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  1. AdamInChains

    17x8 wheels up front??

    I have a 65 coupe and i'm lookin to get some new wheels. The wheels that i want only come in 17x8 with 4.5 backspace. I'm pretty sure this will fit the rear no problems, but i see most people putting 17x7 up front in 65's. Will a 17x8 4.5 fit up front without rubbing/hitting anything?? I dont...
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    Amazing what a little paint can do!

    Before media blasting pics: <img src="http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/5492/0817060929qj0.jpg"><br><br> <img src="http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/6854/0817060939ue8.jpg"><br><br> After media blasting pics: <img src="http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/6868/media1tk7.jpg"><br><br>...
  3. AdamInChains

    Brake Pedal Rubber

    We removed the brake pedal arm from my 65 coupe because i was hoping i could powder coat it. But there is a small rubber bumper at the top of it. I dont think theres any way to get it off without the rubber breaking. Does anyone know of any company that sells a replacment rubber for this?? I...
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    Trunk Release

    Ok i decided to go with the fiberglass california speical type trunk lid for my 65 coupe. I want to fill the hold where the lock would go to give it a smoother look. I'm just curious to hear from people that has done this and what metod they use to open their trunk. I have the mechanical...
  5. AdamInChains

    Lowering Seat Pans for Procar seats

    The only complaint i hear from people reguarding the Procar seats (Rally and Elite) is that they sit a little high. If i decide to lower my seat pan, now is the time to do it since the car is currently gutted. My question is how much have you guys lowered the pan to get the proper ride height...
  6. AdamInChains

    Off to media blasting!

    Well i stripped most of my car by hand but the body shop is really recomending i do a full media blast to really get rid of all the rust that was starting. Car is currently gutted to the shell and went to the blasters today. Heres some pics, they're not that great they caught they came from my...
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    Good paint shops in So Cal??

    Anyone know of any good paint & body shops in the Los Angeles/South Bay area? Its about time to get the body work done on the stang but i dont know where to take it yet :shrug: . I have some rust that needs to be taken care of so i need a shop that knows how to handle rust & prevent it from...
  8. AdamInChains

    Flaming River Steering Column

    I'm considering upgrading my steering column to an aftermarket. Possibly to something stainless steel with tilt. Does anyone have any experience/comments with Flaming River columns? Or any other brands? I have no plans to switch to R&P any time soon. Thanks.
  9. AdamInChains

    Main Harness

    If i decide to replace my main wiring harness should i stick with a stock type one or should i go with some sort of aftermarket one such as Painless? :shrug:
  10. AdamInChains

    Opinions on Ford Cam

    What is the general opinion on Fords M-6250-E303 Cam for a 347? I think this is the cam that comes on most of fords 302 crates. I know its not a big cam at all but im looking for something with good idle quality but at the same time i dont want to be leaving too much power on the table. I'm...
  11. AdamInChains

    Performer Heads

    I hear a lot of talk about how crappy the Performer intake is when compared to the RPM's. Are the performer heads very bad too?? My 65 coupe has a 347 that i want to be a performance street car. This car will probabally rarely hit a track. I want to have most of my power at the low end when...
  12. AdamInChains

    Exhaust tips!

    Ok i just got the GT rear valence for my 65 coupe. But to be honest i'm not a big fan of the stock GT exhaust trumpets. It looks like those vents might add a little more back preasure too?? What other exhaust tips are you guys running on your 65/66 with GT valence? I'd like to have something...
  13. AdamInChains

    Is it just me or...

    did anyone else get pissed when they put a Nissan engine in the 67 fastback in Tokyo Drift?? They even put the coffee can muffler in the back.
  14. AdamInChains

    Stall Speed: Fact or Fiction?

    After adding a decent 347 to my 65 coupe and a rebuilt AOD. Somone told me that if my stall speed is too low it will cause excessive wear to my new transmission. The new torque converter i put in has a 2000 stall speed. Is this too low?? My understanding is that a higher stall speed would...
  15. AdamInChains

    Carb questions

    K this is a noob question but what exactly is the difference between Vacuum secondaries and a Double pumper?? Advantages/Disadvantages of each?? I have a 570 Holley Street Avenger i believe is a vacuum.
  16. AdamInChains

    MUFFLERS MUFFLERS MUFFLERS!!!

    Ok ok i know, this quetion has probabally been asked countless times on this board. But this is a question of opinion not fact, and opinions change so i think its time for a new thread. I need your opinions on the best sounding mufflers. I'm looking something with a more aggresive sound...
  17. AdamInChains

    Burning Out!

    With my new motor i can do a pretty nice burn out when i punch it off of a red light or stop sign. But i've seen a lot of cars they can literally smoke their tires at a launch. At what HP / Torque rating can this type of smoking launch normally be achieved at? I just dropped in a 347 with...
  18. AdamInChains

    Dual Exhaust with AOD Trans

    I had to have my dual exhuast re piped after I had the AOD trans installed on my 65 coupe. I just have the shorty hedman headers, and the shop ran to pipes about as tight to the bottom of the car as they could. But with the new setup, when i go over a really steep drive way i scrape my pipes...
  19. AdamInChains

    Quarter area paint cracking

    I have a 65 coupe. With my coupe and many others i've seen....the paint is cracking on both sides right at the back corner by the quarter window/quarter panel. Wish i had pics to show but i dont. Does anyone know any tricks to prevent this from happening after i repaint? Thanks !!
  20. AdamInChains

    Hood Pin style's

    seems like most classic stangs use the hood pins with the cables attached. i've seen some hood pins that have no cable, and they just have a round key hole to lock my hood down. My friend said this locking style is only for rice rockets?? So am i gonna get laughed at if i use these key...
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