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Blackhawkxx said:
If I could ask, what size and brand of front tires do you have? I have BFG T/A Radials 155-80R-15 that are 24" tall on 4" wheels and they seem like there is too much weight on them even though I slightly over inflate. You now have a heavier engine than me and your tires don't look that way.
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Counter question after your question:

Are the centers of your front wheels as far forward as his appear to be in the image directly above?
 

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On a side note: That color on the Mustang next door looks amazing. I can't tell if that alien light source you have has something to do with it but it is eye-grabbing.
 

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If I could ask, what size and brand of front tires do you have? I
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They are some cheap off brand. Road Hugger Radials 195/60/15.
 

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Noobz347 said:
That color on the Mustang next door looks amazing.
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That is a 1973 in Bright Green Gold Metallic. It is my favorite color ford ever produced.
 
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78 Mach1 said:
They are some cheap off brand. Road Hugger Radials 195/60/15.
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Do you remember the wheel width of your wheel? I would like to go to a little wider front tire on my 4" wheel but don't know how far to push it. Yes I have seen the tire/wheel charts but real world experience is better.
 

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I just measured the front wheels. They are 15x5” with 3.5” back spacing.
 
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I just measured the front wheels. They are 15x5” with 3.5” back spacing.
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Thank you for looking. I wished I would have bought wider front wheels of the Convo Pro before Center Line went out.
Yes, I know someone else are making a few now but not in the size or bolt pattern I want.
 

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Well, the holidays are behind us and I can now get my focus back on this project. Over the weekend I scored a set of 4V closed chamber heads. The original build was going to be with 2V heads. But I found these at a great deal and couldn’t pass it up.


 
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I’m assuming they aren’t a matched pair since one is D0AE and the other is D1AE.

Unless Ford did put two different date code heads on the same engine. I honestly don’t know.

What I did find interesting is the designation in the top corner of the heads. I’ve always been told a 4 and bubble means open chamber and a 4 with no bubble means closed chamber. Here I clearly have two closed chamber heads. One with a bubble and one without. So I guess that’s not a 100% true method of identifying closed chamber heads.

 

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If there are any Cleveland experts reading this post. Please chime in. I also have a couple other questions to prep these heads for installation. So I welcome advice to help me along the way. These came off a running engine. There for I am assuming no real machining is necessary. Other than I want to install Harland Sharp roller rockers. So my plan is to get the pedestals milled, drilled, and tapped for 7/16” studs and guide plates.
 
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look at those!
The guys over in the early mustang part of Stangnet don’t know what there missing!
78 Mach1 said:
Unless Ford did put two different date code heads on the same engine. I honestly don’t know.
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Its possible they just used what was in front of them at the assembly plant.
 
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Those heads deserve a hot cam. Great find.
 

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cam is definitely in the future. I’ve got a set of Harland Sharp roller rockers. So I’ll be getting the heads machined for rocker studs. I’d be real interested in going a roller cam as well. But one thing at a time. Everything I add just delays getting this car running.
 
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Just saw a 1976 Mustang II Cobra go across the Mecum Auction for $52,000
Supposed all original with under 15K miles. It did have Hooker Headers and Thrush Side pipes added.
White with Blue stripes, all Blue Interior.
Pretty big money for a II
Not sure about the mileage, maybe less than 15K
 
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Bullitt347 said:
Just saw a 1976 Mustang II Cobra go across the Mecum Auction for $52,000
Supposed all original with under 15K miles. It did have Hooker Headers and Thrush Side pipes added.
White with Blue stripes, all Blue Interior.
Pretty big money for a II
Not sure about the mileage, maybe less than 15K
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I was watching some Mecum yesterday. I would have loved to see that II. I've never seen one pull that much money.
 

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78 Mach1 said:
I’d be real interested in going a roller cam as well.
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If I ever put another cam in (it's already had many) I would love to try a roller. Ain't nothing cheap about it. One thing I would check is to see is if you can remove and install the lifters with the heads on. It would really stink to have to remove the heads to change a faulty lifter or swap cams.
 

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I think you can...I'd have to check my old build book. I know some of the old lifters are pretty stubborn about coming out though.
I have a roller cam and love the rpm it makes. I have my rev limiter set at 6500. Rarely get there but it's nice to know I can. Also you should have the rotating assembly balanced if you're planning on that kind of rpm.
 
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Bullitt347 said:
saw a 1976 Mustang II Cobra go across the Mecum Auction for $52,000
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Holy Cow!
I got to go polish mine...
 

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2Blue2 said:
Holy Cow!
I got to go polish mine...
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*hands you the tape*
 
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*hands you the tape*
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A little well placed gaff tape is a good thing
 
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