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    quick questions for the welding experts

    Thanks for all the advice so far! :cheers: I found this 2 part video on Youtube put out by MotorzTV that is very informative for beginners like myself, regarding equipment, settings, and technique. The guys use a 115v Hobart Mig welder, with a sheet metal demo in part 2. Good stuff...
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    quick questions for the welding experts

    It looks like I have to learn this invaluable skill if I'm going to get my Stang where I want it to be. So where should a rookie begin? What are the most common types of welds found in these cars? What equipment should I be looking at? Recommended websites or books? For starters, I would like...
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    How the flark did I miss THIS???

    Ryans67 --it's a '65 fastback and I live in OC. Probably lots of doors available around here and LA, if I keep my eyes open. hipo --I read way too many threads about rust and the main thing I took away is There is no such thing as a rust free classic mustang! The seller described it that...
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    How the flark did I miss THIS???

    Well I pulled the seats and carpet today and got a first look at my floor pans. There appeared to be minor surface under the pedals, maybe a little of the same on front passenger and rear driver, but then the rear passenger was really, really flaky. Maybe I'll throw up some pics for assessment...
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    How the flark did I miss THIS???

    Yeah, it looks like they cut the dash a bit too to put in a CD player. And there are 6x9s in the back, and the PO said that the guy who sold it to him had a bass box in the trunk! :eek: All the wiring is still there. But getting back to the doors, the repros you are referring to are the new...
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    How the flark did I miss THIS???

    How the flark did I miss THIS??? Rust holes! Driver's side Passenger side I am definitely paying for my inexperience. So do these look fixable? Wire mesh/Bondo? Patch panels? Or will I be looking for a donor car someday?
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    In general, how do stock '65s handle twisties

    Yes, it was an interesting trip and thanks sooooo much to all for advising against hwy 1, that could've been much much worse! I agree that this presents an opportunity to really get involved with some projects, whether it's upgrading the cooling system or pulling the heads, but I barely got...
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    In general, how do stock '65s handle twisties

    chris66dad-- if the hg is bad, that could've been causing the overheating from the start, right? But it could also be the other way around I suppose. It would help if my temp gauge had been working. My shop manual is already on the way (would've been nice to have it for the ride), as well as...
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    In general, how do stock '65s handle twisties

    Not quite 17 mile drive but...
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    In general, how do stock '65s handle twisties

    Just got back!! There were... complications... :( The car started overheating just past SLO (about 125 mi. into my journey). The temp gauge does not work, so my indication was the white smoke pluming from beneath the hood. When I popped the hood, I noticed that the over flow hose had come out...
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    In general, how do stock '65s handle twisties

    Hey, thanks for all the responses. Unless I feel REEALLY secure in the new stang I will opt for the safer route home. Either way, my next thread will have pics from the trek!
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    In general, how do stock '65s handle twisties

    Yeah, I'm already pretty nervous. It was an ebay auction. I asked lots of questions, everything sounds pretty solid. All the pictures look really clean as well. Guy has sold many cars on ebay, has excellent feedback, said zero rust, runs great. I will do a thorough inspection when I get...
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    In general, how do stock '65s handle twisties

    coolblue, Thanks for the advice. Maybe i will just do 17 mile drive around Pebble Beach and hop on 101.
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    In general, how do stock '65s handle twisties

    I hear you regarding the inspection. In hindsight I wish i had pushed a little more to get that done while there was time. But the owner swears that she runs great and can be driven anywhere. (Of course he would.) I just don't want to end up in the drink... a.k.a. the Pacific, suddenly...
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    In general, how do stock '65s handle twisties

    Okay, I just bought my first mustang--65 fastback, 4spd, pwr drums, manual steering--and I'm going to pick it up near Monterey, CA tomorrow. I was planning on taking Hwy 1 back home (375 miles) which, to those unfamiliar, is a beautiful coastal drive, but also very narrow and winding. Having...
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    Newbie looking for advice

    Thanks guys. Exactly what I was looking for. One more question related to my original post. I had mentioned that I was looking at a '66 with a 302 which I'm thinking is probably from '73. I know that stricter emissions regulations were being enforced at the time and so the CR dropped and HP...
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    Newbie looking for advice

    no pm's received. Thanks for all the info. So it looks like manual steering and brakes isn't necessarily a deal breaker when searching for my '65-66 fastback. I'll be back when the hunt is over (probably even sooner). While the thread is fresh, though, which bolt-on kits would you...
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    Newbie looking for advice

    It's been about 15 years since I drove manual steering and never manual brakes, but I guess I can give them a try if my car comes that way and do the conversions if I really need my modern conveniences. But in both cases I wouldn't have to modify any or the original components of the car...
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    Newbie looking for advice

    Hi, new to the forum. I've been searching all over the place for a '65-66 fastback, V8, 4spd manual, with PS and PB, but they all seem to be either the wrong configuration or the wrong price. I'd like the power steering and brakes, but if I find a nice car without them at a good price...
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