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    Demand for Used Parts?

    I was just wondering what type of demand is out there for Used parts. I am planning on getting rid of my 71. I just don't know if i want to try to get rid of it as a whole or part it out. It is pretty well tore down. My work changed and i just can't devote the time to work on it like i wanted...
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    Vacum tuning clarification

    Ok guys, i could use your expertise. The past weekend i was doing some tinkering in the engine bay and found a bad gasket between my carb and intake. I thought the car was running good but seemed to lack some giddy up. I fixed the gasket and had to re tune the carb and idle rpm. Now i can spin...
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    Potential Problem?

    As i was poking around the my car and looking in my engine bay i noticed something odd. On the front of my carb, between the spacer and the intake manifold there is a gap. I can poke the twisty tie in the pic all the way in. I will say the car runs and idles just fine but to it seems to me...
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    Rear End

    Okay guys, give me the low down on swapping rear ends. Right now i have an 8" with 2.79 gears. I am thinking of swapping the whole assembly with my other project mach that has the 9" 3.25 traction lock. Is it just as easy as just swapping the whole rear end out or is there other things i need...
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    Leaf Springs

    As i will be getting my exhaust kit this coming week i have been mulling over new leaf springs for the rear. I currently have air shocks in the rear and want to get rid of them. I know one member here(don't remember who) touts the eaton springs. I have looked at them and priced them but ouch...
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    Driving these cars just puts you in a good mood

    Man, what a 2 weeks at work it has been. After 180+ stressfull hours at work for the 2 weeks i came home,went to the garage to start the stang up it just went click click click. Went down to the local auto store and bought an optima battery. I replaced the battery and battery tray also. Turned...
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    Exhaust Kits

    As i have been driving my 72 the past couple days it drives perfect but it is missing that muscle car sound. How are the exhaust kits that various suppliers sell for fitment issues? I am sure there is always some tweaking but overall how are they? I would love to take it to a muffler shop but...
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    Bought a driveable mach

    Well as work has changed a bit,which has stalled my 71 progress i set out to find a Mach that was in better shape. I wanted rust free body,frame, cowl.Motor in tip top shape. Interior didn't have to be immaculate as in the little bit of time off from work that i have i could dabble at it. Paint...
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    Problem in rear?

    In test fitting some parts i have mocked up i am not sure which part is wrong. I have my quarters mocked up and they are fitting tight to the rear light panel but the bumper does not follow the curve of the quarter. When i held the rear valance up,it fit the quarters like it should. I am not...
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    Last couple of days

    Well it has been about a month since i have been able to work on the mach and had a couple days here before i head back to work and took advantage of it. I have the new quarters in place, 1 floor pan in place(gonna wait on the other floor pan till i get the 1 welded in), a couple engine aprons...
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    71 Mach 1

    I have been wondering what rear gears i got and the differnetial so i ordered a delux report and quite happy. Have 3.25 with traction lok
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    Electrical parts for wire harness

    Okay guys I am wanting know if anybody knows of where i can buy the connectors,bulb holders ect.. for all of my wire harnesses. My harness is in pretty good shape but the connectors are pretty well shot. Some of the harnesses have been hacked into but i can do all the rewiring i just gotta find...
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    Enjoying every minute

    I have been wanting to restore a mach 1 for over 20 years. I finally have a good job and a place to do it. I found this forum and have been reading up all i can since i got my 71 mach 1. I was at work and found it on craigslist and bought it. It was delivered to my door after i got home from...
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