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  1. stephen4785

    My trunk was broken into...

    I lost my keys one time and had to open the trunk in my 65.Just remove the back seat and that cardboard barrier,then get you a 9/16 socket , extension, ratchet, and flashlight.crawl in the back if you can or get a smaller person to do it and remove the two screws holding thelatch to the car.Once...
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    3in exhaust vs 2 1/2 in?

    Iv got a 65 GT.Its got a 302 .040,speed pro hyp.flat top coated skirt pistons,total seal gapless rings,ARP studs,double roller timing chain,comp cam 280H hyd. flat tappet cam(280/512), 351W heads with over size valves,double valve springs,weiand Xcelereator intake(waiting to go on),Holley 670...
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    390 In a 65?

    Well the more and more I think about the more I dont want to chop out my shock towers and have to fab alot of stuff.I think both sides of the 390 swap have a good argument though. But Im not building the car to run 9's or the quckest lap times but I would like to have a car that could beat the...
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    390 In a 65?

    and yes If I buy the engine Im gonna rebuild it.
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    390 In a 65?

    My friend had a complete 390 out of a truck and sad hed sell it to me for 50 bucks. I want some more cubes under the hood but dont know if itll fit or if a 390 is a good motor to get power out of?Any suggestions?
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    whats the lightest prdouction Mustang ever made?

    whats the lightest prdouction Mustang ever made?
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    fellow stanger ripped off

    well I registered on that forum to let them know that I posted the link on ls1.com but the site wont let me post yet.
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    Really beginning to get upset

    It should turn freely when its on the tranny.The torque convertor should recess into the bellhousing about an inch.
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    Im never gonna get anything done to my car!!!!

    Well I was just about to oreder "The real big kit" from Americanpony.com and I get a letter from a county here in Tx stating that I didnt pay 2 tickets from 3 years ago(no statue of limitations on traffic tickets in TX) and guess what.The fines are just a little over the kit.So Im gonna pay them...
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    Battery Relocation help

    If you move your solenoid to your trunk itll make it a little harder to hotwire.Our cars are easy enough to steal as it is.
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    Really beginning to get upset

    I did that when I installed my motor in my 65.Felt like a goof.
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    Welder Question

    If your gonna buy a welder then i would highly recomend a MIG.I use a Miller Millamatic 135 all long at work and it works great.Just be sure you practice and clean up the area your welding before you weld anythin.A good 2-3 inches on each side of the weld.Alot of people dont clean anything up at...
  13. stephen4785

    does the export brace need to be reinforced?

    Iv got a one piece.Im planning on installing a monte carlo bar.And im not gonna do any serious racing in it.Thanks for the help
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    does the export brace need to be reinforced?

    Im upgrading my suspension and was wondering if I should weld some metal to the back of the export brace to strengthen it up a little bit.I will be installing a Monte carlo bar,sway bars,etc... Willl reinforcing the export brace make any difference?
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    Granad brakes and aftermarket suspension?

    The granada brake swap was done to my car before I bought it. Im about to install a complete new suspension from americanpony(real big kit).I just read on a www.gt360clone.com that he had done the granada swap and then performed the Shelby drop and new suspension and found out the brake swap...
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    Suspension rebuilding tips?

    Im about to order "The Big Kit" from americanpony.com .Anyone got any suggestions on what to do while Im messing with the suspension.The only thing besides replacing all of the parts is doing the Shelby drop.Which I will be doing.
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    Good headers suggestions?

    Im planning on putting some headers on my 65 Coupe.I was thinking some tri y's but Iv heard they dont last long.So now Im considering some Macs.Anyone had any luck with either of these?Any other suggestions?
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    Need to rebush the car, any suggestions?

    I need to replace all of my bushings and the rear leafs along with some other suspension parts. Whats a good kit to use?I want some good to high performance bushings.I also have to replace the upper ball joints so should I just buy some at Autozone, is there a good brand or does it really matter...
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    Can you repair clear coat?

    Well It doesnt matter anymore.I detailed it Tue and I put wax on it and hand buffed it then polished everything.Well now there's about 50-60 little rust pin holes in the hood.I didnt want to do it this way cause I hate to see old cars drive around with primer on them for a long time, but Id...
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    Clunking noise from front right?

    Well It stops when I press the pedal so Im pretty certain its something with the brakes.And no it doesnt change pitch or speed with the speed of the car.Ill just be driving along.hit a bump and clunk clunk clunk.I think Im gonna take it all apart, clean everything,lube it all up and install a...