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extra_stout

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slimncoco said:
She is all og right now but somethings are going to change to give her a modern but old look. any suggestions?
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You can change the looks drastically by changing the front and rear bumpers to give it a more modern look (tucked bumper). You can find parts for example here:
https://classicautoreproductions.com/collections/1974-1978-mustang-ii-body-and-bumpers

More stock look with tucked bumpers:

1974-1978 Mustang II Front Tucked Bumper

1974-1978 Mustang II Front Tucked Bumper Tucked bumper ships unfinished and requires light body work to ready it for paint. The tucked bumper also requires the removal of existing bumper assembly (some fabrication and modifications are required to mount the bumper). Flush mount to fender. Can...
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1974-1978 Mustang II Rear Tucked Bumper

1974-1978 Mustang II Rear Tucked Bumper Tucked bumper ships unfinished and requires light body work to ready it for paint. The tucked bumper also requires the removal of existing bumper assembly (some fabrication and modifications are required to mount the bumper). If you have any questions on...
classicautoreproductions.com
More aftermarket look:

1974-1978 Mustang II Rear Roll Pan Bumper

1974-1978 Mustang II Rear Roll Pan Bumper These parts are made to order, it typically takes 2 weeks to receive the parts.
classicautoreproductions.com

1974-1978 Mustang II R Apron Front Bumper

1974-1978 Mustang II R Apron Front Bumper. This R Apron replaces the stock front bumper assembly. The R-Apron attaches to the flat part at the front on the fenders just like the header panel; you can also add some fasteners trough the bottom of the header panel and the top of the R bumper. The...
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slimncoco

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Just ordered the new alte
extra_stout said:
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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extra_stout said:
You can change the looks drastically by changing the front and rear bumpers to give it a more modern look (tucked bumper). You can find parts for example here:
https://classicautoreproductions.com/collections/1974-1978-mustang-ii-body-and-bumpers

More stock look with tucked bumpers:

1974-1978 Mustang II Front Tucked Bumper

1974-1978 Mustang II Front Tucked Bumper Tucked bumper ships unfinished and requires light body work to ready it for paint. The tucked bumper also requires the removal of existing bumper assembly (some fabrication and modifications are required to mount the bumper). Flush mount to fender. Can...
classicautoreproductions.com

1974-1978 Mustang II Rear Tucked Bumper

1974-1978 Mustang II Rear Tucked Bumper Tucked bumper ships unfinished and requires light body work to ready it for paint. The tucked bumper also requires the removal of existing bumper assembly (some fabrication and modifications are required to mount the bumper). If you have any questions on...
classicautoreproductions.com
More aftermarket look:

1974-1978 Mustang II Rear Roll Pan Bumper

1974-1978 Mustang II Rear Roll Pan Bumper These parts are made to order, it typically takes 2 weeks to receive the parts.
classicautoreproductions.com

1974-1978 Mustang II R Apron Front Bumper

1974-1978 Mustang II R Apron Front Bumper. This R Apron replaces the stock front bumper assembly. The R-Apron attaches to the flat part at the front on the fenders just like the header panel; you can also add some fasteners trough the bottom of the header panel and the top of the R bumper. The...
classicautoreproductions.com
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I'm actually going to order the monroe handler body kit from them . Going to change the taillight to the a different lights and the grill also.
 
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slimncoco said:
Just ordered the new alte



I'm actually going to order the monroe handler body kit from them . Going to change the taillight to the a different lights and the grill also.
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Going for this look some what
 

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2Blue2 said:
Were excited to have you and and your Cobra aboard.
WELCOME!
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extra_stout said:
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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These are rims and tires on her. I might vinyl them black with a red trim I'm trying to keep her consistent with her current colors.
 

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Noobz347 said:

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Lol
 

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The answer to all wheel questions is... 10-Holes

With that in mind, let me introduce a set of 15x9 and 15x7





Mustang 10-Hole Wheel Kit - 15x7/9 - Machined (79-93)

Take your Fox Body restoration back to the glory days of the 80s and 90s with 5.0 Resto's 15x7/9 1979-1993 Mustang 10-hole wheel kit!
lmr.com
 
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Noobz347 said:
The answer to all wheel questions is... 10-Holes

With that in mind, let me introduce a set of 15x9 and 15x7





Mustang 10-Hole Wheel Kit - 15x7/9 - Machined (79-93)

Take your Fox Body restoration back to the glory days of the 80s and 90s with 5.0 Resto's 15x7/9 1979-1993 Mustang 10-hole wheel kit!
lmr.com
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So cool
 

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slimncoco said:
So cool
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That's a project car that Stangnet (MRaburn) did a while back. It turned out awesome. Relatively low budget resto if you know how to do paint and bodywork (not my specialty but I'm working on it).

Looking forward to your project.
 
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2Blue2

will be trying this sex one when I can find it
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Liking the 10 holes but the Cobra 4lug5 spoke are looking pretty good!
 
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The problem with the 10 holes is they won't fit the II that well. If everything is stock, 4-1/2 back space is about the most you can go in the back before you run into clearance issues. I honestly don't remember what you can get away with in the front, but I'm sure you could find the answer somewhere in the thread I shared earlier.
 
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LILCBRA said:
The problem with the 10 holes is they won't fit the II that well. If everything is stock, 4-1/2 back space is about the most you can go in the back before you run into clearance issues. I honestly don't remember what you can get away with in the front, but I'm sure you could find the answer somewhere in the thread I shared earlier.
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LeSad
 
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2Blue2 said:
Were excited to have you and and your Cobra aboard.
WELCOME!
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Thank you.
 
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So update guys I took out for replacements the radiator, power steering pump, water pump and alternator yesterday. Noticed I need to get a thermostat housing and convert my alternator setup to one wire setup. Pheww so everything goes back in today along with a tune up. If I have time I might change out the headlights I will put pictures if I can when all complete.
 
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