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  1. Benoit23

    I need Advise on Crate Engines

    I’m looking into buying a crate engine for my 1973 Mustang. Do you guys know of any good sources to get good prices? As you will see below I want a motor with a little more power than factory but, I still want it streetable. The best prices I’ve found was at Doug Herbert High Performance...
  2. Benoit23

    I may buy a late model... got questions

    I sold my PU & need to get a daily driver. I'm thinking of getting a 2005-2009 Mustang. My 1st thought is it has to have an 8 but, I really want some decent gas mileage. I’ve read V8 gets 15 city & V6 gets 18 city. Is that about right? 3 mpg just don’t seem like very much to me. If I go with the...
  3. Benoit23

    Is there a cool way to signal "Cool Car"?

    OK so, I was driving my 2002 Dodge QuadCab Pickup home from work yesterday & I pull up next to a brand new Mustang Shelby on the highway. Me being a Mustang guy I decided I would give a thumb-up to let him know I thought his car was cool. Well, He gave me an arrogant yeah I know, whatever half...
  4. Benoit23

    '69 Cougar in SuperRod

    This month’s SuperRod Magazine has a radical ’69 Cougar convertible. I always say I like different & this is a prefect example. I thought I’d share it with any of you who may aslo like it. http://www.superrod.com/ME2/Audiences/Default.asp
  5. Benoit23

    Is there a 71-73 Mustang Restoration Book?

    I used the Stangnet search feature & didn’t find anything 71-73 years specific like I’m inquiring on. This is my 1st Mustang & this is actually my 1st Restomod Project. I’m reluctant to start tearing her down without some kind of direction. I would like to find a good 1971-1973 Mustang...
  6. Benoit23

    Tell me about these rims

    I’m new to Mustangs & I’m trying to learn everything I can about them. I found this picture looking up factory Mustang colors at http://www.svs.com/zim/mustang/colors.html What’s the story on these rims? They look staggered, little front / BIG rear.
  7. Benoit23

    71-73 Mustang ProStreet-Restomod

    I’ve always been a big Drag Racing fan & I use to have a Pro-Street ’69 Camaro. Now that I’m building my 1st Mustang I’m torn between going Restomod & Pro-Street Drag car with the build. I actually want to do something in-between. I would like to take it to the drag strip for the most part &...
  8. Benoit23

    Sema 2007 on TLC tonight

    http://tlc.discovery.com/tv-schedules/daily.html 10:00 pm (60 minutes) SEMA 2007 "Jimmy Shine gives us an inside look at the newest cars and automotive accessories found at SEMA 2007, the world's greatest car show." Just thought I'd share....
  9. Benoit23

    1955 Chevy Pickup 1st Series

    1955 Chevy Pickup 1st Series $12,900 This Truck has been updated from front to rear, Mods include; A 1978 Camaro front Sub-frame (IFS w/ Power Disc brakes & Power Steering) has been grafted on replacing the outdated original Front suspension. Truck is Lowered Smoothed tail gate Gas...
  10. Benoit23

    Undercoating - Chassis Saver?

    On ESPN2, Stacey David (the original host of “Trucks!”) is on a show called "GEARS". I saw an episode were he used this product called "Chassis Saver". Have any of you heard of it & would this be a good choice for undercoating? Stacey claimed you can put it on a rusted surface & it will...
  11. Benoit23

    Did Ford offer a Vinyl top Sportroof?

    I found this on a classifieds site, Did Ford offer a Vinyl top on any of the 71-73 Mustang Sportroof models? This car is listed as a 1972 Mach 1.
  12. Benoit23

    2007 Sema Mustangs

    A guy from another forum that I frequent took these pics What is this? It looks like the Starsky & Hutch car…..Looks like a Ford. :shrug: This thing is F-ing SICK!!!!!! I LOVE IT! :drool:
  13. Benoit23

    7 Deadly Sins of car building

    I found this in another forum & thought I'd post it here for you guys. 7 Deadly Sins of car building Envy Allowing envy of another builder to ruin your own building. ("I can never build a car that nice - I'm giving up!") Never forget that determination is the most important...
  14. Benoit23

    are AMC Javelin & 71-73 Mustang cousins?

    I’m a newbie to Fords & Mustangs…. Is it just me or does the AMC Javelin look like a distant cousin of a 71-73 Mustang Sportroof? Does anyone agree with me & is there any link to the 2 cars? AMC Javelin 71-73 Mustang Sportroof
  15. Benoit23

    Fuel Sending unit

    I need to replace my fuel sending unit. what's the advantage of the brass replacement over the stock replacement? & is it worth the extra money? The Brass fuel sending unit is about $10 more than the storck replacement. Thanks, Chris