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    Selling my car. How do I price it right?

    I want to sell my car. I need to price it right for both me and the buyer. What is the best way to determine the value? I do realize that I won't be able to get what I have in it but I also want to be able to sell it without too much haggling. 65 Mustang coupe. complete drivetrain has appx...
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    What pressure radiator cap?

    What pressure radiator cap is safe to run? Solid engine/cooling system with a new Ron Davis radiator
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    Antenna delete

    I dont have an antenna in my 65 and I want to hide the hole in the fender. What could I use that would look good?
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    Help me find this part

    I am rebuilding my vent windows on my 65 mustang coupe. I need the long felt fuzzy replacement channel that fits onto the backside between the vent window and the door window. It is called a Vent window run assembly. Years ago I bought just the fuzzy channel replacement but now I can only find...
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    What is a 66 Shelby GT 350 worth?

    Had a death in the family. Have a restoted 66 Shelby GT350 and a restored 66 2+2 GT fastback. Want to sell them both. How do I find out how much they are reallyworth so I can price them fairly?
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    What is the purpose of the bypass hose

    What is the purpose of the bypass hose around the thermostat on a 65 289? When I drive on cold mornings I have to put a piece of cardboard in front of the radiator to keep it warm. When I don't and I let it warm up enough for the thermostat to open, it will still cool down once I am on the...
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    Exh leak thru vlv cover bolt holes??

    I was going to adjust my lifters hot. Put the clips on and started the engine. Heard an exhaust leak. Found on both heads the exhaust will come out of the lower valver cover bolt holes when the bolts are removed. these are Trick Flow high port iron heads. Everything else seems fine. Should I be...
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    Side window GLASS replacement?

    I have a 65 mustang and I would like to replace the old scratched side windows. How is this done with the metal frames around the glass?
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    Plugs clean,strong CO odor

    Have a problem. My car exhaust has a strong fuel RICH odor yet the plugs look very clean. Almost too clean. After 5000 miles they look like they just came out of the box. I feel bad for the cars following behind me.I could pay a shop to stick the sniffer up the exhaust buy I want to hear what...
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    Garage Paint Ideas

    I want to paint the inside of my garage (Walls and floor). Would like to do something that would really look cool. Do any of you have ideas or pictures?
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    Radio delete plate. Any Ideas?

    I want to get rid of my radio in my 65 stang. I have seen radio delete plates for about $40 - $50. Seems kinda high for a piece of metal. Any ideas that would be cheaper?
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    Car smells like gas after I shut it off??

    What could be some of the problems (and solutions) that could cause my car to have a strong order of gas after I shut it off? It is an Edlebrock 4 bbl.It stays that way until it is cooled off.
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    Synthetic lube in rearend okay?

    Is it okay to put synthetic lubricants in differentials and manual transmissions? Some of the companies that rebuild them say only use the mineral based lubricants.
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    Need a rearend in Phoenix area

    I bought a rearend from Maeracing in May. He said it would be 2 weeks. Can't reach him,e-mail or by phone.Tired of waiting. Have to put out more money to get another rearend to get car back on the road until that issue is resolved. DON"T do buisness with him- Jack McCane of Maeracing in...
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    Have you bought from Maerracing? BEWARE

    I bought a rearend from maerracing in Kentucky. I had to return it for repair. He said it would take 2 weeks. That was in May now it is almost August! I can't get in touch with him by phone because it is always busy. I e-mail him and he always says "Next week" Beware if you need a rearend. His...
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    67 Radiator in a 65?

    I have an overheating issue in my 65 stang. I have a 180 degree thermostat and a 2 row 1" Griffin radiator. I live in Phoenix. It will run appx 195- 200 in the summer. Then I put an A/C in it. With the A/C off it overheats 210-230. It seems like the A/C condenser blocks just enough air flow to...
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    Car won't warm up

    On a cold morning (40 degrees) my car won't warm up. The temp won't get above 140-160. At first I thought it might be the thermostat. I had a Robertshaw 195. I replaced it with a new 180 degree one. On the thermostat housing there is a small bypass hose-what is the purpose of it? BUT it...
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    Lights don't work on instrument cluster

    I put in a new instrument cluster in my 67 fastback but I cant get the instrument lights to come on. It seems like it could be a ground. Does the cluster have screwed in place for the grounding? What else could it be? Everything else works correctly.
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    Remote trunk release cable routing?

    How is the cable on a remote trunk release supposed to be routed? If I run it in the rocker panel the cable will interfere with the sill plate.
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    Can't get fluid from master cylinder

    I'm trying to bleed the power brakes on a 67 mustang. I can't get the fluid to come out of the Master cylinder. It is a new unit-booster & M/C. I disconnected the brake lines from the M/C and pumped the brakes but no fluid flow. No there is not a cap or plug in the holes. I had someone push on...