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    Leaf Spring Relocation Question

    On a 66 Mustang, if the leaf springs are relocated to the inside of the frame, (to make room for larger tires) how much does it hurt the handling on a street car? I was at Carlisle last week and saw that Crites makes a kit for the Mustang. Thanks, Rick
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    Tell me about Copper Nickel brake lines

    According to the manufacture, copper nickel brake lines are the best thing since sliced bread. But they seem too good to be true, they bend easy, won't rust, are DOT approved, flare easily, and can be polished to a stainless like shine. And the price isn't that bad. Anybody using them?
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    Need some oil pump help!

    Hello all, I am helping a buddy put an 87 HO engine in his 68 F/B. We switched to a front sump oil pan, along with a new oil pump and pick up, both from NAPA. My problem is I can't seem to prime the engine. I put in a total of 5 qts. of oil, prefilled the oil filter, and I am spinning the...
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    I need some help with body prep on my fastback

    Hello all, I am starting the paint prep work on the body of my 65 F/B and have a few questions. 1. I stripped the roof, cowl and deck lid, and found a fair amount of surface rust. Much of it has pitted the metal. After I removed the rust with an acid based product called Rust B Gone, there is...
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    Harmonic balancer questions

    Guys, I am shopping for a balancer for my 351W. I thought I needed the 28 oz version, but I am finding that some are listed as 28.2 oz. (Summit catalog, Pioneer/Powerbond versions) What's up with that? Also I see Romac makes a lighter performance series, 6 lbs versus 10 lbs. Any advantage to...
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    351 Windsor question

    What year did the 351 windsor have a roller cam? I have heard that the trucks also had the roller block, but no roller cam. The reason I ask is, I came across a 95 police car with a complete 5.8 in it and was wondering if this engine is a roller block, and is it worth buying to rebuild. The...
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    69 Shelby 351W engine question

    Does a 351W from a 69 Shelby, have the Vin stamped on the block? And if so, where? Thanks, Rick