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    Looking for name of two parts

    I have a 65 fastback. I am looking for the following two parts which I couldn't locate anywhere: 1) The mould between the side window weatherstrip and the roof. (the window touches this weatherstrip in closed position) 2) The part between the front window and the dashpad. (this part covers...
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    Please help. Anyone know this shifter?

    thanks for the nice comment.. Really happy to hear that.
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    Please help. Anyone know this shifter?

    Hi, yes I am from Turkey. Summit sells stuff to outside US but Summit doesn't have the same shifter.
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    Please help. Anyone know this shifter?

    Hi, Do you know how I can find&buy the Hurst shifter in the below link? I couldn't reach anyone from Hurst because I couldn't find any email address in Hurst website. Also noone answers sent emails in the related magazine. 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Shifter Photo thanks in advance. Kagan
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    T-45 conversion

    ok.. Today my mechanic called and told me that he will definitely install the transmission. I understood that he tried it on some other engine.. The thing is the shifter will move 4 cm backwards and we will have to use a custom shifter. Other than this I will write the updates. I just hope that...
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    T-45 conversion

    I bought it anyway. I am not in a position of finding these kind of things second hand in any way. I am in Turkey. So if it is possible, I will keep it. If not, I will try to give it back. I cannot change the engine by the way. So is it possible or not with my 289? What do I need to buy / do...
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    T-45 conversion

    my old one is C4 automatic. I saw that some people managed to put it behind a 289?? Isn't it possible?
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    T-45 conversion

    Hi guys, I bought a T45 transmission from a 96 mustang cobra. My mustang is 65 fastback 289 4 barrel.. What do I need to install the transmission? I couldn't find any solid info.. Thanks in advance.. Kagan
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    vacuum gauge question

    Hi there, I bought a vacuum gauge and connected it to the fitting on the side of Demon Carb. The manual describes it as "direct manifold vacuum for diagnostics, accessories or distributors that use manifold vacuum for timing advance". The other is "ported or timed vacuum for spark advance to...
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    ride height problem

    ah thats exactly how it sit for mine. I still dont get it why the other same spring is sooo higher than mine. We both dont have shelby drops, both have the same isolators.
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    ride height problem

    If you look at the pics, the distance between the fender and tire top is much different in two cars. What we dont understang is this part. Is there something different in his cars front end or suspension or something else?
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    ride height problem

    Hi, We have a serious problem with my friend's 65 fastback. He bought the same 620 lb in 1 inch drop coils as me. He installed them on the car but now his car sits about 10 cm higher than mine. His tire size is 245x60x14. Mine is 215x55x16. What might be the problem? I dont know if it...
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    engine power up recommendations...

    I understand that the electronic distributor or a something like petronix will do the job even if I change the heads and gain the 300+ hp. Is this correct? Also, do I have to change anything else other than these things in or around the engine? Will 570-600 cfm be ok in case we change the...
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    engine power up recommendations...

    Hi everyone, the car is 65 fastback, 289 A-code, manual 4 speed. At the moment, fomoco intake, autolite 4300 and points distributor are on the car. There is an aftermarket cam is on the car but I dont know the values or brand. What we want is the +300 HP region (at the end of all...
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    need help with front wheels

    I tried to check the upper control arms but couldnt see any problem. But it will be for sure when I have the car on a lift.
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    need help with front wheels

    I checked the AR website (My wheels are TTO2), it seems like they have 4 inch backspacing. By the way, I also have 620 lb 1 inch drop springs. So what is your opinion on the solution?
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    need help with front wheels

    Hi, I have 16x7 wheels with 215x55s on front of my 65 fastback. It has disc brakes. I dont have a problem with fender rubbing but when I go fast and if the car passes on a bumpy road and the car flexes/bulges, I think wheels or tyres (I am not sure)rub/hit somewhere there on front. It was not...
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    Carb issues

    hehee. Thanks. I will be back with more questions later :)
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    Carb issues

    Hi, I am back from the mechanic. We have done everything you told. Now it is not giving black smoke at idle or when I push the pedal down. Everything seems ok now. Thank you all very much for your help. Regards, Kagan
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    Carb issues

    I checked the link. It was useful. The vacuum is connected to the side of the carb. By that adjuster screw; there is one nut and bolt on the drivers side, near the primaries side. I can push it down and the idle kind of decreases. It is also somehow connected to the point where the throttle...