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  1. crane550

    Engine Engine Problems

    Hi, Well I am having a bit of trouble getting everything to work. It is a newly built 351C 4V with about ~20 miles on it. Here you can see my first test drive. This was on points an original dizzy. It didn't run great- but as you can see it got my down the road. View...
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    Progress Thread Choosing Paint Scheme

    Well, it is time for the most difficult decision I have had to make on my build so far. (perhaps my life!) I am getting an unexpectedly tax refund, and this means paint just might get pushed up a bit, if I can actually talk my wife into it. So, here is where I am at: The car originally had a...
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    1967-68 vs 1969-70 Firewall Steering Column Seal

    After trying two of these type seals I am getting frustrated: http://www.npdlink.com/store/products/mustang_seal_firewall_to_steer_column_engine_side-148796-2943.html The first one tore when installing. I heated the second one with a head gun to soften it up a bit, and after 4 months it has...
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    C4 Shifting Linkage oriented wrong

    Hi Folks, I know this has been covered before, but not quite to my satisfaction. I am getting mixed messages, so I was hoping someone can clear this up for me. I have a C4 transmission that was pulled from some other vehicle. I was told it was behind a 351C. It is going in my 68 Coupe behind a...
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    Choosing torque converter

    Hi, I am at the point where I need to get a torque converter for my build. Here are my specs: 351c 4V Comp Cams 290H Long tube headers C4 26 spline Anyways, I found out that my flexplate does not fit the torque converter that I already have. It seem that my flexplate is 9.375 spaced, and...
  6. crane550

    Engine 351c Build

    Hey Folks, I am not going to be another "how do I build 500hp for cheap" thread. Here is my situation: I have a 2v 351 Cleveland that I would like to build to be a nice streetable car. The engine is a runner, but it needs a rebuid from the bottom up. I would like to add a bit of performance...
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    Crane's 1968 Mustang Restomod

    Hey folks, I have been checking out some Mustang forums and am trying to decide on one to stick with (got high hopes for you guys!) and ya'll seem alright, or at least don't have over the top moderators who fix every little spelling mistake or put crazy advertisements everywhere. Guess I will...
  8. crane550

    The Game Plan

    Hi all, I am a proud owner of a new (to me) 1968 Mustang Coupe. It has a i6, C4 tranny and an (ugh) vinyl top. It is rust free except for two small spots, and the body has never had any work on it. The interior is excellent, and all original except for the dash pads. Lovin' it...
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    Removing vinyl top

    hi all, I just put down a $200 hold deposit on a 1968 Mustang Coupe w/ a 200 and C4 tranny. Can't wait to pick it up and start tinkering but my boss has me out of town this week so I have to wait until Thursday... :( My big compaint w/ this car is it has a vinyl top. Nothing against...