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    How to remove remote mirror on a '65

    On a '65 with factory remote mirror, you remove the cables at the knob end. Simply pull the cable housing back away from the knob. Do this for all three cables. If your knob assemby is not marked for the different color cables, mark them before you remove the cables, it is important they go back...
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    HELP...Need Info ASAP!!!

    In 1968, the J code (302 4V) was the base engine for factory GT Mustangs. A couple things to look for when hunting down a real GT, check the fog light wiring harness. It should have factory style plugs at the fog light end, (the reproductions are easy to spot) and it is routed in with the main...
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    Ok guys, gimmie your best stories

    This isn't about a car I owned, but one I worked on in my restoration shop. This happened in 1990. A local gas station owner called and told me he just bought a '66 GT fastback. He told me the car was complete, but the rear fold down seat and surrounding panels needed to be installed. He said he...
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    Anyone know where I can find these wheels?

    If you are looking for the style 2nd Mustang shows in his picture, I have a new set for sale. They are 15x7. They are 68 Shelby wheels, the wheel pic you show are for 66 Shelby.
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    Seat belt light

    On the early cars, it was simply a reminder light that went out after 10 seconds or so.
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    Chepie is gone - Last pics

    Chepsk8, I just finished helping my cousin build a Factory Five Cobra. Took a little over a year. Actually I was in charge of bodywork and paint. Keep my e-mail address, and feel free to ask questions. Actually, we are not that far from you if you want to come see the car. (Wayne,PA.) Rick D.
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    64 1/2 vs early 65

    No tail lights? How about a pic of that! If you mean reverse lights, they were optional, became standard on the '66 model.
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    351 manifold on 289 ?

    Years ago, Hot Rod magazine ran a couple articles by Ak Miller. He built and dynoed a 289,(or 302, I can't remember) with a mild cam, intake etc. He removed the stock exhaust manifolds and replaced them with 351W manifolds from a 69 Mustang. The result was an honest 5 horsepower gain, from just...
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    69 Shelby 351W engine question

    Thanks for the response. I just picked up a 69 GT 350 that is supposed to have the original engine, but I can't find a VIN stamped anywhere. The engine is coming out this weekend for a rebuild, so I can look more closely then.
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    69 Shelby 351W engine question

    Does a 351W from a 69 Shelby, have the Vin stamped on the block? And if so, where? Thanks, Rick
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    Best upholstery kits?

    I have used both brands, and really have no preference. But the TMI blue ( used on the blue and white pony upholstery) is much closer to the original color vs the Distinctive. By the same token, I prefer the Distinctive emberglow and white, over TMI.
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    Distributor phasing????

    I also thought this was a myth, until "Two Guys Garage" (I think that's the name) did a show on this. If I remember correctly, on Fords, it pertains to electronic ignition systems. You might check their website.
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    Bumper Question

    I am almost positive that the 73 fenders were different in the bumper area, making this swap difficult.
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    orange painted block

    Is is really orange, or more a red oxide color, similar to the color of the rear center section ( or "pumpkin")?
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    orange painted block

    Actually they were rated at 271 HP from Ford. Shelby rated them 306 H P after installing Tri-Y headers, aluminum intake and larger carb.
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    65 Windshield Washer bag

    I am pretty sure it was an option. Look for signs of one being there before. Does the car have the washer pump? How about the tubing, or wire harness for the pump, or the washer jets, mounted on the top portion of the firewall, going through the cowl area.
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    67/68 Hood Prop Rod

    If you can still find them in the junk yards, a prop rod from a 69-71 Maverick works well.
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    Eastwood's Tin-Zinc Electroplating System

    I bought the Eastwood kit, hoping to do the same thing. I was disappointed in the results, I never was able to get the shiny look I wanted, even silver spray paint was closer to original. I then bought a Caswell set, and have been very pleased with the results. I bought the zinc plate kit with...
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    My horrible experiences with aftermarket hipo fan blades..

    I also had a couple reproduction Hi Po fans let go. I have a 65 GT fastback with the factory "K" engine. I basically only use the car for MCA shows, so I rarely have the engine above 5500 RPM, but still had the same experience as you. Since this car needs to be original, I searched for an...
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    Bumper Guards

    If you mean the two " bumperettes" that run vertically from the bumper to the valance, no it won't work. The 65-6 version is longer, and the lower mounting tab is offset, and totally different from the 67-8 version.
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