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  1. RIBS

    Clunk on front end

    I am in a similar spot, all new front end except for the same parts you mentioned…stock brakes…I also have a clunk, slow speed turning wheel…it’s more of a pop or bind and I can feel it in the floorboard….haven’t figured it out yet….car runs straight, is aligned….
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    RIBS 71 convertible build JUNE 21 till??

    Installed over console using leather strap…easy to grab and Carry out…sounds great!
  3. RIBS

    NPD Greed

    Springs are heavy, shipping is expensive. I don’t think $32 is out of line. I paid $26 to ship a steering wheel….NPD’s minimum shipping doesn’t always make sense for small purchases, but I wouldn’t call them greedy myself, they have eaten $ a few times on my orders, and have great customer...
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    RIBS 71 convertible build JUNE 21 till??

    Just bought a pair of these battery powered JBL speakers for the Mustang, they are awesome sounding, tested them in pickup with SXM. The blue will blend perfect into seats or carpet, and I can carry them out of the car….
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    RIBS 71 convertible build JUNE 21 till??

    Test 1. Sand fisheye repair buildup with 1500 grit and small block, these are 2 lemon sized repairs. Hard to see, look close…. it worked, 1500 took off the raised paint as well as did a good job on orange peel, so that will be starting point for cut and buff….
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    RIBS 71 convertible build JUNE 21 till??

    So I am either wrecking or fixing the paint….I had fisheyes, so I used the tip of an extra fine dremmel tool tip to rough up the inside of the fisheye. Then I dropped some of the pain into the divot with a toothpick…now to let it dry and take the bumps down….the biggest one went all the way to...
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    RIBS 71 convertible build JUNE 21 till??

    Cut and buff, followed by stripes and emblems….soon….
  8. RIBS

    71 convertible

    Here’s mine, about the same, the visor will hide some gaps…I have a feeling mine isn’t quite right, I have air coming in near the bracket, so water will also…
  9. RIBS

    Looking for some paint advice

    I novice painted mine 2 tone single stage…painted entire car wimbleton white, painted lower area and tail panel blue over the white…worked great. Another thought, what about vinyl graphics for the black, I am sure someone makes the kit….
  10. RIBS

    seat cover screw

    ACP reproduces them for a few $
  11. RIBS

    Front suspension questions

    I did OEM replacement style parts, corners great, rides nice…No complaints….I even cut my springs down, still rides great…
  12. RIBS

    Great service from West Coast Classic Cougar

    I also have had great experiences with WCC.
  13. RIBS

    Die Cast Model

    I have a few Rat Fink models myself!
  14. RIBS

    71 convertible

    Those cups around the latch were the hardest for me…mine still don’t fit great…
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    RIBS 71 convertible build JUNE 21 till??

    Just an update…no update! Should start paint buffing in the next month….followed by final fitment, emblems, stripes, etc..
  16. RIBS

    1972 Grande rebuild

    Your accessory drive looks pretty custom…on the PS, mine is tilted farther out from engine block, a longer belt would allow that And give clearance to AC. Not sure how all your stuff moves to adjust. On my stock 302, the AC is mounted up higher on a hard plate, and an idler pulley above the...
  17. RIBS

    Our website versus Facebook

    For me, FB is browsing purty pictures. This forum is where the technical and good stuff happens..
  18. RIBS

    How to price my mustang??

    Sell it as is as a project car, and sell all the new parts in Separate transactions …
  19. RIBS

    Another Grille light question

    I think light blue dark blue are L/R turn signals, brown is running light, black is ground….
  20. RIBS

    Opinions on Global West Subframe connectors?

    Thanks all for the reply’s…4 thumbs up, 0 down…..😀
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