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    1965 Four Wheel Disc Brake Question

    IIRC, when I installed my versailles rear end last year, the caliper's piston have two small holes used to adjust the pads accordingly. It's very simple...
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    Starting point for resto

    Judging from the brakes, that looks like a versailles 9" rear end...
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    Oil for your Rear End

    When I rebuilt my versailles rear end with richmond gears, I used Royal Purple syn Max gear oil. It states on the bottle that no friction modifier is needed...
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    Toploader vs. T5 position with aerostar drivesaft?

    What are the measurements for the T5 and also the toploader? What about the bellhousing adapter, that would lengthen the postion?
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    Toploader vs. T5 position with aerostar drivesaft?

    Ok...would the tailshaft of the toploader be the same length has the T5 or is it longer/shorter. Im trying to get a measurement for my driveshaft?
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    Toploader vs. T5 position with aerostar drivesaft?

    I just finished swapping in my Versailles and now Im onto getting my aerostar drive shaft measured and cut to the correct length. Currently I have a 4 spd top loader and since my rear is geared to 3.50 , in the not so distant future I would like to put in a T5. Is there a significant...
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    Sealing Differential

    I just sealed my versailles 9 in. with honda bond, or yama bond. Both are gasket makers/sealers. IMO they are better than RTV.
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    Mod to Z-bar for headers???

    What modification must be done to the (67) clutch Z-bar in order to install some headers. I looked from underneath and it doesn't look like any headers could fit...the z bar and its return spring take up most of the room.
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    versailles rearend problems with fitment

    So is that why the rear is off centered? or is it the perches?
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    versailles rearend problems with fitment

    Just wondering, what size wheels ya got on the back? Im putting my versailles rear in my 67 fb next week? Is the versailles rear really narrower that you can notice a difference? Oh and where do the seals go, theres an inner and an outer right?
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    Help with painting rear end

    I did all the prep work and painted my versailles rear end with por15, which came out with a smooth, glossy black shine, which looked great, but the por15 website stated that I should top coat it, so I ordered the por15 primer and a chassis black top coat. After priming and brushing the chassis...
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    versailles rear..which shock plates?

    Heys guys, Im in the last stages of my versailles swap, but can I use the 67 shock plates from my existing 8'' rear. Ive read mustangs plus recommends using 65-66 shock plates and slot the holes? Thanks, Jamie
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    Help find a PCV grommet?

    LOL, Yea I wish...downpiped is the name of a rock band I used to play drums for...my old valve covers have a circular hole as opposed to the twist-on style hole, a plain grommet plugs right into the circular hole, but the twist-on has to "wings" on the sides...I know they make them... Check on...
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    Help find a PCV grommet?

    Ok, I recently purchased a set of 85 gt alum. valve covers(powered by ford) written on them, Im having trouble finding a PCV grommet to fit the twist-on style hole. Anyone know where I can find one of these, Ive already been to the local parts stores, Ive tried trimming another grommet to fit...
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    Cobra Automotive R-model '67 Nose Installed (VIDEO)

    Looks good, how is the hood secured? Hood pins or latch?
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    1967 68 Mustang Door.

    Still for sale? Any rust inside? Any hidden filler?
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    1967 68 Mustang Door.

    how much would shipping be to 31763?