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FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Chasing that 80+mph vibration » 4/17/2024 8:01 AM

HudginJ3
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No, I removed the original 3 speed and installed a 94 T5 using a modified trans mount and an 85 T- bird driveshaft. I took the drive shaft in to have it balanced a they discarded the dampener that was on it and installed new u joints.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Chasing that 80+mph vibration » 4/16/2024 8:31 PM

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FOUND IT!!!   Wasn’t me.  I took the Mustang in to redo the exhaust system and he had to remove the drive shaft. The rear U joint had one cap that was nothing but powder. Glad thats over.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Replacing the floor » 3/21/2024 9:28 AM

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OHHHH MAN! Got ya. I have a whole batch of those. I was hoping it was some new magical device I hadn’t seen.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Replacing the floor » 3/20/2024 1:08 PM

HudginJ3
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I’ve shears, scissors, die grinders bid and small, cutters, polishers and I thought everything in between, but I’ve never heard of a waver wheel. The Internet defines it as something for the lake. 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Replacing the floor » 3/19/2024 7:12 PM

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I’ve had the car sitting around since 2004 and haven’t decided what I want to do with it except give it to one of the kids. Other than that I’ve wanted to fix it up. The AC system was disconnected at the heater and compressor. The drain at the bottom of the AC box was broken so the water from the AC and the heater core were leaking onto the floor for who knows how long. The rust covers all of the back seat foot well. The floor skin looks to be somewhere around .020. There is no other rust on the car except under the battery tray. I was going to let that go. The rust on the floor is flaky all over it. When I dig under the flakes it leaves a hole. For all these reasons I decided to change it. So I bought a 3/8 “diamond” spot weld cutter and It got through 1 and half spot welds. Not to impressed.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Replacing the floor » 3/17/2024 9:53 PM

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Thanks all or the recommendations. I’ve been welding since I was a kid. I learned on Oxy/Acetylene and have mostly worked with thin sheet metal. When heavy duty welding was needed I did ARC welding. I played with wire fed welding many years ago long enough to see how it worked. Some guy set it up for me so I’ll need to learn how to do that. I don't remember if it used gas or not but I did like it. I want to do the welding in my garage with gas because of the less potential for sparks.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Replacing the floor » 3/15/2024 4:21 PM

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I have a 68 Mustang that has been sitting in the garage since 86 according to the license plates. I got it in 2004 and moved it into different enclosed shelter with the intention to “freshen” it up when time permitted. The other day I was under it and found some brand new rust had worked its way through the passenger floor in front and half way up the toe board. The AC/heater drain hose wasn’t stuck through the hole in the floor. The rust goes back to the front of the rear seat. The driver side is still like new. I want to weld the new floor in verses riveting so my question is what type of welding would you suggest? Im thinking if drilling out the spot welds and rewelding the spots back in using the wire type without the gas. I dont know what that is called but the machine looks cheap.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » MS Surgery » 3/14/2024 6:36 PM

HudginJ3
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The info came from the woman.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » MS Surgery » 3/14/2024 4:24 PM

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FB shows a pic of him up and first steps. No other news

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » I drove the 65 convertible today for the first time » 3/04/2024 8:10 PM

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Getting it running is the fun part. Prayers for the surgery and a quick and good recovery.

MustangSteve Annual Bash Info » Confirm Your Bash Hotel Reservation If Made Before 12/1/2023 » 3/04/2024 7:47 PM

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I checked our reservation on the 23rd and found out we didn’t, one. We were told we got the last room for the MS group.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Faster wiper motor? » 12/25/2023 1:54 PM

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I have the factory two speed wiper motor and installed a variable intermittent system from a late 70`s pickup several years ago. It worked great going home from Ft Walton beach when the hurricane came thru but it was beginning to slow down then. I didn’t install the G3 alternator till after we got home. Now it is real slow.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Merry Christmas to All » 12/25/2023 1:39 PM

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Merry Christmas to all from us at HudginJ3. Pray you are all blessed.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Faster wiper motor? » 12/24/2023 9:24 PM

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I’ve had my Mustang for many years. It was my daily driver and as time has moved on it has become maybe at best a one day every other month driver. The last time I drove it the wiper was real slow. I don’t remember how fast they should move but it would be nice if they went faster like my trucks. A while back I took it apart and cleaned and lubed it to no avail. My question is will a more modern day wiper fit 70?   

           MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Scott Drake quality speaks for itself » 11/16/2023 10:18 PM

HudginJ3
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I cringe every ti me I’m forced tobuy a SD part

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » ROUTE to BASH PLAN » 9/27/2023 2:15 PM

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214 Melody Dr , West, TX.    Slovacek`s.    Exit 353 toward FM 2114        sloveckwesttexas.com

The motel isn’t able to let us sign in till 3:00 PM so we are going to meet at a famous Texas kolache  bakery, Sovacek`s, early enough for us to leave at noon. It is in a small town south of Dallas on I-35. There is plenty of parking and a gas station. If you are interested in caravining into New Brunsfield let me or Mochaman know so we don`t leave without you.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Missing the Bash » 9/26/2023 3:24 PM

HudginJ3
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Sorry to hear that Gary. It’s not go to be as lively with out you

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Bash Route » 9/25/2023 1:35 PM

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Mochaman wrote:

That sounds like a good place to meet at Doug.

 
Which place and what time. I suggested two of them.   Enquiring minds want to know.  (KAREN)

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Honored a great friend today. » 9/22/2023 10:24 PM

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Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of EarthAnd danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirthof sun-split clouds, – and done a hundred thingsYou have not dreamed of – wheeled and soared and swungHigh in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there,I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flungMy eager craft through footless halls of air . . . Up, up the long, delirious, burning blueI’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy graceWhere never lark nor even eagle flew –And, while with silent lifting mind I’ve trodThe high untrespassed sanctity of space,Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.


Thanks Josh for your service and friendship

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Bash Route » 9/22/2023 10:08 PM

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We could all meet in Hillsboro where the two I 35's come together south of Dallas at noon. Or meet at Midway airport parking lot on 287 at 10:30. We can't check in till 3:00.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Can’t stand it any more » 8/01/2023 11:29 AM

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I get really tired by the use of the f word in conversation. I like to poke fun at the misuse of grammar and enjoy 6Sally6’s vernacular.

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