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FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Looking for 1 piece of 67-68 fastback wraparound trim » 3/25/2023 7:09 PM

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I need 1 of the small corner pieces, does anyone have one laying around to sell me? Or can point me on the right direction? I've seen some on ebay but $150 is a bit much

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 1967 Power brake pedal issue » 11/18/2021 7:03 AM

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Hissing must be because that boot is torn, I hope these pictures help, its hard for me to get a clear picture with a cell phone under the dash

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 1967 Power brake pedal issue » 11/16/2021 6:50 AM

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No brake fluid leaks anywhere, but the pedal did not return properly even before the booster started hissing.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 1967 Power brake pedal issue » 11/13/2021 2:06 PM

HAVEaSigAR
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Hello all

My brother in law just bought 67 with a 302/FMX and the brake pedal (which Im certain is not original) doesnt return all the way, you kinda have to pull it up with your foot. Also, it has developed a hiss which seems to come from the brake pedal. Doesnt hiss when its all the way up or when you press it to the floor, only in-between. 

I'm assuming we need to replace the booster and master cylinder, but would that also solve the pedal return issue? If not, what else could cause the pedal to not fully disengage and return to the top properly?

Thanks in advance

Swap Meet » WANTED 164 tooth flywheel » 1/28/2019 8:01 PM

HAVEaSigAR
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Looking for a flywheel, need 164 tooth, 28 oz imbalance, SFI rated. I'm hoping one of you 5 speed guys had one that needs a good home.

Swap Meet » WANTED Power Trunk Latch from 74-77 TBirds/Cougars, LTD's, and Grand M » 1/27/2019 8:42 PM

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Looking for a power trunk latch from 74-77 TBirds/Cougars, LTD's, and Grand Marquis. Tese are supposed to bolt right into the 67-68 trunks. I was hoping one of yall had an extra laying around as I cant find one anywhere. Thanks.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 68 oil light/oil pressure questions » 6/16/2017 9:34 AM

HAVEaSigAR
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Can anyone help me more with this? Should I replace the sending unit? It's a 351W with 10k miles, oil light was not on when I bought it. Is this pressure ok? And how can I make the oil light go back to off?

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 68 oil light/oil pressure questions » 6/15/2017 2:37 PM

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I think so. The light wasn't on when I first got the car.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 68 oil light/oil pressure questions » 6/15/2017 9:52 AM

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I finally got the car somewhat together and got to drive it some (to a buddies shop to cut the headlight bowls in half, shove them through the Shelby headlight buckets and weld them back together. I wish I would have known the headlights go in BEFORE the nose assembly, and there is no way I'm taking all that apart again).

The oil light is on, and I have an aftermarket oil pressure gauge. When driving, the gauge reads 40-50. At a stoplight, it drops to 20. What should it be? 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Door latch issue » 5/09/2017 9:24 PM

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Well I couldn't take the latch out because the window is stuck down, and I don't know how to get that fixed either, but I sprayed some PB on the outside and as best I could on the inside, and that seemed to help some. I could deal with it the way that it is, but I feel like adjusting the rod would make it almost perfect. The latch doesn't seem to disengage unless the handle is pulled all the way up. Can anyone tell me how to adjust the rods? And if it's necessary, how to get the window up?

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Door latch issue » 5/09/2017 9:34 AM

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When I bought the car, door opened and closed perfectly. When I changed the hinge, it was still good.  The problem started when the painter changed out the striker plate. 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Door latch issue » 5/08/2017 9:09 PM

HAVEaSigAR
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When I bought the 68, the only door issue was the hinge wouldn't hold the door open. I replaced it, adjusted the door, and everything was fine. I asked the painter to put new strikers on, and ever since you have to yank the door open (or bump it with your shoulder from the inside). I've adjusted the striker and it closes very smoothly. It seems like the latch is getting stuck. The passenger side also has the new striker, but I put it on myself and it works perfectly. On another note, the window is stuck in the down position, and the crank spins with no action. Any advice guys? Thanks in advance

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 68 windshield moulding, windshield sitting too low » 5/08/2017 9:57 AM

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So you guys were right, as usual. The bottom trim did eventually click in. It's not perfect, kinda sticks up a bit in the middle, but every time I try to get it to push all the way in in the middle, one of the ends pops out. I also got 1 tiny ding in the bottom trim piece. Neither of these issues are enough to make me start over. This was a pretty daunting task to say the least. I'm glad I did the rear windshield and drip rail trim first. Now the chrome rocker mouldings? Piece of cake. Attach a few new clips to the existing clip holes, run a chalk line for the clip that goes on the new fenders, then I dipped the one screw on the front clip in primer, held the mouldings in place to let it mark the front fender. Drilled a hole, wiped primer off, snapped them in, and done. Very simple.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 68 windshield moulding, windshield sitting too low » 4/30/2017 10:32 AM

HAVEaSigAR
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I ran into that here to a certain extent. There were a couple people willing to do it, but not willing to replace it if it cracked during install, and they said they would only rope it in (no bedding compound or caulk at ALL).

