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Back and forth is a no no for steel wool. It digs into the metal at the stopping points more then you know. If I wanted to do it again, I would finish with 1,000 grit, mount wheel on the front of the car, have someone spin it as I steel wool it. Polish by hand because powerbal will make it shiny...

I tried steel wool, the outside edge of the rim in the picture above was hit with steel wool and then just hand polished - to give directional texture...trial before final finish. I felt it might be extra work to use steel wool, as you have to be work it with light pressure evenly though the...

What was you final sand paper grit before bufing? When I did my 73 mags I went up to 1,000. Also used 6" drill attachment disk to have directional scratches instead of orbital irregular scratches.

There is no reason to drill and tap for 4 bolt mains unless you are looking to go past 500whp or rev constantly to 9k rpms. Rods and cylinder walls are the the weak point when you push motor for more power and rpms, not mains. Non of the Clevelands have oiling issues. Issue is inadequate oil...

This particular mustang still runs 73 fenders. So no, not required.

71 351-4v M code actualy has more HP then Q code because it has higher compression. Same exact engine as 70 M code (Ford just had to correct compression and HP numbers because they were over hyped for 70). Some say HP deccese fro 70 to 71 was due to insurance, but compression part - Ford got it...

71 bumper goes well with 73 chrome grill.

Great information, might need this in the nearest future

Definitely chase those holes. If you looking for lug nuts, OEM were 2-1/8" you can find similar crown lug at about 1.9 or 2 ".

8-32 Philip oval head screw on McMaster-car website. Eather 5/8 or 3/4" in length. They have them even chromeplated.

Yes, that's is how it is in all if not most states. Michigan used to be very easy.... 15 years or so ago. Guy comes in into my garage, verifies parts I bought have documents and signs off (mind you parts are not installed and car is still with damage). Now it is exactly how you describe, to...

From what I understand 3 holes were made as replacement part for 73 in later years. Mustang 2 never had these. I did not use untiseaze, but might be good idea. Each of my wheels has a bolt or two broken off, so 5 holes would not work well, otherwise I could drill 3 holes to have 5. Aslo i chased...

I used stainless steel bolts wich look identical to OEM (1st pucture) . I buffed them to get chrome look finish - blend in better with center caps. I bought NOS centercaps. Also have OEM lug nuts that still need to be cleaned up. I tried flat bolts but it looked off.

Nice, my convertible has same slotted wheels. I am in the slow process of resurfacing them. So far one is done. Last picture was work in progress. New tires will go on once finished, 225 wide Cooper Cobra with white letters out (maybe).

Sanded down rust on my seat frame. Next: weld in cracks, neutralize rust and paint.

Pictures of the car outside with few angles of damage including underbody /rocker panel where I assume damage can be?

You can stumble on people selling plastic cold air intake ducks on ebay or market place at times. Few days ago, I picked up a bundle on ebay for 130 shipped (in pictures). Otherwise complete used plastic cold air Intake cost around $120 on used parts reseller sites. Figured I can use air...

That gap at the top of the bumper looks totally fine as the buttom opening is much longer (under the bumper ). Gives the car a completely different look - aggresive and more European like, also bumper is not a continuation of hood and headlight trim like 71 and 72 (which goes back to 1970...

Whas it your car before the crash, which you bought back from insurance even though you can't fix it?

I set of to repair my passenger seat which has a rip on the buttom cushion, as the rest of upholstery is in good condition. My question is ... would you recommend replacing seat foam if I am already there and which brand ? Of course replacement will cost a bit of money and will result with me...