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    Interior and Upholstery door armrest chrome strip-was it on all models?

    Hey folks, I am working on a known to me (mom's car) 1987 LX 5.0. I noticed the armrests on the door do not have the chrome strip but I do not recall it ever having it. Hard to believe I never noticed it but shoot I am pushing 50 now. The door panels have been off and on several times over...
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    Brass or steel freeze plugs-anyone have any real longevity experience to share

    Hey folks, I searched and read that brass doesn't rust but may flex more and could pop out. Is there any truth to this? Does anyone have any real world experience? Engine will be out and I would like to make a decision. Cooling system will, of course, be properly maintained over time.
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    Request pics of 87~93 TV cable complete with brackets tip to tail for scratch build

    Hey folks, Been working on my 1974 Bronco with a 1991 Mustang 5.0 for a decade now. The aftermarket TV cable I have is not cutting it. Not enough adjustment and the local trans shop doesn’t want to fool with it. Now that I am a decade older (10 years into this build!) I see the value in just...
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    Is This A Tv Cable? Shifter Cable? Removed From 1987 5.0 Lx

    Hey folks, Does anyone know if this is a TV cable or perhaps a shifter cable or even a speedo cable? I am sorting some extra parts from my mom's 1987 LX 5.0. It is an original owner car so I know it wasn't modded. It has been converted to a T5 and has a Dakota Digital VHX cluster in it...
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    Talk To Me About Seat Belt Bezels

    Ok so I can't believe how old this car is. I remember when my mom bought it new in 1987. Little things are starting to go. The seatbelt bezels (I think I mean sleeves) are cracking. I see different types of aftermarket ones. Are some better than others? I notice some have more of a shaped...
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    Charcoal Canister Connection On A 1987 Intake

    Hey folks, Where do I connect a charcoal canister to an 1987 intake? Thanks in advance, Brett
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    How Do I Seal An Aod Pan? Silicone?

    Hey folks, I know this must sound like a dummy question, but how do I seal an AOD pan to the transmission case? Do I have to use sealant or us the gasket ok on its on? If so what type of sealant? Lastly, how do I tighten the bolts? In what sequence? Should I use common sense going around in a...
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    No Start Condition...please Advise Or Point Me To A Good Thread

    Hi folks, I have a 1974 Bronco with a 1992 Mass Air 5.0 EFI swapped in (this is in addition to the stocker 1987 Speed Density Car in my sig) Anyways it's in my dad's driveway and it won't start. It cranks, I hear the fuel pump, I just put in 6 gallons of gas (no fuel guage), but it won't...
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    Does Higher Batter Ca Mean Shorter Life?

    I read somewhere it does because of more space between the Plates. I'm not sure if this is true or not. Any thoughts?
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    2.25 exhaust for noise control. Cat back or just tailpipes?

    Hi folks, I have a basically stock 5.0 (306 now, balanced, but stock H/C/I), with a 2.5 magnaflow cat pipe and a 2.5 dynomax cat back system. I want to quiet it down a bit...I was thinking of changing the tailpipes to 2.25, or, changing the whole cat back system to 2.25. Cost isn't an...
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    Dash lights out and I can't fix them, changed all bulbs, computer, all switches, I am stumped

    Hi everyone, As I said in the title all of my dash lights are out. I have already done the following: Changed all bulbs Changed headlight switch Changed dimmer switch Changed engine computer I have not been personally doing the work. A good friend of mine is a professional car stereo...
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    Please help me track down loose ends for scratch built 74 Bronco

    :shrug::lol::shrug::lol: Hey everyone! I am working on a scratch build project. Coast 306 and Lentech AOD with EFI into a 74 Bronco. I have always been a Mustang guy and a member of this board so would you please help me with some hardware questions? I am trying to put the engine in on a...
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    Front bumper cover painting qs, saleen skirt & 93 cobra grille?

    Hey folks, First of all, has anyone ever put a Saleen front air dam and a 93 cobra grille insert on an LX bumper cover? Opinions? Second, For either, does the front bumper cover need to be removed for installation of these parts? Finally, if I do want to remove this cover first...
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    new show quality 10 holes with like new tires!

    I'm a nut and found the last new in the box 10 holes on the planet. 3 are absolutely show mint. 1 is 98.5% (a spare from a cop car.) 225 60 15 tires mounted and balanced (weights on the inside). REAL performance tires, Z rated, summer. Firestone Firehawk SZ50EP. 3500 miles on them, show quality...
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    lug nuts for FRPP cobra R wheels?

    Hey folks, can I use my stock 10 hole lug nuts with cobra R wheels? Will they look ok? If not, any recommendations?
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    please help with codes 23, 67 63 ans 34

    Hey folks! I dumped the codes KOEO but I can use some help diagnosing them... I got 23 67 and 63 and 34. I have a new (almost stock) engine. It won't idle worth a $H1? but it runs very well otherwise. I replaced the WOT relay for the A/C when the car was down. The TPS is new (bad...
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    pics of verts with 93 cobra body kits?

    Hey folks, anyone have any pics of any fox vert with 93 Cobra body kits? Thanks!
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    what are the best 4 lug Cobra R wheels to get? (I did search)

    Has anyone heard of OE Racing? They have a bunch on eBay and seem to make Corvette and Audi Wheels. What about the Ford Racing wheels? (have they been discontinued by the way?) They are all more or less the same price, and I don't care about originality (I have perfect 10 holes for that!), so...
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    Stang back on the road after 3+ years! Please help me sort a few 'bugs'

    OK so the stang is back on the road! After sitting in a garage for 3 years through divorce and disaster I am through the other side and had some excellent top down cruising on the PCH through Malibu yesterday. Well that’s for talk, here is the tech! I have a few bugs to work out, so I will list...
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    Nicest AOD crossmember you will find-$35 shipped

    Hey folks, as you can see by my posts and sig I am converting a virginal AOD car to T5, and have a few extra parts I just don't need kicking around. So....here is an AOD crossmember with nice tight bushings and no rust! Just bolt it on and go! $35 in my pocket puts this crossmember at your...