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Anyone going to Ford Carlisle this year? I am planning to go Saturday June 1st and hope to meet some other 71-73 fans. Hopefully the weather will be cooperate! An amazing event to experience!

Hi all again. Could a kickdown lever stuck in kickdown mode not allow the C6 trans to go into reverse? The car will go forward but not shift properly in those gears as well. The resto shop had to put a Holley extension kit on the carb end of the kickdown lever since it was to short. Should I...

Hi all. This is my second post today but another topic. The resto shop took car out for first drive after my '73 Vert had the 351 4V rebuilt. The engine is running great but the tranny does not shift correctly. It got stuck in third and then stuck in reverse. The transmission worked fine before...

First off Happy New Year to all! I just had my engine rebuilt. 1973 convertible 351 4V. After reinstallation of the motor and initial startup it was immediatly evident both manifolds were leaking. Turns out 2V manifold gaskets were used instead of 4V gaskets. It was an oversight by the shop...

Hi everyone. Such a great forum for all of us 7173 fans! Will soon be reinstalling my '73 verts #351c 4V motor that I have just had rebuilt. Took several months to finish as many Howards Roller Cams were back ordered until September. While waiting for the engine I had time to consider whether to...

Is anyone bringing their 71-73 Mustang to Carlisle this weekend? Friday Saturday or Sunday? I believe Mac from Ohio is. Would be nice to meet some members!

Planning to remove the engine in my 73 convertible (with a/c) to examine the bottom end due to low oil pressure. The shop owner doing the work suggested leaving the a/c out of the car when the engine goes back inand plugging the holes in the firewall etc. The a/c unit is functional and blows...

Anyone have a recommendation for a quality hydraulic flat tappet lifter and cam combo that they have had a good experience with? I hear so many horror stories about failing lifters and wiped cams due to poor quality control and materials. I plan to use the car for regular highway driving and not...

Parking Brake Warning Light came with the convenience group option and was located to the left of the headlight switch in the dash. Or between the headlight switch and the power top switch in the convertible. Has a red lens with the words "PARK" and surrounded by a plastic chrome bezel. See...

Special order paint. Black with white interior. Purchased from Lee Jarmon Ford in Carrollton, Texas. Less than 20,000 miles.