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    Dakota Digital VHX Question

    I'm going to install the Dakota Digital VHX in my car.  For those that have it: 1) Any regrets? 2) Did you install the optional dimmer?  If so, where?
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    FL Panhandle Members

    Know any good shops?  looks like I am going to need to have my front end bushing replaced.  I don't have a lift and honestly, this seems like a job beyond me a little so I am going to farm it out. Anyway, if anyone knows of a good shop they trust in the Panhandle of FL (Destin/Panama City area)...
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    Need Carb Help

    Ok, I am fighting what I thought was heat soak, but now I'm not sure. I put an edelbrock 1406 carb on my car and it runs and drives great... No issues.  However, if the car sits for a couple of weeks, I can't get it to start for anything.  Just cranks and cranks.  I have to end up putting a...
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    Front Blinker Help

    All, Need some assistance.  My front blinkers in my 73 vert quit working.  details: All lights work, including front parking lights. Rear blinkers work Emergency flasher work (front and rear) Left and right turn signal indicators in dash work including the audiable clicking The only thing...
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    Frustrated Need Help

    Ok, I have pulled, cleaned and reinstalled my intake manifold and was extremely careful and meticulous. However, I still seem to have a vacuum leak in the same spot. Background.... 351c 2V. Engine ran great before. Carb needed a rebuild and I just decided to upgrade instead. Installed...
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    To wait or not to wait

    Do you really have to wait 24 hours for Permatex Black RTV to cure on intake manifold? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Is this normal?

    What is this black stuff in my fuel filter? First time I have had a clear filter so I am not sure if this is normal or not. New fuel lines. Filter is new, came with Carb Car has new fuel lines from tank and has never had issues. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Need help after carb install

    Ok I got everything hooked back up and now car won't start. Initially it turned over a few times pulling fuel up to carb. Then I got a spark from beg terminal of battery and it went dead. If I unhook and rehook battery lights and everything come on but when I turn key spark from neg and...
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    PCV Hose Question

    So I installed new Intake Manifold and Carb today, but ran into an issue with my PCV hose not being long enough to reach the new carb. Is there a certain type of hose that has to be used for this? Google hasn't netted the best results to my query so far. Thanks!
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    Vacuum help

    My engine was rebuilt by previous owner and my vacuum routings don't match the diagram I have for the 73 351c. Sorry for novice questions below, I am learning as I go. Good news is that if I mess things up, I have all of you to help fix it right... :P So I have a couple of questions, as I am...
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    Air Cleaner Question

    Will the stock 351c Air Cleaner set up work with a Edelbrock 1406?
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    New Carb

    Well, I finally broke down an ordered a new Edlebrock Performer 2750 Intake (Ordered install kit from Jegs that comes with gaskets and RTV) and Edlebrock Performer 1406 Carb. I picked up the Throttle Lever Kit 1483 and Throttle Cable Plate 1493 as well. Those of you that have made the...
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    Paint and Body

    Anyone know a trusted Paint and Body shop in the FL Gulf Coast Region?
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    Belt Diagram

    Anybody have the belt diagram for 73 351c with factory AC?
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    Decision Time... Advice?

    Alright, it looks like my Carb is in need of rebuilding/replacing. Carb runs fine, but if I don't start the car for a week, I have to use starter fluid due to it loosing all of the fuel in the bowl. Car has new fuel pump and lines, so I know it is the Carb. Currently I have a 351 2v. So I am...
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    Help Needed From Gulf Coast Members

    Hello All, been a while since I have posted anything here. I have been busy moving from Little Rock, AR to Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Next week I am going to go back to Little Rock and get my 73 convertible. I'll be driving it and wondering if anyone has suggestions along Vicksburg, MS to...
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    Radio Help

    Alright, so my car (73 Mustang Vert) has factory AM/FM radio. I am trying to install a Custom Autosound Slide Bar radio. Factory radio has two connectors, speaker wires in on and power wire in the other. It also ground to itself. Power wire has three wires. One to black wire (power) and two...
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    What to do first... Sound or Looks?

    Ok, so I am restoring a 73 convertible. However, I still like to drive it everyday. I am at a crossroads on the next purchase. My car has stock wheels and the whitewall tires. I really think it make the car look... well, boring. I also have the stock single exhaust, which makes the car...
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    Hello from Little Rock, AR

    Just picked up a 73 convertible yesterday. All original. Needs some cosmetic restoration, but no rust/bondo and strong 351C. Looking forward to learning a lot from you all!
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