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  1. mustbereel

    The "Mustang II" IFS Real Info & Debate Thread

    I had a fox body vert = wet noodle. My fastback has no cowl shake. However, the subframe connectors and especially the torque boxes probably took care of that. I had the car on a rotissery and the torque boxes did more to stiffen the chassis than the subframe connectors. Turning radius isn't...
  2. mustbereel

    The "Mustang II" IFS Real Info & Debate Thread

    One gripe I have, which may or may not be related to the MII, is I have very little on center feel. I've got 4.25* caster and reduced the power assist but there is still very little road feedback and the steering doens't snap back to center. I may try reducing the assist a little more and...
  3. mustbereel

    The "Mustang II" IFS Real Info & Debate Thread

    Also having installed a R&C MII suspension I have some observations. Having cut apart nearly every piece of sheet metal on my fastback it is amazing how flimsy most of the metal is. The firewall is incapable of supporting any load. The cowl panel through the A pillars and roof is a more...
  4. mustbereel

    Thoughts on the new CPP front suspension?

    Yes, caster gain. The camber gain in the stock suspension is horrific. My point is the CPP lower assembly doesn't do anything for caster change that a good ball joint strut rod won't correct. It may have other benefits such as a slight reduction in unsprung weight and improved rigidity. I've...
  5. mustbereel

    Thoughts on the new CPP front suspension?

    strut arm Helmantel is correct. I've been playing with Performance Trends Suspension Analyzer software lately to to evaluate modifications to the MII suspension. One of the examples included with the software is a 68 Mustang. With all this talk about the caster change on a stock...
  6. mustbereel

    Looking for information from ALL Mustang owners

    65 coupe 1" drop Street 65 fastback no drop (MII) Street 67 coupe no drop Suspension not determined yet but probably not stock based (I've also done the drop on two others in the past. a 68 FB and 66 coupe, both of which I autocrossed)
  7. mustbereel

    Which paint scheme: original super snake, new style, or solid white

    Solid, top and sides.
  8. mustbereel

    We've opened a shop in S.D.

    Classic Mustangs does basic restorations and maybe a simple 5 spd conversion but none of the custom or performance stuff that I've seen you do. They do have a good inventory of parts on hand. I've never been to Mustang Auto mostly because I do all of the work on my cars myself. That may...
  9. mustbereel

    We've opened a shop in S.D.

    Classic Mustangs is still there. They moved a little north on Industrial just past Alan Taylors shop. But they don't do the kind of work you guys do. I'm interested in the name and address of your shop too.
  10. mustbereel

    AL block crate 351w stroker - any issues? suppliers?

    Maybe cheaper but weight wise not even close. My iron block 4v Cobra engine weighs 700lbs. Swapping the iron block for Al saves about 70lbs. This means the Al block 4v weighs about 250lbs more than the all Al Windsor. Fiberglass hood/fenders/valance saves about 50lbs at best. And if you do the...
  11. mustbereel

    the story behind getting a free 66 vert!

    good deal Because it's from family you're obligated to do it right! Get the trailer. I belive if the car isn't registered your're not supposed to even have two wheels on the road. You could get a ticket.
  12. mustbereel

    AL block crate 351w stroker - any issues? suppliers?

    heat Interesting. I can see that argument. Might come into play with more power or boost. My engine runs right at 180* with a big aluminum radiator and a flex fan.
  13. mustbereel

    AL block crate 351w stroker - any issues? suppliers?

    It took me nearly a year to get my engine but I wasn't in a hurry so it was o.k. I have no complaints and the engine delivers all that was promissed. Aaron seems to know his stuff. I had people tell me they could build an Aluminum engine but most did not have examples of what they had done...
  14. mustbereel

    AL block crate 351w stroker - any issues? suppliers?

    Aluminum I had Badass build my Aluminum 347. It's the 4th engine from the top in the engine pics page. I researched many places before going with Badass. You'll find just about everybody wants $15k-$20k. There is a 427 on Ebay from a "Nascar builder" with a Dart Al block and AFR Heads but it is...
  15. mustbereel

    Plastic Media Blasting

    Follow up: I visited Street Rod Factory today to get a quote. Nice guy. He told me less than $1000 to blast and primer inside and out. He also told me he doesn't do it in house but sends the cars out to another shop about 30mi away in Menifee. Now if I can only find that shop.
  16. mustbereel

    Not road racing:Is Global West overkill?

    One more question. Will the front kit do away with the shock towers?
  17. mustbereel

    Assistance Needed - '66 Fastback A-Code

    If it's as good as it looks in the picture you couldn't build it for what they are asking. But, pictures and sellers can be deceiving.
  18. mustbereel

    Plastic Media Blasting

    Thanks, they are close and I'll give them a call.
  19. mustbereel

    Muscle Car TV wet media blasting

    blast can you point me in the direction of the attachments you found?
  20. mustbereel

    Plastic Media Blasting

    phoenix is too far My truck gets about 10mpg when towing so two round trips to Phoenix + trailer rental + a couple nights hotel, I would still save about $1000. Plus I have friends in Phoenix whom I need to visit soon. Deadonarrival, do you have the shop info so I could contact them...
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