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  1. Cobain03

    Frankenstine Car, Need Brake Help Please

    65 mustang where the only thing stock is the body. using what i believe is a 96ish hydroboost unit and master cylinder. i modified my pedal to accept the plunger. running pbr 03 cobra front calipers and a jegs univerasal 9" rear disc kit. im getting a long very soft pedal. after hours of...
  2. Cobain03

    Expired Complete Drivetrain For 1965 Mustang

    im swapping my ENTIRE drivetrain for a swap, so nothing is needed. ENGINE: 289 mild cam shelby hi po manifolds blaster 2 coil head work dynoed 220/278 before headwork. aprox. 15k miles on the rebuild TRANS: fresh toploader 4 speed wide ratio Hurst shifter Driveshaft: upgraded w/SPICER u...
  3. Cobain03

    changed the clutch, now it wont engage!

    changed the clutch and it wont go into gear. starts fine in neutral but will not go into any gear. turn the car off, and you can go through the gears fine. whatcha think?
  4. Cobain03

    Which clutch to buy?

    im getting a new clutch,plate, aluminum flywheel and need to know which specs to get. how many tooth? what size clutch? (10, 10.5) orginal 65 289 engine, 4 spd toploader.
  5. Cobain03

    AFR 185s too big for my 289?

    well i was going to do a 347 build, but decided to just build my 289 cause of money issues. head cam intake swap and be little more fun and a LOT cheaper. i already have the heads, was going to use them on the 347. will they work on my 289? or should i switch to the 165? havent decided cam...
  6. Cobain03

    13" cobra brake problems

    my front brakes will not hold the car, if im doing a line lock assisted burnout or they wont even lock up when i totally slam on the brakes from 50mph. im almost positive my master cylinder isnt big enough to push the big calipers. being a 65 coupe, clearance is a BIG problem and i cannot find...
  7. Cobain03

    COMPLETE 289 engine FS

    im going to copy my craigslist ad for simplicity motor is 100% complete and in WORKING order. you will get everything needed to drop this 289 into your car/truck, minus the powersteering pump and alternator. Air Cleaner to Oil pan. Motor is CURRENTLY in my 65 mustang. 15,000 miles MAX is...
  8. Cobain03

    universal joint help

    took the 65 to the track and this is the 2nd time busting a u joint. snapped the ends off so im looking for a good solid one, like a spicer caps are 1 inch by 1 1/8.
  9. Cobain03

    Motor Build questions

    make this short and simple.. 302 to a 347 roller stroker xe274hr cam - COMP Cams - Cam Details weiand stealth holley 670/770 street avenger afr 185 58cc heads (already have) please chime in on whats good and whats bad. the engine builder is going to be choosing the stroker kit...
  10. Cobain03

    Drag racing issues

    i have my car looking exactly the way i want it to. im in love with it every time i see it. BUT it doesnt fare well at the strip. there is NO weight transfer to put more traction in the back. im runnin 255 KDW's and tried them at 30,25,20,16 psi and no luck for getting them to hook. i have...
  11. Cobain03

    reccomend a master cylinder

    been searchin all morning and no luck for my problem. 65 coupe, power brakes. switched to 03 cobra fronts and still have drum rears. i have an orginal (but new) booster/mc setup. i dont think the bore is large enough to accommodate the pistons in the calipers. from the booster edge to the...
  12. Cobain03

    New Suspension... RUBS!

    new setup: everything new up front from M+ grab a track shelby drop 620 coils half coil cut 245/45/17 tires it rubs the fender lips.. so... i've seen ppl cut half coil and be fine, just wondering if its my 245 tires up front? i had 225s before and it was fine. option a: air shocks...
  13. Cobain03

    whats my wheels worth?

    i have a set of orginal ford magnum 500s 14 inch, three orginal centercaps (newer style are thinner). i put a set of 17 inch mach 1s on there and have no need for the old ones. not perfect shape, some pitting but they are 45 yrs old so...
  14. Cobain03

    not getting a clear answer on brake swap

    im going to be putting the 03 cobra brakes on my 65 coupe. currently have power drums all the way around. will my booster work? i know i have to get a dual master cyl, but dunno about the booster.
  15. Cobain03

    Trouble picking out headers

    im needing shorties for a 65 stick shift with power steering. everything i've found requires an automatic trans or using a clutch cable. suggestions?
  16. Cobain03

    MustangSteve conversion kit

    im interested in the cobra/08 gt disc kit for my 65 but kinda leary. after i buy the kit from him (which is basically the steel adapter piece, and the bolts) what else do i need to buy? front calipers (2) front rotors (2) pads what else? im going to be running factory 03/04 mach 1...
  17. Cobain03

    Rear end swap /brake questions

    im going to be going with an 8.8 im my 65 soon and had some Q's. I've been reading and found that explorers are no good cause of the offset of the differential, and lean towards fox bodies. Do they come with 5 lug axels? how about disc brakes? could i swap in the front brake setup/hub/spindle so...
  18. Cobain03

    Goin to the track this w/e, some Q's

    is there any advantage of leaving the air filter off? on my car, i have a VERY VERY hard compound rubber. i very seldom leave black marks when doing a burnout, i end up with white streaks lol. So... should i do a burnout at the track? Long vs short? its an open rear with 2.78 gear...
  19. Cobain03

    Lil wheel help

    i bought some wheels from a new edge to resell and make some money off of, but the more they keep sitting there the more they are BEGGING to go on the 65. 17x8 bullitts with 245/45 tires. so, how big of a spacer do i need? do i need the spacers on the front and back?
  20. Cobain03

    For Sale misc items

    these came out of my 65 with a 289 engine. all items posted are in good mechanical condition. cooling system: all items have less then 2k miles on them. replaced cause i needed MORE cooling since i do not have a stock engine. 3 core Radiator, 5 blade metal fan, factory style shroud. First...