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  1. rio1856

    Fuel vapor recovery system

    Plastic tube goes in first then one of the screens. Next pour the charcoal granules in. Fill it to the rim. Put the next screen in. Place the spring on the plastic tube over the screen. Put the lid back on and press it closed and hold it together with a small "C" clamp. Then I used a small...
  2. rio1856

    Fuel vapor recovery system

    I used the coconut granular type from Amazon
  3. rio1856

    Fuel vapor recovery system

    Check this link and read post #7,822. I show how I did my charcoal canister. https://7173mustangs.com/threads/what-did-you-do-to-your-car-today.457/page-392#post-448336
  4. rio1856

    Fuel filler pipe gasket replacement

    For the vapor cap at the top of the tank, use fuel cell safety foam. https://www.amazon.com/Anti-Slosh-Safety-Baffle-Inserts-14x2x6/dp/B076VL89SH
  5. rio1856

    Hood paint

    Wow Sheriff, Back when they took that pic of you behind the wheel of that awesome sled, you looked very youthful !!! 😁
  6. rio1856

    Cleaning up parts - recommended method and products?

    I too, am a beliver in Evapo-Rust! I use it in the 5 gallon buckets. It goes a long way if you keep the lid on it closed. Even if the solution gets weak you can still soak metal parts in it, it just takes longer then when the solution is fresh. I had a rubbermaid tub filled with it and I used it...
  7. rio1856

    Long Live the V8 Mustang!

    If they want a four door sedan then bring back the Fairlane GT or the Galaxie 500 name plate and stick that on it. Then they should make a model with their super charged motor and a 6 speed under the hood and tag it with minimal badging thereby effectively creating a sleeper.
  8. rio1856

    Fuel Vent - What to do?

    Usually the 71-72 had the shorter style canister mounted down low on the right rear inner fender apron. The 73's tended to have the taller canister mounted higher on the right rear shock tower. I'm not an expert and only mentioning what I have observed on other cars. My 72 has the shorter...
  9. rio1856

    Fuel Vent - What to do?

    Vern Cook if you have an original old charcoal canister you can rebuild it. I did mine. Here is a link. When you click on the link go to post # 7,822 and see the pics I posted of the process. https://7173mustangs.com/threads/what-did-you-do-to-your-car-today.457/page-392#post-448336 Also if...
  10. rio1856

    '71 - '73 heavy duty trunk torsion bars

    Eric the guy I dealt with at Spring Dynamics charges 90 bucks for a set plus shipping. That was worth it to me since the original Ford made ones that are correct for the fastback trunk lid with the rear wing are made of unobtainium. Finley, at Blue Oval, at $350.00 a set, is very proud of the...
  11. rio1856

    '71 - '73 heavy duty trunk torsion bars

    I received my new torsion rods from Spring Dynamics today. I’ve attached pics of the original rods and the new ones the new torsion rods are meatier.
  12. rio1856

    Any idea what these nuts might be for?

    In WW2 during the battle of the Bulge, in the area of the Ardennes Forest around Bastogne. Elements of the 101 Airborne Division, 10th Armor Division and elements of the 82nd Airborne held the line but were surrounded by the Germans. The Germans sent a message to General McAuliffe demanding...
  13. rio1856

    '71 - '73 heavy duty trunk torsion bars

    Sure no problem I'll let you know.
  14. rio1856

    Parts Wanted Retiring to make rare parts

    Don't forget the correct shifter boot for the 71 with the Hurst 4 speed shifter
  15. rio1856

    Austrailian heads project

    Excellent attention to detail! So what rockers will you be using? Will they be like the ones on your old engine?
  16. rio1856

    '71 - '73 heavy duty trunk torsion bars

    I ordered a set from Eric at Spring Dynamics based on the info you provided in the other posts. Eric said that my torsion rods will ship out on Tuesday. I appreciate your help in locating these, thank you.
  17. rio1856

    Steering column clip

    https://www.npdlink.com/product/retainer-steering-column-shroud/214323/202812?year=1971 Or check with Mike at Motorcity Mustang and see if he has any used ones available, which will be the least expensive route
  18. rio1856

    1971 Fastback Trunk torsion springs source?

    Just ordered a set of torsion rods from Spring Dynamics. Eric the guy I spoke with said the pair of rods will ship out Tuesday next week. Thanks for the lead on getting these boss49472 much appreciated. Now my trunk lid with the spoiler will stay open.
  19. rio1856

    1971 Seat Belt Warning light

    Perkins is very proud of this...
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