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  1. Rent-A-Racer

    under hood measurements

    can anyone e-mail me the body dimension pic (under hood areas) for a 1965 Mustang fastback?? I have the assy. manual, but it doesn't call out any tolerences or measurements THANKS FOR ANY AND ALL HELP!!
  2. Rent-A-Racer

    custom fender aprons

    Does anyone know where one could get custom inner fender aprons made? I would like a one piece style similar to the Martz Chassis touring car.
  3. Rent-A-Racer

    O/T but Ford related

    I'm looking to purchase a 1972 F 150. (302, C-4 LWB 2WD) It has orginal paint (7 out of 10) and body panels. It's a one owner with 87K and has all service records. What (ballpark of course) do you guys think is a fair price for this?? :shrug: TIA
  4. Rent-A-Racer

    Leveling car

    What is the best way to level the car with jackstands? i.e. placement of stands, etc. ALso where is the ideal place in the car to read the level, and get and acurate reading??
  5. Rent-A-Racer

    Need your opnions on a chassis purchase!

    I've finally got my "ducks in a row" and will purchase a new coil-over front suspension next week. I have it narrowed down to two. 1) Martz chassis weld-in coil over unit 2) RC Motorsports coil-over (#3 on their site) kit. www.rcmotorsports.net I've heard good from both, and...
  6. Rent-A-Racer

    new gears whine

    I just had a new ring and pinion installed. I got the 3rd member back from the speed shop, put it back together, and went for a drive. I now notice a low whine/roar at low speeds (i.e. slowing for a light.) Is this a big deal as I have no problems otherwise. What gives??
  7. Rent-A-Racer

    Frame rails

    for anyone that's done this replacement, what tips/hint can you provide for a relative trouble free install. I will retain the aprons and the frame frome the firewall back. ANYTHING you can provide would be great!!
  8. Rent-A-Racer

    Seam sealer

    Has anyone got a trick to remove this stuff?? I'm loosing too much knuckle skin ! Heat? Chemical? Other? TIA!!
  9. Rent-A-Racer

    What is the best way

    to adjust my Edelbrock carb in order to run a bit more rich? (can't remember what screw in front of carb. is fuel) TIA!!
  10. Rent-A-Racer

    air in coolong system

    I recently installed a new thermostat. Now, it seems I have air in my cooling system that I can't get rid of. :bang: I can hear the air pockets gurgle, and when they pass thru the water pump. It will also spit a small amount from the overflow, until the thermostat opens. (I may have...
  11. Rent-A-Racer

    hard starting

    Hey all! I'm a little stumped. My car (302 4v C-4) is a PIA to start when warm. (Have to crank several seconds to get it to fire). It starts perfectly when cold, and runs great in every other aspect. Here are the things that I've checked so far: 1) carb adjustment (Used vac gauge)...
  12. Rent-A-Racer

    how much fuel pressure

    should my electric fuel pump be putting out? (302 4v) Also, would a carb spacer be a good investment? TIA!!
  13. Rent-A-Racer

    I have a 1969 302

    I have a 1969 302. As some may know, the damper for that year is different. As in, the damper itself has a centering "lip". (which doesn't allow every other 289/302 pulley to seat) :mad: I purchased aftermarket pullies for the engine, and of course the crank pulley doesn't fit...
  14. Rent-A-Racer

    Looking for exhaust tips

    I have the Cobra R exhaust that exits in front of the rear tire. I would like to find some chrome or stainless tips. I'm looking for the oval style. (approx. 2"x4" at the exit) preferably slash cut with a rolled end. ANY leads to something remotely similar would be appreciated. TIA!! :flag:
  15. Rent-A-Racer

    Ok guys, gimmie your best stories

    (or should I say worst) regarding PO repairs/changes to your past or present cars. I've heard/seen some good ones in my time. But my best/worst is finding a page from a 1974 newspaper and a cigarette butt in my friends '68 coupes rocker panel!!
  16. Rent-A-Racer

    tiny bubbles

    Ok, I just had new side stripes put on my Mustang. I see that there are numerous bubbles under the decal. ( They are about the size of a pin head. ) The body guy that installed them, said this is normal, and they will go away with time. Have any of you delt with this? Do they, in...
  17. Rent-A-Racer

    I need some lowering blocks STAT!!

    :D Does anyone have some 1.5-2 inch lowering blocks they would like to sell? I need some for my 9'' ford rear-end and I don't want to buy $25.00 worth of U-bolts that I can't use. I would be eternally grateful :hail2:
  18. Rent-A-Racer

    Fuel questions HELP

    1) How much fuel should one see in a clear fuel filter when car is warm and idling? 2) Besides a fuel delivery problem, what else would cause a car to idle fine, but sputter and back-fire under acceleration? Thank you for any help you can provide!!
  19. Rent-A-Racer

    Forum Newbie w/ paint question

    Hello all This is my first post on this forum. I've owned lots of Mustangs over the years (several fox body cars and two other fastbacks) , I now have a 1966 GT350 H clone. My question is this; What is the paint code (PPG if possible) for the gold Lemans stripes on the '66 Hertz cars...