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    strong gas odor

    Guys I just bought a 65 fastback 289 4spd car. I havent had a chance to get in into my mechanic yet, but the car has a very strong gas odor. any ideas, do you think that I should tighten up all the gas connections? A pic before detailing of the new car Sam
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    how and where to add seatbelts for 65 fastback

    guys will they slip through where the seat folds? I believe my old 66 had a slit or open area where the belt fit through any one have any pics? Sam
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    where to get torque thrust D's

    Any advice on where to pick up a set of 15 x 7 AR TT d's for the 65 fback? Belle Tire and other local tire wheel place asking 1200 for tires and rims mounted and balanced. Any one know of a good place to order them? Thanks Sam
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    how and where to add seatbelts for 65 fastback

    will be picking up a 65 fastback that doesnt have any rear seat belts. how can I add them? just looking for standard seat belts so that my daughter can take the occasional ride to the ice cream stand,etc. where and how do they go in? advice directions much appreciated from those that have...
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    69 fastback trim questions

    Guys, looking at a 69 fastback, that had just been painted calypso coral, but does not have trim put back on by owner yet. I will have to order new trim, but wondering, what trim is factory on standard 69 fastback, (I know the circle emblems near back window and mustang across trunk) what else...
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    fmx auto and 3.89 gear question

    Guys, will I regret the 3.89 gear? looking at buying at 69 fastback, it has a FMX auto trans in it, and wondering if that 3.89 is going to be too much with just a 3 speed auto. overdrive out of question for now, looking for your advice? Sam
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    exhaust advice

    It is the magnaflow not magnapack, it did not drone while driving, until the bbk offroad H pipe got put on. now the exhaust really drones on the highway at 2000 rpm, the car pops when you down shift, etc.
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    exhaust advice

    thanks, woodward dream cruise is in a month, I am going to some research up there, but I may just go with Flowmasters. Thanks Sam
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    exhaust advice

    You guys have some good opinions here's my question/problem. I have a basically stock 95 gt vert 5sp. only mods are bbk shortie headers, bbk offroad H pipe, magnaflow exhaust and a BBk CAI. I hate to say it, but I hate the sound of the exhaust. I was thinking of getting rid of the...
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    couple of questions and comments

    I saw on an earlier post that one of you guys thinks that the Lincoln LS bolt pattern/offset will be similar to the '05. What do you guys think? If so, I was just on TireRack.com looking at the styles of rims, and there are some 18" and 19" rims that look awesome. How do you guys think...
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    advice on 69 mach 1

    Guys thanks for the wisdom, the reason it says boss 351 is that the engine is a cleveland engine that apparently has been souped up slightly it is not a Boss engine. The installation of Clevelands in 69's should hurt the price as well, yes? I am going to keep looking and go from there. The...
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    advice on 69 mach 1

    Yes that is the one. I checked the codes on the door, and they state it is an authentic Mach 1. I have looked all over the country, stuff that is 15 - 20 that i have seen are nowhere near this nice. If you know where a nice one is for that much please let me know. Checked on Ebay...
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    advice on 69 mach 1

    Guys, I just checked out an awesome 69 mach up in Detroit, Michigan Saturday. It is acapulco blue with black hood, very nicely restored, no evidence of rust, every (except the back up lights worked) piece was perfect. the asking price was 23900. does that seem high? what is a fair offer for...
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    1969 fastback questions

    what is an FMX trans, I have heard of C6 and C4, is there any upgrades for an FMX? thanks
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    1969 fastback questions

    Guys, i have owned a 66 fastback (stupidly sold it for a 95 gt vert). I missed the old one so much that now I am looking at a 1969 fastback. What do I need to check on the 1969's for problems. the car looks really good in pics, 351W with FMX trans. Any advice on '69s problems, costs etc...
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    Just saw the 2005 at the 40'th show in Nashville

    that was them!! wish I could have taken my 95 gt vert there, but couldnt fit my clubs and all the stuff a 3 yr old requires for a weekend! next time, the wife and baby follow me!!
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    Just saw the 2005 at the 40'th show in Nashville

    I also had a great time down in Nashville at the 40th. On the way back to Toledo, saw the white '05 a yellow 04 mach 1 and a green 94-95 racing back up to Michigan. They were hauling ass. I went down in the wifes Accord V6 which runs well, but could not even come close to keeping up with them...
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    OT- forget about HS & College who's OLD here???

    Just turned 38 with a wife of 13 years and a 3.5 yr old little girl that already loves mustangs!! Degree in Geology from Wooster College in Oh and I do environmental cleanup projects all across the country, which has its good and bad with all the travel. Make pretty good money, just under...
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    Differential Cover?

    Guys, I got the SVT cover from www.buyfordmotorsport.com last year when I got my gears for I believe 135. www.gefracing.com had a similar price. Sam