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  1. charlies

    STICKY: Forum Rules?

    tsk. tsk. tsk. :nono:
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    Considering purchase - advice needed

    a fews years ago, my brother bought a perfectly restored, metallic green 67 f/b for the same price. there was absolutely nothing wrong with that car (until he totalled it). i think it was in better shape than that one your looking at. thats seat back bothers me. why on earth would someone...
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    Issues with transmission when cold.

    well, having only 47000 miles on it means it sat around alot over the last 35 years or so. those seals like to be lubricated (by the car being driven), so i am not surprised.
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    Gear Ratio ??

    if it seems lazy off the line, yet you are spinning tires you need better traction, not better gears. all steeper gears are going to do is make you spin worse. if you get your traction problem fixed, the car in your sig could obviously handle 4.11's or it would be fine with 3.55's, it's...
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    fuses

    do you want to know where to find fuses, or do you need to know what fuses to find?
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    Stories that make you shake your head....

    have you ever seen the corvette?
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    Issues with transmission when cold.

    it is because the torque converter is not full yet. when it is full, the tranny engages. cold weather = 'thicker' fluid + your somewhat worn seals = wait for engage when cold.
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    Value estimate needed please.

    i don't usually like pre 69 cars as much as i like 69+, but i like it! if the frame, boxes, underhood, trunk, floor boards are all solid and rust free, i think ten years from now, someone would be glad they spent as much as 2500-4000 grand or so on it. the engine is clean, engine compartment...
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    my cars

    close...well, about 1/2 way close and at least half way way off. (there should be a hint around here somewhere....) :D
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    my cars

    chack out my cars at cardomain. (don't cheat on my little game there and tell what kinda car i have!!) http://www.cardomain.com/id/charlies3
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    Check out this fastback K code fastback!

    better hurry on that! i heard the turnaround time is outrageous. soon, finding one w/out his signature will be worth more money because they'll be so rare.
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    Mustang Plus!! What's The Deal!!!

    national parts depot is great to deal with. you can order 24 hours a day, all of the telephone sales staff i have dealt with is EXCELLENT. get this, just a few days ago (Sun. night) I called at like 11:30 pm. got a woman, and honestly...i thought, 'bummer', because i needed some parts i...
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    Nomenclature Question

    well, that depends on your definition of 'barrels', but basically, yes.
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    Paint stripping

    without a doubt, the best way to strip old paint is to pay someone to do it. as a backup, try aircraft remover. oops, but no chemicals, definitely pay someone.
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    Want your glovebox autographed by Caroll Shelby?

    (btw...that's a joke) :lol:
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    Want your glovebox autographed by Caroll Shelby?

    whose carroll shelby and why would i want his name in my car?
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    Wacky Tach

    going o.t. here, look out..... every time i see the title of this thread in the list of threads, i think,"he should have titled this thread 'wacky tachy' ".
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    70 stang vacuum (pics)

    1970 w/302 the following link shows how i plan to route my vacuum hoses. any problems there? is there a 3rd nipple on the hex as indicated? what should i do w/ it? cap it? i guess i will just cap the other 4 nipples on the fire wall tree as well. what do you think? as far as the 2nd...