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  1. 67 GTA

    289 value?

    I was thinking about selling my c-code 289 and buying a new Ford Racing engine for the fastback. I have no idea what a complete 289 is worth. Any suggestions?
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    Gas door from newer car on 67 fb?

    I saw a project somewhere about putting a gas door from a Taurus on the side of a classic mustang. Everyone that owns a mustang close to my year(maybe more) knows how frustrating it can be to fill up and the restriction from the sharp angle of the tube going into the gas tank causing the gas to...
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    Rustoleum durability?

    How many of you have used rustoleum (spray can) on exterior body parts, and how long has it held up? I am having the whole body e-coated and painted. I was thinking about stripping and painting the small pieces at home. I liked being able to not have to mix up paint for a few pieces, and don't...
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    Cowl slots for cooling?

    I ran across a thread while searching and saw a pic of a car with the cowl slotted. Does anyone know where I can get the cutting specs for this? I included the link. http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=635381&highlight=spray+paint
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    What acid to use for stripping?

    I was thinking about trying acid to strip the many small metal parts that came off the fastback. I am having the car body chemically stripped (non acid). I wanted an effective method to use at home for the smaller pieces. I need to be able to strip paint and rust. Sanding and sandblasting do not...
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    e-coating questions

    Has anyone had their car e-coated? I am going to have the fastback stripped with a non-acid chemical stripper. The company recommended one of their Friends for e-coating. It is supposed to be some kind of zinc-phosphate coating. Will I still need to put the epoxy primer over this stuff? Will the...
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    e-coating questions

    Has anyone had their car e-coated? I am going to have the fastback stripped with a non-acid chemical stripper. The company recomended one of their freinds for e-coating. It is supossed to be some kind of zinc-phosphate coating. Will I still need to put the epoxy primer over this stuff? Will the...
  8. 67 GTA

    Illegal immigration petition

    If there is anyone who wants to help stop the amnesty of the millions of illegal aliens in the USA, you should click the link and sign the petition to the House and Senate. I do not want any political responses to this thread. I just wanted to get the message out to anyone who is interested...
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    Anyone in OHIO know these guys?

    I was thinking of having my car chemicaly stripped. I found this place on the web. Has anyone done buisness with them? http://www.americanmetalcleaninginc.com
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    rack & pinion creaking?

    My friend brought his car over and wanted me to look at the steering. I have never worked on rack & pinion before. It has a loud creak coming from the rubber boot on the passenger side. It is the piece that goes from the wheel to the rack. The boot in question is up against the rack. What is...
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    Repro body parts

    I am going to have to buy a bunch of body parts for my car. I have heard many horror stories about the fit and looks of these parts.Who would you recommend to buy them from?
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    electrolysis rust removal

    I'm not sure how many of you have tried this, but man was I impressed! I have read alot about it and decided to try it today with my battery charger. I used a five gallon bucket and put three gallons of water and three tablespoons of baking soda in it. Everyone recomends washing soda, but the...
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    pinched seam question

    After stripping paint off I have found that the trunk lid and hood have rust inbetween the seams where they are pinched together. This stuff has got to go. Are these just pinched together? I can't find any spot welds. All I can see is the seam sealer that is holding them. I remember seeing a...
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    Oven cleaner for paint stripper?

    A friend told me to use oven cleaner to strip paint. Has anyone tried this? I figured the aircraft stripper would work better.:shrug:
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    Paint related question

    I am about to start stripping and priming the fastback and parts. (completley disassembled) I bought PPG DP90LF epoxy primer and Omni AU MX190 metal cleaner/degreaser. I am not sure what to wipe the metal with when I apply the cleaner. Lint free rags? Also is there a website that has info on the...
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    67 fastback teardown pics

    The fastback is almost down to nothing but sheetmetal. It will soon get put on the spit after some structural panel replacement. If anyone needs pics of hard to see parts or reference pics post a request.http://shawnr.home.apex.net
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    Cowls,@#*^#spot welds,and seam sealer?

    I just finished tearing off the cowl cover and the cowl panel also. Luckily just some pin holes around the hats. It will all get blasted and epoxy primed before reinstalling. Is it crucial that the seam sealer goes in between like the factory, or will a coat on the outside seams work? I know my...
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    rotisserie questions

    I am almost ready to put my fastback on the spit. I am going to replace the front aprons and possibly the radiator support. Can I do this while it is on the rotisserie without distortion, or should I do this beforehand? Also where is the best place to connect the rotisserie? I am going to make...
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    Gsa fumes from exhaust/running rich

    I need help diagnosing my problem. My 67 is running rough, and really rich. It smokes most of the time. Usually white to grey in color. If I hold my hand to the exhaust tips they smell like gas. Spark plugs will foul out and turn black and smell like gas. Ignition is fine. Looked for vaccum...
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    Steering column help

    I just started putting my column back together after ripping out the brake pedal support (ie. new brake booster) to replace the bushings. It has been about a year since I started this because of my wife's car. My memory is a little foggy. I am down to putting the wheel back on, but I get the...