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    For those of you who did your own wiring....

    What should it be wrapped in after running it to location? Originally it was tape wrapped I believe for a 67. But I have seen some people using conduit and stuff. what have you done? Any tips for installing a harness? I am starting the install this weekend of my Painless Kit and hope that...
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    Is this a good deal for Trnasmission?

    Is this a good deal for Transmission? I don't have any of the parts listed in the auto to 5 speed package. I need a bellhousing, flywheel, clutch parts, tranny, crossmember, etc. But does the following deal seem good or would I be better off buying pieces or finding a bellhousing on my own...
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    Which overdrive gear is best?

    Great info Thanks for all the great info. Looks like I will be using the .64 overdrive. Can anyone else confirm or deny the whole tunnel issue with a 67 and a tremec 600? Will there have to be any modifications to the tunnel to use that or should it go right in? Jon
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    Which overdrive gear is best?

    Tranny I am not sure where to get it from yet. I was looking at Summit Racing and Mustangs Unlimited where to this point I have gotten about all of my parts. But, in an different post someone suggested lookin into dark horse performance and they do seem to have some good prices and have...
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    Which overdrive gear is best?

    I am going to be purchasing a tremec 600 for my 67 fastback which has 390 engine probably around 400HP. I am running 3.73 gears in the back and would like to install a 5 gear tranny so that when I go to shows that are farther away, the engine is not reving to high and screaming. My question is...
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    Need help and suggestions for Bellhousing / Clutch...help guys...

    Tranny Thanks for the help. Do you have a reccomendation for a place to buy this stuff? I have nothing at all, need to buy all parts and would like to get them at a reasonable price and get knowledgable people who will give me the right things. Thanks for the help. Jon
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    Need help and suggestions for Bellhousing / Clutch...help guys...

    I am almost at the point here where I need to buy the tranny and all related parts. After a lot of thought, I have decided that the TKO 600 was the way to go , because I am running 3.73 gears and want that extra "overdrive" gear to run on the highway or higher speeds if need be. I am looking for...
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    Subframe Connectors

    I have a 67 fastback and need to decide between subframe connectors. My concerns are strength and ground clearance. The TCP square subframe connectors say they ar .083" thick metal and then Global west says it is .125" thick metal. The TCP is square and Global WEst is tubular. I would like...
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    Need help with engine question...

    Can someone tell me how to identify low rise heads on a 390 vs. Medium rise heads? I am trying to find a roller rocker set for my engine, but I was told I might have medium rise heads which none of the kits work for. Any information would be great. Thanks. Jon
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    Need wiring help....

    Tranny question This is a little off subject, but I wanted to ask 67Fback and question. You have a 427 with a ton of HP and tourque, and a TKO 600. That is supposed to be rated up to 600 HP and 600 Foot LBS of tourque. How is that tranny working out for you? Do you like it and do you fee...
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    Need wiring help....

    Ok, so I am about to start the wiring on my car. I have purchase the EZ 21 circuit wiring kit shown here which many others have also purchased. http://www.ezwiring.com/ Anyway, I have never done car wiring beyond a radio before and I have a question about it. After looking at the old...
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    Flaming River steering column....please help guys...

    Column Well, I hear ya, but I don't think I can nor do I want to return the column. It has already been painted, so I doubt they would take it back. Either way, I am sure I can make it work, just as huey did. I am still curious as to how diverdave's worked so well. Either way, huey if you...
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    Flaming River steering column....please help guys...

    Flaming A-Holes I just called Flaming river and they were not much help. I asked about spacers, and they said their spacers were only about a 1/4" and would not work there. I asked how come a column that says it will work with OEM mustang wheels and an adapter for mustangs don't work...
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    Flaming River steering column....please help guys...

    spacers Well, thanks for the info, but mine didn't come with spacers. I will call them today however and speak with them. Diverdave....you said that wours fit perfectly, I am assuming that you used the spacers or that it came with spcaers? Also, does anything have to be changed on the...
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    Flaming River steering column....please help guys...

    Column Thanks for the pic and info. Aside from having to make a custom spacer, did you have to change out any other parts for the column? I was told from my guy who is working on the car that the internals didn't look right and that I may need to swap something. That there should be 2...
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    Flaming River steering column....please help guys...

    steering column So does that mean you used the Flaming River column? I am a bit confused when you said you bought another column. Did you contact Flaming river about this and what did they say if you did? I posted this in another forum and I was told that there are spacers I may need to use...
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    Flaming River steering column....please help guys...

    I have purchased the flaming river steering column shown in the following link - http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/itemdy01.asp?T1=FR2000MU2+01&Category=&catkey=emustang I then purchased the Lacarra steering wheel and adapter from Mustang Depot shown here...
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    Transmission suggestions...which one???

    I am building a Shelby Clone and I am getting close to buying a tranny soon. I am putting back the 390 engine that the car originally had, but I am having it built from the ground up and it will be beefed up a bit. I have basically had myself set on putting in a toploader, but I am starting to...
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    Seat Upholstery....how do I......?

    I am trying to do the seat upholstery from my 67 fastback, and I am having a hard time with the hog rings. I have heard that these are easy, but I am having a hard time getting the old ones off even as they are clamped down pretty good. Does anyone have any helpful tips to make this go a...
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    "Drop" in fuel Cell...need help with this one...

    Fuel Cell What should I get if I am going to be running a fill tube to the C pillar of the car. I am going with the Gas cap on the pillar behind the upper scoop since I am doing an Eleanor. I am going to have to run a pipe up to there, but what do I need fuel cell and parts wise to make it...