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FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Control Freak Suspension?? » 3/02/2024 10:24 AM

cgomate
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Any concerns with the strut rods NOT having any bushings in them?  Without any give (i.e. rubber bushings), do these types of strut rods create a rough ride over bumps, etc.?

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Control Freak Suspension?? » 3/01/2024 7:13 PM

cgomate
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I've been without a classic mustang since 2020.  I'm on the east coast now and looking at a nice 67 cpe (289, C4).  The car has upgraded front suspension from Control Freak (upper & lower control arms, coilovers and strut rods).

Does anyone have any feedback, opinions or experience with that set up?  I'll be using the car as a (mostly) daily driver with a winter/foul weather back up vehicle.

Thanks in advance

mike

 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Best method for adjusting valves (289)? » 2/13/2020 5:15 PM

cgomate
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I've got a hint of valve ticking on my 289.

What's the preferred method to adjust the valves? 

I'm not opposed to doing it with the engine running as i have an old pair of steel VC's that could be cut open to minimize the mess.

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FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 67 Holiday project update » 1/01/2020 10:27 PM

cgomate
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I sound deadener I used was Noico 80 mil... found it on Amazon.  I seemed reasonably priced and was delivered quickly so my project kept moving along.  I also added an insulated separator board between the trunk and rear seat.

The Noico stuff was easy to work with and not messy.  Of  course, since there was no sound deadener of any kind under the rear seat or behind the interior quarter panels before I installed it, the results are quite noticeable.

As for the other recommendations, thanks...  I'll take a closer look at the doors, etc. this weekend.

 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 67 Holiday project update » 12/31/2019 2:02 PM

cgomate
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I took my daily driver (67 cpe, 289)  off the road just before Thanksgiving.  She now has a T5 transmission, 3.25 posi diff, new leaf springs and new carpet.  I also added sound deadener under the rear seats and behind the interior quarters.  I've got about 35 miles of test drives on it all, and I believe the car is ready to return to regular service.

The insulation I added has definitely helped with interior noise.  So much so, that now i'm acutely aware of how much wind noise there is in the car.  The doors both got new weather stripping a few years ago, but clearly there's some gaps that need attention.  

Does anyone have suggestions on how to best locate and eliminate as much of this as possible?


 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » New Autometer Cobra Tach and Speedo » 12/09/2019 4:34 PM

cgomate
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These are both 4" gauges. 

Best of all is that the metal retaining ring for the factory lens can be gently massaged to make a nice tight fit around the body of the gauge, making it very easy to install.  Also, the chrome trim on the autometer gauge fits perfectly inside the stock chrome trim.

You'll notice in the photo that i glued one of the smaller diameter "buttons" to the center of the Autometer lens as a tribute to the original gauges.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » New Autometer Cobra Tach and Speedo » 12/08/2019 1:59 AM

cgomate
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The WYAI bug bit me.  Started out as a T5 conversion, and now I'm replacing the carpet, putting in new gauges and upgrading to TMI sport seats.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Dodged a bullet » 12/01/2019 4:14 PM

cgomate
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Yeah, it felt odd just before "popping"...

Just glad that it's an easy fix.

 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Dodged a bullet » 12/01/2019 3:46 PM

cgomate
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Final assembly on the diff... torquing the carrier cap bolts... felt it pop at 60.

Luckily it stayed in one piece until it backed all the way out.

Already ordered  the ARP stud kit.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » T-5 swap pedal issue » 11/18/2019 10:51 PM

cgomate
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Glens 1965 50 wrote:

What is the measurement of the clutch pedal from the center of the pivot point to the bottom of the metal pad?  I will compare the length to what we have on the shelf.

Clutch pedal is 13.25 inches

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » T-5 swap pedal issue » 11/18/2019 4:29 PM

cgomate
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Glen:  I'll measure it this evening and post my findings.

Rufus:  The brake pedal is mounted in the upper position, but i'd be concerned about relocating it (if that's possible) as that might change the geometry of the brake push rod.

