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  1. grantur01

    some new pics of 01vs66

    cobain... I've never had either one dyno'd. I'm aiming to hit the dyno with the gt very soon. I'm in the neighborhood of 275 hp at the wheels for the gt. I don't even have a clue what the fastback may be putting out. As far as your question about the headers. The car already had the headers...
  2. grantur01

    some new pics of 01vs66

    the 01 gt is quite much the bigger beast :D But the fastback isn't too much of a slouch either. But the fastback is soo much cooler!
  3. grantur01

    some new pics of 01vs66

    Here ya go everybody! I took these one evening right before a car show. A little compare and contrast :D I hope you like them!
  4. grantur01

    Do I need new gaskets for my BBK Long Tubes

    Well today I'm getting my BBK Long Tubes and shorty X-pipe. Do I need to get new gaskets or just re-use the ones I have???? I'm running 14* on my T/A right now? should I bump that until i get a tune? I've heard a bad story about running too rich after long tube install. Next up...
  5. grantur01

    Overheating

    I'm bought a shroud for my 66 and I'm putting it on tomorrow. I'm not sure if you don't have one. So just in case you do NOT have a fan shroud. I'll post back here and let you know how mine help my overheating. My only real overheating problem is from the 4.11's and 4-speed on the highway...
  6. grantur01

    Anyone know of a kit from chrome-ing parts

    HIGHJACKERS!!!!! :D Kidding fellas! Thank you for the replies. I'm convinced that I'll just get the new door itself and but the mustang depot "stainless" kit on it :)
  7. grantur01

    Please help! Door (pushbutton) latch assembly

    You are the man 65FASTBACK!!! :banana: That was the perfect help! Well it makes more since now. There is nothing at the bottom of my door though. I looked last night and couldn't find that retainer clip or whatever it is anywhere. Looks like I'll have to order it then... along with some...
  8. grantur01

    Please help! Door (pushbutton) latch assembly

    thanks for the reply! Where can I find the Body Assembly Manual??? I've heard this a couple times now in the past few days. thanks again
  9. grantur01

    Please help! Door (pushbutton) latch assembly

    I'm sorry guys for my vague description. I really need a digital camera to take pics. It would be easy then!!! Ok inside ur door. There are two rods that run pretty much the length of the door. One Rod is connected to the locks(inside for unlocking/locking door). The other rod is attatched to...
  10. grantur01

    Please help! Door (pushbutton) latch assembly

    A few days ago the latch got stuck up for the push button(door latch) on the drivers side. Well I have taken the door panel off tonight but it was getting too dark for me to see well. For those of you that know. There is the rod that is connected to the door lock itself. There is another rod...
  11. grantur01

    Anyone know of a kit from chrome-ing parts

    I have been wanting to get the stainless guage cluster from mustang depot. You can buy the stainless insert for the glove box. My current glove box has pits from being original. Instead of buying a new glove box ($90), I wanted to know if I could just re-chrome the trim myself??? Anyone done...
  12. grantur01

    what degree thermostat is everyone using

    Stupid simple question I know. My car gets a little hot on the stop and go.. real hot days. I'm ordering a fan shroud today because it currently doesn't have one. I figure I would change the thermostat also. What thermostat is everyone using with there 289. I was going to order the 160*...
  13. grantur01

    Is this a good deal?

    I have 4.11's in the 66 fastback with the original 4-speed manual. It is KILLER on the highway. Not so bad for 10 minute highway passes. But get up around 30 and it will wear you out keeping it at 70(approx 4k) :rlaugh: If I were you, I would to a T-5 conversion. The extra gear (5th) would...
  14. grantur01

    door lock problem.. 66 fastback

    Well i locked the door yesterday just messing around in the driveway and the latch that the push pin hits when you push the button in stuck. It is now stuck in the up position. I tried to just pry it down hoping it would flip back down. It's still stuck. So whenever I shut the drivers door it...
  15. grantur01

    Popping noise??? from header leak?

    Well I figured I would make this a seperate thread since it is a diferent topic. I have a "popping" type noise coming for the passenger side of the engine. The engine smokes a little from oil coming from somewhere and burning on the engine. Besides when you take off the "popping noise" is very...
  16. grantur01

    Header gaskets for Tri-Y's

    I hate to bring this up again, but what gasket is good for the Tri-Y headers. I don't know the dimensions of the ports so I'm not sure of the size(headers we're on the car when we bought it). Anybody else have Tri-Y's and have a suggestion for brand??? Thanks and sorry again!
  17. grantur01

    Anybody know where I can find a 64 1/2 to 66 Fastback???

    zookeeper, thats a good idea, i never thought about the fact that I would have extra parts to sell. tach, i just don't know if I could part with the 01 :D It's been too much fun and got me in a lot of trouble! I'm ready to put the Targa Top in soon!! It will be sweet :banana:
  18. grantur01

    Anybody know where I can find a 64 1/2 to 66 Fastback???

    thank you very much for everyones reply. I appreciate it your help and opinions. zookeeper, thats funny you say that because today i started looking at the fastbacks that we're around 7k. I was thinking this would be so much better. The only reason i really am/was interested in the project is...
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    Anybody know where I can find a 64 1/2 to 66 Fastback???

    actually... i'm quite sure they we're made mid 64 but we're listed at 65's.. i've been wrong before though.