Thanks Tom, had to do it twice to remember how to do single point threads.  Good deal for everyone.

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Bullet Bob wrote:

Sposed to be a spring and and escutcheon (or plastic washer) before the handle goes on which I always thought was to make sure the door panel/escutcheon filled the space beyond the splines.  

Bullet, the 65-66 you are familiar with is different than the 69-70

Sorry...that's the trouble with limited smarts.

Ft. Walton Beacb Bash is where I almost lost my nuts...UCA nuts, that is.  Thanks to RV6, RPM, and Josh-K-Bob, we found the problem, semi-fixed it and finished the trip to Tubo's.  I did not know you could carry that many tools in a 69 FB...but RPM proved that you can.  He must have had 2000 lb overload spring in the rear of that thing.
No trailer Bob!!   Get in on the road and run a thousand miles or so on it.  If it hangs together, it's good to go.  Goofy stuff can happen but that's life.  I took the heap to NE and back in May, drove it all over the place through the summer and then to Bako with no problems.  Then it crapped out in the middle of LA on the way home.  Shxx happens.  Deal with it.  Just be as ready as you can be and go.  You'll be glad you did.

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Hate to disagree butt (TS&T)  I believe that was 2010, Ovilla Bash, Mikes crappy Grant horn switch...our first Bash and back when Sal would drive his car to the Bash.
2011 was Daze Bash in Kalispell, as I recall.
Not that any of this make a dang bit o' difference.
 

Spelling:  Not long after we moved to CO, I found an ad in the paper for a:  "5000 lb worn wench".  Decided I really didn't need one of THOSE.

Keep in mind that the AOD converter is "locked up" in overdrive no matter what rpm its turning.  In OD it is using the "outer" input shaft exclusively and that is solid to the TC shell.  If I remember that keerectly.

Good to see you back, Brent.  Get with it, you have just less than a year to make it to next year's Bash.  Looking forward to seeing you there.

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I ran a 2800 in mine for years.  Mostly stock 5.0, 3.55 gears, didn't find it to be weird in any way. 

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My friend's 64 Falcon has the stock 3.25 rear (mountain states DSO) and a 3.35 T5.  It works very well for normal driving and doesn't seem to be too quick to run out of first gear.  I would not think a 3.55 or 3.80 would make me happy with a 3.35 first gear.  My Fox had a 2.95 (T5Z) and 3.73 and it always felt just right to me.

Needed a 1/4" x 1/8" pipe compression fitting years ago to connect an ice maker.  Closest place was auto zoo so I gave 'em a try,  After waiting in line for a few minutes, the kid asked, "Ah, what vehicle is it for?"  I thought for a sec and said, "Frigidaire", and drove to a hardware store.

Well, according to Gargle Mops, total mileage from Atlantic Mine to Marysvill, Ks (Allan' place) to Pine Junction, CO (RV6's Place) to Montrose, CO (my place) to Bako (the bash) to Houston,TX (Glen and Steve and Coupe Daddy's Place.  And Dans brother, I think) and then back to Atlantic Mine, MI is a total of over 5600 miles.  Add in all the general running around everywhere (I know he did around 300 at the bash, I know I did) and it ain't hard to see just short of 6400 miles.
Hell of a  cruise, LT.  Proud of you and your very fine '65.  Everyone should strive to make their classic drive as sweet at your car.  Mine is decent but I will work hard to make it as fine as yours. 
 

Mike:  I just found your post of 10-24...been doing a bunch of other stuff.  I really want to thank you for the offer.  As it worked out I managed to drag the exhaust on a high crown driveway while turning around after we got off of the freeway.  That seems to have pushed the headpipe into the shift linkage.  That and the fact that my co-pilot was not happy with the prospect of nursing it home helped me make the decision to trailer it.  More $$ but less hassle.  Ended up taking it to friends in Hemet and forgetting about the Fountain Valley visit.  Then loaded it onto the Uhaul for the trip to Colorado.  Thanks again for the offer,  amazing group we have here as I'm sure you discovered in your first Bash trip...hope we see you again next year.

John:  Right you are, John, about being able to deal with it.  I can and would have tried to nurse it home but...my girl would have been very nervous all the way, and it likely would have quit a time or two more...not worth it. 
You need to get to a Bash too, John.  Hook up with Dan next time he's heading south, or Alan over in Kansas.  My issues not withstanding, driving across the country in these thinks is an absolute blast.  Hope to meet you someday....soon!  Who knows how much more cruising time I have.  LOL

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