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    Need help flaring stainless steel brake lines

    Thanks again for the replies. I'll check out my local auto parts store to see if they have a brake flaring rental tool that works better than the basic one I have. I bought all new factory SS tubing, but have a few custom finishing pieces I need to make. I'm Installing a dual-bowl MC...
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    Need help flaring stainless steel brake lines

    I may have to try heat, or get myself a nice tool. I think I have a cheap-o $30 flaring tool right now. But, again, which type of flare do I need to go with? Always single 37 degree flare for stainless? And what determines the type of flare: the material, the fittings, or the object you...
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    Need help flaring stainless steel brake lines

    Thanks for the replies. So, I have to go with a 45 degree double flare to match up correctly with everything else? A 37 degree single flare is always for an AN fitting? Is the threaded fitting that slips over the tubing what makes it an AN fitting, or is it the shape of the item the tube...
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    Need help flaring stainless steel brake lines

    First off I'm confused about what type of flare I need. I started off thinking I would need a 45 degree double flare, but now think I may need a 37 degree single flare. I'm trying to plumb up my master cylinder and combination valve. I tried making a couple of 45 degree double flares in the...
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    Why are the front and rear ports on a MC different sizes?

    I had considered that, but thought there was probably a more complex reason.
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    Why are the front and rear ports on a MC different sizes?

    Working through re-doing the brake system on my '66 and have discovered that the front and rear outlet ports on the dual-reservoir MC are different sizes. All of the old brake line connections on the car were 3/8". On this MC the front brake port(on the rear half of the MC) is 3/8", but the...
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    Questions about plumbing a brake system

    Well, found that Jeg's has lengths of Stainless Steel tubing pre-flared with ends. They don't seem to have any size adapters, though. So, maybe the comb. valve isn't worth it? I was hoping it would help to modernize the brake system. Anyone out there add a comb. valve to their brake system...
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    Questions about plumbing a brake system

    I'm in the middle of replacing most of my stock '66 GT brake system and have a few questions I was hoping someone could help with. I'm keeping the front disk/rear drum setup, but replacing most of the parts. My main question is related to adding a combination valve(metering and...
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    my suspension is really ****ed up and i need help

    If you have the Granada front disk swap you may want to check out this write-up: http://www.sunflower.com/~vervaecke/our_story.htm It may be describing exactly what you are experiencing.
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    another flaming river steering box ???

    Mosse - or anyone else, really - how did you support the engine when taking the oil pan off if you have to keep the engine mount area empty? I'm in the middle of installing the long-shaft FR steering box in my car and it appears the oil pan is going to have to be removed. I've got the front...
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    Versailles rearend width

    There is a very comprehensive Ford rear end write-up at this site: ultrastang.com I believe the Versailles rear end is the same width as the '65 8", but check the site.
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    How to clean/prep metal w/ light rust for paint?

    Thanks for the pad suggestion. Picked up a 3M 'paint and rust remover' pad last night. It doesn't get into all the corners very well, but does a good job of removing the paint and gunk from the areas it can get in. Is there any extra prep that should be done on the light rust areas? Seems...
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    How to clean/prep metal w/ light rust for paint?

    I've got the front end of my car jacked up and disassembled, and while I was under there I thought it would be a good idea to do some clean up and paint for protective reasons. I'm looking to do this to protect the metal at this point rather than as a high quality restoration. I don't own an...
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    Want to upgrade/update my '66 GT brakes - ideas?

    Thanks for the replies. So, it sounds like a stock style caliper is the way to go unless you want to get really crazy. I hadn't seen any other options for upgraded calipers so thought I would see if anyone else knew of other options. When I rebuilt my current ones a decade ago they had a...
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    Finally Done !!!! See what you think

    Looks very nice. What color of blue is that? Do you have any more pictures? Especially some that show the stripes a little better? I normally don't really like the LeMans stripes on a coupe, but those look nice - maybe because of the color combination.
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    Stuffing weiand stealth or performer RPM under the hood of a 65-66 351w car...

    You'll probably need to use a dropped base air cleaner with the 351W - maybe a very short filter with a filter lid. I've got a 351W in a '66 coupe with the Performer RPM intake, an Edelbrock carb, and the small Edelbrock mesh triangular air cleaner - it's shorter than most standard air...
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    Want to upgrade/update my '66 GT brakes - ideas?

    I have a decent condition '66 GT coupe that needs better brakes. It currently has the stock front disk / rear drum / single bowl master cylinder, and doesn't stop very well. I don't really know what the problem is but the brakes don't seem to have much stopping power and if you try to stop...
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    Looking for a fuel cell and jmc dual master cylinder

    I wouldn't think the 2 lb residual valve would be required as long as the master cylinder you are looking at is mounted in the stock location. Am I mis-informed? From the mpbrakes.com websiter: A two pound residual valve is required whenever the master cylinder is lower than the calipers to...
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    Cancelled: 05 Mustang order.:(

    Wow, really? How would you even track the depreciation on a used car from week-to-week or month-to-month. So, what did you end up getting instead of the '05 Stang?
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    Good Mustang Shops In Los Angeles Area, And Rim Question

    Yes, I was refering to installing the tire/rim combo on your car. As far as having the tires mounted on the rim - you need a shop to do that, but you don't need a Mustang speciality shop to do that. Any local tire shop can mount and balance your tires for you, or you may end up purchasing...
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