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    Fuel pump to carb lines?

    Steel fuel line conversion from hose with inline filter I am also trying to replace my pump to carb rubber hose fuel line with pre-bent stainless fuel line (purchased from NPD). My 289 has a powersteering pump and the pre-bent line seems to interfere with the powersteering pump bracket...
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    Battery Problems

    battery disconnect switch Have you considered installing a battery disconnect switch? I have a similar problem on my 65 coupe and have not had any luck locating the current drawing source. At summit racing's online store, there are bunch of switches for sale. I'm not sure which one to try...
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    removing door lock cylinder linkage

    Sorry I didn't mention the vehicle year. It is a 65 and it sounds just as you have described. I tried rotating the clip with a screw driver but had trouble doing it. Thanks for the tip. I'll put some lubrication and try it again! Joe
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    removing door lock cylinder linkage

    Does anyone know a trick to removing the door lock cylinder linkage? There seems to be a snap-ring for the wire that is attached to the cylinder lever. I'm trying to install a new cylinder and having a tough time trying to remove the linkage from the door trim opening. Thanks for all your...
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    what is the function of the dashpot on my 2v carb?

    Does anybody know how the dashpot works on my 289 2V carb? I have a hot idle problem and the dashpot is sold as "anti-stall dashpot" and I'm wondering if I need to replace this part. Currenty, the dash pot does not touch the throttle linkage. Idle speed seems to drecrease as the engine runs...
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    Appraisal for my cobbled 65/66 coupe

    Yeah the Monte Carlo bar is kind of beefy! Thanks for your feedback. I will let you all know what it appraises at!
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    Appraisal for my cobbled 65/66 coupe

    Pictures of coupe for $4900 Capt. Dan, I've attached overview picture of the car on this posting. I've been searching for a fastback for the last three months and have missed out on a lot of good deals since I didn't have the airplane ticket or time on hand to travel. Since this is my...
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    Appraisal for my cobbled 65/66 coupe

    No leakage in to the interior I poured water on the cowl and it doesn't leak in to the interior. Cowl is ok. $3000?
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    Appraisal for my cobbled 65/66 coupe

    I just bought a 65/66 cobbled coupe for $4900. It looks like somebody has welded on a front clip including the inner fender well where the VIN is located. The VIN says it is a fastback but this vehicle is a coupe. The vehicle title has matching VIN but is titled as a 66. The exterior and...
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    1965 289 Auto Fluid capacity (couldn't find in search)

    Fluid capacity Thanks for the great link! joe
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    1965 289 Auto Fluid capacity (couldn't find in search)

    Hello, I am going to buy a 65 coupe with 289 and 3 speed auto trans. The vehicle has power steering. I've tried searching through the postings and could not find the following capacity: 1. Motor oil (4.5 quarts?) 5w-30 ok? 2. Trans fluid type and volume? 3. Power steering fluid...
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    Anyone in Cincinnati area to look at a 65FB

    65 FB in Cinci Thanks for the advise guys! The vehicle was sold about 3.5 hours in to my drive time to go see it! Oh well!
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    Any one available to look at a 65FB in the Cincinnati OH area for me?

    65FB gone in less than a week I spoke to the seller today and he has a guy from Cinci looking at it tonight and another guy from Louisville tomorrow. I might be a day late! These are selling like hot cakes!
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    Any one available to look at a 65FB in the Cincinnati OH area for me?

    I have located a 65 FB in the Cincinnati area and I am wondering if there is anybody out there that lives in the area to take a look at the car for me. The list price seems decent except when I spoke to the buyer he told me the following: Engine: Rebuilt 302 4BBL Holley (has some idle issues...
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    Anyone in Cincinnati area to look at a 65FB

    Anyone in Cincinnati area available to look at a 65FB I have located a 65 FB in the Cincinnati area and I am wondering if there is anybody out there that lives in the area to take a look at the car for me. The list price seems decent except when I spoke to the buyer he told me the following...
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    Feedback about County Classic Cars, IL

    Have any of you purchased Mustangs from County Classic Cars in Staunton IL? They have a rough 66FB for sale for $4250 at Autabuy.com. If any of you live in the Staunton IL area, please let me know. My email address is [email protected] Thanks.
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