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    Air Compressor, Tools, etc

    It may also be useful to point out that a 2 stage air compressor is much preferable over a single stage.
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    Air Compressor, Tools, etc

    Mike, I would suggest buying the biggest air compressor you can afford. 5-7 HP, definitely a cast iron pump, preferably an 80 gallon tank, and at least 15-20 CFM. If you are going to do any sandblasting you will need a decent sized air compressor to run one properly. I had a Dayton Speedair for...
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    What steps to paint over original paint??

    I would do the body work. Make sure the primer is sanded well back off any unscuffed paint. I would then DA with 320 and use a good scuff pad to get into the corners and crevices that will require good adhesion to make sure the new paint sticks. These areas are usually the first to flake off. I...
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    Correct Paint I

    Pegleg, Unless I missed it, a couple of your questions were not answered. The original paint in 1971 was likely a dispersion lacquer but at best may have been a single stage enamel. Both types of paint are probably still available although I would stay away from lacquer even though it's...
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    Not available yet

    He only has 7 now.
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    DMV versus Reality?

    The one thing that I did question but did not dispute (intuition tells me that this would be a bad idea while standing at a DMV window) was the weight. The clerk looked it up and I was guessing in the neighborhood of 3600-3700#. She tells me it's 2750 or something like that. I figure she mixed...
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    DMV versus Reality?

    The drama is over. I received a bill of sale from the previous owner and made the trip back to the DMV. I had to have insurance on the car whether driven or not (or lie about it on the checklist or pay a no insurance waiver fee) so I insured the car on Monday, transferred the title Tuesday...
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    72 Plymouth Scamp

    My first new car was 1972 Plymouth Scamp 2 door hardtop with a 318 automatic. Black on black with a vinyl top. It stickered for about $3200 and I bought for about $2950. Then I saw the movie "Vanishing Point" and went and ordered a 1973 Dodge Challenger 340 4 speed. Oddly, in 73 the 440 was only...
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    Bad thoughts in my head

    I'm not sure what price you are considering for your car but according to the Virginia DMV my disassembled, rusty 71 Mach l has an average NADA retail value of $39,500. At least that's what they wanted me to pay taxes on without a bill of sale. Fortunately my wife works for a university so my...
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    DMV versus Reality?

    I spent most of my life in OH and bought and sold a lot of cars and never was asked for a bill of sale (that I can recall). It must be the delta between my reported purchase price and the perceived value that generated the DMV request.
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    DMV versus Reality?

    I finally had an opportunity to get to the DMV to transfer the NC title from the previous owner into a VA title in my name. The title was properly filled out and notarized. I was informed that I also needed a bill of sale with purchase price or...I could pay taxes on the NADA average value. See...
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    Never Waste a Bad Idea

    I prefer the term "bimetric wrenches.
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    Never Waste a Bad Idea

    I have a set of metwrenches that can go either way. So if I find a Prius motor at the local flea market, I'm ready.
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    Never Waste a Bad Idea

    Thanks Jason. Never thought of that one. Its helpful information like that that keeps me coming back to this sight.
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    Never Waste a Bad Idea

    That's not a bad idea Don. The trunk floor is one of the few areas that might actually support something over 4 pounds without falling out on the road.
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    Never Waste a Bad Idea

    I could use one that rubs against the tires like I had on my Schwinn. I don't think the sidewalls on these tires could take the friction for very long though.
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    Never Waste a Bad Idea

    Got the grill and headlights installed. Probably going to need a longer extension cord for night driving.
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    help wiyh steering gear box

    Roger Rode of Rode's Restoration in Galion, OH is a personal friend of mine and his main business is steering gear boxes and associated parts. You can reach him at (419) 468-5182. Tell him I sent you.
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    Here is a deal!

    That's what they nailed Al Capone for. Didn't care about the people he had shot. Just make sure you pay taxes on all your Mustang parts.
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    351C Oil Pan

    Thanks Guys.
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