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    My Next Project (V Code 71 Roadrunner)

    John, Just a reminder you can not use any rust converters-self etch primers or anything with acid if your applying epoxy over it. UNLESS the product epoxy your using says you can use over acid. Better make sure it's gone when you media blast prior to epoxy. Better off to mix a little epoxy in a...
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    Austin Vert Invents Power Mirrors for '71-'73 Mustangs.

    Nice job Greg,:goodpost: Looking forward to the "how to"
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    buy a cruise with the gas monkey crew

    No, your his personal beer assistant lollerz
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    And So It Begins

    Ed, Don't forget to rotate the lower strut mounts 180 to clear the sway bar. (in the instructions)
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    Paint polishing/buffing question

    Porter cable random orbit polisher should be fine with a orange foamy...Hand wont bring the full shine out on the first cut. Maybe hand with the glaze, after the machine.
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    Paint polishing/buffing question

    So you probably have a lacquer or enamel based air dry type paint. --light buff with foam pad (orange) and the meguiars ultra cut- I wouldn't wet sand unless you really need too. With that type of paint you run the risk of cutting through real easy and wet sanding is just going to make matters...
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    Paint polishing/buffing question

    Base coat clear coat with a blend ? Or Single stage with a blend ? Did you use blending agent ? Also assuming you used catalyzed paint(hardener added to single stage or to clear coat)
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    TCP 4 Link Rear Suspension Opinions

    Another option is the Street or Track 3 link, I have already installed the front setup in 2 of my own cars. I recently decided to do the 3 link on one of those cars and have had numerous discussions with SOT about it just waiting to get the car on the rostessire this winter. What I like about...
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    Rod and Custom coil over suspension?

    Of course we all know those are modern updates. I will be more specific The mustang 2 or pinto control arms-spindles-ball joint angles- steering axis inclination are just a few of the angles design to consider -mustang 2 was 1 of the worst handling cars-so unless you find a kit that has...
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    Body panels and rails needed

    That Blows :-/ Call Don at Ohio Mustang
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    Rod and Custom coil over suspension?

    Or you could avoid all the cutting welding and old mustang 2 technology. Street or track setup I have installed in both my 72's modern revised geometry setup. http://www.streetortrack.com/files/images/st/Coilover_Front_Suspension.pdf Was so impressed I became a dealer I offer a discount to...
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    MuscleTang mod project thread (1971 M-Mach 1)

    One thing, the washers are on backwards the cup part is supposed to "cup the rubber bushing" Your going to need to "x-measure" check for square AND check heights at the rails--all suspension mounting points-rails and shock towers. Theres is definitely a problem somewhere.
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    Reliable transporter?

    Horseless Carriage, I had my green 72 shipped from Colorado to Ct, White glove treatment, On time pickup and delivery no issues at all, Enclosed. cost me 1800.00 worth every cent !
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    Comprehensive List: What's needed to do quality body work

    One of my favorite all time sanders is what we call in the trade a bondo eater or bondo hog https://www.a1usatools.com/products/8-geared-sander-ir328b Some other tools I feel are must have stuff I use all the time : soft sand blocks...
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    Connecting an adjustable proportioning valve to stock distribution block

    Thats what I have in my car http://shop.broncograveyard.com/Proportioning-Valve-for-Disc_Disc-Brakes/productinfo/12564D/
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    Comprehensive List: What's needed to do quality body work

    Agreed that's way on the cheap side for quality stuff these days. I spent 5 years ago wholesale just for paint RM 2011 corvette yellow basecoat and then clear on my 71 Camaro almost 2 grand. Factor in primer fillers tape glaze sandpaper and your easily 3500.00 it's more like 5500.00 RETAIL and...
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    A nice day for a ride on the Parkway

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    My Next Project (V Code 71 Roadrunner)

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    Henrob Oxy, Acetylene torch

    Also Known as the Cobra Torch
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    My Next Project (V Code 71 Roadrunner)

    Don't soda blast the car not a recommended procedure for epoxy..Call the company I put the link up to and ask them for a guy in your area who does the dustless blasting has their equipment . I would do all your metal work first then epoxy prime then filler work on top the procedure is outlined...
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