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    headers from summit 351c, 2v

    Used but very little with about 500 miles. I bought these couple of years ago for my 72 stang. There is nothing wrong with these, however there is a little mod to make it fit by the power steering box. Guy who installed it, raised the motor, heated the pipe and lowered the engine where the pipe...
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    horse power comparison

    Hey guys, I don't want to assume anything, just want your input on this. I've got a 72 vert, with rebuilt 351c 2v heads, edelbrock 600cfm carb & intake ,patriot long tube ceramic headers w/3" pipes,RV cam, 3.50 posi, Mallory 1 wire distributor. I think my engine produces close to or maybe...
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    ashtray for long center console

    Hey guys, I am looking for a center console ashtray for my 72 vert. This is the long center console not the mini one. Let me know if you have one lying around and price. Thanks,
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    Under Door Weatherstrip Installation

    Hey guys, how hard is it to install door weatherstrip that goes from the side of the door, wrapped underneath, then to the other (hinges) side. I forgot to install mine and I noticed yesterday that hot air was leaking into the car. At first, I thought it was leaking through speaker grill but I...
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    need ideas for fender dec

    Hey everyone, I don't wanna put the old mustang emblem on the fenders, so I need ideas & images of what I should put. I was thinking about putting BOSS 351 w/ mustang...
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    Quiet Mufflers search continues

    Hey Fellows, Hows everything going? I posted an ad on this forum before about my exhaust sounds very loud in my 72 conv. 351c, 2.5" w/dual exhaust. Didnt really get much of the response I was looking for. I hope I make myself clear this time. I want to take this car out on a cruise and enjoy the...
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    which type of muffler?

    Hey guys, I have a 72 conv, w/351c 2v, 4bbl edelbrock, headers. The exhaust came w/turbo mufflers which are pretty loud. It's louder w/the top down & can't even hear the stereo at times, kids complain. I want to decrease the exhaust sound without losing HP. I was told that I can purchase the...
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    Power Steering Pump leaking ?

    Hey guys, hope everyone is doing well with their restoration projects. I have a question about my power steering pump leaking. It never leaked before, but I was test driving it the other day and there was fluid shooting towards the shock tower apron wall. I checked and could not find it, so I...
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    nasa hood grill

    I need a mach 1 hood grill (honey comb) plastic insert. Let me know if you have one and how much. Zip 21702.
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    Timing set for 72 351c 2v

    Hey guys, finally got the car put back. Engine compartment painted, Steel braided hose are put on, engine is all dressed up. Now for the timing, I think it suppose to be set at 6 degrees BTDC, but someone told me I should advance it to 9 or 10 because I have the RV Cam, headers, edelbrock...
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    braided hose kit install process

    Hey guys, Just bought a braided hose kit to make all the hoses look nice and I have no idea where to begin. What should I use to cut it? Cut off wheel? Scissors, dremel?I don't want it to fray or unwrap. Do I need specific tools? I wanna do it right & clean w/o ruining the braid. Are the...
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    strut rod rubber Bushing removal help

    Hey guys, just replaced the suspension on my 72 convertible and had couple of questions. I'm having trouble pulling out the strud Rod rubber Bushings that is mounted in the frame w/metal washers. I was able to pull out the Rod , then I tried to pry the rubber bushing with a screwdriver but it...
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    suspension upgrade help

    Hey guys, I'm putting in new suspension (kit from laurel mtn.mustang), if I change the strut rod bushings, do I need to make sure the bolts are tightened the same length where the bushings are now ? Big washers on the lower control Which needs to be marked before removing (casters?) were marked...
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    distributor re-install question

    Hi folks, pulled out my distributor last month so I can paint the engine. I put marks on the block before I pulled the distributor out, but when I went to re-install it the distributor shaft gear rotated, don't know how much, but can that throw my timing off ? It's GM style, one wire Mallory...
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    window adjustment

    Hey guys, My Driver Side front Window on my convertible is off a little and hits the weatherstrip of my rear window & top weatherstrip when I roll it up. Is there a way I can adjust the glass so it goes up like normal & does not interfere? I'm also thinking about putting after market...
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    Suspension Kit Quality rating

    Hey guys, has anyone purchase the suspension kit from Laurel Mountain Mustangs? If so, how was their service, quality of parts, and shipping svc.? http://www.laurelmountainmustang.com/products/1968-1973-mustang-master-front-suspension-kit Thanks,
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    metal plate part

    Hi folks, I'm missing this part that gets bolted onto the shock tower apron from wheel side. It goes over upper control ARM and I think its there to cover part of the coil spring for safety. I'm sure it doesn't effect anything on the suspension, but since I have it all opened up I may as well...
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    Yoke bolt too tight on 3rd Member?

    Hey Guys, hope everyone is doing well after a Fathers day weekend. I have a question about the 3rd member I just installed with a buddy of mine who is a very good Mechanic. I had a non-posi with 3.50 gears, and 28 spline. installed a new one with a posi-traction 3.50 gears. He was going to come...
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    frame rust ---plz Help

    Hey guys, i need help to fix my frame n apron. How can I weld or fix the shock tower apron rust (on bottom see images), & fix top portion of frame that is right below the upper control Arm? Frame is fine all around except top. I don't wanna replace the s.tower apron because then I'd have to...
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    Front Coil Springs removal help

    Hi guys, Im having trouble pulling out coil spring on pass.side. I borrowed a tool from Auto zone, but I couldnt get it to work. Then I got one from Adv.Auto parts and every time I set the hooks on spring and tighten it up, the rod goes down and hits the base of the upper control arm and wont go...
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