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    '69 A-Pillars?

    National Parts Depot has them. Mike
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    Magnum 500 Authenticity

    http://www.hammar.dyndns.org/datecode.htm
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    Holley experts please!!!! ?

    The throttle blades are too far open & as a result it is not using the idle circuit. If you look down into the carb you will see little slots. http://www.fordmuscle.com/TechDepartment/induction.php Mike
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    Holley experts please!!!! ?

    I am not an expert but it sounds like you have a vacuume leak or the throttle plates are exposing the idle slots. Mike
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    Need help adjusting Caltracs

    I know I can nor help too much with the adjustment. But if you want to keep them attached to the lower mount you need to get a longer u-bolts & a longer bolt in that rod mount!!! THey look great. Mike
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    69 Cowl and windshield molding question

    The trim has a 4 brackets that slide into each lower trim pieces & a foam block that is glued to the cowl on each side. The brackets once sid into the trim piece "clip" onto the back of the cowl pannel to support. Not a real good picture but: Mike
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    428 Cobra Jet stroker help

    http://www.network54.com/Forum/74182
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    Butt welding

    I agree those clamps make for a wide gap. WHat I do is make the patch as tight as possible gap wise, then I grind out a spot for the clamp. This way you have the absolute minimum gap. Also when welding sheet metal us a piece of copper behind what ever you are welding. The copper absorbes some of...
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    69/70 floorpans

    As we all know no one makes a a complete 69/70 floor pan. I did find a company that makes a patch panel that replicates the 69/70. You have to utilize a pre 69 pan for the area inside the frame rail and this patch panel between the frame rail & the rocker. I was all excited to find this so I...
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    69/70 floorpans

    I have never had an issue with Dallas Mustang, in fact I am on my way thre now. They may be higher in price but they are local to me. I am going to attempt making a 69/70 pan. Will post my results. Mike
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    69/70 floorpans

    There are only two issues with that... 1) it has been 6mo. 2) No one makes a pannel for a 69/70 ;) MIke
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    69/70 floorpans

    I am putting in the passenger floor pan in my Mach1. I was going to use one of the available pans & patch it with the new pannel offered by Horse Heaven. However I am now thinking that I will take a drivers side pan & cut the front "fingers" out, flip them around and weld it in to the passenger...
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    Zinc Plating / Cad Plating

    http://www.caswellplating.com/ They have a forum that you can find your answer. Mike
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    STRIPE COLOR MACH 1??

    I have an Acapulco Blue Mach 1 also. From the research I have done I have found that it depends on the interior color. White interior got gold stripes & black interior got black stripes. I am sure that this varied with availability of stripe colors on hand when the car was built. Personnaly I...
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    Fan Control Unit Wiring Help

    The one labled to the compressor coil is so that it will turn on with the AC compressor. You could also hook a relay & temp sensor up so that it will automatically turn on & off. Mike
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    Is this car really worth this much?

    Here is another: http://www.428cobrajet.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=278
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    Is this car really worth this much?

    I have never seen this care personally, but I do know the gur that restored it. I have seen pictures during the restoration. It is all origional sheet metal but not from the same car... Mike
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    70 Mustang,351c,auto,header question

    Ford Powertrain Applications: http://www.fordpowertrain.com/opening.htm
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    Distributor moving on high volume oil pump?

    Did your check the pump drive after you put in distributor? If there is no play between the distributor & the shaft the distributor may not beseating althe way. I would pull the pan and see if you can move the shaft up & down. If you can not I would trim the shaft as needed to get the play...
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    Beadblasting cost?

    If you do not have any rust Soda Blasting is the way to go! I di my Mach1 last weekend. You do not have to worry about warping pannels and it will remove filler and seam sealer. I pais $200 to rent the equipment & $250 in soda. I would post some pictures but I am still cleaning the garage...