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    Free Sold! - A 1973 Mustang OEM DZ3E- Date coded used Radiator

    Sold....Anybody want an original Ford 1973 Mustang OEM DZ3E- Date coded Radiator for a 302 no A/C? It has the Auto Trans fluid line ports. I pulled it out of my 73 vert 25 years ago to install a larger radiator, and it been sitting in a box in the shed ever since. If you are into OEM date-coded...
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    Speaking of Equine machines and our beloved first generation pony cars...

    My Mustang Convertible turns 50 years old today. Built on June 8, 1973, at the Dearborn Plant, ordered by a Ford Executive, it remained at the Dearborn Plant that weekend. On Monday, June 11, 1973, with the paperwork completed, the car was "sold" to the Ford Marketing Division, loaded onto Rail...
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    Parts For Sale 1973 Year Only Part - Tail Panel to Bumper Filler Panel/Stone Deflector

    This is one year only 1973 tail panel to bumper filler/stone deflector. Ford extended the rear bumper out and away from the body to meet the new 5-mile-an-hour impact federal regulations. As a result, Ford created the two quarter panel to bumper rubber end fillers, and this part to fill in...
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    Parts For Sale Cleaning Out the Shed, Garage, and the House - More stuff added.

    I am selling a bunch of 1971-73 Mustang stuff and whatever does not sell is going to the dump. So make me a reasonable offer (including shipping) and it is yours. I might even be willing to give some of it away for shipping costs. I have provided a brief description below (most of you know what...
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    Make an old 15" x 8" ANSEN Aluminum rim look like a '73 Factory Aluminum Rim

    I have posted this once before...If you want that Factory Aluminum RIm look, but you hate being limited to a 6" x 14" factory rim size, then consider this option. I have an old set of 70s-era Ansen Sprint rims and lugnuts with no Ansen center caps. So one day I decided to try an experiment. I...
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    My Gold Glow 1973 Mustang Convertible - Walk-around (video is fixed)

    I bought it back in 1995 and kept her for over 20 years. I was a well-preserved factory example, but I finally sold it a few years ago. Like all of the cars I have owned and sold, I wis I could have kept them all. Here is a walkaround done before I sold it.
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    My 73 Convertible Favorite Pictures

    It's been four years since I completed the car. Bought it 1995 never drove it and stored it for nineteen years before spending three years restoring it. I thought I post some of my favorite my glamor shots over the past four years... And this is how it all started....
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    So you thought you had a bad day working on your Mustang!

    No further explanation needed.
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    Does anyone recognize these taillights?

    I was at a car show this weekend and saw this 73 vert. Nice car with nice options. Talking to the owner he did not have Marti Report and the door tag indicated it was a H code, fmx, 5H color, and a Washington DC DSO code.  Anyway looking at the taillights I noticed the lens did not have the...
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    New Global West Suspension Del-a-Lum 106SH bushing and shackle kit 1967-73 Mustangs

    New Global West Suspension Del-a-Lum 106SH bushing and shackle kit for 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, and 1973 Mustangs. I bought this kit from Global West for my restoration project. Unfortunately I can no longer use them and its been four months since they were purchased and they will...
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    WTB 72-73 Key Reminder Buzzer D3AB-13150-AA or D2AB-13150-A2A

    My 72-73 Key Reminder Buzzer just stopped working. Some folks would be very happy about that, but not me I love hearing that dam thing buzzing when the car is running with my door is open. Looking for part numbers: D2AB-13150-A2A or D3AB-13150-AA. PM me if you have one to sell. Thanks
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    WTB 69 to 73 sport mirrors LH or RH

    Looking for good 69 to 73 sport mirror housings and/or pedestals.  Don't care about the rest. Broken or missing glass and cables are ok.
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    Quarter Panel Replacement Question

    To anyone who has replaced their Fastback quarter panels. I value this group's expertise and opinion here. Although I am doing this on my 70 fastback, I am thinking the thought process here applies regardless of the model year. With that said, I am getting ready to replace my 70 fastback...
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    Remote Motorized Side View Mirrors

    I always wanted to add motorized side view mirrors to our cars. Well in my case my 1970 Mach 1 project car. I have seen posts (elsewhere) where folks have adapted 2015 Mustang side view mirrors to a 1969 Mustang, but I wanted to have a more original look. Well with some research, a few parts...
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    For sale needs a lot of work Red 73 vert v8 w/RAM Air, Decor molding - in Pelzer, SC

    Its a wreck, but looks interesting... red 73 vert 302 v8 with RAM air, Decor molding...On Facebook in Pelzer, SC... Looks fairly complete. Maybe good for parts. $1,500 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/409331996337177/
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    Power Window Conversion or Replacement kit

    Has anybody installed these quarter window power window regulators as either a conversion from manual or as a replacement for you original pancake motor/regulator? If so, was the installation straight forward and how well do they work?
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    Mustang Owners Museum Grand Opening

    Enjoyed a day at the grand opening. Saw David's unrestored 73 Maxh 1 on display in the museum, a tour of the Daniel Carpenter Factory and car collection. Really enjoyed spending time inside the oval (without a crowd of people) Charlotte Motor Speedway watching Mustangs run the course in the all...
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    The incredible Dutch Caravan Race!

    A trailer race with a slalom! How much fun would this be...
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    Wife was sideswiped by a deer in the 2014 GT

    Deer are just plain dumb animals. My wife was driving our 2014 GT when she was sideswiped by a deer. It literally ran into the side of the car while she was driving down the road. The impact knocked the factory side scoop off and scuffing up the paint, but surprisingly no sheet metal damage...
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