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    In search of Vince

    Hey Guys, Getting my car back together and I have hacked up my original crossmember to hold the t5. looks sloppy. I know Vince "the fabricator" used to visit boards and sell a custom crossmember. Don't think he sells them anymore but he may have posted a CAD file for measurements. Does...
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    As rare as a Packard?

    This is a little off topic but kind of interesting. I went to the Lowes Motor Speedway Swap meet - Car Show over the weekend with a friend who restored a 38 packard. We didn't get caught up looking at cars but were more interested in searching for various parts. 38 packard vs Mustang II...
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    What is this?

    While cleaning up rust on driver door hinges, came across this box. It's attached to 2 hard lines that I am going to assume is probably to gas tank. Do I need the box? Can I just connect the 2 lines and bypass? I am sure whatever it was meant to do is no longer functioning. Smog stuff right...
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    Bumper question

    Getting ready for paint. I dropped the rear bumper and removed the heavy rebar support section. There is a thin metal section that attaches the urethane to the heavy support. The urethane is bumpy in some spots like rust has formed underneath. My question is. Do I try to peel the urethane...
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    Yet Another T5 Question

    I have read many posts discussing this swap. Most II owners have a RAD manual already and swap in a T5, preferebly from a 94-95 using their existing small size bellhousing for header clearance. I am converting from an auto and my question is, has anyone on the forum used the whole setup from...
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    Model Kit Xmas Gift

    Hey Guys, The wife gave me the street machine '77 mustang ii model kit. I want to make it a cobra ii. I know the guy on ebay sells the decals, but I swore I saw a post in here a couple weeks ago about someone selling the spoiler and back wings. I did a search and couldn't find the...
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    Any Ideas on Trans Problem

    I read this forum often, it has provided me with a wealth of information in my long love/hate journey restoring my cobra ii. just wanted to say thanks and suck up before I get to my problem. I have been in the process of converting an automatic to manual. I have a stock engine and went with a 4...
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    Where does this go?

    Gentlemen, I finally got my engine running after pulling and putting in a t5. I have this yellow lead dangling and was wondering what it is supposed to attach to. It is a hot lead. I circled in photo from an engine picture from mustang.net andy
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    Turbine Rims

    I know I have seen a thread asking about these type of rims. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7980914004&category=43954
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    Finding Tires

    I know everybody is stepping up to bigger size rims. I still have 13" rims and will need to replace tires soon. Where can I locate? What brands are available? And if I want to increase the stance, put bigger tires on rear, what sizes do you recommend? thanks for suggestions andy
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    New Cobra for 2005

    Has anybody seen what the new cobra's are going to look like. he he....see pic
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    Want to keep V-Belts

    OK, I have been researching pulley set-ups and am just curious what you guys are using before I shell out some cash. I want to keep v-belts. I ditched p/s so I need to run 1 groove for water pump and alternator. I was wondering if anyone is using the Ford Racing M-8509-D setup, or a...
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    Breathers and PCV valves

    Gentleman, Just got a nice set of cobra valve covers and was wondering the best way to install. One of them has about a 1.5" breather tube on it, while other is flush. My original setup has a hose going from drivers side valve cover under carb to intake. The passenger side had a cap on...