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 68 windshield moulding, windshield sitting too low » 4/29/2017 11:20 AM

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I put the strip caulk in the gasket, then the rope, then a heavy bead of bedding compound around the pinch weld before laying the glass in. Then "roped it in". This was before the 2nd paint job, and the halfass painter didn't tape anything off, so it all got Wimbledon Whited. This car won't see much rain, but it doesn't leak. I had to do this twice actually, my buddy banged the first one down with his fist and it cracked. Maybe it isn't as generous a bead as i would like, bur its water tight. Thanks for the explanation of the lower trim MS and BB, I'll attempt it tonight or tomorrow and post with an update. I still feel like it's going to be impossible, but y'all know waaaaaay better than me. Thanks again fellas.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 68 windshield moulding, windshield sitting too low » 4/28/2017 9:46 AM

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I put the rear windshield moulding on last night with minimal cursing and no damage. The reason I started with the back is I had a partial set and a complete set, so I figured if I messed something up, I'd have replacement on hand.  

Now that I'm familiar with how these things work, I see a major problem that's going to happen on the front. When I replaced the windshield, its sitting too low. The clips on the bottom side are barely visible, and I know I'm not going to be able to get the trim to click in. Any one know a trick for moving the windshield up? Or a way to attach the bottom piece of trim without the clips? I really don't want to pull the windshield again.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 351W build, where to start » 4/27/2017 9:10 AM

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I'm thinking I'll just pay the man. Honestly I think I'd wind up with close to 300 in tools. I don't have a torque wrench that I trust, plus time is an issue with a 2 year old running around. I was hoping to do it myself to put that money back in the budget, but lack of knowledge/time/and torque wrench, seems like maybe it'd be smart just to cough up the $. I also have a 68 Bronco with a 289 that I'll start on eventually. Maybe it will be the one I learn on... 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 351W build, where to start » 4/25/2017 11:48 AM

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And another question while I'm at it- due to my lack of knowledge in this subject, I have gotten a quote of $3-400 to do all of this for me. That is i bring him the engine, he builds the top end with my AFRs, does all the math and picks gaskets, camshaft, etc. Then I put it back in myself. Now money is tight, but this seems like an area I could really mess up, so it might be worth the extra 4 hundo. Am I overanalyzing this? I'm definitely coachable, willing to do the research, willing to do the work myself, but I might be in over my head on this one. 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 351W build, where to start » 4/25/2017 9:15 AM

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Thanks guys. So if I need to determine compression ratio first, how do I choose a head gasket? And won't it "quench" a certain amount that will also affect compression ratio? 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 351W build, where to start » 4/24/2017 11:53 AM

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My 68 has a 351w "crate motor" with around 10k miles since it was installed (according to the previous owner).
We have previously determined it is a 79 non roller block, and I don't plan on rebuilding it, or taking it past 6000 RPM, but I want more power and I'm not sure where to go from here. It will have a toploader installed when these upgraded are made.

The parts I have acquired are...
AFR 185 heads, part number 1422
Edelbrok Performer RPM intake
Melling link bar lifters
Hedman long tube headers
It currently has a Holley 650 carb

I want to add the heads and intake, and add a cam  (hydraulic roller). I want the lopey idle sound, but not at the expense of power.  I would prefer not to get into the bottom end if that's possible.

So I understand that I need to know pushrod length, piston to valve clearance, head gasket thickness and "quench", compression ratio, and at some point choose a cam. But what comes first? Where do I begin? It seems to me like all of these things affect each other, so how can you change one without changing everything else?

Swap Meet » 67-68 Mustang and Shelby parts UPDATED » 3/29/2017 9:44 AM

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Shelby Rocker stripes sold, Shelby hood blackout decals sold, Hurst lever sold. Everything else still available 

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