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  1. robbz28

    Checking Out A 69 Convertible

    Well its about as I figured...she don't look too bad at first glance but it needs the usual work, quarters, lower doors, lower radiator support, floors, torque boxes, deck lid etc. The cowl is actually in good shape the front end has been rebuilt and the engine and trans and rear are solid. Also...
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    Checking Out A 69 Convertible

    LOL... that's what I said about the 67...and the Jeep...I might be prematurely wearing that one out since we've only been married for 5 years...
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    Checking Out A 69 Convertible

    Thanks, I been getting itchy to work on something. If I don't buy the car, the owner said he would like to work out a deal where he buys the parts and I fix the car up and sell it and we split the profit, so I don't know, I know there is usually not a lot of profit in restoring then selling a...
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    Checking Out A 69 Convertible

    Hi guys...im baaaaack. After a year of being mustang-less (selling my 67 black beauty) I may be getting back up on the horse so to speak. I really never thought of owning a convertible anything, just not my cup of tea, plus we just really don't have the weather for it in Louisiana, it's always...
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    67 Coupe Opinions, Thoughts, Advice & Questions

    I see what you are wanting to to with the top...and I think that will look good...but I also think a fresh black vinyl top would look good...but I guess the buyer could do that if he/she wanted to. Also just wanted to add, that I wasn't car-less for long...I came accross a steal and I am back in...
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    67 Coupe Opinions, Thoughts, Advice & Questions

    I used PPG Delstar on my 87 camaro, it's a premium acrylic enamel paint, I had that car for 10 years after I painted it and it still shined as good as new...Nice car you found there...I might would go back with a vinyl top. I had some rocker moldings somewhere that came off my car...I think they...
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    My Last Post...for Now...

    Thanks Gene, I appreciate your help in getting the car done! I was more than pleased with the price I got...It almost hit the reserve, but I put that reserve in there so high because I wasnt 100% I wanted to sell the car...but it got 300 bucks from the reserve...and had it actually sold, I would...
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    My Last Post...for Now...

    Yeah..well i offer any help that is.asked just email me. I really may find myself in a 69-70 mach 1 if i play my cards right...had a lot of fun...made a Chevy guy smile behind tje wheel of a ford...
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    My Last Post...for Now...

    Well guys its been real and its been fun...but a man made me an offer i couldnt refuse on my mustang today. I bid it farewell this week. I want to thank all of you for your help and maybe i will find myseld in another mustang soon...but who knows...im actually on the hunt for my fathers original...
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    289 Operating Temperature

    Well that would explain why the C = 190 and the H = 230 (I assume)...oh well just glad to know my gauge does indeed work.
  11. robbz28

    Been Burned Once With A Header Purchase And Don't Want To Get Burned Again!

    I tried to read through most of the posts and just wanted to add my commentary. Something about the drag racer in me loves long tube headers, always ran them on my drag cars, open of course. But if you have an exhaust system hooked up to the back of the headers, you are really no better off if...
  12. robbz28

    Trunk Weatherstripping Help.

    Also make sure your trunk lid is lined up properly...If it's the original lid then you probably won't have any issues. I had a problem with my fiberglass one, had to end up removing it on one side and moving it out a little bit....but all is well now.
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    289 Operating Temperature

    Yeah, I have two gauges as well (as mentioned before). I have a thick 2 row aluminum radiator, with an 18" electric fan on a thermostat and a 180 degree ts and a recovery system as well. I am very pleased with how my cooling system performs in the muggy delta heat...you have to swallow your air...
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    289 Operating Temperature

    I took my car out for its longest drive yesterday, nearly 300 miles on the hottest day of the year so far in the southern delta heat. The car did fantastic, cruised around and it stayed around 185, would bump up to 190 in town....until I got stuck in a wreck with no turning back. I sat there for...
  15. robbz28

    68 Mustang Fastback Shelby Decklid Problem

    I assume the parts are fiberglass? I know the convertible style extensions i have on my car are. Anyway they had to be completely rebuilt...I have never heard of any of them just bolting on and looking right. I had a guy who was really good with fiberglass (fixes boats for a living) cut and...
  16. robbz28

    306 Ford Racing Crate Engine

    Depends on which t5 you have. If it has the 2.95 first gear the id probably do 3.70 if the 3.31 first the 3.50
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    289 Head Id

    Ok so finally got back in touch with the guy and our hipo heads turned out to be D80E HEADS...the worst winsor heads built...oh well...saves me driving
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    289 Head Id

    I have already been there lol. Until i get my last text answered from him my biggest red flags are those later model stamped (self aligning i think) rocker arms and the date code. That code could mean 64 or 74....i am leaning toward those being 74 351 heads...i wish his picture were better and...
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    Pondering 351 Heads For My 289

    Yea i can verify...but the guy that has them dont even know what a valve spring is...so i have been tezting him questions. They are not fresh at all they will need reworking. But i might can flip them and buy some better heads later. They are 100 miles away and i just wanna know before i make...
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    289 Head Id

    I need some quick help. I may have found some 289 hipo heads (so claims the seller) for 150 bucks complete. He told me they had screw in studs and hasnt answered me back yet if there are one or two dots above the 289 that is cast into the top. I know there are other differences.like the cupped...