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metalfan, 16-17 years back, my buddy gave me a toploader for my 71, he said it was probably shot as it would easily pop out of gear all the time (he knew the history of the donor car). Opened it up to clean it up and check it out and found the internal detents were worn. Both pins and springs...

luxstang, the Milano is a car I wish for more info on. Really neat looking. Totalled, yeah, when my folks were buying it, I positively suggested the suspension/performance upgrade. Really a plus on a car that large. Boss1Ray, unfortunately I have met up with 6 rims at the yards, and back...

Needed to do a brake pad replacement on my dads '99 Crown Vic, and while waiting for rear pads to come in (not in stock? huh?), I decided to readjust the rear shoes on my car. And finally had time to try Crown Vic rims on the car. Fit is nice, no rubbing. I have searched for a while for info or...

Hi Chuck, No, heavy clunk, like a loose strut rod bushing or upper control arm mount. No squeaks. All arms, spring seats, and strut rod bushings were replaced with new over 15 years ago after I first got the car and have very few (<1k?) miles on them. Just need to sleuth it out. I will post...

OK, after getting all of the shoes and springs installed, replacing the rear wheel cylinders and rear hose, and finally getting the rear drums that I had ordered. put the car on the ground and all seems good. Pushed the brakes harder than I do in normal driving and not even a sensation of...

Chuck, Will do, ordered a pile of stuff yesterday for this, should have everything by the weekend. If I get the parts and have the time, everything will go back together soon. I will update after assembly and testing. Tom

Hi Chuck, I have the manuals, put it all together using them when I first got the car, as I am not 100% close-my-eyes conversant with Ford brakes. Never noted the info on diam vs shoe width tho, is that where you found that? The drum that would lock and that was rubbing the backing plate was...

Hello Chuck, Thank you for the info and pic. I the rear axle in my car was original, and therefore the backing plates should be original and for 2" wide brakes, but will use your picture to try to help ID them more positively. If all looks good, I will be securing a pile of 2" parts to try to...

Hi All, Working on the rear brakes on my 71 Sportroof. Car was originally a 302-2V with a 3 speed manual and 8" rear. Rear axle was converted to a 9" from a 69 Cougar, but the rear backing plates from the 8" were changed over to the 9". Did this with a sealed system as I had already replaced...

If I had stolen the car, I think the last thing I would be doing is driving to attract attention...

New here, but had an issue with non-returning clutch pedal on my '71 when I forst got it. Push pedal to the floor, it would stay there, and needed a tug to get it back to the engaged position. My car was pretty abused when I got it so it was just another "huh" to deal with. Found the clutch was...

Hello all, thank you for the warm welcomes. I have looked here for a bit and feel this is another of those rare forums, where members genuinely are interested in your postings and projects. It is going to be nice to be here. And Mike (Luxstang), You know, I was probably there on a "tour" at...

Hi all, Sorry for the long intro, have covered a lot of ground before getting here. Had been looking long ago for a 1971-1973 Mustang site, only found one looong ago for people with 71-73 Mach 1’s. Don’t know what ever happened to that one. Joined a few other Mustang and Ford forums, those...