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    Decal Install

    thanks Thanks, looks like I'll go with Graphic Express and over clear. I am actually thinking of going with enamel. andy
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    Decal Install

    Planning on having my car painted and graphics put on. What is the best way to do this? I read on graphic express website to never clearcoat over decals. But I have read/heard to clear over graphics. Also, are these vinyl decals good quality? Do you paint the lemans stripes or decal them...
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    Emissions Question

    My state requires that emissions be present but does'nt have to be functional. I am missing the cats on my 76, v-8. I was wondering if anybody has had experience with universal replacement converters. My outside pipe diameter is 2" can I just clamp some on. Does anybody have experience...
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    Clutch Cable Question

    My setup, 1976 Converted automatic using T-5 bellhousing and '78 pedal assembly. Thought I could somehow use a late model cable with my bell and attach to the pin on the pedal. I am having problems with this, cable way too long, havn't found good way to attach. Question, Can I still...
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    Headliner question.. and an assembly line tidbit

    Question for cobraii351 Great pics and explanation on the headliner. I will be doing mine soon. Where did you get the replacement, and what color is that blue? I think Ford called it medium blue, but I don't want retailer to send me aqua. thanks andy
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    Installing new trans. this weekend. Have ?

    I think the length of the bolts on MII bell to block are shorter.
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    2.3L tranny with 5.0L?

    From my research they should hold up behind a mild 302. Stock 302 engine should work fine. I have just finished doing that conversion going from an automatic. I have yet to test as my driveshaft is tool long and am waiting to have shortened. The main difference is the input shaft. On the...
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    See Driveshaft pics

    Think I'm going with 45.5 Hey guys, Thanks for the input. After reading some links and such, it appears that an original driveshaft length of 45.5" is what I need. I am converting from an automatic and my driveshaft length is 46.5". From the pics I posted you can see I need some room for...
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    See Driveshaft pics

    OK Guys, I have engine in with T-5 tranny and late model bellhousing. Here is how the driveshaft is lining up. If I have to shorten and re-balance, How much should I go? 1/2", 1"? I don't know. Or is she good to go? see pics thanks andy
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    Transmission Woes

    T-5 bellhousing Wart, appreciate your comments on the whole mixing and matching and beating it to fit. Maybe I did get some wrong info. From reading this forum here is what I understand to be true. 1) The 289 and 302 pre-1980 use a 28 oz imbalance. 2) I am using a T-5 bell, so I bought...
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    Transmission Woes

    OK Forum Guys, need some help. I just want to verify that I won't screw anything up. I have my T-5 ready to bolt up to my engine. I am using a flywheel from a 289, 157 tooth 28 oz all that jazz. I bought a new 10" cluth kit from autozone listed to fit my 1976, 302 engine. Now my question...
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    Is this an OEM wheel?

    When I bought my 76 cobra. The guy threw 4 of these aluminum wheels in with the deal. Have not seen on any posts or pictures on web. Was wondering if these were original, or possibly aftermarket for the time period. thanks
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    Clutch Question

    Dear Sirs, I am attempting the T-5 conversion from auto using the later model (T-5) bellhousing. I bought a set of pedals off ebay and getting ready to put engine and tranny back in. I have a couple questions. Can I use an aftermarket adjustable clutch cable? I saw this one on ebay. But...