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    Brake lights not working

    Wow does this sound familiar. Just replace it. It's easy. I fought for years with an issue like this. mine shorted at one time, and melted a little of the turn signal system. I glued, did this, did that, etc forever. Then I spent the $40 for a whole unit. real easy- just take...
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    Another brake question (different?)

    Howdy all, I have a 65 289 Convert. It came with power drum brakes. I changed it over to the granada setup, and didn't change the booster, pedal, and jam jar master cylinder. Worked pretty well! I need to get rid of that Jam Jar. And I'm sure the booster is dead- it is testing dead...
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    Help me with this bolt situation (picts)

    What I ended up doing: yeah, there was no way to do anything with that bolt... I tried drilling it with a bunch of different bits, and NOTHING really even scratched it.... (odd) I could cut the frame and all that stuff, but I'm not that crazy. Sooooo, I took the old advice from the PO, and I...
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    Proper Window Track Lubrication?

    Howdy all, windows are hard to roll up and down. Searched for this easy problem, but didn't really find anything on it. What's the best way to lube (or not lube) window tracks? this is on a 65 convertible, but I assume should be the same for all. I've used lithium grease, bearing grease...
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    Penetrating Oil Test

    OK, so somebody go try it! let's get some real stangnet info! who's got multiple bolts with similar corrosion that they are going try this on???
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    Tuning a 289 w/ Edelbrock with an A/F meter?

    Wow, that piece from innovate motorsports is nice- bit pricey, but it looks like you get what you pay for. For those that have done this- do you have to weld in bungs close to the engine- or can you meter at the tailpipes? The reason for checking both sides is that I might have an issue with a...
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    Tuning a 289 w/ Edelbrock with an A/F meter?

    Anyone done this? I searched and didn't find anything on it. This is just a wild idea of mine. Can I set up an A/F meter (2 actually, since I have straight through dual exhaust, and I'd like to know what's going on in both banks... (should be the same, but you know these cars...)) and then...
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    Scary possessed passenger door

    I'll take a close look- I think I have an old extra banged up one somehwhere- probably will replace the whole thing. it came open on me on the road the other day again... glad the girl was not in there, she would have wet herself...
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    Scary possessed passenger door

    The frame is actually quite strong- no problems on jacks, etc. there is a tiny bit of movement, but no more than what happed to my SVO when I jacked it up. And it's not a 'pops open over bumps' thing- It's just generally possessed. I'll do the right thing and just replace both parts-...
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    Scary possessed passenger door

    As james bond as my Eject Door is, I need to fix it. My passenger door has a random issue- staying shut. It usually works fine- but, sometimes not so much- I don't have to slam it to get it to catch- just a few gentle trys, and then it latches. The real problem is that the door randomly...
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    65-66 Lower Control Arm supposed to be THIS tight??

    I know, right? I just put in roller perches and adjustable strut rods, and when I got to my new LCAs (which I made even cooler by 'box' welding them) I was like, "what's this crap?" I might have to look into that kit that makes them into rollers...
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    65-66 Lower Control Arm supposed to be THIS tight??

    Installing my new LCAs today, and I tighten them down where they attach to the frame, and then they don't move at all. you can move them, but it's springy- the rubber bushing is the only movement happening. I had to use a little persuasion getting them in there (rubber mallet). I used a...
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    handling

    It's works kinda like a universal socket- but is completely different. you have unlimited movement with it- there is a inside piece encased in a chunk of metal- the inside piece is attached with a bolt to something, and then the rest of it can move as it wishes. check out my snazy new strut...
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    what are loops for on 65-66 lower control arms?

    What are the jacking tabs for? They are about to meet their fate with my grinder unless they do something worth while.. ;)
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    what are loops for on 65-66 lower control arms?

    they are on either side of the end-link hole in the LCA, on the bottom. mine on my car now are smashed flat- I don't want to ask how that happened...
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    what are loops for on 65-66 lower control arms?

    What are the two loops for on the lower control arm of a 65-66 LCA? they are welded on the bottom of the LCA- they just sit there. about a half inch diameter loop. not sure what magic they are supposed to do- I'm about to chop them off so I can box my LCAs. thanks! hunter
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    Help me with this bolt situation (picts)

    I am assuming there is a nut welded on the indside of the frame... does anyone know? If I were to drill it out without damaging the threads, that would be great. if I wiped out the threads, would there be enough 'meat' to retap it? I notice that the schmo that drilled it last time went...
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    Help me with this bolt situation (picts)

    OK, fixing up the front suspension- and noticed some riggin' from another owner. Bad rigging. The front crossmember is somewhat notorious for seizing bolts, and you have to cut/break them off to get them out. One side is healthy, fine. One side is ugly. What they did was, it seemed to...
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    handling

    This thread is ancient, but I'll add my bit for those with this problem. I had a similar problem on my 66: Change your strut rod bushings to rubber Moog ones- this completely changed everything on my car. Don't think about poly- makes it ride like a truck, and people say it breaks strut rods...
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    Can you align a car with the old tires?

    Howdy folks, couldn't find this one through searching. Can you have your car properly aligned with old banged-up tires? So when you can afford the new fancy tires, it'll still be aligned perfectly? The thought is that the alignment tools sit on the wheel, which is possibly not affected...
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