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    Bodywork at primer stage damaged by leaking roof

    Bodywork at primer stage damaged by leaking roof - need advice ! I have an 88 Mustang convertible in the garage that I have been doing bodywork on for the last few months. I have gone over the body about four times trying to catch every possible imperfection and fix it. The car was sitting...
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    Changing rear end gear to 3.73 - where to go for Ottawa / Gatineau stang owners ?

    What kind of price did you pay for your 4.10's ? Did you get them via Ford or through one of the speed shops ? And what kind of price did Campbell charge for the installation ? Thanks in advance Marq
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    Rebuild AOD or get 5-speed?

    I had the same problem facing me a year ago... the AOD on my 88 was slipping and I took it to a couple of trannie shops to get estimates.... they all came in at about $1500... Since my Cobra had an AOD with shift kit installed, I decided to stick with automatics and do the same with my...
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    Convertible tops and upholstery work - where in Ottawa / Gatineau stang owners ?

    I have four areas of interest that I wanted to discuss. Each topic is something that I am sure many other Mustang owners in this area might want to know about. After all... there is nothing worst then getting ripped off, overpaying or being provided poor workmanship for a high cost. I...
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    Convertible tops and upholstery work - where in Ottawa / Gatineau stang owners ?

    Ok.... several questions here that relate to rag tops and upholstery work in the Ottawa / Gatineau area.... My convertible top canvas is in good condition but the three plastic windows need replacement... any suggestions on where the best bang for the buck is in this area ? Or on a...
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    Changing rear end gear to 3.73 - where to go for Ottawa / Gatineau stang owners ?

    Ok... my convertible has a highway geared rear end and my coupe has a 3.73... and I figured that it would be nice to change the rear end gear of the convertible over to 3.73... But I have been away from the Ottawa area for a few years now and most of my old contacts have disappeared or moved...
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    Bodywork and paint jobs - where are the deals for Ottawa / Gatineau stang owners ?

    My convertible is scooting around town at the moment dressed in a fuzzy black primer. I am at the stage where I want to send the car off to someone who can do the final preparation on the body and then paint the car. The problem is that I have a beer budget and I am trying to do this...
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    Catback exhaust systems - where are the deals for Ottawa / Gatineau stang owners ?

    Hopefully some of the chaps in the Ottawa / Gatineau area can help me out here with some advice or suggestions When I was down in the States I was able to easily pick up a 3 inch MAC catback system and have it installed. They actually kept them in stock at several places around where I...