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    Crossmember E-Brake Bracket missing

    Previous owner added an FMX transmission and a different crossmember which does not have the little bracket for the emergency brake. I have the e brake lines, and setup but I don't know what I can do to get it on. Do I buy a new crossmember and have someone install it or can I just get a...
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    modern parking brake classic stang

    I want this setup but I don't even know where to start. I researched this guy from Mustang monthly (Dominic Greco) but I can't find out how this e brake system is rigged. Anyone know how I can get a kit like this and get it in my mustang?
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    chrome vent / intake cover

    I recently saw a mustang on the muscle car show, and it had a chrome grill covering the intake behind the hood (that thing that sux air in to keep your feet cold) 1st, anyone know where these are sold? 2nd, is this completely tacky? I kind of liked the way it looked but I can't find...
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    Granada Swap Wheel Fit (I know I know...)

    I know this has been beat to death, but I lack the vocabulary and I need it dumbed down a bit. please pardon my ignorance :) I bought the discbrakeswap kit (granada swap) and I want to have it put on my car (65 coupe, 289). I've read that my 14 inch wheels don't fit. I want the 16 inch...
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    Anyone know anything about this speedometer?

    If this works how I think it works based on the picture, I would love to try and get my hands on one. Anyone know how this works, where to get one or is not real yet?
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    How do you attach a fiberglass hood scoop?

    I got my hood scoop today, and I am going to paint it but I am not sure how to attach it. Is it totally Ghetto to epoxy it to the hood?
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    Will these wheels fit

    Will these wheels fit the Granada Disc conversion? Link: http://dallas.craigslist.org/pts/406329760.html this is exactly the wheels I want and I have the disc conversion parts in my garage. I don't want to start the conversion until I have the wheels otherwise I will have new brakes...
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    how do I find a machine shop do mifify my disc hub?

    I have the Granada front disc conversion kit. The hub is too fat for my 14 inch wheels. I was told to get that hub machined down to fit inside the wheel. I am trying to figure out what I need to google or whatever to find a shop that can do this? I am in Dallas.
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    I left keys in the ignition overnight with it in the ON position. Now I have an issue

    I stupidly left the keys in the ignition overnight with it in the ON position (engine not running of course) First: What can be damaged by doing that? I got the battery recharged and it turns over fine but won't start. 1. I replaced the starter coil but no dice 2. The only fuse I see...
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    any tips on replacing my fuel pump?

    I got a new fuel pump today (cheap mechanical one for $18 at OReilys) Shop manual shows installation and removal but I want to know if I need to prepare in any way. When I unhook the hoses, is gas going to go everywhere? Is this tricky in any way or is it pretty straight forward? Looks...
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    What if someone hits me and totals my car

    I have regular old liability insurance through progressive because I didn't want to have limited millage and it was damn near free to add the car to my current policy. That being said, I have rewired, new brakes, new suspension, etc.... Point being that the car is becoming worth more to me...
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    "dead spot" at certain RPM

    Car: 65, auto, 289, FMX I was driving down the highway (maybe doing 50 mph), and suddenly, it felt like the car shut off. I hit the gas and it would do nothing and I started to pull on to the shoulder and I realized the car was still running. I barely pressed the gas, and it kept going but...
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    Where does the air blowing my feet come from?

    When I open that little lever and I drive fast and my feet get a blast of Texas heat.... Where is it coming from? I haven't looked for an intake anywhere but I haven't stumbled across it either. This just crossed my mind as I was reading the thread about the cowl repair.
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    "Paint your car for 50 bucks" I am going to try it.

    So I have read all of the threads about painting your car w/ a can of rustoleum and I have to give it a shot. I have setup a website to document my progress and I will take lots of high quality photos so folks can get an idea of wether this will really work or not and what realistically...
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    My starter solenoid melted

    I was in the parking lot of an Oreily's (Thank God) and I was starting the car and it wouldn't start. It would turn over but it would get weaker and weaker and then it would start cranking faster then slower yatta yatta. Wouldn't start. tried again same results. Been doing this for about a...
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    Attention Fathers.... Trying to be a smart dad...

    I have my first baby due in July. First I must Thank God that my wife is letting me keep the car... Second, is there a law about age limit and when a kid can ride in the classic? I live in Texas and I don't know the laws. Obviously there is no way to put a car seat in the 65 and I wouldn't...
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    question about wheels

    I think my summer project just got cancelled. :bang: :bang: :bang: I am Converting to front disk brakes. Current wheels are 14 inch (too small for the disk brakes) How do I get a set of 4 wheels where the front wheels fit the discs and the back fit the old drums? Do I need to get...
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    This will probably make you laugh

    Get ready to roll your eyes. But hey screw you its my car. LInk --> TailLightRewire
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    Help me tune my edelbrock carb (I lack the vocabulary)

    I downloaded the manuel, and have read a lot online, and I have learned that i seriously lack the vocabulary to do a lot of this. I am smart enough to look at most things and rebuild/fix etc, but the carb is not intuitive. I am a software engineer and I have the same problem w/ my wotrk. I can...
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    Rocker Arm Adjustments (walk me through this like I am a child)

    wasn't sure of my issues (engine tapping) replaced header gasket. Went through 20 other issues. It is rocker arms. I know because I ran the engine w/ the valve cover off (Any thoughts on getting oil out of the driveway) and tightened the rocker arms until the tapping stopped. I did this totally...