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    How to bypass neutral safety switch?

    Car: 65 289 with C4 I am tired of adjusting the NSS and have seen threads mentioning bypassing the NSS. Could anyone please tell me how to do this? Thanks
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    Mods needed for mini-starter install

    65 289(mild) C4 auto Looking to replace my fried stock starter and am looking to gain clearance for headers and lose some weight. My question is which mini starter to get and if there are any mods needed for install. Part #'s and Brand would be helpful. Thanks
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    Starting problem, pertronix related?

    Finally found time to monkey with the car in between work and a 5 month old. Heres where the problem started, installed pertronix ignitor and pertronix coil without bypassing resistor wire, ran but was rough and not recieving full 12 volts to coil. Bypassed the resistor wire behind ignition...
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    Ignitor confusion

    Guys, after searching the threads and do some reading I am still unable to get the car to start. I installed the ignitor but am confused as to what to do with the wires coming from the firewall and the ignitor wires. There are two wires routed on the passenger side one went to the negative...
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    Looking to buy a Billet Grille for a 65

    Let me know if you guys have a Billet grille that you would like to get rid of. Thanks
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    Aluminum radiator w/out trans cooler

    Need some recommendations on aluminum radiators without transmission coolers. I have a great trans cooler that i installed a while back and now its time to upgrade the old radiator. I have searched the posts and saw Northern was popular as well as others. Looking for a direct fit replacement...
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    Styled Steel Wheels 14x5 and Tires

    Four styled steel wheels, 14x5 with 205-75-14 Fisk tires, backspacing is 3.75. Wheels had red mustang center caps but NO lug nuts. Wheels and tires have a few hundred miles on them and are in perfect condition. I had them on a 65 Mustang but they will fit many others. Would really like to sell...
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    620's coming unseated

    I know I read of this condition in a past thread I just cant find it now. I recently installed some 620 springs and they raised the front end up way to high. After removing the springs cutting a 1/4 of the coil at a time I finally had the right stance, total of 1/2 coil cut?? Now when I raise...
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    Coil Spring Insulators

    Are coil spring insulators necessary when installing new 620 springs? If they are is there any trick to getting them in? Should you have the insulators on the springs then install them or should you put the insulators on the tabs first?
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    Cutting coil springs while installed?

    Anyone ever try cutting the coils while installed? Had the front end of the car up last night and noticed that it would be easy to make the cut and take good measurements before cutting. Who has done this? I know this is some shade tree mechanic work but just wanted to ask first. Thanks
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    289 with extras for sale

    I have a 289 with alot of extras for sale. Engine comes with stand, heads, four and possibly a two barrel intake manifold, a box that has carbs, distributors and tons of other parts. Also have gold air cleaner assembly and gold valve covers. I would like to get $250 for all of it, I need the...
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    Edelbrock Thunder Series AVS Carb

    I have been looking at the Edelbrock Thunder Series Carbs and was wonder if anyone has experience with this series of carbs? They sound great but wanted to hear some success/horror stories first. Below is the like to the carbs. Thanks...
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    Looking for Autolite 2100's

    Looking for a couple of Autolite 2100's. I would like the carbs to be in good cosmetic condition but could use a rebuild. Thanks
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    Hedman Hedder Question

    Hey guys, after searching for Hedman threads I really didnt see what I was looking for. I am looking at buying a set of Hedman Hedders part number 88300. These are just the plain jane painted header but at $135 from JEGS you almost cant beat that. I am on a tight budget now with the wife...
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    Toggle switch behind wiper knob?

    I have a 65 coupe im working on. While trying to determine a problem im having I came across this toggle switch behind the wiper knob. Does anyone else have this or know what it is for? I know I will probably get blasted for this but I am still learning the car. Thanks
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    horn question

    Got a small problem with the horn. When I have the ignition on and the interior lights on I try the horn and the interior lights go off in sequence with the horn being pressed. The first time i tried this there was a very small click or pop and the warning lights got brighter. Is this just a...
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    horn question

    Got a small problem with the horn. When I have the ignition on and the interior lights on I try the horn and the interior lights go off in sequence with the horn being pressed. The first time i tried this there was a very small click or pop and the warning lights got brighter. Is this just a...
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    need good body shop/sheetmetal shop in DFW area

    Looking for a good but reasonable body shop/sheetmetal shop in the Dallas Fort Worth area, preferably Fort Worth.
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    Size of tool needed to remove drain plug

    I know this is a stupid question but remember I am new to the classic stang scene. What size of bit, allen, hex or what ever it is do I need to remove the drain plug on a stock 65 rearend? Thanks and please bear with me
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    difference in 65 and 66 intake

    Can anyone tell me if there was any difference between the 65 and 66 intake manifold? I came across a 66 HIPO intake manifold at a swap meet, just wondering if it will fit my 65? Thanks