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I just ordered a temp sensor for my 65 289 with idiot light and received this: Is this the correct part? There was no sensor on this engine and all my other cars have a gauge. Since most sensors simply sink to ground I was surprised to see two terminals. Does the idiot light require a...

I just picked up my 67 from Street Rod Factory in San Marcos, CA. I had them strip the paint and rust and then primer most of the surfaces. I don't know if they did the whole car with just sand or some combination lighter media and then sand for the rust. There is still sand in many nooks and...

Inspired by the Mustang II suspension thread I spent the last couple of days testing the torsional rigidity of my 67 coupe. Since I am installing a MII front end from Rod & Custom this gave me the opportunity to compare stock to MII. I also tested various additions like front torque box and...

Does anyone have any tips and/or photos to help me assemble the pony kickpanels? Specifically where does the vinyl flap that is attached to the carpet go? It looks like it folds under or around the edges of the kickpanel but in some places that seems difficult. Is there glue or tape...

I am starting a new project and would like to have it blasted with plastic media before I begin. I got an estimate from a local place (Hot Rods & Custom Stuff) and was a little shocked. $2500-3000. The car: 67 coupe with what appears to be original paint an some surface rust. No obvious...

Weighed my car today to see how close I came to my goals of 2800lbs and 50/50 weight distribution. I'm actually a little disapointed. The results: 2912lbs with 53/47 front/rear distribution. The weight is with about 6gal gas and no driver. We me in the car (210lbs)the front/rear...

I normally hang out in classic tech but I just bought an engine, T56 and IRS unit from a 2003 Cobra which I intend to put into a 67 coupe project. The engine only has about 31k miles on it so it should be fairly fresh. One big drawback for this swap is the weight of the DOHC engine. I am...

I am building a 347 for my coupe. I have a set of KB full floating pistons that came with sprial retaining rings for the wristpin. The instructions show how to install the retainers and it makes sense but I can't get the retainers to go in. Does anyone have a trick to get these little PITA...

Is it necessary to remove the ring gear to replace the clutch pack on an 8" differential? Or more to the point, can I replace the clutch pack without having to reset gear lash? I have a spare 8" center section with 3.80 gears and a worn out lsd that I would like to freshen up myself but haven't...

Does anybody know how strong factory 65 V8 3sp tranny is? Unless I find a great deal on a T-5 I'm planning to use the 3spd from my fastback in my 65 coupe project. I'm building a mild but torquey 331 for it and would like to have some idea if the 3spd just going to explode the first time I dump...

When I started my 65 Fastback project 17 months ago I pulled the then barely running 289 and set it aside in the garage. It's been sitting there until today when I tore it apart to see if I could use it in my 65 coupe. The good news: The cylinders are std. bore and the bearings are all std...

I have Wilwood 4 piston calipers on my Heidts IRS and am at the point where I need to bleed them. They have 4 bleeder valves, two on top and two on the bottom. Do I have to bleed each valve? Since the valves have to be facing up when bleeding I will have to remove the calipers and flip them over...

Hi All, I've been working on this project for the last 16 months and thought I'd share. I know how you all like pictures so I'll include a few. Many of the modifications have been discussed here from time to time and I've found much info in the forum. There is no way to justify the amount of...

One year ago I started a rotisserie restmod of a 65 fastback. Took original rear window out at that time and it has been sitting in my garage until yesterday. I am finally at the point where I am putting the car back together. Yesterday I installed the windshield and rear window. The $95...

Hi All, I have been hanging out here for awhile (even replied to a few threads where I had firsthand knowledge) but this is my first request for help. I have been all consumed with my restomod project for the last 9 months and I am finally getting close to paint time. The car is stripped and...