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  1. Hack

    lowering spring install....

    I think with the shock and sway bar in place you won't have a problem. I would be surprised if you did, otherwise this would be a common thing and there would be a fix that people normally use. Put the rest of the suspension together and it should be fine.
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    Rust Repair

    I know you said that "find another car" is not helpful advice in your opinion, but really that's the best way to go. I've owned a few different Foxes and I've done some rust repair work. In my opinion the best way for you to go it is to find another car. They are a dime a dozen anyway. You...
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    Opentracker LCA

    If you have ever tried to play with a set of stock roller perches you will understand why the OT parts are so much better. The stock ones bind so tightly it's really hard to even move them. I would highly recommend going with the OT parts.
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    Pushrods for 289 with GT-40 heads

    Get an adjustable length pushrod checker so that you get your valvetrain geometry correct. I bought the one from Comp for $20. Well worth it IMO. Every engine is different, as are every set of heads. You're spending a lot of money on parts and machine work, get the valvetrain right so you...
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    uh oh... inner rockers.

    I would be more likely to trust a shop that gave a high number to do a good repair. It's a lot of work if you do it right, even if you're a pro. I would want everything spotlessly clean inside the panels and rust proofed the way it should be prior to welding back together. I would also want...
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    65' motor ticking/knocking

    Could be, but normally exhaust leaks most on initial startup and lessens as the motor gets warmer. His symptoms were opposite.
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    65' motor ticking/knocking

    Depending on your skills, you have options. Replacement lifters aren't that expensive. You can pull the intake, valve covers and rockers and replace the lifters with new ones. If you run an engine with lifters making noise for very long you might damage the cam. I'd think you could easily...
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    uh oh... inner rockers.

    When I pulled my torque boxes out, they were in really great shape with only a very little surface rust. However, the passenger side was about 1/2 full of sand and gravel. How it got in there I don't know, but I was really glad I dug into it. The driver's side was almost completely filled...
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    uh oh... inner rockers.

    I assume you are asking me that question. My answer is, "I don't know." From the photo it's hard to tell but that car looks really bad to me. I would want to separate the top pinch welds and clean out all the rust between the parts. When you have two panels that are welded together with spot...
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    uh oh... inner rockers.

    Just because you buy a replacement inner rocker and it comes as one big piece doesn't mean you have to use the entire thing. I recommend you get into the car and figure out how much damage is there. I'm probably overly anal and decided to replace torque boxes and cut the front subframes apart...
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    Automatic Left Turn when applying brakes?

    Yeah - that's what I was thinking too. If there are any loose or worn suspension components it can cause symptoms as described. Of course the brakes themselves are the best place to start.
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    Been a long time - Stock 351W question

    I agree on the face of it that some gains can be had with headers/exhaust, intake and carb. I also agree that a strong ignition can help. However, I think he should be thinking longer term. What are his final goals? He should try to pick out parts that won't be replaced a second time if he...
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    Is this a good deal?

    When someone says it runs great but only needs 1 thing, I always assume the worst. They must be lying or they would fix it themselves and ask more money for it. I would also recommend to anyone - buy the best car you can. You'll get much more for your money buying a good car than fixing a...
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    Engine & tranny mounts

    I had poly motor and trans mounts in my '89 Mustang and I only noticed the difference between them and stock mounts at idle (sitting still). Are you positive that you are only noticing a characteristic of the poly mounts? I think something might be out of balance if you feel vibration going down...
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    351w or 302 engine build

    I would say it depends on your power goals. For instance, I am currently planning on staying 302 based motor in my '70. I might do a 347 stroker at some point, but I'm ok with limiting my power to under 400 hp (very safe range for longevity in a stock 8.2" deck block). For me with a convertible...
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    headlights upgrade

    I put some Sylvania halogens in my '65 pickup and they made a huge difference. I have yet to upgrade the Mustang. The other thing I did was go to a 3G alternator. That made a really big difference in the gages, how the battery charges, etc.
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    9" rear for a 1970 mustang

    The swap info is stickied at the top of the page. 3.73 chunks can be had used out of some 80s pickups and Broncos.
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    haven't ran engine in a while ..?

    A couple months is nothing. Just fire and go. Mine sit for the winter most every year and fire up in the spring no problem. Probably October - April or May (7-8 months) without running is not uncommon for me. I used to mess around with pulling plugs, fogging the cylinders, all that stuff but I...
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    Best Place to Get a Long Block

    If I were going to run a factory style build of a 351W, I would buy a '94 up (roller cam) long block from the junkyard. You should be able to find something without extremely high miles. Modern EFI engines last a long time, too. Typically well maintained engines outlast the body in most areas of...
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    302 won't stay running

    +1. Pertronix is much better than points for a small investment in time and money. I noticed both a fuel economy and power increase with the swap.
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