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  1. 78CHARLIE

    Had to post...Non II

    Being in the police car restoration area also, someone found this... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=66470&item=4513926293&rd=1 Talk about being the envy of all your friends! :flag: Show up at a car show with your own BBQ pit, beer coolers on the...
  2. 78CHARLIE

    2.3l Carb Question

    I need to replace my original carb on my 78 2.3l. Doing a nos restoration, I have a non-California car (Texas). I can get a new NOS Ford/Weber 2.3l Carb but it's for California. I don't have all their extra smog junk on mine to deal with. Will it work? My code is a D8EE-JA, while the other...
  3. 78CHARLIE

    Radiator Hose Clamps

    What was the OEM type radiator hose clamps. I know the heater hoses used tower clamps. Where they also tower clamps, ring clamps (2 rings with a worm screw), or the banded-spring loaded type that you use a pair of pliers to open? Thanks- Tony
  4. 78CHARLIE

    Junkyarders!

    I know it's not for my 78....but we all go to junk yards. I am looking for a 2003-2004 Mercury Marauder or Sport Crown Vic. Anybody finds one please let me know! I'm as desperate as Jon is with his white cargo panels. Need a Marauder front bumper and a center console assembly from the...
  5. 78CHARLIE

    Fuel Economy Questions

    A few weeks ago someone was wondering about the II's fuel economy. I contacted the EPA and this is what they sent me: Data for vehicle prior to 1985 is available at: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml For the 1978 Mustang II see the text file below...
  6. 78CHARLIE

    78 Window Sticker?

    Does anyone have a window sticker from Ford for their car? Looking for a 78 to use as an example. Any year actually to see how they're printed/typed up. Thanks- Tony
  7. 78CHARLIE

    Who Else Besides Me Is Like This?

    This comes from a buddy of mine... I not only have my 78 2+2, but a 100 % restored Texas Hwy Patrol Car, and a 93 Cobra. http://www.sspmustang.org/corner.htm Tony
  8. 78CHARLIE

    V-6 Overflow Bottle

    I want to put an overflow bottle on my 78 2.3l. I came across a new V-6 bottle online without pictures. Does it mount next to my washer bottle on the fenderwell? Also, anyone have a picture of one? Thanks- Tony
  9. 78CHARLIE

    BATTERY SIZE

    What is the correct battery group size? Looking for a Motorcraft battery, bigger the better but will still fit in stock location. Thanks- Tony
  10. 78CHARLIE

    A/C Options?

    With a 2.3l besides going back with the factory stock A/C setup what other options are there? Anyone did anything else? Before having all my obsolete lines replicated ($$$) and having a power robbing compressor I'd like to see if anyone else had any other ideas. Thanks!
  11. 78CHARLIE

    Body Mount Bushings

    Has anyone replaced and if so where to get the body mount bushings-under the motor area by the suspension on the unibody? Thanks- Tony
  12. 78CHARLIE

    Center Console Repair

    I'm in the process of redying/repainting an old center console and associated parts. Have 2 questions- 1- My car didn't come with it. Any measurements to install the brackets correctly? 2-Instead of buying a new chrome "cup" area under the brake handle I'm going to paint it silver. Got...
  13. 78CHARLIE

    Starski and Hutch

    Saw the movie this afternoon. Not to bad. No oscars but good. Lots of Mustangs driving by in different scenes. Guess how many II's I saw? Gotta love that Grand Torino. Hot Rod did a good article on them last month.
  14. 78CHARLIE

    Let the Spankings Begin!

    One of my fellow club members (Mustang Club of Houston) campaigns a 76 at a local track. He's always a top finisher. It's in a Car Club Bash between local clubs. http://www.lonestarraceway.com/html/car_club.html Gotta love him beating out Lightnings, F-Bodies, ricers, etc on a regular...