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  1. RIBS

    71 302 auto coupe dual exhaust kit

    I bought the Kit NPD a sells, with an H pipe that bolts to stock manifolds, I am sur your exhaust guy coul make it attaché to your headers…
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    SEEKING HELP/ADVICE ON IDLER ARM

    Great news, and fyi I have PST on mine with no problems for future readers.
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    Need help, front end clunk

    Yeah it has front and rear nuts on the bar…I had the car aligned by a shop 3 months ago…they did not do a great job….and I know pulling that unit tighter by compressing from the front will change alignment….frustrating part was I replaced everything, let it settle for 6 moths, and told the shop...
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    Need help, front end clunk

    I am sure the parts are correct, the bushings, sleeves are new and matched the old….….it just seems like the sleeve was too long. when I Tightened against the sleeve it left uncompressed rubber bushings, and loose metal rings, and clunking, and unstable steering…The passenger side is much...
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    Need help, front end clunk

    I have a clunk in the front end I can’t get rid of. It’s sort of a pop noice when steering through a repeatable just off center left. It also sometimes pops on accell/de Accel. Car is 302 convertible with PS. Might be a 73 steering column. With the exception of torsion bar(front frame link)...
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    convertible top motor

    Ne experience with that, but If your motor works you can get a seal kit, cheap and easy repair….
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    How do I time this thing?

    Mine had no timing guide…I have seen many variations…some had timing over around 2 o’clock, mine seems to be closer to 10/11. I have a small window looking down past alternator where I see my mark….who knows if it’s setup correct now….my 71 302 has an alignment mark with a metal circle, but...
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    RIBS 71 convertible build JUNE 21 till??

    Closer…..more paint buffing and stripes to come….
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    RIBS 71 convertible build JUNE 21 till??

    Repairs and finish work….
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    RIBS 71 convertible build JUNE 21 till??

    Well, a lot of hard work, back of car is sanded and buffed. Worked a lot of paint and decided to paint a repaint on one quarter panel and the hood…..added the pinstripes on the quarters just to see the look…
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    Shorter rear window crank handles?

    I heard there are shorter crank handles for the convertible rear quarter windows to clear the side panel…anyone have info or a link?
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    RIBS 71 convertible build JUNE 21 till??

    Well, the trunk and both quarters are done up to the convertible top. I haven’t done the tail light panel or valance yet….but making progress….
  13. RIBS

    71 to 73 plain hood no vents

    I have one in Atlanta area…a long way from you…
  14. RIBS

    RIBS 71 convertible build JUNE 21 till??

    And 1000 grit on quarter panel and trunk filler panel….will work finer grits tomorrow.
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    RIBS 71 convertible build JUNE 21 till??

    Started color sanding…trunk lid was the test…success…improved, not destroyed…
  16. RIBS

    Questions about deluxe door install…

    With the deluxe style door handles they fit well, the pulls and cups are not perfect, but ok….still have some final work to do to get perfected.
  17. RIBS

    Frustration with Front end!

    I bought a factory style front end replacement kit from P-S-T suspension..it was decent quality at decent price, replicates old factory setup and feel. also, not sure your new sway bar connectors are correct, mine are longer than that. Of course mine might be wrong.
  18. RIBS

    New boot way tight, does this look right?

    Also make sure your front hooks are full retracted. My top doesn’t settle in yet either….waiting for heat….
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    RIBS 71 convertible build JUNE 21 till??

    Leveled the trunk lid….
  20. RIBS

    NPD Greed

    @ric@NPD Here is my not quite complete 71. This car is rebuilt with 90% NPD parts, so it’s an NPD Mustang! It would not exist as a restored car without your company. Thanks for supporting all of us!
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