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I'm new to the Mustang world. I just got a 1966 "Rustang" coupe with a 289CID. I know I'm in for a real learning experience. Any and all suggestions would be appreciated. 
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wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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Put some air in that left rear tire and ride
 
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Cut and buff [everything].

It'll look like a completely different car.
 
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wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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What I meant to say was get on over to the classic stang forums, down the hall on the right, tell em karthief sent ya.... well that might not be a good idea, tell em Noobz sent ya, yeah, he's the boss so they kinda have to let you in, start a thread telling us what the plans are and maybe some progress pics as you go along. Good luck.
My affliction started with a 66 convertible, 289 4speed
 
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will be trying this sex one when I can find it
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Kingkap5 said:
. I just got a 1966 "Rustang" coupe with a 289CID.
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Heck yeah I like the potential !!
 
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General karthief said:
Put some air in that left rear tire and ride
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The tire was trash. I replaced it with a used one. I have new wheels and tired coming soon!
 
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Cut and buff [everything].

It'll look like a completely different car.
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I plan to cut out the rust and weld in new panels. After the body work, I plant to paint it.
 
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