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I got my 1971 mustang shock towers from West Coast Cougars also last year. They are great people to work with and sent an email showing where they would cut before sending them to me in Ohio. They had no damage from accident or rust but I had them blasted to make them perfect. After getting them...

One of my neighbors went before the zoning commission a week after I did was told by the commission that he was required to tear down the new 3 months old garage he had built. It is a 5 stall all metal building that is a very nice addion to the property. He has so far spent as much money in...

I hate HOAs as much as anyone could ever imagine. I live in a rural area north of Columbus Ohio which is the fastest growing county in Ohio and I had a heated exchange of words at a zoning meeting with a neighbor. She and some others on my road have moved in farm country from a HOA environment...

Here is a trick that I learned as a diesel mechanic instructor in the Army. Back then I felt the exhaust manifold for the cold port but now I use an infrared thermometer. With a cold engine start it up and let it run for a few seconds then with the engine off quickly measure each port...

How does a member donate to this forum? I am in the process of selling my farm here in Central Ohio (a real estate hot spot market) and will donate a substantial amount of money to worthy causes (military veteran programs, pilot dogs etc.) I would like to put this forum on my list. You can't...

A newly Wed young farmer needed help so he went to town to the employment agency and told the person what he was there for. The agency had only a young helper and a old helper so the young farmer said he would hire the old man. The agency director said the young man would give the most work. The...

If you order a new switch don't forget to crimp on a new stakon to the wire otherwise the old terminal will burn the new switch. Once a stakon gets hot it loses the clamping force to adequately make a good connection. As a 40 year electrician I have seen this happen MANY times which will also...

Bob, not only are you a tough guy to endure all of this you are a great treasure to the Mustang movement. Bob converted my ammeter to voltmeter in my 1971 fastback and it looks great.I am so happy to join this forum and receive so much good information from long time owners and genius people. I...

I like to get my cars up higher so I will not injure my back. I noticed that your exhaust exits under your car. Please correct that soon as there is a possibility that fumes will enter the car. But also note that exhaust gasses are very corrosive and will eat up the under side of your car real...

Not only does it look like a good car but you have one of your children helping with it until it is done. I could not get my kids to work with me on cars and could have passed along some valuable information. I advise 2 other fellows who are old enough to be my kids and they seem quite happy for...

I am rebuilding my 1971 H code engine and bought a Cloyes timing gear set up but didn't realize that it was thicker so I can't use my stock fuel pump. When you have lemons then make lemonade. I decided to cut off the pump arm and am using an electric pump as the fuel comes out of the tank. The...

Since the technician didn't open the service valves he must be a real family genius. Go back to that shop and have your money returned.

I do not like using a double pump Holley carb for a street engine but prefer a 3310 with vacuum secondaries that the amount of airflow and fuel can be tailored to your engine needs at your preferred RPM and load. The 780 CFM (3310) has always been my go to carburetor for decades. I will be using...

Check with Midlife Harness to see if Randy has the male connector that you are looking for. If he can't help you get ahold of me as I have the plastic connector and the pins that are used with it. Please check with him first as he is the genius about our 7173 Mustangs. Thx, Bill

Thanks Rio I am missing one of the shields at the cowl so I might just as well replace all 4. I have been inquiring at different used vendors and found none available. This forum is a great place to find parts and information.

Not only is this guy young and smart his company is great to buy parts from. I bought both shock towers from him for my 1971 mustang fastback sent to me in Ohio. I tried the same thing without paying attention and ruined my pulley. I bought a new pulley with the bearing installed for a Pinto...

I appreciate the heads up on the Yorkim bulbs so I bought and installed them. The posts from this site are phenomenal with great minds contributing. Thx, Bill

In my opinion I would suggest installing the vapor return line like it was manufactured not for originality but as a matter of good practice. I replaced ALL lines and parking brake cables with SS so they would look good forever and not to make a show car. I do this as a matter of practice on all...

I recently had the engine bay of my 1971 fastback media blasted with garnet media and it does a tremendous job. I have now decided to have the rest of the bottom of the car blasted as it makes the vehicle ready for paint after blowing off the excess dust. It is not cheap but what is cheap these...

I think that I have located a supplier in Washington state called SMS who is supplying a sample soon before I order the covers. Thx, Bill