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slimncoco

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Hi everyone I'm Slim. Just got a 78 mustang cobra 2. So excited about this baby. I have been looking for small things to upgrade and ideas for her. She is all og right now but somethings are going to change to give her a modern but old look. any suggestions?
 

LILCBRA

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Welcome to the site! Pics will be asked by multiple members, so I'll get that request out of the way!

As far as your question goes, wheels and tires almost always make a statement. If you browse the tech thread sticky at the top of the page you'll find a wheel and tire thread, that will give you an idea of what works and what doesn't. Here is the direct link:

Wheels-Tires - Wheel/tire Combos Known To Fit

I thought it would be helpfull to have a list of combos that users have personally tried and know work Beware all IIs are slighly different and may have different fitment issues than yours Fox 4-cyl polyglass with 185-70R14 slight rub @ full lock Fox 14x6 steel wheels with 205-60R14 no...
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As for the "modern but old look", I think the Magnum 400 wheels would accomplish that if you still have the 4 lug pattern. There are a few IIs with these wheels that I've seen pics of, they look pretty good.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/LWG-LW40-40644A?seid=srese1&gclid=CjwKCAiAyPyQBhB6EiwAFUuakjByaCpYw2nnPmPrlyBWM-jhjpFUaw8-dfndfoGUD9_aYiubKFbm9hoCca8QAvD_BwE

 

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Welcome to the forum!
 
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Potomus Pete

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A 78 is the car to have. Except for the 76. Remember the Freedom Train. Let's see it.
 
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LILCBRA said:
Welcome to the site! Pics will be asked by multiple members, so I'll get that request out of the way!

As far as your question goes, wheels and tires almost always make a statement. If you browse the tech thread sticky at the top of the page you'll find a wheel and tire thread, that will give you an idea of what works and what doesn't. Here is the direct link:

Wheels-Tires - Wheel/tire Combos Known To Fit

I thought it would be helpfull to have a list of combos that users have personally tried and know work Beware all IIs are slighly different and may have different fitment issues than yours Fox 4-cyl polyglass with 185-70R14 slight rub @ full lock Fox 14x6 steel wheels with 205-60R14 no...
www.stangnet.com

As for the "modern but old look", I think the Magnum 400 wheels would accomplish that if you still have the 4 lug pattern. There are a few IIs with these wheels that I've seen pics of, they look pretty good.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/LWG-LW40-40644A?seid=srese1&gclid=CjwKCAiAyPyQBhB6EiwAFUuakjByaCpYw2nnPmPrlyBWM-jhjpFUaw8-dfndfoGUD9_aYiubKFbm9hoCca8QAvD_BwE

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Other than the paint job she pretty clean missing some things under the hood though.
 
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slimncoco said:
Other than the paint job she pretty clean missing some things under the hood though.
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Looks pretty complete with the exception of the radiator overflow tank and the elusive fan shroud. Congratulations on your find!!
 
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Looks pretty complete with the exception of the radiator overflow tank and the elusive fan shroud. Congratulations on your find!!
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I notice that off the back but can someone tell me what this is.
 

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It's an ignition control module. Someone swapped in an HEI so that piece won't be needed unless you plan to take it back to original.
 
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It's an ignition control module. Someone swapped in an HEI so that piece won't be needed unless you plan to take it back I thought that was what it was. And I am keeping the original engine for now just gonna clean it up a bit. But now I can order that part. It so hard finding parts for this car but I have had a little of luck on my side.
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Yeah, they're not as supported in the aftermarket unless you're looking for front suspension parts. But they're doable as long as you have patience and are able to locate hard to find parts if you're in need.
 
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Welcome to the II world. Looks like it's mostly complete. Seeing the belt still on the ac compressor is a rarity.

Make sure the fan shroud is reinstalled or get an electric fan. Better yet reinstall the shroud and get an electric fan. These things overheat easily and need all the help they can get.
 

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Like a go cart in there.
 

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It's the boring answer, but don't overlook brakes and tires, that's important on any car.
 

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Nice Ride! Can't wait to see what happens! Do you have a plan? Welcome to the family.
 
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Enzio said:
Nice Ride! Can't wait to see what happens! Do you have a plan? Welcome to the family.
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Yes I do indeed and thank you.
 
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70mstang said:
It's the boring answer, but don't overlook brakes and tires, that's important on any car.
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That is on my to do list
 
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2Blue2

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Were excited to have you and and your Cobra aboard.
WELCOME!
 

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IICrew said:
Make sure the fan shroud is reinstalled or get an electric fan. Better yet reinstall the shroud and get an electric fan. These things overheat easily and need all the help they can get.
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If you upgrade to an electric fan you need to upgrade the alternator, too. The old ones don't have enough amps to keep up with the electric fan in the long term. Often overheating comes from dirty cooling passages, wrong ignition setting (or something else). If overheating is an issue (if the shroud is installed) good flushing of the cooling system can help a lot.
In my opinion on old cars, there are two things to look closely in the beginning: ignition and cooling. Most problems come from both areas.
By the way, I like the current mad max look a lot
I would put on some nice black steelies and get a good set of tires... But I think that is my special liking.
 
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