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  1. Shakin66

    Long Time Away, Road Trip

    Well I have been busy with life and doubt there are an current members that would even recognize my username but thought about this forum and the good times I had on here and wanted to touch base. I am about to make a 7 hour trip in my 66’ Restomod Sunday AM from Waycross, Ga to Asheville, NC in...
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    2005 Gt Transmission Issue

    I recently bought my Son a 2005 Gt that has a Vortech V2 Supercharger among other mods including a "Tremec" transmission. The PO doesnt know anything about the trans except that the guy he bought it from said he chaged it out because of the increased HP. I say all of that to ask....The Hurst...
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    I Has Been Awhile...

    After having my car away at the body shop for the last two years I just got the call that its done and ready for pick up. I have not been on the forums here in that time and I have done my best to not think about it but now that its coming home I am excited. I cant wait to put it all back...
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    Computer Program Suggestions.

    I have been away for quite awhile as my car has been in the body shop (new floors, doors and 1/4) It is now time to decide on a color and I'm all over the place. Is anyone aware of a computer program I can use to actually see the color on my car? I cant seem to envision it in my head. It was...
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    New Fox Owner

    I have been a member of the Classic forum since the late 90's with my 66 Restomod but its completed and I cant leave well enuf alone so just bought a 90' 7Up Convertible. I am looking forward to getting started on it's list of to do's and will be asking you guys some questions as this project...
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    Borgeson Box install

    I received all the parts Last week and had some time to get started on the install and thought I would give a report for those thinking about this upgrade. Keep in mind that my car is a 1966 with manual steering and while I have a T-56 manual I am running a Hyd. clutch. While my busy schedule...
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    I went to get an estimate today...

    Well I know I have to replace the two door skins along with the driver's 1/4 panel and change the color but I was thinking $5000.00 not $8500.00 I am a mechanic and after building many engines and fitting a Dodge Viper T-56 behind my 347 I feel pretty good about my mechanical ability. As the...
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    Blinker cancel?

    I broke mine and was wondering if anyone had one or knows where I can get one. I am speaking of the spring steel part that fits tightly to the actual steering wheel. Thanks Cam
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    My first Cruise in....

    If the weather holds I am planning on my first cruise in tomorrow night and thought maybe some of you guys could tell me what to expect. I mainly was wondering if my wife and kids would be bored if this would be more of a mans night out? I was invited but will not know anyone there so it may be...
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    5000.00 To spend....Ideas?

    I am trying to decide exactly where to spend this money especially since I dont know what the paint & Body will cost until latter this week....Hmm, I may not have anything left.:eek: Anyway,I was watching TV and on O.C.C. they showed an AMG Mercedes that was flat Silver and I wanted opinions...
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    Another rack & pinion question.

    I am seriously considering this kit but would like to hear from you guys as to what kit you are using and all the Pro & Cons. I have headers and a serp. belt bracket that has a mount for a 1977 style power steering pump. I have changed the steering wheel to a smaller one, have a detroit locker...
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    Electrical help from the Guru's

    I just finished up the relay upgrade on the car and cant beleive how well I can actually see at night but I need some help on my driving lights now. What I would like to have is them also on a relay coming on when I flip their toggle switch but also anytime I have the headlights on low or...
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    Headlight relays....

    I am about to start installing my Headlight relays so I can run these H4 55/60Watt bulbs and was wondering if anyone has tackled this and would like to give me some pointers? I have the diagrams pulled up but any additional help would be appreciated greatly.
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    Headlight question

    I am running newer three bar headlights and noticed last night that they would shut off and come back on from time to time. I know that the original wattage was 37.5 low/50watts high beam and the new ones are 55w/60w so I guess its time to intall a relay but was wondering if the power side of...
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    Switched power question.

    I am having some issues on the MSD Digital 7 box I have installed and need some help. The box has a wire for switched power and I connected it to the stud on the back of the key switch but that does not show 12volts while you hold the key on "start" so the box shuts off and I have no...
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    Another question....

    I am in the process of installing this digital 7 with boost control and have a question as to where I should hook up the Map sensor so that it reads the intake pressure correctly. I have a fitting on the blower discharge tube or there is a couple of fittings on the carb. (Berry Grant). The...
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    Boosted Ignition suggestions?

    I have just ordered an MSD Digital 7 pn#7535 box and their map sensor pn#23121 along with their billet dist. I like the adjustability the coolness factor but am looking for advice from those who have a boosted ignition system. Maybe some out there has some experience with these boxes could...
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    Small town car show

    I have been invited to our small town car show and while I have the powertrain done for the most part I have not had the body work completed. The car show isnt to be judged but I am still not sure my car with rust bubbles showing is ready. I feel like the interior and engine bay is clean enough...
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    Tweeters in the dash...

    I am redoing all the gauges and the dash pad this weekend and have always wanted to mount some tweeters into the dash (countersunk) Has anyone done this and have advise or pics? I have two tweeters in the middle defrost vent and two more sitting on the dash but that looks so 80's Hell I cut my...
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    Distributor Options. Any tried this one?

    I have a cheap Pro comp vac. advance dizzy that I bought off ebay with the intentions of only using as a temperary set up. But I am experiencing some problems (busting out as my mechanic calls it) at near WOT which could be my Demon's secondary fuel level which I plan to recheck tomorrow. Having...