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  1. RIBS

    Random pics after 71 convertible completed..

    Sprint Tribute….
  2. RIBS

    After market AC question 72 Mach 1 R Code

    Mine is same as Tony-muscle, using Classic Auto Air. I tried straight up passenger side but they didn’t flex into position and blocked oil and trans dipsticks and other things…my Sanden compressor is also mounted sideways with ports at 1 and 4 o’clock pointing to drivers fender…
  3. RIBS

    72 convertible in need of evrythng

    Definitely floor pan, seat pan and quarters…if you have the time and money and motivation it can be rebuilt…I would start with floorpan and related frame parts in the unibody, then attack any issues with front frame fenders and bolt on parts…
  4. RIBS

    Center Console Fitment

    Yes, attach the clock assembly last….slide the console under the center stack, you might need to put shifter in drive or 1 to let console drop in. I did new padding and carpet. No seats in car… before dropping in console… use a thin ice pick to probe and find screw holes, then use a wider rod...
  5. RIBS

    Radiator Overflow Tank

    I don’t have pics of routing, but looped off radiator cap location and ran it underneath top edge of radiator support and kept it tucked in with zip ties,, then slights down passenger side of AC condenser to tank. For tank outlet I went down side of condenser and down the back of front...
  6. RIBS

    Radiator Overflow Tank

    Black powder coated off Amazon, $29? Plus some hoses and hardware….
  7. RIBS

    Ignition Coil installation with AC

    Here is my 302 setup, with Classic Auto Air Sanden? Compressor? The specs for that said side or top pipe mount. Also I moved my Coil to under idler pulley bracket. I have hard fuel lines and wiring where coil used to sit. Also have AAW wiring kit, Edelbrock intake and carb, so everything is...
  8. RIBS

    Radiator Overflow Tank

    I bought a black powder coated one from Amazon, mounted it on fron to radiator support on passenger side…works great!
  9. RIBS

    Steering column wiring

    Welcome back @midlife !!! Back on your feet I hope!!
  10. RIBS

    Vert stainless windshield cap?

    Mine was different when I did it, there was a foam seal on line with the bolt holes, it was about 1/4 inch thick. The channel immediately above the glass is pretty open, like a canyon…I made sure that was sealing, and added some strip caulk on the outer edges…..in a driving rain at 55, I had a...
  11. RIBS

    Both latches on convertible header broken - replace entire header?

    They are available as reproductions…I forget where I saw them, probably NPD. Expensive.
  12. RIBS

    front susp kits ?

    If you want stock replacement try P-S-T suspension…I bought thier kit and it went in just fine..new springs from NPD…
  13. RIBS

    Parts Wanted Console Clock

    Hahaha mine is also dead and set to 5 o’clock!
  14. RIBS

    73 Mach I Neutral Safety Switch

    Dim dash lights can be fixed by a new headlight switch, a new voltage regulator, or by replacing lights with LEDs. I did all 3 it was the LEDs that worked for me. Read up, there’s tests to do to determine the correct path…
  15. RIBS

    Hot Rod Power Tour 2023

    I will be at Atlanta and Columbia…probably mid morning arrival in ATL…
  16. RIBS

    Show me Examples of aftermarket gauge or tach installs?

    I ended up installing 2 gauges in the radio opening. 1.5 inch diameter.
  17. RIBS

    Gauges installed…

    So my car had a water temp warning light, and a failed oil pressure warning light. I felt like I was driving blind with this 52 year old original power train….I added a volt meter in the console when I rewired the car, its integrated in a USB a charger… Last week, I added oil pressure and...
  18. RIBS

    Big sale? on AC systems at CJPonyParts

    Yeah…I did my entire car build during Covid…..if I recall everyone was out of stock on the AC at the time….. I don’t know how AAC runs their manufacturing process, but I guess from discussions with them that they build in batches when orders come in….like the 71-73 system is probably less in...
  19. RIBS

    Big sale? on AC systems at CJPonyParts

    I bought my CAA direct because there was no price benefit purchasing elsewhere. I still had to wait 14 weeks for it but it’s a great system. I was hoping buying directly might speed it up but no.
  20. RIBS

    Tire Size Suggestions

    Mine are narrower than what you are looking for…American Racing VN 501, 15x7 and 15x8, 235-60 and 245-60. 1 coil cut off front springs, lowering front 3-4 inches from stock…no issues….I got mine at Tire Rack, call their 800# they will special order what you want…cheapest price I could find….
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