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  1. Platonic Solid

    Help! I’m drowning in Mustang parts and I want out.

    Did Spike quote your job? If, yes, can I ask how much? (Dang. I'm getting sucked right back in again.)
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    Help! I’m drowning in Mustang parts and I want out.

    Ooh, that was your thread. I remember that. So sorry. Mine was quoted from Atwood Auto Appearance in Deep River. I asked him to lower his quote, but he didn't want his name associated with anything less than perfect. I respect his position, but it's not a recoverable investment.
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    Help! I’m drowning in Mustang parts and I want out.

    I know you're right. I also know that as soon as I start taking all these parts out for photographs I'll get sucked right back in again. Ever since I got a $15,000 quote for a complete paint job, I've been tempted to take the 73 Mach1 to Maaco, but I know I'll just start spending money on the...
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    Help! I’m drowning in Mustang parts and I want out.

    I used to play with my toys all the time. OK, that was 10 years ago. Now I just want out. 20 + years of collecting parts and now I just want the cars and the parts gone. I have five 71-73 Mustangs in various stages of disrepair: from almost junk to very restorable. Nothing is complete and I have...
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    Crooked Stripes

    Seeing as how you're in CT. Take the car (or show the pictures) to Atwood's Auto appearance in Deep River and get a quote to fix it. He’s a perfectionist and won't have his name associated with any classic restoration that isn't perfect (so don't be surprised when he provides a $$$ to fix it.)...
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    What Carb On A '73 302 2v?

    (I'll answer my own question - read linked article) Yes
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    What Carb On A '73 302 2v?

    73 Shop manual makes no mention of a 2150. Could it be that the "2100-D" is the same thing?
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    What Carb On A '73 302 2v?

    73 302 = 5th digit VIN "F" = Motorcraft 2100-D Carb
  9. Platonic Solid

    this gass is CRAP

    I've had no problems ever since I started using StarTron Fuel Treatment. It's expensive, but it works. I paid about $115 for a gallon jug a couple weeks ago as that's half the price of the smaller bottles. Buy the one for Diesel Fuel as it is twice as strong as the Gas version, thus you can use...
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    Belt Squeal at Startup

    I took the power steering/water pump belt off and started the car = no squeal Put the power steer/water pump belt back on, but looser than before = very tiny, practically un-noticable cherp. So apparently I had that belt on too tight. Live and learn. Thank s for the input.
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    Belt Squeal at Startup

    Visually the pulley alignment looks fine, but since looks can be deceiving I took a carpenters square and held it flat against the crankshaft pulley and measured the distance to the belts and it all checks out fine. I only have 2 belts: 1 for the alt. and 1 for fan & steering pump. The AC...
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    Belt Squeal at Startup

    Every time I start the 73 Mach1 351C I get a loud high pitched belt squeal. It only happens for the few seconds when the engine fires up. I’m calling it belt squeal since I can’t think of anything else that sounds like that. The belts are new and tight. The steering pump and alternator are new...
  13. Platonic Solid

    1969 Ford Mustang FastBack Rebirth

    Before you spend a dime on anything, do a thorough structural rust inspection. This is an absolute first step must. I've seen classics that look like trailer queens on the surface, but with structural rust issues that make them seriously dangerous to drive.
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    Powdercoating the stainless trim around windows

    If you powder, you might want to only powder the visible surfaces. Powdering the backside may cause undesireable rockhard buildup in crevasses resulting in retaining-clip instalation difficulty.
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    Need advice, what do you think about this one?

    I assume you have the car by now. Is it as pretty as advertised?
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    Is this a good deal?

    What to look for? Rust in these areas: 1. Rear Torque boxes (you should be able to jack the car up there. If you hear crunch-crunch-crunch rather than the car raising up, it's quickly become a doner car rather than a driver) 2. Cowl (pull plastic grates - bring your maglight flashlight - look &...
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    Need advice, what do you think about this one?

    Looks real nice from the pictures, but having gone through this ringer myself, I would never buy a car on eBay without an in-person inspection. I wish you the best of luck and hope it lives up to your expectations.
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    Full Frontal

    Probably not at all, since you have to etch with "Metal Ready" for Por15 to have something to bite in to. Also worth noting - the Por15 instructions recommend top-coating (with their top-coating) any surfaces exposed to the sun. Since you like to experiment with stuff, you might like my...
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    Fuel filler tube cleanup

    To each his own. Depends what you have more of: Time or Money, but then again... SPECIAL - Sealer & Prep-POR-15 Inc. MARINE CLEAN - WATER BASED DEGREASER-POR-15 Inc.
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    Fuel filler tube cleanup

    It's only $25 for a new one. Hardly worth the effort to restore an old one at that price.
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