TKO:  Assuming i end up using this pedal, i'm already lined up to have someone weld the quadrant on it for the MS clutch cable kit, so relocating the pedal pad is an option.

Bolted:  Yup, i'll trim the brake pedal pad, but not until after i've determined that everything else will work.  

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » T-5 swap pedal issue » 11/18/2019 12:27 PM

cgomate
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In the photo, the brake pedal is where it sits with you foot off the brake.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » T-5 swap pedal issue » 11/18/2019 12:18 PM

cgomate
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Unfortunately it's not the pedal height so much as the length.

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » T-5 swap pedal issue » 11/18/2019 11:00 AM

cgomate
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I've finally started the T-5 swap on my 67 Cpe (C4/289).  Its a factory power brake car.

I've had a Scott Drake clutch pedal in a box for a few years now (c7zz-7519-a) but during a test fit, i found that it sits a good 3/4 inch lower than the brake pedal in the "foot off" position.

What's the deal?  Do i modify this one, or look for a correct fit?

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FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Would you make this trade? » 9/04/2019 2:25 PM

cgomate
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Rudi wrote:

Those side bolsters on the seat might be an issue if your butt is on the wide side! 

Fortunately, I'm still able to fit easily within the confines of an economy class seat on a commercial airliner... so the beam of my backside won't be an issue. 

As for an opportunity to test the seats, I'm not sure if this guy will accommodate 20 miles worth, but I'll definitely test them on the road if possible before deciding what to do.

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FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Would you make this trade? » 9/04/2019 9:31 AM

cgomate
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A guy on Craigslist has 69/70 seats with TMI foam (sport) & upholstery and wants to trade for my 67 stock seats.

 
 
YES / NO? Opinions?
 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 70 seats in a 67?? » 9/03/2019 7:02 PM

cgomate
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Sometimes you guys crack me up... let me rephrase the question.

Would 69/70 seats with TMI (sport) foam & upholstery be an upgrade to 67 stock seats?

Are they wider or taller in a way that would make things worse instead of better?

 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 70 seats in a 67?? » 9/03/2019 5:36 PM

cgomate
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How do 69/70 seats fit into a 67 cpe?


 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Rear Gear question » 8/22/2019 12:08 PM

cgomate
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The car is my daily driver and the engine is pretty much stock (289).  I've got 500 miles on the engine rebuild and I honestly don't trust the C4 that's behind it.  It is working fine now, but until i put a B&M shift kit in it a couple months ago, I would get random slippage in high gear.  Even if the cause was a shifting issue, I'm assuming that the slippage did some internal damage that will show up eventually.

The T5 I got was put together by Anaheim Gear and has the 3.35 first / 0.68 5th, so yeah, the 3.25 rear gearing should be good for how i use the car.

Just wondering if the trac loc is worth the added expense.

 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Rear Gear question » 8/21/2019 12:16 PM

cgomate
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Final part of the T5 swap I'm doing will be to change the diff gears to 3.25 to better work with the transmission I've got.  I've done a ring & pinion swap once before with good results.  I also have a hockey buddy (owns a transmission shop) who can check my work before installation to be sure I didn't screw it up.

So while I'm at it......

I stumbled across a trac-loc kit online... is this worth considering?  Current diff is 2.79 open.

[url]https://www.ebay.com/itm/8-Ford-Trac-Lock-Posi-Gear-Bearing-Kit-Package-3-25-Ratio-8-Inch-NEW/391877912789?hash=item5b3dbe68d5:g:ArkAAOSwHHFY9NRC:sc:ShippingMethodStandard!92154!US!-1[/url]

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » T5 conversion - Hydraulic or Cable Clutch activation? » 8/19/2019 12:24 PM

cgomate
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I'm doing the T5 swap on my daily driver (67 cpe, 289, C4).  I have the transmission (rebuilt 3.35), but little else. 

Cable or Hydraulic clutch activation?

Opinions & recommendations please.





 

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