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'66 Front Grille Material? Are the '66 grilles made from aluminum or other material? The reason I am asking is I want to weld in some trim pieces for a set of driving lights and possibly a bracket for a floating running horse. This is the basic idea:

I was cruising around at http://www.cars-on-line.com and found this fine RestoMod example of a '55 T-Bird. Enjoy! $32k - More pics here

I finally had a chance to drop by FPS last week to pick up my crank so engine assembly has begun. I painted the block on Sunday. I've never seen the approach I took to paint the block before and thought you may enjoy some pics. The block is a new 5.0 roller with standard bore. I picked it up...

My neighbor is selling a '89 LX Hatchback for $2,500 with 65k miles. I'm wondering if it is a good price? 5.0, Mac Headers, Spintecs, BBK throttle body, K&N, Hyperchip, AOD, PS, PW, sunroof, new brakes, new tires, A/C Lines, new injectors, etc. etc. Body is perfect. Interior shows it's age...

I have a '66 coupe and want to run the battery in the trunk. I know NHRA requires an external battery disconnect switch. However, does the battery have to be completely enclosed or can I use a lightweight mounting bracket that is welded to the trunk floor? I'd prefer the latter since they are...

I dropped of the rotating assembly, heads, and block yesterday at Ford Performance Solutions in Anaheim. I'm having the rotating balanced (20 oz.) and having the block decked .016 and the heads milled .015. This will bring the static compression to 9.8:1 which is right where I want to be...

I've had several events in the past that have persuaded me to never overlook the importance of a solid oil pump. After my first brand new oil pump failed, I purchased a blueprinted one with saftey wires from Ford Power Parts back in the 80s. They don't make them anymore but I did find a company...

I'm taking my rotating assembly in to be balanced next week. I have two 302 nodular cranks. One is a 68-70 28oz. crank, the other is a 50oz. from a 90 5.0. I have two SFI Steel flywheels. The 28oz. has already been resurfaced and is ready to go. The 50oz. needs resurfacing. I also have a new...

I have a 5.0 crankshaft and I'm trying to identify it by casting number. Here is the problem, there are only a couple of numbers on the crank and not a full casting number. The only numbers I could find M-12 A. There is also a 13 and 14 stamped on two of the journals. Any ideas???? I can't find...

I have heard there that specific timing covers are necessary for specific water pumps. In particular... Early Model: Cast Iron Water Pump Early Model: Aluminum Water Pump Late Model: Reverse Rotation I have the original timing cover off of my '66 that I just bead blasted. I compared it...

I'm building a long-rod 302 and by the numbers, it looks to be producing a compression ratio of 8.8:1. Ideally, I would like compression to be 9.5:1 or thereabouts. I have two choices, deck the block or shave the heads. I don't know what to do. Suggestions and Pros/Cons would be appreciated...

I'm building a standard bore 302 using a new FMS block, nodular crank, forged rods and pistons. I have a set of ported Edelbrock RPM heads, RPM intake, and a Crane roller cam. I'll be putting out about 360HP - 380HP at the crank with a redline in the 6,800 RPM range. I also have ARP stud kits...

I went to the Pomona swap meet this weekend and couldn't pass up a deal. I was only looking for a billet flywheel and found one. But it was connected to a centerforce clutch pack and included a Lakewood Scattershield. This will mount behind a roller 306 with a T-5 (Z) using Mustang Steve's...

I woke up early Saturday and made my way to Ecology autoparts for their 50% off sale. I was in search of some seats out of a Z or Supra. I found an 87 Supra that was just brought out to the lot. The seats were just what I was looking for. The driver seat had a sheepskin cover. I went to pull it...

I am seing this modification done more and more on some of the custom cars that are being done. With the recent articles on the Terlingua Mustang it has me thinking that I would like to remove the drip rails from my 66 Coupe. I have no idea what is involved. Removing is probably straight...

I was surfing and came accross this site: http://www.joesfalcon.com/ Some nice info on restoring parts, making custom lines, etc. Enjoy... -Chuck

I have to replace my power steering pump and have been thinking about purchasing an aftermarket aluminum pump from KRC. Has anyone tried to connect a KRC power steering pump to a stock power steering control valve? This pump can vary the pressure flow to the control valve by switching a flow...

Link I don't know about the rest of you but the new 2005 Mustang has my complete attention. The link above is a concept vehicle built by Saleen Special Vehicles and offers a hint to what we will be seing at open track events in the near future. One of the most noteable copy points from the...

I believe the standard connecting rod length for a 289 is 5.115". A friend of mine has a set of forged connecting rods with 3/8" ARPs that are 5.090" that I'm interested in but not sure on a couple of things... Assuming the Rod Journal and Pin Sizes are the same, can these rods be used...

I decided to start a new project before engine assembly and came accross a good article on porting and polishing heads for beginners. http://racingdownloads.com/racing_software-4.html Enjoy...