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Swap Meet » WTB 1967/1968 tachometer cluster housing » 8/25/2015 9:13 PM

Jim67FB
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Thanks for the heads up, HenryJ!

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 1967-1968 Tach cluster housing » 8/23/2015 1:11 PM

Jim67FB
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Thanks for the heads up, BTTF! I had heard that he was making them but never could find it.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Starters » 8/23/2015 7:51 AM

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In my experience I've always found that the starter for a 157 tooth manual or automatic is the same. I know some auto parts stores will tell you differently but that's what has always worked for me. If I remember correctly this is also the same starter for a 164 tooth automatic. It's the 164 tooth manual starter that is all by itself. Once again, this is if I remember correctly. Autozone will have two different starters listed for a 157 tooth application, one for manual and one for automatic. The one they list for an automatic works with a stick or auto while the one listed for a manual is for a 164 tooth stick. This has been what I've found when messing around with these. The accuracy of the preceding information is not meant as gospel and should be used as a starting point only as it's been years since I messed around with a 164 tooth flywheel. Good luck.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 1967-1968 Tach cluster housing » 8/23/2015 7:44 AM

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They're not the same. I have a refurbished original tach or I would consider aftermarket gauges.

Swap Meet » WTB 1967/1968 tachometer cluster housing » 8/22/2015 1:10 PM

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I need an instrument cluster housing for a 1967 or 1968 mustang with a tachometer.  If anyone has one for a decent price you have a buyer right here.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 1967-1968 Tach cluster housing » 8/18/2015 12:41 PM

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That's what I was afraid of. Anybody have one for a reasonable price?

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 1967-1968 Tach cluster housing » 8/17/2015 6:00 PM

Jim67FB
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Anyone out there know if a 1967/68 instrument cluster w/tach housing is available from the aftermarket? I've looked and I don't think it is. Please prove me wrong.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Is anyone running 17" style steel wheels on early stang » 8/17/2015 4:55 PM

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If you were looking at Magnum 500 wheels you might consider American Racing wheels AR 500's. They come in 17" and look right. Don't know if they'll clear the brakes but they'd look really good on a lowered 65-66. They're pricey but you're only gonna buy them once.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Complete Brake line kits 65 vs 70 » 7/22/2015 9:05 AM

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As I looked back through the posts on this topic I saw that Hornman had mentioned Cunifer. That's the name for the copper/nickel/steel alloy line that I couldn't remember in my previous post. Cunifer also comes in 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, and 5/8 as well as 3/16.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Complete Brake line kits 65 vs 70 » 7/22/2015 3:51 AM

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I don't know if anyone has brought this up but some of the most user friendly brake line out there is the copper/nickel alloy stuff they sell at Carquest and NAPA. Some people call it soft stainless. Bends easy, flares easy and doesn't rust. It'll make someone who has trouble with brake lines look like a miracle worker.  It does have a pinkish, copper hue to it but worth it for ease of use. It comes in standard lengths and in rolls. Use this stuff once and you'll fall in love.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Wheel and tire combo/ Torq thrust M » 7/12/2015 9:10 PM

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Thanks for the input! After researching this I believe my best course of action would be to have my 17x8 wheels widened an inch. I like where the wheel and tire sit in relation to the quarter panel lip and if I have one inch added to the backside of the wheel I'll end up with the same wheel lip position, a 17x9  with 5.5" b.s., and plenty of wheel for a 275/40. I've dealt with Weldcraft Wheel in Michigan before to have some wheels narrowed and those guys do great work. I'd like to use someone local (central Indiana) but having a good experience with Weldcraft is making me lean that way. Thanks again for all your replies. And Steve, your car looks great!

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Wheel and tire combo/ Torq thrust M » 7/12/2015 11:52 AM

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Thanks for the reply. According to the dodgestang chart someone has done it but, like you, I believe the b.s. is wrong for my application. Unfortunately with the wheels I'm running this is the only backspace that's close to what I need that is available.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Wheel and tire combo/ Torq thrust M » 7/11/2015 8:05 PM

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I'm sure this is a topic that has been covered a lot but I need opinions/advice from people who may have been there.  I'm thinking about eventually stepping up the tire/wheel size on the back of my 1967 fastback. Currently running 17x8 Torqthrust M with 245/45 17. Was thinking of going to a 17x9 or 18x9 with a 275/40.  Does anyone have any insight you could give me as to tire rub or other problems I may run into running this size on this car?  The 17x8 has a 4.5" backspace and the 17x9 has a 5.95" backspace.  Thanks

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 1967 Mustang T-5 w/ 9" driveshaft length » 7/06/2015 5:08 PM

Jim67FB
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Sorry, meant to say measured from center of the u-joint to center of u-joint. The middle of the cups.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 1967 Mustang T-5 w/ 9" driveshaft length » 7/06/2015 12:51 PM

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Just a heads up to anyone doing a small block/ T-5 / 9 inch combo.  I've seen some say a 51" driveshaft is the correct length.  After trying several driveshafts belonging to both myself and friends of mine I had to have an Explorer aluminum driveshaft shortened to 49". That's with about 3/4" play at the transmission.  Everything is in the stock location and the 9" is from a 1968 cougar.  While the center section of the 9" is not original to the rearend it doesn't look like the pinion yoke is different than other mustang centers I've seen.  I hope this helps anyone out ther doing this swap who may have been questioning their driveshaft measurement. Measurement was taken from center of yoke to center of yoke.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » T5 Shifter vibration Video » 6/30/2015 4:44 PM

Jim67FB
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Did you use a T-5 trans mount or one for a toploader? I made the mistake of using a T-5 mount in a 67 convertible years ago. Made a lot of noise. Didn't make the kind of noise you have but every car is different.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Brembo calipers on a 1967 Fastback » 6/27/2015 2:48 PM

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RPM, thanks for the reply. I don't know if the brembos will open to 30mm or not. Biggest problem is picking up new pads. Most auto parts stores look at you funny when you say "BMW with the performance brake package". Probably going to have to get some online and make my decision from there.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Brembo calipers on a 1967 Fastback » 6/27/2015 2:42 PM

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Thanks Bob. It's a 1967 Cougar. Don't know for sure if I'm going to use the brembos or not. Just wanted to get some opinions and advice from some of the folks that have done unusual brake swaps before. I'd really like to see you and the other folks on this forum at a bash but, as I'm new I don't know when and where they are held. I'm sure it's posted on the forum somewhere.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Brembo calipers on a 1967 Fastback » 6/26/2015 11:59 AM

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I have some questions that I would like to ask concerning a brake upgrade that I might try. What I have are a pair of 2008 BMW 135i Brembo six piston calipers that went onto 13.3" x 28mm rotors. I know the Cobra rotors are 13" x 28mm and the 2011 GT rotors are 13.24" x 30mm.  In your opinion, is it worth the time and trouble to try to fabricate some brackets to use these calipers and if I were going to, which rotor would you recommend?  Also, what material should the brackets be made out of? I've already done the Mustang Steve cobra brake swap onto my 67 fastback and enjoy both the quality and performance of that kit. I'm in the process of building another old ford unibody and since I have these calipers was going to try to utilize them. I've already mocked up the BMW caliper onto the fastback and even though it's quite large it still fits inside a 17 x 7 torqthrust M. Any information or opinions you have on this topic would be greatly appreciated. I'm a new member on the forum and apologize for the long winded first question.

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