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The kid was just born. If the current trend of younger people putting off getting drivers licenses continues, a 67 year old car may be the last thing he wants when the time comes. Not to be a wet blanket, but something to consider. On the other hand, 16 years is a long time. You can learn...

There is supposed to be a filter where the crankcase ventilation hose enters the housing - could it be for that?

They provide attachment for the headlamp buckets.

You can make a mold of the texture from the uncracked parts of the spokes. When you fill the cracks, press the mold into the filler before it sets. Apply some fiberglass mold release wax on the pattern before you press it into the unset filler. If you are lucky, the cracks will be in...

Do any of those parts have a Ford logo or part number molded into them? If so, Ford's licensing fees are probably contributing a significant amount to the price. There is a 1:12 scale model of the Ford GT 40 made by Trumpeter. The box that says the car is a Ford GT40 makes the price of the...

Every time someone says the price is "too high" means there is an opportunity for competition. The fact that there isn't anyone stepping up to provide that competition is telling.

Wiring is a way different animal. Wire as a commodity is relatively cheap, but wire that matches the description in the vintage wiring diagrams isn't, depending on the pattern (dots, dashes, slashes, stripes, etc.). Another complexity is connectors. Modern harnesses all use the same...

Are these new old stock parts or are they used?

I would stick as close to OEM as possible - that would be a broader market I would think.

Watching this...

Huh - I always unzip mine before lowering the top. It seems like the top would be able to sit lower in the well with the window unzipped.

Now there's your '80s turbo...

What does the cable look like at the break? Is it frayed, cut, discolored? Might give an idea as to why it is failing. It seems odd to have this happen repeatedly in the same fashion on a single car, when other cars don't have this problem.

You pay for insurance for a reason. File the claim. You don't have to agree to any terms in the settlement - you can just say no. But if you don't file the claim, you will never know.

The guy whose door was taken off in the chase wasn't part of the movie...

People who misrepresent what they have or perpetrate fraud deserve their bad reputations. People who have preserved parts for 40+ years and are representing them fairly deserve every penny they can get. They placed their bets and are now getting a payoff.

If the motors work, it's all a matter of sorting out the plumbing. Clean all connections - wire ends and switch posts. With all those splices, a multimeter is your best friend. Check continuity of everything (including the switches) first. If it all rings out, load testing is next. You...

I prefer timeserts to helicoils as they are stronger and easier to install, but if there isn't much metal around the hole, a helicoil may be the best option.

Good reminder for everyone to revisit their insurance coverage when finishing a restoration.

Not sure if it matters to you, but since you are asking for an original, unmolested part, look at your old door and compare it to the passenger side. My original doors have different profiles in the lower corner on the latch end. One side is rounded more than the other. Found some other odd...