Recent content by Stock429

This car came with the headlight doors in the trunk. I found out they both fit the right side. They are kind of rectangular and only fit one side. I could use the headlight bucket and trim retainer ring, too; but I think they are reproduced. Car is a driver, so I don't mind if the black paint is...

I would like to try this 850 Holley carb that I have. It is the type with 2 metering blocks, 4150, I think. It is vacuum secondary, so it might work OK with the automatic. It was just used once on the dyno when I was tuning the 429 last year. But first I want to finish rebuiding the brakes on...

I had to replace the oilpan due to the leak around the drain plug. While it was on the engine stand it was a simple task. Change them one at a time, roll engine, repeat, recheck torque, done. The exhaust is done, the main pipes are about 1 1/2 inches long, you just trim them where they meet the...

I got it done today. With the glass in place. I removed the old headliner, and insulation. The insulation was chewed up (by mice), but home depot had a similar , better product. Spray glued it on and tucked i the edges. The back window was done by tucking the fabric under the rubber by lifting...

I am in Canada, and Don packed smaller items in with larger items to reduce the number of boxes shipped. I got a $40 shipping refund !

I just got the motor running. The Lunati 505 lift cam sounds good. I used the 600 cfm 4180 Holley carb, and filled the carb fuel bowl for quick start up. I had to repair the gas tank, and replace the fuel line before start-up. While I was under the car, I added 11 x 2 1/4 Police brakes to the...

I will save the windage tray. The offenhauser dual-port single plane intake for 2V heads. Those special motor mounts. I removed all lumps and bumps from the exhaust manifold, hoping to prevent cracking.

Well I got the cam, lifters, springs, etc, by mail order, and installed them. I used compressed air to hold the valves up while I changed the springs. Then I bolted on the tranny, and dropped it in the car. Next morning, an oil drip from the oil pan drain plug. The donor motor had an oilpan with...

I am using the FMX, because I have it , and I want to get this car on the road, and not sit in the garage for years, like the 429 Mustang did ( my fault, not the cars). A good small block C-6 with some stall in the converter would be good, or I do have an AOD core, could be built up. The 9" rear...

I bought a headliner from Ohio Mustang. They were on E-bay for $29. I might try to install it myself. Is there a source for info on how to install these, or maybe even a video? I have the seats out of the car.

I got the Offenhauser intake because it was there , and the price was right. I think the single plane intake will want to rev a bit more, I like that idea. I plan to swap in a Cobra-jet replacement cam, Lunati part no. 11101, to get those revs happening. The matching springs LUN73815, and...

I put the FMX transmission on an engine stand yesterday. It was wrapped in plastic. I pulled the pan, to look for metal shavings. No metal, a bit of sediment, fluid was red. I replaced the filter, and put in a B&M drain plug kit. These old trannys are tough, I am going to put it in the car...

I bought a 73 Mach 1 with no engine or trans. The car has most of the parts, missing grill, headlight assembly, left fender is dented, some floorpan rust. The people who had it took out the 351 to install a 460. They didn't know how and were stuck. They should come to this site for help. I...

I sold the 71 Mustang with the 429, last summer. Just got a new project, so I'm back to this site. It is a 73 Mach 1, needs a few things, but the price was right. I payed $1500 for the car, and $200 for the 351 Cleveland ,and FMX tranny. The engine was taken out, the previous owners were going...

I have a very similar engine in my Mustang, a 1971 429 with Dove heads, 10.5 to 1 compression, it was rebuilt at a local very reputable shop. They said the heads were in good condition with no erosion, and just did a valve job. We used a Comp cam XE 273, but the rest was a stock build. We did...