them but...
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    Longevity of Aluminum Heads

    Well, my BMW has nearly 250,000 miles on it. I had to remove the head to replace a rocker arm, so I sent it to a machine shop. It only needed valve stem seals and a very small amount of milling. I see this same thing all of the time with aluminum head- cast iron blocks. So, yes an aluminum head...
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    What items would you like to see the aftermarket manufactures improve upon?

    Repro Weatherstripping. I got a kit from autokrafters. Most of it was very nice, but some of it leaves a lot to be desired, like the foam seal that goes along the body that the windows seal against. This should really be high quality rubber. Also the vent window seals.. it's unlikely they...
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    To seal or not to seal, intake manifold gasket

    I agree with using them. New end seals even come with adhesive backing so that they don't move around. -Dave
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    Oil pan gasket. HELP needed

    I used a one piece late model 5.0 gasket which is a perfect fit. It seemed like it would be pretty difficult to mess up. The kit comes with 4 guide pins, I could only get 2 to go in the back. -Dave
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    Building a Shelby clone ? You need this...

    actually that looks like it came off of a 68 cougar. 67' used a different system and shelby's used a different system. -Dave
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    Door Components.

    67-68 Coupe By the way
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    Door Components.

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone here could provide a clear exploded diagram of the door interior as well as the rear quarter windows. I currently have it all apart for restoration and painting, and of course I didn't do the smart thing and label everything. Thanks -David
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    Instrument Lenses

    Helloo- Does anyone here know if any 67-68 Mustangs came with a trip meter? I am going to try to modify the speedo and tach lenses to fit my cougar. Thanks -Dave
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    Granada Reassembly Question

    The Strip of metal is actually a spring that keeps tension on the caliper. the tabs face the caliper bracket and the arc pushes against the caliper. I couldn't find an easy way to do this. maybe someone else? -Dave
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    OT: What does everyone do for a living

    I am the parts manager for a repair shop that works on BMW, Mercedes, And Jags.
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    My notes on Granada brakes

    I'm sorry if I was misleading. the beating is to separate the spindle from the balljoint studs. You are not actually removing the balljoint. -Dave
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    My notes on Granada brakes

    Hello, I am in the process of completing a granada brake swap for my 68' and have a couple of things to share.. My car is a '68 with power drums, I don't know if this applies to anything else. Removal: I never found very much information for actually getting these things off, so here...
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    Not much heat

    What temp thermostat do you have? maybe it is not allowing your coolant to get hot. -Dave
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    Body Panel Alignment

    Thanks SD and tips on checking the door hinges. I took the door in both hands and felt for movement or looseness, I didn't feel anything. -Dave
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    Body Panel Alignment

    I have been there many times and looked over everything, it is a great site but I was hoping to find more specific information for our cars. Thanks -DAve
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    Body Panel Alignment

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone here knows of any good internet articles or magazine articles on aligning all of the body panels. My car is completely stripped down right now, and getting ready for paint after the cowl comes back together. I would like to do this the best way possible. I...
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    Who has done a Jag IRS in their classic 'stang?

    First, I don't think that they will handle that much HP. Second, what year Jag? does it have the inboard brakes? These are very difficult to replace when the time comes. about a 20 hour job I think. Last point, these are very very heavy units. I get a lot of hot rod people coming into my...
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    Taillight sockets

    If those fit they should work. It would normally take an 1157, but I guess you could do whatever you want. -Dave
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