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I installed a new Belltech sway bar 1.125” and it was really tight but after a test drive I see it’s rubbing slightly on both outer edges of the front strut rods Will making a taller spacer sleeve to raise the angle a bit help? Please advise and thanks in advance

Hi all I’m finally done with my 1971 and we’re updating the carb and ignition but now I’m able to drive it, I feel cramped and sitting too upright. Do any of you have a suggestion on this? I can’t find a tilt column and I am willing to fab something... All input is appreciated!!! Thanks in...

I need a heat riser for my 1971 351c so I can refurb an OEM air breather Is a heat riser really necessary? I’d assume not unless I’m driving in the winter but the car is stored in a heated shop So if you have any input , I’d appreciate it Thanks!

Hi all In the last stages of completion and need the handle for the fold down seat latch. It’s a funny shaped thing but I’m assuming it’s specific because I can’t make anything else work So if anyone knows where to locate on I’d appreciate a not You can email me at  Thanks

Hi, this is a strange one. I’ve been test driving my 1971 Mach 1 for the first time as I’m getting close to finishing the build. I noticed a scrubbing noise under the car when on basic terrains and basic movement  and when I stop and bounce it up and down, it makes the same noise when sitting...

Hopefully Midlife Harness is reading today’s post All dash install is complete and for some reason the Custom auto sound radio, 3 gauge cluster and fuel gauge don’t come on when I start the car, consistently. Could it be a faulty hot connection to the radio harness? I did have to make a repair...

Hey all A local Mechanic says he put Dot 3 in my brand new brake system but when I researched and finally asked the shop owner, he said he thinks he put synthetic in... I’ve seen threads on how to identify synthetic from non Please see my photo and let me know what you think Thanks for any...

Hi all Just want to post some info if it helps those who have a nasty cluster lens I purchased an NOS lens for my 1971 Mach 1 and it got nicked and scuffed when installing the cluster. Probably should have put it in last... Anyway a plastics guy gave me a sample of Novus1,2&3. I used them...

busy day on the forum. I’m assembling the column and I’m not sure how that column cover and retainer work. Does the retainer clip attach to the ignition lock bar that’s on top of the column? I have the retainer clip and it slides down the cover/shroud very well Thanks in advance for any advice!!

Hi all Finishing-up my dash and I have a new inst. cluster bezel but I need the turn signal lenses. I can use green LEDs for affect but there will still be a hole at each arrow If you know where I can get a pair of these please advise Last question is I can’t get the bezel to clear the...

Hi all I just installed my heater box and blower housing and when I switch it on, it makes a noise like the old fashioned playing card on spokes... All new motor  and cage fan. New heater box too Could it be hitting the heater box gasket? The cage fan is about 1/4” away from the end of the...

Hi all Been a while but I have a question. Just painted car and we have the weather strips installed on doors but the doors keep nicking the paint on the thresholds. On the outside we have at least a half inch visible gap between the door bottom and top of rocker and the body lines are all good...

Have any of you had this issue where the ignition and headlights-on buzzer won’t go off even after the car is started and driven?

Hi all, My speedo cable was yanked out of the fitting and the fitting is still inside the case as seen in the pics  Does anyone have a suggestion on how to fix or is this a job for a transmission shop?

I have a new dome light and am not sure where to plug it and I’m wondering what this ford part is D1ZB-19949-AA is and not sure if it’s part of the dome light  Thanks in advance!

Have any of you ever experienced a warm under dash harness or any harness that becomes warm to the touch? All grounds are good and clean and when I installed the headlights, the turn signals in front won’t blink When I remove the actual headlights, they work. All this and the harness wires are...