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Hi all , please can you assist, I have swapped out the follwing on my 73 stang 1. Lower arms , ball joints, sway bar links and bushings , shocks and ball joints. Having the car on the lift I cannot find anything that is loose, however when driving and I hit a bump or uneven surface I have a...

Hey guys so I have a double question and need some guidance 351C with 4BBL Holley 600CFM,  Mild camshaft  Electronic ignition setup  Car starts and Idles fine , drop it into gear and she will switch off , back to N or P and she will fire up again , Could this be fuel or timing related, Have...

This is for the 73 owners, do you know if the 71-72 bumper brackets fit our rear bumpers. I hate the look of the 73 bumper which is a whole 2inches away from the body ? Would it be possible to use these or should i just cut and weld my current brackets.  On the front bumper , is there an insert...

HI Guys , so the backfire issue has been sorted , next up the tranny .  Before I put the tranny in the car I bought a new clutch setup (C4) and new torque convertor. The Tranny also had a new filter and stuff fitted. This is the kit Raybestos Red Performance Transmission Rebuild , has new band...

Hello Mustang Family , I need some advice or assistance.  I have a 73 Mustang with 351C 2V motor , the motor has just gone through a complete rebuild with new balancer and inside bits. I used a ebay ready to run distributor and set the static timing , we started the car in December and it was...

Not they type that drags a wall with you when you drive through it  , but I am facing a bit of an issue or questions .  I have a c4 mated up to a stock 351 , but have a question around the bellhousing bolts. This is a pan filled MY70 box. The box has been rebuilt by a transmission guy.  I had...

Hi Guys So the guy I gave my car to restore about 6years ago ha returned the car without the front bumper, he says this is the one that was fitted but I doubt it ,  Please help me identify this bumper. I have a 73 Coupe

Hi all ,  Quick one , when I install the dash pad on a 73 mustang, does the pad hold the speed nuts or the actual dashboard, reason is the dash pad leading edge metal strip seems to fit better when installed between the trim panels and the dashboard rather then on the top of the dash ? Answers...

HI Guys,  So while fitting my new parking brake kit this weekend that I got from MustangsUnlimited, I noticed that the "complete kit" is not as complete as its meant to be . The issue I face is , drivers side (LHS) parking brake cable supplied is a short piece which runs from the drum to just...

Hi Guys,  Quick question, I have my 73 wired up and have put the dashboard back in , I have a large gap between the dash and the steering column, basically I can see the ignition switch rod. Its about 3 inches too far out, or thats what it looks like . Is there a cover thats missing or...

Looking for advise on this one , maybe midlife can chime in. On the 73 mustang (and most others) there is a green wire on the column for the brake switch , I am a bit confused as to the requirement or configuration of this.  My questions stems from , I am fitting an EZ wiring harness to the...

Thanks everyone for all the help along the way , i need some information on hoodlining rods, mine arrived from Mike (thanks) , but the rods themselves appear to have had all the markings and color removed from them. They are flat silver in color. Any idea on how to identify them without the...

HI Guys,  Thanks for all the support while rebuilding my 73 Coupe , I had to replace the entire harness with an ez harness so have run into a few issues. I know it would have been easier to use a stock harness, but my car was stripped out and most of the stock harness was cut , the bits that...

Hi Guys ,  I know there are loads of individual posts about bolt sizes and threads needed for various bits on our cars. And yes you can buy bolt sets in packs but I am thinking it should be cheaper to list the required bolts/Nuts and where they go on here and buy them from a local bolt/nut...

Wanted to give everyone a chance to see the build progress on my 73 Coupe. Car has some sentimental meaning which makes this build a bit special for me .  Color is not standard, I am not fussed, I am building a nice looking RestoMod not a concourse build.  Red was the color before, the car was...

HI Guys Please can you assist me in finding some parts for my 73 Stang. I am based in South Africa and parts are quite scarce, it seems the guy who pulled my car apart did not keep all the bits.  1. Front Windsheild moulding - The interior bit that holds the hoodling. 2. Quarter panel finsh...

Hey Guys, I have a question, with replacing the bushes on the spring perches, is there any easy way to remove them or would blunt force trauma or a press be the best option. I am replacing them with poly bushes, but they came with no instructions, I managed to remove the bolts on the pearches...

Hey Guys , as per the topic has anyone managed to dismantle the rear tail lights, I want to redo the chrome surrounds and clean up the lights . New lights are a tad expensive to buy and ship to South Africa.

Hi Guys, My first question for the forum, would the following fir onto a 73 Mustang Coupe Auto. http://www.ebay.com/itm/111927636927?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D111927636927%26_rdc%3D1 Question 2, How do I remove the front springs, I have a...

Hi Guys I wanted to say hello from sunny South Africa, I or rather my dad has owned our mustang from 1983 , it has been through many different stages but never running properly. A few years ago the car was stolen , then recovered, it has been through 3 sets of panel beaters, it was stripped...