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  1. SalmonTex

    Help Locating a Dead Short

    I'm looking for any recommendations from anyone who might have been in a similar situation. I recently got my car back from the shop after having new wiring installed throughout. When trying to install the center gauges and realized that the circuit they are on blows a fuse when turning the...
  2. SalmonTex

    Peculiar Engine casting number

    The engine in my car has a peculiar casting number. It reads "DOAE-" and that's it. Does anyone know anything about this engine casting number? It seems like from everything I can find it appears that it is missing additional letters/numbers after the dash. Did someone grind it off or what? The...
  3. SalmonTex

    Looking for help in North Texas

    I've recently relocated to Texas from Michigan, where I had the engine rebuilt (And where the car is currently being stored). Wondering if anyone knows of good mechanics/shops to contact in the DFW/North Texas region to help get the car running. I was able to get the rebuilt engine/trans in the...
  4. SalmonTex

    Help...Initial Fire Up Problems

    I had my engine rebuilt 3 years ago, and am just now getting to the point that I have it back in the car and everything hooked up and ready to fire up. Current setup is as follows: 1970 351C block 4.030 bore w/ KB cast pistons 214/224 @ .050, .512/.538, 112 LC 4V CC heads Malory dual points...
  5. SalmonTex

    351C 4v Closed Chamber Heads (DOAE) For Sale

    They've been sand blasted and magnafluxed and found that one has a small crack. They are currently unprimed/painted. The location of the crack is shown in the last pic below, outlined in pink paint pen. Asking $250. I have all OEM valve train including valves, springs, pushrods, and rockers.
  6. SalmonTex

    351C 2V Complete Engine for sale

    Fully assembled engine. Block code D2AE-CA, 2-bolt mains. Heads and intake have '74 and '75 date codes. Was told that it was in running condition when purchased, though in need of gaskets and seals. I have had it stored on an engine stand for 10+ years. Also, any suggestions for other outlets...
  7. SalmonTex

    Starting engine build, which block do I use?

    I am starting to build the engine for my restoration, and have two options to consider. I do not have the original block or internals (I think), but according to the VIN the car is a Q code. OPTION 1: It's was my dad's car and he had a performance shop build the engine for him when he was 18...
  8. SalmonTex

    New Member - '73 Q-code in Michigan

    Hello all. I have been surfing the forum for about a year, since I first gained possession of the Mustang, but decided it was time to formally introduce myself and car. History of the car: My dad purchased the car in 1980 at the age of 18, and was the second owner. It has ~55K original miles...
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