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    Accessory mounting Help

    289 ('64), AC Sanden, Pwr Sterring, Flex Fan, Alternator, march v-Bert pullies all the way around. I run the TCP R&P Power Setup and on original install reused the Eaton Pump with integrated reservoir. I knew it would last long in a roller motor with a 2800 stall and alas it has died. I...
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    Fuel line question

    Stainless lines are expensive but you won't need to replace them, don't rust, very strong, etc. 1. Put the mechanical pump on ebay, block your hole 2. By an electric pusher ala Holley red/blue (regulate as required) - this are pusher pumps. I custom made brackets for both...
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    64/5 Radiator upgrade

    I am not overheating...I never allow the car to exceed 220...ever. The problem I have is a detectible and unacceptable loss of power. As temperatures exceed 200 it is obvious that the snap is a little reduced. (I am of the opinion that I want ever bit of every performance dollar maximized...
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    64/5 Radiator upgrade

    Hi Folks; Old subject (17" raditor ain't making it). I have a 64 coupe, 289 bored .04 over (problem #1), @ 417 HP, Vintage Air condensor (problem #2), and an 8x11 transcooler (auto obviously) (problem #3) all mounted with a 5-blade stainless flex Fan, 1350 CFM electric pull fan, 3-inch...
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    I need a hood!!!

    I have a Maier gt-350 tear drop scoop hood on a 64 coup and love it! Fit, prep, look are outstanding. (FC is not new, that's why shelby hood W/scoop springs are lighter;) I picked my up will shaking Bill's hand...so maybe I got a best case..dono.
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    Engine upgrades

    Roller rockers = 0 HP I have a '64 289 .040 over - 0-decked, 10.25:1 compression - rpm performers, significant flow work - rpm performer intake - flowed and port matched to the heads. - RPM performer CAM - Crane rollers (1.6), hardened push rods, double true-roller...
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    edelbrock heads

    Most outstanding advice!
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    '65 Gauge Pods

    Wow, Ronstang don't hold back, tell us your real opinion. I would fully agree but I have had trouble locating asthetic, functional, and practical locations for items I require: Oil pressure........................DASH Oil temperature Water temperature...............DASH Charge...
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    Can a newbie paint their own car?

    You get what you pay for and you should only expect certain levels of quality depending on the paint material uality, stripping, bodywork, etc. that's done. For instance, I would never waste a minute of my time on discussin paint or body work until I had the car stripped. 30-40 years hides A...
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    '65 Gauge Pods

    Went and looked at http://www.mpproductsinc.com/index.html and they have a '65 gauge pod! Has anyone used this yet. How does it look? Got any pics?
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    remote door/trunk locks

    I have only used MES 5-wire door locks. The are European style and swiss made inaddition, the are switch-less and easy to interface into an alarm system. For instance when I hit the arm button it automatically locks the doors and rolls up the windows. Also when I use my ket to unlock the...
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    Reverse manual valve body question

    A reverse valve body DOES not mean a manual valve body. However, IF you are going to stay auto-magic on the trans, in my opinion without manual control, especially of a classic c-4 torque-o-matic go standard tranny. The C-4 is an outstanding building block but in it's stock mustang form, it's...
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    Restomod Nearing completion

    Tires: Front: 225/50 R15 R8000 Dunlops Rear: 275/50 R15 Nitto Drag Radials
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    After Market Instrument Panel

    I bought Haneline then went down to my local plastics dealer and bought a small piece of plastic to match my interior, cut the holes, and used the stainless thin plate that comes with it for support in the back. Basically sandwitched the ABS between plastic and metals.
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    Restomod Nearing completion

    Most of you don't know me but I thought you migh enjoy a pic on a 64 1/2 restomod. This is full year of fairly hard work. Paint: White Diamond (off-white Pearl) Cadi Escalade Restomod: Engine bay is also White Diamond GT350 hood GT Fog Lights...
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    OIL SYNTHETIC/REGULAR OIL????

    I'm no bearing expert but have been told that especially true in older engine design that bearing tolerances actually took into account the molecular size of motor oil. Knowing the differences in this area between synthetic and dead dinosaurs I can imagine that an engine designed for synthetic...
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    Anyone reloacted their upper A arms?

    I have done the mod but am not complete with restoration. But watch out for rubbing of the upper a-arm bolts with long tube headers...it's REAL close! (early '65 coupe)
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    Alternator

    67coupe351 wrote "Basicly it had you add up all the loads (i think it was only continuous here) and that would give you a minimum alt size. But then it went on to say that you want to get the biggest alternator you can afford thats bigger than this minimum size because alternators cycle on...
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    Tranny Temperature

    My tranny guy (C-4) said @ 250F pull over. 230-240 watch it (yellow) below 230 is fine, would like to see 180-210 as a normal operating range.
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    Russell hose fittings

    1. Wrap the end VERY tight 2-3 times around with electrical tape. 2. Take a dremel tool with a die-grinder composite wheel (mini chop-saw) - this makes a very clean, no frey edge. 3. Push the hose to the bottom of where the threads begin inside the hose sleeve. - Once just...
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