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  1. 68_stanger

    found a 351w

    that Im hoping to use in my 68 as a 408stroker. its outta a 89 f150 is/would this be a good canidate to build a stroker outta? good strength? its in complete form from a running/moving truck. the best part is its FREE...
  2. 68_stanger

    anyone else...

    getting the spring time itch to get the car outta the garage and rippin around? Hopefully it won't be much longer and the snow will all melt and it'll be time...
  3. 68_stanger

    drum brakes

    I have a pair of drum brakes for sale, These were off my 68 mustang with a 8inch rear axle. may fit others as well. they have less than 700miles on them, complete shoes, wheel cylinders, springs adjusters, drums. have pics upon request. Would like $125 plus shipping.
  4. 68_stanger

    wiring problem

    ok, I have a 68 coupe with a 302 auto. I am still having a hard start problem hot and cold, but pretty much have it tracked down to low voltage going to the coil, when I first turn the key on, I get +/- 6volts to the positive side of the coil, obviously not enough, when the car finally starts...
  5. 68_stanger

    still haveing problems :(

    Well you may recall my other post about my 68 that has a hot start problem. I bought a phenolic spacer and that didn't help, I bought a electronic igition that I was gonna buy anyways, and it helped but the problem still exists. I do have a couple questions regaurding this issue. 1) I am...
  6. 68_stanger

    allright, I give up

    My car has me baffled. Its a 68 mustang with a 302, it runs strong however has a hot start problem, once you shut it off and let it sit for a few minutes it cranks and cranks to start, if you try to start it right after its shut down, it'll fire right back up, let it sit nope. Its got a reman...
  7. 68_stanger

    she's ALIVE

    Well after a long winter I pulled my 68 mustang outta the garage and took her for a spin :D While I was on my short trip I turn a corner and theres a group of teenage boys standing in a yard doing whatever of course they're stairing. So what do I do? Turn at the stopsign and hammer on it...
  8. 68_stanger

    fuel pump wiring

    I'm using a electric fuel pump in my 68 and its works well however I would like to change one thing about it. The pump is wired through a oil pressure switch and won't start to pump until oil pressure builds. Iwould like to set it up so that when I turn the key it runs for a few seconds to...
  9. 68_stanger

    flaming river

    Are the flaming river steering boxes the same between power steering and manual steering? I am looking to buy one but not sure if they are interchangeable. I want it to work with my 68 mustang with power steering 16:1 ratio. Thanks
  10. 68_stanger

    how do I?

    I have a 68 mustang coupe w/302 auto that I want to replace the steering box in, I found the tag ontop of the box however it is complety rusted and illedgeable. Is there a way to identify what I have? or what should I replace it with? thanks
  11. 68_stanger

    booster question

    in my 68 mustang coupe I think the power brake booster went bad and just want to make sure before I spend a couple hundred bucks on a new one. when I hook a vaccum pump to the inlet and pump it it won't hold a thing, I should think that they should hold atleast like 15Hg or so. Am I right in my...
  12. 68_stanger

    I dunno, still doesn't stop

    Well all I have a 68 coupe that's all but done, but running into a problem that leaves me scratching my head going huh... :bang: anyways I have a 302 with power disk/drums I have a good 12-14 vaccum going to the booster, I've bench bled the new master twice, bled the brakes countless times...
  13. 68_stanger

    Torque box help.

    Well on my 68 coupe I've started the task of replacing the torque boxes, what Im wondering about is when/before I cut them out what should I brace? Thanks
  14. 68_stanger

    Is it possible to...

    In order to clean up the look of my old stang im considering welding/brazing the quarter extentions and headlight buckets to the quarters/fenders, amongst other things. Whats everyones thought on doing this? I assume it would have to be brazed or leaded in there as the extention peices are "pop"...
  15. 68_stanger

    Driveshaft?

    I want to replace the old stock driveshaft, the one with the rubber insert deal. anyways, the car is going to mainly be driven on the street but will see its share of dragstrips which means hard lauches. I do have a DS safety loop on it but my main question is should I go with steel or alum...
  16. 68_stanger

    best way to lower car

    Well, Im looking for ideas on whats the best way to lower my car. I hear alot about the shelby drop. all this requires in drilling holes in the a arms correct? What would I need to do about springs and shocks? Are their other ways that may be better. What would you do if you had to do it? Thanks
  17. 68_stanger

    mirror ?

    I have a 68 mustang coupe with a built 302, but I have a problem as Im finishing up going through little things I find that my OEM ford side mirror for the driver side door is about an inch short of fitting in the holes that are in the door :notnice: :mad: So the way I see it I have a couple...
  18. 68_stanger

    First drive tommorow

    Well the 68 is nearing completion and tommorw I plan on taking it on its first drive providing all goes well at the Sec. of State. but upon moving it around in the drive tonite I've come up with a couple questions that got me thinking. Should I be able to keep my hand on the metal radiator when...
  19. 68_stanger

    suspention questions

    I bought a front suspention rebuild kit from Mustangs Unlimited and thestrut rod bushings are ureathane. I've done a search but didn't find what I was looking for. I've heard you should install the "cups" backwards so the bushings can actually flex some...is this true? Also on the old bushing...
  20. 68_stanger

    hood alignment/height

    Well I have a 68 mustang coupe and when i bought the car in a box basically and have finally gotten around to getting the front end put on. Now my question is I have my hood on however it will not close right the fender gaps and cowling gap seem to be ok however the hood sits higher than the...