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    Mach has a new home, one of our own too!

    As some of you know I have been thinking about selling my 72 for a while now. I finally decided to see what ebay would bring and after a day I decided to throw a thread up here about the auction. The next moring I get a restricted number call on my cell ( i usually dont answer these) but I...
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    1972 Mustang Mach1 532ci

    I made up my mind on a decision ive been thinking about for the last year or so.. Its up for sale on Ebay. Heres a link, ill be sad to see her go but since it sits in my garage and only moves about 150-200 miles a year it would be better off making someone else happy who can use it more than me...
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    Adding a fold down rear seat

    I would really like to add this in the future, from what I can find I need a set of hinges, the actual fold down panel. ive seen some parts on ebay but what all needs to be changed and has anyone done this??? advice?? I have a complete stock back seat which looks like its never been sat in since...
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    lets talk 3'' exhaust and bigblocks...

    Ive been driving my 72 for a year now with mufflers bolted to my long tube headers and its time to finish the rest of my exhaust. Now from everything ive ever read and or heard most guys I know who are running 429/460+ strokers are running 3" exhaust but there also in jacked up mud trucks with...
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    66 mustang- T5 trans swap

    I have a 66 Convertable 289 which has the factory 3 speed and a 270:1 Equa-loc 8" rear. I also have a 87 T5 5 speed with 75k miles sitting in my shed which was for a different project that got scrapped. Whats all needed to be done in order to do the swap? I know that id need to upgrade the...
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    Oem/repo/nos concurous Where to buy??

    Where is the best company you have found for buying parts for a restoration?? I know there are a ton out there NPD, Mustangs ulimited, ect ect.
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    Might be saying goodbye

    Its hard to even write this but im at a point in my life where it might be time to let the mustang go and get a newer nicer truck. After getting my 72 mach running after 8 years of work, it just sits. I need a truck, My ol 1992 bronco (daily driver) its just worn out and even though it runs...
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    460-c6 rear gear

    My 4:33's are a blast but wayyy over kill for what the 80% street driving I do. I have a spare 3rd member so im going to set up a street gear. whos got a big block and a c6 that can share some numbers with me. Im leaning toward a 3.50 now. id like to be comfortable at 65-70mph. Right now at 55...
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    PCV setup

    I'm looking to set up a pcv setup on my 72, 532. Currently I have 2 open element breathers, and it seems my oil is getting dirty too fast. Anyway, my carb is a not so street friendly holley 4150 hp. Which comes with no choke or provisions for vacuum connections. I have a plug directly beneath...
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    Start/stick/batt issue

    Went to start the 72 the other day and it cranked real slow and didn't have enough juice to turn over, optima red top is 8 months old and has only started the car maybe 20 times. Well I suspected I had a paracitic draw, but didn't show anything on my dvom. So I charged the battery, and checked...
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    Bottom side of the hood color.

    Origionally from the factory was the engine compartment side of the hood the same color of the car with clear coat? I just don't recall sering them "glossy" our "shiny". When I had mine pained 10 years ago, my cousin never painted the under side of the hood. but now I'd like it to look as good...
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    anyone added a coolant reservoir?

    Driving my 72 around this weekend, not over heating but its real warm here 90's. Spitting out a little coolant from radiator coolant reservoir port. I know we didn't get them from the factory but has anyone added one? Aftermarket or off another vehicle? Thanks
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    1/2 pipe to male 1/4 pipe thread for shop

    Im pluming my garage to do some paint work and I have hit a little speed bump. I have tee'd off where I want to add 3/8'' female quick disconnects, but I cant seem to find and adapter/reducer to go between them. Im attatching a picture to show a little of what im looking for. Ive checked all...
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    Lubriplate 105 for Manual Steering Box?

    Im needing to fill my manual steering box of my 72 Mach, I have done some research and of course the box calls for a special Ford lubricant which im sure is 20.00 an ounce. Anyway, seems like most guys out there are using a moly based grease, and some are using lubriplate 105 which I guess is a...
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    Tail light panel moulding

    When my 72 Mach was painted (almost 10 years ago) I never replaced the honeycomb panel between the tail lights. Mine was cracked and the chrome strips looked like crap. Well I finally got around to getting a new tail light moulding and new chrome strips for the top and bottom. I also got a new...
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    71-73 Manual steering box, who sells em?

    Converting from a power set up to manual set up on my 72. I have searched my kiester off and cannot find anyone who sells a manual box.... can anyone point me in the right direction???
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    Power steering rack w/o pump

    what damage can be done by using a rack from a powersteering car without a pump? Can a guy just plug off the hose holes and go, instead of swapping over to a manual rack n pinion steering....
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    T56

    Just got my 532 done last year and the C6 is holding up fine so far but drivability is crap. 3500 rpm at 60-65mph isnt even fun to cruise around in. (not sure speedo is off till i get my gear reducer, have 4.30s in the rear) Anyway, im dreaming of a T56 swap. Heres my question: Is the T56 out...
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    Rear valence panel w/dual exhaust question

    My 72 im deciding on what to do with my exhaust (just finished the 532 last year, just have mufflers bolted to the headers right now) Im deciding on if I should go out the back or the sides like I origionally planned. My brothers "ex" mach had it coming out the side before the rear tires and it...
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    speedo gear fixer adapter thingy..

    What is the piece called that ford used to correct the scj cars that had 4.11 and up gears? I know there rare and expensive but my speedo isn't even close with my 4.30's.. if I could remember what the thing is called I could at least search for one ha, thanks
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