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  1. tchesney

    February Issue of Mustang Montly

    Has anyone received their February issue of Mustang Monthly? Delta Heat, a 65 Fastback that I just recently finished is on the cover, and I'm about to die to see it. I don't know which picture they used for cover shot. Didn't come in the mail today, and the local Books A Million doesn't have...
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    Convertible Top Frame Parts

    Hey guys, anyone know where I can purchase the front part of a 68 Convertible top frame? The part that lays across the top of the windshield. I'm putting a new top on when I removed the old top, this part, made of aluminum, was corroded and pitted really bad. Or maybe if someone had a used...
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    64 1/2 Electrical question

    Hey, just finished rewiring a 64.5 coupe, 260 w/ generator. When you turn on the "park" lights, the turn signal indicator lights up solid, and when u actually turn the turn signals on, it blinks like it should. This is a one bulb blinker indicator. When you pull the switch all the way out...
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    A real GT??? Will the real GT please step forward???

    Customer brings in a 66 Mustang for full rotisserie restoration. No GT badges, no rear valance exiting exhaust, no fog lights, no stripe on sides, has the rocker panel molding and wind splitters in place. Decoding the VIN says it's an A code engine, Date, Feb. 14, 1966, 4 speed toploader and 3...
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    Transmission swap

    1989 2.3L Mustang, with a automatic AOD transmission, can I swap a 4.0L Explorer AOD transmission, or do I have to swap bell housings and pumps? If I need to swap parts what a gaskets will I need? Give me any information that could help me please, Thanks.
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    Unique Performance BAD NEWS!

    I'm in Dallas this week working on a customers car, and went to Keith Craft Performance and learned of Uniques's shutdown by Texas DOT, FBI, & Farmers Branch PD. This link tells the story. http://cbs11tv.com/local/local_story_309192500.html
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    65 Convertible Frame Help1

    I have been searching the net all over trying to find convertible top frame parts for a 65. I need the top bow part that sits against the top of the winshield. Just got thru installing a new top, and I have a severe gap right over the rear view mirror. I am planning on tearing out the new top...
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    Emergency Winshield Molding HELP!

    Howdy folks! I'm in bad need right now. I have a 65 vert that I'm building to show off in a booth at Barrett Jackson, and I've had a major problem today. I had all the trim pieces around the front winshield chrome plated and they came in today and the bottom piece was damaged beyond repair...
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    Painting Engine Block

    Has anyone used anything besides HIGH HEAT engine paint to paint their blocks? I am wanting to paint my engine block the same color as the body, and I've seen Boyd and others on the TV shows painting engines and transmissions the same exact color as the body. I've researched all I can and...
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    Oil Pan w/ MII setup

    Please Help!! I'm mocking up a 302 block attached to a t56 in a 65 vert that i've installed a Heidts MII setup. Specifically, I'm needing a rear sump oil pan, and I don't think a fox body rear sump pan is gonna work. anyone here done the Heidt's MII swap? and what oil pan did you use?
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    2v to 4v heads

    Hello all, I have just aquired a 4.6 out of a crown vic pursuit vehicle that has 5000 miles on the engine, that was totaled out in a crash. I also have a 65 fastback that I am in the process of installing a Heidt's Mustang II IFS. Question is can the 2V 4.6 Block be fitted with the 4V heads...
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    rear track width on 65 convertible 8 inch rear end?

    does anybody know offhand the rear track on a regular 65 convertible rear end? we need to find out what width we need to order on the heidt's irs kit
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    3.8 Blowing head gaskets?

    My daughter has a 94 3.8 V6, and this will be the third time since we've owned the car to replace the head gaskets. It's the same one blowing, passenger side, rear hole, backside. Anyways, the last time she blew, I had the heads milled, radiator replaced, etc, etc. Lasted about 8,000 miles...
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    Lincoln Versailles Rearend ?

    I have access to a 1979 Lincoln Versailles rearend assembly with driveshaft for $400. I know that's a little high, but those buggers are hard to find around here! I'm told that the versailles rear is 1/2" longer than a stock 66 stang rear. I actually will need to cut this down, as I would...
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    Nashville??

    Ok, I'm headed to Nashville next week for the 40th. Anyone else?
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    OT problems with board

    Showing threads 1 to 35 of 46 i'm getting this at the bottom, can't see but two pages of posts, went to control panel but can't find out anything? is there only 46 posts?? OH never mind, i suck at the internet! Showing threads 1 to 35 of 6517 :banana: :banana: :banana:
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    Finally got in the Magazine!!

    OK, guys, proud father bragging here, but I can't help it! My son's car has finally came out in the March issue of Mustang and Fords. I was beginning to think bad thoughts about Jeff Ford....but he came thru! First, his digital camera that took the shots in Silver Springs last January got...
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    AOD swap for C4?

    Has anyone here installed an AOD in place of their C4? Am considering this for another project I have started. Also, can it be swapped in and the original shifter be used or will it have to be modified, or is there an aftermarket shifter that will let me keep the original console. Main goal...
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    Engine backfiring (long)

    Was in Dallas TX this weekend for Cotton Bowl (GO REBELS!!) and stayed with a cousin that has a 65 Convertable that has been converted properly to a V8. Anyways, I want to make sure I am on track here. Every since he got the car back from the engine rebuild, the engine bogs bad off the line...