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1973 southern US (GA) car now in MN. Inside heated storage the last 20+ years and beset with multiple trans failures keeping it from being run in MN winters once up here. Fastback originally 351c 2v with C6. Now has Mach gauges, functional ram air hood, spoilers, 460 with CJ big spline...

Some 2v will pull better at low rpm on takeoff. No contest overall though, generally the 4v is going to add probably 15 hp by itself. If that were not the case why would hi-po cars not all be using 2v carbs?  The 2v can't process enough fuel and air at higher rpm. Not much point in switching the...

If it is all stock, it probably has a 2 barrel carb and points ignition. 4 barrel carb and aftermarket aluminum intake for 2v heads, plus switch ignition to electronic using one of the conversion kits. 400M exhaust manifolds are also better than the 2v exhaust manifolds. Get a 1970 timing chain...

For anyone reading this who has not already done so: Rebuild your door hinges before even starting any other corrections involving these long heavy doors which wreak havoc on hinges Even a teensy bit of slop at the front is multiplied exponentially at the rear. You will still have alignment...

I have had literally hundreds of cars, lots of convertibles among them.  The convertibles even in good condition have way more horizontal flex. First, noticed this on a 57 convertible back in 1968. And that was with massive x-frames in them besides full perimeter frames. Every convertible I have...

I did the 460 (it was already built at the time and 351c was out to repair rear main leak and pull bad C6 anyway..).  429 mounts, 429 PI exhaust manifolds (simplicity, but better flow than 71 460 manifolds), had a big spline Torino toploader on hand already too.  Used the 71 Lincoln Mark 3...

Not sure if the stock Lincoln ones fit, but suspect they might (there are several variations thru the years, early ones are most compact).  But the 429 PI manifolds do fit well in my 73 with 460 and appear to be a better flowing design without header headaches.  Nothing to modify beyond adding...

I have a good flat hood off a southern origin car (not rusted underneath or on top) and a couple of scooped hoods in MN. Flat hood wouldn't fit with my BB and aftermarket intake.

IDK about 71, but my 73 I think is original and they are Phillips head screws with large diameter integral flat washer on them.

I had always assumed that the 71-73 Mustang was far heavier than earlier models, but the difference does not appear to be that much given that the 429-460 BB fits and torque provided far outweighs weight gain. These numbers are from ClassicMustang.com and do not specify engine size so likely...

First one I ever saw was bright orange 72 Mach and belonged to the brother of a friend.  Thought it was kind of strange looking with the flat back window and saw it as just another evolution of a popular car that didn't look like an improvement. Decades went by and I still didn't really care...

Always preferred sticks and still do, but as you get older the automatics do have some advantages that you may appreciate more.  In addition to keeping you behind the wheel, if you have a spouse that isn't too stick-proficient and you might want to have fill in now and then as the driver, it...

I removed my fastback 73 rear glass for headliner replacement and intend to re-install it shortly once recovered from shoulder surgery. I think I would rather use the sealant method than the tape and seeing if there are any additional pointers or precautions to doing it this way. Have a new...

That is a huge engine bay and would look strange with most of the smaller engines unless all bulked up with turbos and such stuff.   My 460 is already built and installed, but if I had to do it over today I would still go 460 - but with CJ aluminum heads and intake to bring the weight...

Just thought I would update this now that new solenoid and transistorized voltage regulator are installed. Took a while since I am also working on a rebuilt roller 5.0 2000 Explorer motor (now with aluminum heads) for an MGB swap. Swapping out the solenoid on the 73 did nothing, car still ran...

Thanks! Didn't see the image first time I looked at your reply. Switch looks kind of like some old brake light switches too.. Have to see if I can find automatic shifter I took out of the car and see if NSS is still on it.

Found a bunch of threads on VMF that indicate running after key turned off is possibly due to solenoid or voltage regulator contacts inside sticking. Seems a more common problem than I thought. Solenoid contacts when sticking keeps "I" terminal hot, even when shut off and voltage regulator...

midlifeYes, the factory tach is in line between the ignition switch and the + side of the coil.  Ford has a resistor wire from the output side of the tach in the circuitry going from there to the + side of the coil.  The factory tach does not use any signal from the - side of the coil.  There...

This is a 73 which did not come with factory gauges or tach. They were swapped in a decade ago along with rebuilt 71 Lincoln 460 with DOVE heads and CJ toploader which replaced 351 and C6.  Not run since installed, except when hot wired. Has factory 71 Lincoln coil with a resistor mounted on...

Yeah, Performer should fit vertically with 3" it looks like. Will find out if offset is required soon on mine I guess. Found paperwork from Jeg's (2002) and I paid $168.99 for the new 460 Performer intake back then. Lists for $303 on Summit today.... So, if you had the Performer a while you...