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  1. JDS68Stang

    1964 1/2 U code vs early 1965 T code, what's interchangeable?

    Hood? I've seen 1964 1/2 hoods listed different than a 1965, mine's and early 65, will that interchange (before I find out the hard way?) Rear axle? I believe the universals are supposed to be different from the 170 to the 200 c.i. . If so will it bolt up as a replacement with a special...
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    Is this a 170 or 200 c.i.?

    The Mustang is an early 65, not sure if I have a 170 or 200 c.i motor. Block has the 5 freeze plugs. Block also has the following on it: C5DE 6015-H The orange/red paint threw me off that it may be a 170, 170 air cleaner stickers are orange where as all 200's I've seen are blue:shrug: Not...
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    65 trunk lock question

    How does this lock unit separate from the housing? The pin (red arrow to) how does this pin come out/push in? I thought it was spring loaded but doesn't seem so. Just WD40-ed it since its 45 y/o. Have a locksmith down the road but want to finish this tonight, any help appreciated. And...
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    1965 dash removal and installation question

    How difficult is it to do? I'm currently looking into a 65 that needs the dash replaced. Any makers to avoid?
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    Electrical problem....

    Turn on headlights and the right turn signal light goes on now and dim, also the high beam horse light is on dim when it should be off, turn right signal on and headlights pulsate. Headlights are dim now as well. I'm thinking a short somewere when headlights are on:shrug: Any ideas were to...
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    FS/ 68 coupe I6 auto- Binghamton New York

    68 coupe, I-6 auto, 90% new parts, Nevada car now in New York, minute areas of minimal rust in non critical areas, basically its 98% rust free and solid, motor runs good but recent drive train problem (car shudders when driven, axle or trans:shrug: ) Recent paint from prior owner, shines up...
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    Car started to shutter on highway...

    68 w/ an I6, was on highway today and car starts a (suttle) shutter and starts slowing, slid it into nuetral and was still doing it. Got worse as I tried to pick up speed again. Nursed it home on a side road but get up around 25-30 and it starts again. Axle has about 1" of play when turning...
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    Has anyone done business w/ this guy? (steering box)

    If so any comments pos. or neg. ? , is the box any good? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/68-70-Mustang-Cougar-QUICK-RATIO-STEERING-GEAR-BOX_W0QQitemZ300202946197QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item300202946197
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    Need I6 point gap, dwell and timing info

    Engine is a 68 I6, any help appreciated.
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    Where did the head banging icon go?

    I'm gonna want to use that again when I get back to work on my car:rlaugh: Just noticed tonight it's missing from the smilies things:notnice: Common Stangnet, put it back up, we're gonna want that when we bust a knuckle:lol:
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    Why would anybody drive a new Stang in road salt...

    Was driving in a bad storm tonight, roads all ice and slush and see this guy in what I believe was an 06 Mustang vert trying to gain a little traction to get on the highway from his stop sign:rlaugh: Why spend all that money on a nice car and then drive it thru what I would consider the same...
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    Wheel help needed (4 lug)

    Can anyone point me to a site that has this 4 lug Cragar SS listed for sale? Found these on E-Bay before, but they were 13" so I know they made 13"s at least. Looking for 2-14x7 and 2-14x8s four lug, has anyone seen them in these sizes before? If you happen to see them anywhere let me know, I...
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    Just added a new family member...

    She's a 98 FireBird, 3.8 V6 200 HP, very fast car for a V6:nice:
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    Classic "Cool Hand Luke" is on tonight 11/10/07

    Channel AMC if you have it, 8 p.m. Eastern time. Everyone I know that has seen this remembers at least one quote from this movie classic w/ Paul Newman from 1967. If you've never seen it you gotta check out Lucille washing her car:nice: Lucille:
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    What's the name of that new movie out that blows up a 65/66 fastback?

    I keep seeing the trailer on TV advertizing it and they blow up a 65 or 66 black fastback:notnice: , what's wrong with these Hollywood idiots:nono: !!!! They could have used a custom rice burner to destroy and not an American classic.
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    WTF has a new meaning to me.....

    Why allways The Ford when it come's to things breaking down here. Then again she is turning 40 next year.:)
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    68 Drivers seat, repair question for rebuilders

    I'm sure one rebuilder or another has run into this and done the repair (pic) Anyone rebuilt a bent seat like this, what's the point of breakage usually? I can weld the thin stuff no prob., is it gonna be a simple joint to just realign and weld back in place or is fabrication usually needed...
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    Anyone ever seen an L88 hood scoop on a classic Stang?

    I've had the L88 hood scoops on everything from a 66 Chevelle SS that came w/ it allready on when I bought it, to a 76 Camaro and a 78 Trans Am SE. I recently thought that I'd give one a shot on my 91 Silverado (pic attached) and it looks pretty good with the trucks front end style, just...
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    What's the best deal you ever got on a Stang?

    Going wayyyy back in time, I think it was about 1974, I bought a 1965 coupe, 289 auto, excellent interior (black), some minor body rust but the driver side rear shackle was rusted up partially into the trunk. Car ran great otherwise, girl that had it said it would cost to much to repair so the...
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    1968 I6, carb float the cause?

    Problem started last week, ocassional stalling when stopping at a red light. Last trip out it started running real rough, then evened out enough to get it home. Now I can hardly get it started, runs real rough, then it will just start running smooth for a few minutes then just stalls out and...