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    Backing Plate For Aftermarket Gauges

    Getting ready to redo my instrument gauge cluster and was planning on using aftermarket gauges. Was looking at backing plate you can get for 66 Bezel. One thing I notices it mount gauges from back. Seems like it may have a tunnel effect with gauges - just curious what other experiences are -...
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    Which Rockers Should I Get?

    Just bought a rebuilt 91 302 with aluminum GT40 heads and an E303 cam. Want to get roller rockers for it. Not looking for anything radical car will be a cruiser. More interested in value (good quality not super expensive) that does not require to anything special (ie., like to keep stock length...
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    Looking at motor what do you think?

    For my 1966 project currently ran accross 289 Stroker motor I'm considering buying from someone that had a project and motor rebuilt and stroked but lost interest and sold the car and is looking to sell motor. No miles on rebuild. They are asking $4000. Interested in opinions on set up...
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    Looking at motor - what do you think?

    For my 1966 project currently ran accross 289 Stroker motor I'm considering buying from someone that had a project and motor rebuilt and stroked but lost interest and sold the car and is looking to sell motor. No miles on rebuild. They are asking $4000. Interested in opinions on set up...
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    Power Steering Control Valve Rebuild - Now Problems

    I rebuilt my power steering control valve because it had a serious leak at one of the zerks. Now no leaks but kind of intermitently not getting full power steering on slow speeds. Parking lot speeds. Started mostly when moving to left - now does in either direction. Used Type F fluid when...
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    Nice upgrade but...

    Overall like the new themes. No big deal but displaying members Icons next to topic is somewhat distracting.
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    Spraying Primer in Garage - Any Tips to Keep Mess Down

    I've got a couple doors I need to spray after sandblasting. I've got a pretty nice garage I don't want to mess up. Unfortunately weather does not me allow to shoot Epoxy outside - Any tips to keeping mess down. thanks
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    Thinking of getting Nitrous - any suggestions?

    I'm currently thinking of getting nitrous to add to my 347 stroker. Any suggestions on kits or any advice would be appreciated. thanks
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    Anyone ever open up a repro hood tach?

    I've got a reprodcution hood tach that has intermitent working problems. Like to open it up to see if anything obviously wrong (ie., bad connection). No screws holding togther so alittle stump - it was pretty expensive so I don't want to mess it up. Any tips would be appreciated. thanks
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    Tips on Installing Roush Supercharger

    Going to help a feeind install a roush Supercharger on a 2005 GT. Thought it be good practice for when I buy mine. :D Looking at the instructions its 60 pages long any tips woul dbe appreciated. thanks
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    Help troubleshooting an electrical whining noise

    I just finished full resto on my 70. Car has annoying whining noise that appears to be electrical related. Was not there when I first started running it but came on later last summer. You can hear it pulse with turn signals making me think it electrical related. Only when car is running. I...
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    Power Steering Control Valve?

    I have a leak where the power steering contol valve and pitman arm meet. There is a zerk fitting for pitman arm joint that goes up thru the control valve - see pic. Its on a 70 v8. I'm guessing there is a seal there that is bad and power steering fluid and grease are mixing and making a...
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    Where can I find a good deal on Roush Supercharger?

    decided to put a supercharger on my 2007 GT. Also decided to go with Rousch M90. Does anyone have a line on a deal. best I've seen so far is close to $5k. Considering I bought a completes 347 for my 70 for a little more - seems a little steep. Appreciate any leads thanks
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    Just dropped the rear 1" do I really need to do front?

    Just put FR 1" drop springs on back. Front and rear wheel gap looks the same. Still has a slightrake (drop in front rake). I like the look. Drives fine. I have the front 1" drop springs also but thinking I like the look as is. Any issue with just doing back springs and not front?
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    Wider Tires and Stone Chips

    Silly question but I just put 275s on the back of my car. Look great but they are definitely sticking out that back. Just curious if other running wide tires have had any problems with stone chips or kick back from tires and have you done anything to minize it. Could always put mud flaps on...
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    Trick to welding under car?

    I'm getting acceptable welds now with my mig (nothing to brag about). The biggest issue I have now is when I need to weld when I'm on my back under the car (floor plugs, frame rails, etc.) Anybody have any tips? I'm thinking of building a rotesserie just to make it easier but maybe overkill if...
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    Living and Learning

    Got a couple new questions I will ask myself now everytime I cut a piece off the car. What's the smallest piece I need to cut off to fix it or do I plan on replacing the whole panel? Bought a inner wheel well patch and in my infinite wisdom I cut off the old inner to mate up with the flange...
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    Any experience with CJ Pony Doors?

    I'm considering replacing my driver door with a door from CJ Pony. Bought the passenger side from NPD and was pretty happy with fitment so far. CJ has the driver on sale it's $75 less than NPD plus free shipping. Plus NPD charges truck freight on doors - $135 extra (not sure why 1 company...
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    Is this fender worth saving?

    I think I'm going to give it a shot. Looks like there are patch panels that will cover up to the rot and original tooling fenders are a little pricey. Just curious what do you think? <a href="http://s242.photobucket.com/albums/ff65/Palerider94/?action=view&amp;current=100_0605-1.jpg"...
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    Do They Make Drip Tray for 66 Vert?

    Pulled my quarter off and and found that there is a piece that wraps arounds underneath the quarter that keeps water from getting in trunk on vert. You can see it in the picture attached toward the front of the wheelhouse. That back part toward trunk area is rusted away. Not sure what is is...