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  1. 78CobraII

    back in the saddle in a 78 II.

    I've seen quite a few drag-racing MII's with ladder bars, but none with a 4-link setup. I've been wondering if a 4-link kit for a '65 Mustang could be modified to fit a MII. The leaf spring sizes are similar, but the MII has no rear subframe and is slightly narrower, but with a little cutting...
  2. 78CobraII

    I'm back... With 76 Cobra II

    So what's the plan...factory restoration, mostly factory with mods, or an all out modified? If you want to keep that hood, you could always go with the '67 GT 500 hood scoop or a Boss 429 scoop. Both of those are pretty wide. I always thought that a '67 GT 500 scoop would look pretty good...
  3. 78CobraII

    2" Drop Spindles

    The 2" drop spindles will push the wheel up farther into the wheelwell. If you are having lip clearance issues now, I don't see where that would help. With the Fox wheel positive offset, I wold expect you to be having more clearance issues with the inside of the wheelwell (A-arms front and...
  4. 78CobraII

    Instrument panel

    The factory plastic cluster housing is well known for crumbling away after 30 years. Once it starts to go,its harder to keep the circuit in contact with the lights and guages that it feeds. Check with the Mustang II parts guys and on eBay to see if they have a good used one. I am not aware of...
  5. 78CobraII

    dash insert

    My '78 Ghia Sport has the black "engine-turned" dash insert, and it is an aluminum sheet glued to a steel sheet which in turn mounts to the plastic dash with push through and bend over steel tabs. Pretty durned complicated! I've assumed that it was done this way because it was such a low...
  6. 78CobraII

    I'm back... With 76 Cobra II

    Looks like a great starting place! A little "Goo-gone" to remove the stickers, something a little more stock-ish for the hood scoop and wheels, and a new 302 and you are on your way! At least you have good bumpers, paint, and sheetmetal! Keep us posted.
  7. 78CobraII

    CHECK THIS II OUT

    More pics... ...needs the Kemp Racer front end real bad. :)
  8. 78CobraII

    CHECK THIS II OUT

    Now for sale on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220482784063 Another home-brew SCCA /dirt track racer (looks like he couldn't make up his mind...). This one has a tube frame, racing suspension, quick change rear, wild body work, and a mostly stock interior...
  9. 78CobraII

    Suspension R&R and 1" Lowering

    More pics. Pics of the cleanup and painting to follow, along with pics of the redrilled hangers and shackles. I have also had the leaf springs sandblasted and have repainted them, but don't have any pics handy.
  10. 78CobraII

    Suspension R&R and 1" Lowering

    I have had my '78 Ghia apart for years, but its finally starting to come back together. I redrilled the leaf spring mounting holes (on the shackles and forward hangers) 1" higher since I had them off, but now need to do something on the front. I have heard that removing 1/2 coil will result...
  11. 78CobraII

    louver latches

    I'm missing one myself. I heard years ago that they were sourced by Ford from an aircraft component manufacturer. The person that checked with the original manufacturer had no luck getting more. :(
  12. 78CobraII

    CHECK THIS II OUT

    Sounds like the craftsmanship is only average, which makes it sound more like a "backyard special". It still might be good to know the history of the car. If its not some historical prototype, I'd be less worried about modifying it. I think that if you gave it a louvered grill opening, it...
  13. 78CobraII

    CHECK THIS II OUT

    The wheel flares and front fenders are steel??? Did you have to pull the entire front clip to fix the one fender? I don't see any gaps. What about the rear flares, are they steel also? If so, I'd start doing some serious digging before doing any modification. I'd start with the Ford...
  14. 78CobraII

    dash insert

    There's a guy on one of the .NET forums working on fabricating some. Also, check with the MII parts vendors as they might have some. The factory "brushed aluminum" dashes are just some kind of film. The ones on my '78 CBII are worn through the finish. These aftermarket guys are making...
  15. 78CobraII

    CHECK THIS II OUT

    Looks like a great find and a nice rescue! The rear wheel wells look like a generic fiberglass wheel flare was installed. Is the front one-piece? I.e. fenders and header panel together? I'd be tempted to cut horizontal slots in the bit that covers the radiator area. That would make...
  16. 78CobraII

    Brakes Them's The Brakes!

    Mustang Steve's new Cobra-to-MustangII kit: cobrabrakes (near the bottom of the page) Price $230 User supplies: Drum brake hub from 65-73 Mustang or mid size Ford Wheel bearings and seals for Mustang II Cobra caliper Cobra rotor Brake hose You could...
  17. 78CobraII

    Shelby Turbo ?

    From the pile of parts, it looks like an abandoned project car. If it's running and relatively rust free (i.e. floor pans and inner fenders solid), then its probably worth $3500 as it sits. But Carroll Shelby did not sign that car, he signed an aluminum blank that someone installed in the...
  18. 78CobraII

    75 help

    I may have missed it...have you been through the fuel system yet? If the fuel sock in the tank is clogged, you might get enough fuel for low rpm, but not high. Is there an in-line fuel filter attached to the carb? I would check it. The hot water line to the carb can be plugged if you are...
  19. 78CobraII

    Subframe connector question

    Here's a write up on a T-5 swap using the previous common method, i.e. moving the transmission crossmember rearwards about 6 inches using long bolts and spacers: Mustang II Network - T5 Transmission Swap The previously mentioned article on moving the transmission mount in an AOD install is...
  20. 78CobraII

    75 help

    There is a reason for that 2nd check ball. I don't know what it is, but it's probably a good idea to put it in. i would get the manual back out and open that carb back up.
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