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    The Day the Earth Stood Still

    Klatu-Varida-Nicto! :spot:
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    Largest tires possible for my 66?

    Depends on what your styling goals are. Most recommendations are for a racy looking car with biggies on back. Here's a more balanced look with touring radials. P205R65-15's on 15"x7" wheels. http://forums.stangnet.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=17220
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    351 Cleveland Questions

    If anyone is interested in a 4v Cleveland, I know where there is one ($500). Probably needs rework but is now running in '65 fastback. Owner picked up a built "C" on e-bay auction and it was cheaper than rebuilding his existing "C". Let me know if you're interested (Edmond, OK address).
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    67 coupe exhaust

    My performance exhaust (collectors back) cost $400 for custom bent 2.25 tubing. Mufflers are Dynomax SuperTurbos. No x pipe. The exhaust noise rumbles when engine started (cammed engine) and is throaty through all gears. If you cruise in fifth at freeway speeds the engine noise settles down...
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    Charging system questions.

    First check the alternator. Here's some preliminary checks: With engine off, remove battery cable. Make sure all doors are closed; all lighting is off and there is nothing powered in the car (except alarm system and possibly radio memory). Disconnect (+) battery cable. Use multimeter in...
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    hypereutectic VS nitrous & some fun at the track!

    Forged pistons for racing engines. Hyperutectic for naturally aspirated gas engines in non-blown and non-nitrous applications. Forged require wide tolerances because of unequal thermal expansion. Hyperutectic can use tighter tolerances because of thermal stability; hence getting more mileage...
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    Have a Sears Automotive service horror story?

    Here's an old saga! I was a NCO in the Air Force at March AFB, CA. A new guy was assigned to the shop and I was his super. On Monday morning he failed to show up for work as scheduled and so I started looking for him. I asked one of the young airmen if anyone had seen him over the weekend...
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    289 to 302 engine swap

    There are two one piece eccentrics. One is thinner than the other elsewise the same. The two piece has a tab for engaging the timing gear without need for a pin. Check clearance by looking in fuel pump boss before putting in fuel pump. The eccentric is easy to see and if it bumps the...
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    t5 shift boot Q's...

    In my '65 with T5 I use the '64.5 Mustang no console bezel and boot. Fits Look-a-like shift handle beautifully. Several very minor differences separate it from the original shifter handle: a. knob shows T5 shift pattern b. reverse lockout is decorative and not functional c. lever sits...
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    What engine do you have?

    Should be 5.0L HO (roller). Not at all the same thing as 302. Different block, different heads, etc., not to mention some have EFI.
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    a T5 in a 65?

    Its an easy swap, adapters are made by several companies. Estimate $2,500 if you plan to use new tranny and mostly new purchased parts. Jeff
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    need opinions on exhaust manifold

    Hooker Comps & Hooker Super Comps are not the same headers. Comps have smaller tubes than Super Comps. Generally speaking Comps are more than adequate for 302's with square port heads. Aftermarket heads with bigger ports, higher airflow i.e. AFR, Twisted Wedge, Dart, etc. generally benefit...
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    New Bellhousings

    Have seen used BW bells at: www.ilovemymustang.com Don't know whether the one I saw was five bolt or six bolt. You'd have to call or e-mail them and inquire.
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    vent weather stripping

    The tip weather strip is difficult to replace because its at the thin end of a fragile piece of pot metal. If you break the tip accidentally then you'll spend $250 to replace the vent window frames. Since special tools are required that cost $100, its best to shell out $50 to a glass shop and...
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    Gauges not working???

    12 volt power is applied to the IVR (or CVR whatever you call it). The IVR vibrates between 12 volts and 0 volts. The average voltage is thus 6 volts. Note this is 6 volts ac NOT 6 volts dc. Read with multimeter set to ac volts. Instruments themselves are 6 volt guages (carry over from...
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    need opinions on exhaust manifold

    With headers its always trial and error unless you've seen a set already fitted and it works with your model year and engine combination. That said, the catalogs (Hooker, for example) have good information about fit. Be sure to read ALL the notes for that model. Generalizing, Tri-Y headers...
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    Fastback question

    When I was rebuilding my '65, I replaced the extractor vent drain hose with a molded dishwasher hose purchased from Ace Hardware. It was an exact fit, all I had to do was trim the lower end to the correct length.
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    vent weather stripping

    Yes, its a long procedure written up a number of times before. There's three pieces of window weatherstrip: a. belt line weatherstrip (main glass) b. vent window division bar c. vent window frame d. vent window tip weatherstrip Since the job is long, you only want to do it once...
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    where to buy BEST quality replacements?

    I have Corvex reproduction moldings on my '65 fastback and they are quite good. Even better when buffed and polished prior to assembly. The fit and finish depends on your skill. Fit is close but for example, on my fastback the rear glass moldings require trimming to fit the opening. Trim...
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    351 manifold on 289 ?

    Ceramic coated headers are quieter than uncoated headers.
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