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    Can I make a 5.0 handle?

    time to fab up a front splitter...
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    Can I make a 5.0 handle?

    i'm on the same boat as the original builder... i've been working on my project (on and off) for the past 6 years now... i bought a decent starting point, started with minor bolt ons, installed the MM Road and track box, converted to 4 wheel cobra brakes, added wide rubber, now i'm back to the...
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    cobra: 94-95 or 96-98

    i'll agree with what is being said here... if i were to daily drive a car from these two eras... it would be a 96-98 (even convertible maybe)... but i dream of the day when i can get a white 94-95 and make my own Cobra R replica (to match my 93) but with modern parts :)
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    reasonable body shop in md/dc/va?

    trying to paint my project car has resulted in quotes of $4+ just for the paint... not including the small dings and body work needed to prep the car... has anyone had any luck with a decent bodyshop that is reasonable? The project is more of a learning experience that i can have fun with... not...
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    Roush Tax Return = Stuff for the twisties

    may as well run out and get some POR-15 and coat those suckers from the get-go... i painted mine to "prevent" rust from forming but its already started showing after two years. I'm sanding them down and coating them end of april when the weather gets nicer and after my Griggs Frame kit goes on...
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    1992 Shelby-SAAC-005MKII

    worth every penny if you ask me... i'd rather buy a 93R but again... different strokes...
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    How much is invested in your stang ?

    Bought my 93 for $650 and after rebuilding the front end and adding some suspension goodies and other misc probably have about 8K into her now.... (M2300K going on this winter with a set of 93R replicas then Griggs thru the floor kit in feb) Bought my 90 for $100 but so far have swapped in a...
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    Bolt in racing seats ?

    im running a Recaro SRD in my 93gt and I LOVE IT... it makes me sit a bit lower and has alot more travel for/aft but i'm 6'7" and i needed it. Cost me about $600 used for one... but as soon as i can find another one, it'll be going in the passenger side (they dont make the SRD anymore... its...
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    1992 Shelby-SAAC-005MKII

    i wonder how hard it would be to track down a set of those wheels for my vert project....
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    Been away for a while but bought a McLaren.

    Congrats on the purchase!!! What are your plans for it?
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    How much is my car worth?

    1998 V6 Convertible 5 speed Blue with white top, grey cloth interior 52K miles It was my GF's grandmother's car before she gave it to her... now its time to get rid of the 6 cylinder for something a little louder. Car is pristine, save for the top needs a good cleaning. Never any problems...
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    Ford GT wheel fitment and pics request!

    for that price, the FR500C wheels look to be a nice alternative... never thought i'd say that :(
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    Ford GT wheel fitment and pics request!

    search brings up all kinds of Mustang Gt wheel threads... After seeing the Ford Racing add in allthe magazines with the yellow Mustang GT with the Ford GT (supercar) wheels fitted, i'm curious if they simply just bolt on or need an adapter? I imagine its only the front wheels that can be...
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    is it a real Shelby?

    FWIW: I grew up lusting after classic muscle. Dreaming of being surrounded by Yenkos, Shelbys and the like. The fact that this car is out today makes me think that i may not be as unlucky as i thought... maybe i will have the opportunity to enjoy the car hobby the way it was back in the 60s and...
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    t5 swap problem... please help!

    everything was ready to accept the tranny. Went to bolt the tranny to the bellhousing and the tranny will not seat correctly to the bell housing. Throw-out bearing slides all the way back on the input shaft. Spline count is correct. Only aftermarket part is the Center Force clutch... Has...
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    Feature car in lastest 5.0 mag

    i'm 6'7"... its hard enough to drive with the stock seats
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    Sold the 351 vert

    good luck man! I'm currently working on a project vert as well... post pics soon!
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    Looking for a new daily driver....for 5-6 thousand

    92-95 civic hatch 90-92 integra toyota corolla Geo Prism (essentially the same car as the corolla) honda del sol