Recent content by Daves72

You'd be surprised. It's possible for ~$1100. I had everything but the compressor replaced for ~$900. Definitely makes the car more fun in all weather.

Just got the Mustang back from the shop on Friday. The PO had changed the engine for an 87 5.0 roller, but cobbled in the AC system from it so the air blew on your ankles, not htrough the ducts. I had cobbled together the pieces from an original 72 AC system, rebuilt the case, replaced the...

So,,,, you're saying she facilitated you getting a new electronic toy,,,,,, Right?

Ditto on it looking good! Welcome aboard!

Thanks for the kind words! I'm going to have it repainted in the same color. The paint on it looks great, but is very thin. I accidentally banged a spot on the passenger front fender and had a small dimple of paint ot come off the size of a pencil eraser. It annoys the heck out of me, and when...

They really backed into the topic of 71-73's didn't they? Still the step-kids after all these years!

I had seen that over on VMF. I've thought about it, but the current engine already has more horsepower than I have brains.... That's why I did the Scarebird Disc Brake upgrade.....

Nope, it's a 5.0 from an 87 Mustang. Gives me the roller cam and HO firing order so I don't have to deal with the Flat Tappets and Zinc issues.

Presently in St Pete Beach, but will be relocating the car to Melbourne, Fl the 16th. Originally bought it in OKC. Good to see a website for the 71-73 crowd.