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  1. J

    A little bummed out today

    Looking at that pallet I would say it was dropped alright. The packing does not look to be the best but who knows how much of it may have been removed by the shipping company after the "mishap". Even so all the engines I have received have been shipped cratted in a wooden box. Paul
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    ford reintroduces the 65 mustang some assy required

    Not that I would by one but I saw one of the convertible bodies at sema last year, and it looked good. I personally am interested in seeing the new early Bronco body which should be out this year. As for the steel it probably is no worse than that in a new car. Paul
  3. J

    Trade for 65 FB

    I would check the FB over and if it looks good I would swap in a heartbeat. Given I don't know much about your car. If you do swap, I would recommend swapping the c4 for an overdrive if you plan on driving it alot. I have a 66 with a c4 and love it around town, but when I hit the interstate the...
  4. J

    Tonights' new issue............

    Thanks for the heads up. Love the Pony style interior, really like the woodgrain dash. Kind of new here but did you do a right up on the interior? Looks good and thanks, Paul By the way mine does not have that squeek but it does have one in the dash. Read somewhere that it may be...
  5. J

    What's in my oil?

    You say the water comes pouring out of the radiator. My thinking is possibly a head gasket, allowing combustion gases into the water, and possibly allowing some seeping into the crankcase. To me it sure looks like water in there, I know you said it doesn't lose any water but keep in mind it...
  6. J

    Coolest track you've been to?

    I have been to Englishtown NJ(a long time ago), Orlando FL, Gainesville FL, Commerce GA, and Las Vegas, NV. The Gatornationals is extremely crowded, was lucky enough to be in Vegas last year during the Nationals and was amazed that it was not crowded. Very nice track, good restrooms, decent food...
  7. J

    How do you low budget guys keep motivated?

    The best advise I can give anyone on a tight budget is to (if all possible) drive and enjoy your car. And like said above do small projects that can be completed over a weekend. Then drive and enjoy your car until the money is available for your next (small) project. I have seen (and bought)...
  8. J

    Anybody care?

    I personally collect and restore older Fords, but it is always a pleasure to see tastefully restored cars of any manufacture. Looks sweat, Love it. Sad to say I can remember when you could buy cars like that for next to nothing....wish I had. Paul
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    1965-200-6=120, 1981-200-6=94, WHY???

    The easiest answer is that in 69 or 70 auto manufactures changed from brake hp to net hp. Flywheel to rear wheel if I am not mistaken. Paul
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    302 piston rings won't fit???

    I had the same problem with my 89. Turns out that you have metric piston rings, I got mine thru Advanced Auto Parts. Good Luck, Paul