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    71-72 rear quarters vs 73

    2 part question on the rear quarters.  Are the rear quarter sections that have the bumper indents the same on all the year or is the 73 different than 71-72 ?  Also are coupe vs fastback differ in that area? I'm looking to replace the lower quarters and see listed without distinction.. or...
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    Old metal vs new metal..

    So in looking for answers to my pillar repair and thinking about the other repairs I am going to be  tackling I started wondering about scrap metal and what to source the stuff from.   So my question is.. is there really much difference on the quality and worthiness between vintage body steel...
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    Upper A pillar repair help

    So my Grande resto is taking forever but in this post I need some specific help. I have rust holes in the upper A pillar (pinchweld) area on both sides.  I am hoping to repair them with out having to pull the roof skin.  The roof is rusty but has no holes in it so it can be cleaned up and...
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    Big block frame & body specifics

    Question those who know.  What frame and body parts were specific to the big block cars vs the 351c cars.  Did Ford install any stronger, bigger parts to support the large engine platform.. or were the cars all the same frame wise? Also interested in what suspension parts were specific to the...
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    Restoring the A/C system

    So when restoring my Grande.. as far as the A/C system is concerned...I want to use as much as possible of the original parts that came on the car..  I know there are replacement parts for everything but I don't want like kind..I really want to have my parts refurbished..restored..  Has anyone...
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    Engine stand wheels?

    Has anyone installed pneumatic tires/wheels on an engine stand?  I anticipate use of mine on uneven surfaces and those little steel casters won't work well in my opinion..  Also I am thinking of installing them on my cherry picker.... I have looked around online and haven't found anything...
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    Gathering the tools I need.....

    So as a bike guy... I don't have a lot of the tools I need to start working on my project.  I'm building a shop to house the Grande and as a dedicated repair shop for it.  But I still need the tools and today I bought at a auction 3 items towards the endeavor...  A engine hoist, and engine...
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    Hockey Stick stripes on a Grande??

    .. I thought Coupes and Grande's didn't get Hockey Stick stripes ?     This is a 71 (the ad says).. and it sure looks like a yellow Spring Special to my limited mind.. https://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/d/1971-ford-mustang/6701608783.html who wrote the poem where the sidewalk ends
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    Concours Restoration success rates

    We see all these shop restored cars and tons of the home restored versions on the web, at the shows and other places..   I know there are multiple levels of restoration. But what ... as far as true concours level.. are the chances of a fellow at home actually reaching the top level of concours...
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    Body parts kits??

    Has anyone bought/Used the NPD Master Body Hardware kits?  In researching options I find quite a bit of discrepancy across the sources and would rather get a single comprehensive kit vs. piecemeal parts hunting. But if the kits are questionable quality or incorrect maybe they are not worth the...
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    '72 Sportsroof question

    So how common were otherwise plain jane sportsroof cars the came factory with nasa hood, 351 2v  and a three speed standard tranny?  And what rear end would one likely have?
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    A Grande story...

    A unusually harsh and brutal review from a few years ago. http://phscollectorcarworld.blogspot.com Type "Grande" into the search bar on the page.. find the article there..
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    Rental Mustang question...

    Just throwing this question out there..  How many of the 71-73 Ford Mustangs were ordered and owned by rental car companies??  Is there any particular way to if a certain car was previously owned by such?... I imagine there must be a ownership trail of sorts.. Finally.. are there any...
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    Some interesting commentary here!

    "To appreciate these Brougham Mustangs, you have to view them not as hot-blooded tarmac terrors, but instead as junior Thunderbirds." But there are some really nice pics on the page...
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    1 of 1! 429 COBRAJET WITH RAM AIR ?

    Has this car ever been seen by any of the members?  Where is it now?.. Sure would love to hear from the owner and get a close look at it! 1 of 1! 429 COBRAJET WITH RAM AIR KEY SPECIFICATIONS   YEAR: 1971 MAKE: Ford MODEL: Mustang BODY STYLE: Coupe TRANSMISSION: Auto 3...
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    Grande specific options

    So I read that the Grande allowed the buyer to get just about any option offered for other models in the model year ordered..  Were there any Grande specific options not allowed on the other models?
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    Grande Pics

    Hey all you Grande owners..  Post up some pics!... Lets show some Grande love!
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    Thanks for listening!

    I sent a message to the admin asking them to make a sub-section for the Grande.  within minutes here it is!   :thankyouyellow: Thanks so much.. :bravo:
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    Steering column restoration

    Though I'm confident on most all aspects in my Grande restoration..one item in particular is sketchy for me.  Steering column restoration..  Can ya'll give me your thoughts and wisdom?..  Prefer to hand this off to a pro.. but want to learn as well..
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    My 1st 71-73 Project.. it's a great day!

    ... So I mentioned in my introduction post that I was looking for a project to work on as I wind down my motorcycle racing days.  I said then I always loved the 71-73 Mustangs.. and was intent on doing one...   As luck would have it, my initial post proved to be the linchpin to getting my...
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