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    HELP! Car won't start...

    Hey guys, I have a '70 coupe w/ a 302 and C4. The car's been running like a champ ever since I got it a few months ago -- until tonight. I tried starting the car and all you can hear is this whirring sound. Like something spinning really fast. But the engine isn't cranking or anything...
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    17x8 w/ 4.25" BS -- Fit a 70?? (I checked the chart)

    Hey guys, Anyone know if a 17x8 wheel w/ 4.25" BS will fit a 70 coupe? I checked Dodgestang's chart and no one is running that combo. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks, Ian
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    Lose RPMs when I hit the brakes...help?

    Hey guys, I have a 70 with power discs/rear drums. The car idles fine around 1k in N, but when I hit the brakes the rpms drop by 200-300 to the point where the car is idling real rough, around 600-700 rpms. Is this the sign of a vacuum leak? I had a leaking master cylinder that I...
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    Yellow brick road to a great Suspension

    Yellow brick road to great Handling Hey everyone, I've been reading/posting on this board for a few months now and first I just wanted to say that there's no way I could've undertaken my first Classic Mustang project without your help. But, being the greedy information whore that I am...
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    Help with leaking rear axle

    Hi everyone, I have a leak somewhere in my rear axle. You can see black gunk on the rear passenger side drum brake area. It's only on the PS side, though, and not on both sides. I'm gonna have a friend help me with it this weekend, and I'd like to have the parts ready, or at least know...
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    Speedo gear broke inside tranny?

    Hey guys, When I bought my car the speedo cable was broken and I just got around to dealing with it today. I jacked the car up and the piece that inserts into the tranny was still there, with a ghetto plastic cap covering the end where the speedo cable SHOULD be. Anyway, I yanked the end out...
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    Burning smell after changing brakes?

    Hey guys, I changed the pads, rotors, drums and shoes a few weeks ago and to this day after 30 minutes of driving you can smell a faint burning smell coming from all four corners. You can only smell it if you get real close to the tire, but it's definitely there. Did I do something wrong...
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    Cost of chroming valve covers?

    Hey guys, I have a set of blue "Powered by Ford" valve covers. I was thinking it would be cool to sand blast them and have them chromed. Any idea how much this would cost? Are "Powered by Ford" chrome valve covers already available? Second, has anyone heard of clear valve covers? Like...
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    Is this the right firing order? (diagram inside)

    I have a 70 coupe. Previous owner replaced the stock 302 with a 302 crate. I just wanted to double check that my firing order was correct since I just changed the plug wires (one wire at a time :) ). According to the previous owner, he installed "Comp. Cam. Mild. Comp cams double roller and Comp...
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    Did I get a good deal on this 70 coupe?

    I've posted a few questions here and there but I've mostly been a lurker. :) I bought my first classic Mustang a few months back -- a 1970 mustang coupe. Anyway, I've always been a bit afraid to ask, but did I get a good deal on the car? This is my first classic and I'm continually learning...
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    A unique 3-point seatbelt question (maybe)

    I'm working on a 70 coupe and it looks like the car was originally equipped with 3 point belts. However, one of the previous owners CUT the shoulder belt...is there a place where I can just buy the shoulder belt? The lap belt has a slot for the shoulder belt to attach to, so I think all I need...
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    Classic car insurance for a daily driver?

    Is there such a thing? I've checked all the major companies -- Hagerty, Grundy, AON, etc. and all of them stipulate you can't drive the car to work. Can anyone recommend a company that would allow me to drive my 70 coupe to work 5 days a week, up to 12k miles a year? I don't mind using a...
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    Closest junkyard to downton LA?

    Hey guys, I need to find some random parts for my 70 coupe, and was thinking of heading down to a (hopefully) local junkyard. I've never been to one of these, so I was wondering if anyone knew of a good junkyard near downtown Los Angeles? Also, how do these things work? Do I need to bring...
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    Caliper won't fit w/ new pads & rotor??

    I installed new pads and rotor this afternoon on my '70 and I CANNOT get the caliper to slide over the rotor. I used a piston compressor and got it as compressed as humanly possible, but it still wont fit. Any suggestions? Can I just sand the pads down a bit?
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    EVERYTHING I need to replace rotors/drums/pads/shoes?

    Hey everyone, I just bought new rotors, drums, pads and shoes for my 1970 coupe. My question, what else do I need to replace all the above? Gaskets, bolts, special tools, etc.? I'm a total newbie here and after looking through the Haynes manual it seems like I'm missing a few parts, but I...
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    Weatherstripping question

    Hey guys, I'm trying to replace the vertical weatherstripping that goes between the rear quarter window and the front window...do I need to use some sort of adhesive to apply the weatherstripping? If so, what type do you recommend? Thanks! Ian
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    Speedometer cable clip and bolt?

    I'm trying to install a speedo cable but I don't have the clip thing that bolts into the tranny to secure the cable in place. Anyone know where I can find this clip? And anyone know the size of hte bolt? Thanks, Ian
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    I'm retarded -- how do I time my engine?

    Alright guys, I've searched everywhere, read a few books and I still can't figure it out. How do I time an engine? I look down there and I can't see any timing marks or anything like that anywhere. So...I have my timing light. What do I point it at? :shrug: Also, which plug is the...
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    Any other good classic mustang forums?

    What can I say, I'm a whore for knowledge. :D Does anyone know of any other decent classic mustang forums, informational sites? Thanks again, Ian
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    Under car -- black tar stuff????

    Hey guys, Me again, the newbie. Under the car there's this wet black tar looking stuff that's on numerous locations. What is this junk? Should I just clean it off or is this a sign of trouble? View photos here Here are 2 example photos: I'm sorry if these are really retarded...
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