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  1. LanceMach

    Improving brakes

    You can get Baer brakes from Street or Track (disclaimer - the owners are friends of mine, but they are good guys nonetheless!). You can drop them an email and tell them you're looking for discs for a street car and don't want to spend over $X - they'll let you know if they can set you up or...
  2. LanceMach

    Best Looking Mustang (non stock) Pics

    Ok, I've watched this thread for a couple months now... Here's my car doing what we love best!
  3. LanceMach

    where to buy heads?

    Bill at StreetorTrack.com has them. Disclaimer: Bill and Shaun (the owners) are friends of mine, but they do have a pretty good reputation (despite their association with me) for taking care of their customers. Tell them Lance sent you...
  4. LanceMach

    69' upgrade suspension

    I agree with what chepsk8 said, except that I would start with subframe connectors to give you a good solid foundation to start with. Also consider doing the a-arm drop (aka Shelby drop) to give you better geometry on the front end. His advice on shocks is dead on: get the best you can afford...
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    Restoration. . . "old school", or "newfangled"??

    As many have said: it's really a matter of personal preference... However, since you asked, I'm putting in my two cents! I had a 69 Mach 1 that I sold to my brother-in-law about 2 years ago (I don't have time to work on 2 cars, but at least I kept it in the family!) and my plan was very...
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    RestoMod & Brakes

    Since you said "kit" I'll leave the Granada conversion out (it might be one of the cheapest ways to get discs, but does require time and effort to gather the parts). Here's my two cents based on what I've experienced (or cent-and-a-quarter - I hear inflation's coming back...): Wilwood - I...
  7. LanceMach

    nascar style rims on 65?

    BillGear (on this forum and the VMF) has some on his 66 (well, they are on the car when he's on the track). I think it makes the car look pretty darn mean (which it is - especially with that crazy man behind the wheel!). Here's a link to a picture of it at Sears Point. One thing to keep in...
  8. LanceMach

    Suspension Help/Suggestions Needed

    It will be nearly impossible for you to get your vintage car to handle as well as a Saleen. Having said that, you can definitely make huge improvements and will have as much FUN as you do in your Saleen! The TCP subframes are a great place to start, but you may have trouble getting them...
  9. LanceMach

    Use RTV or not to use RTV

    My Brother-in-law is also a Ford Tech and he hates the stuff too! I always follow his advice: make sure both surfaces are clean and just use the gasket. There are times where he'll use some type of sealer, but never RTV.
  10. LanceMach

    edelbrock shocks for 67

    Like Billgear said, there is a little grinding you need to do, but not a big deal. My brother-in-law has them on his 69 Mach One (the vintage race tuned shocks) and he had it out on the track for the first time last month. I think he was real happy with them and I can say they look nice and...
  11. LanceMach

    Carb recommendation?

    I had the Edelbrock 600 witha an electric choke on my 289 and loved it. I pulled it off because the car is used primarily for open track events with the Shelby Club here in Northern California. On some of the long turns (like the carousel at Sears Point or turn 2 at Thunderhill) I would get a...
  12. LanceMach

    Fiberglass Front Apron How Hard to Install?

    I think I have the apron you're talking about - molded spoiler (the MP one is made by Maiers). Fit is not the best: these cars get tweaked over the years and finding any glass that fits is tricky. Installation takes two of us, partly because it can be tricky to determine exactly where to...
  13. LanceMach

    Anyone put a rollbar in a 67 coupe???

    I have the Autopower bar in my 67. You can get it with a removeable crossbrace so that you can still use your rear seat. However, I don't know that I'd want anyone back there: in an accident, I can imagine that a head could hit the bar even with seat belts on. If you want a rollbar, I'd...
  14. LanceMach

    How can you tell what year my 289 was built?

    Here's a great site I was just at (looking up casting numbers for heads).
  15. LanceMach

    How much ground clearence do you have?

    I have around 2 1/2 inches between the collectors and the ground (Hooker Super Comps plus a real stiff suspension keep them out of trouble most of the time). Not a driver, so I don't mind either...
  16. LanceMach

    Fiberglass parts

    Have you thought about taking a ride down to Maiers? They're just down the highway from you in Hayward. Many of the vendors get their glass from them anyway. Also check out Branda (although I'm not sure they have what you want for your car - glass for the 67/8 isn't as common as that for...
  17. LanceMach

    67 side scoops

    That one next to me can spank me on the track every time (he has about 400 hp to my slightly-warmed up 289, plus he's a pretty darned good driver)! Now, to add insult to injury, he's painting it and I'm helping him add the big Maiers' flares (he'll have at least 275 cm of race rubber on the...
  18. LanceMach

    67 side scoops

    Myfirst67, Thanks for the compliment - this is my first 67 as well (although I've had it since 1980!). Since you are in the area, you should check out the Nor Cal Shelby Club. They have several track events each year and the next one is in June (at Thunderhill Raceway, about 2 hours north...
  19. LanceMach

    Any other good classic mustang forums?

    I second that suggestion for the VMF (Vintage Mustang Forum). Great source or information and a great group of people! Very civilized...
  20. LanceMach

    67 side scoops

    You can get them from several places. Maier Racing in Hayward has them for about $110 each. I got mine from Tony Branda Shelby and Mustang. As with all fiberglass, expect to massage them to get them to fit (and they may never be perfect - even on original Shelbys the fit was less than...
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