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FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 65 Fastback 3 Point Seatbelts » 7/17/2025 10:32 AM

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JamesW wrote:

First time in a couple of years that I log on and we're talking 3 point seatbelts.....

It probably has been 20 years since that mod and the crappy webpage.  Back before Facebook and Youtube and stuff.  So yes, there was no welding, just the bracket that slipped in behind the structure.  Had to pull the headliner back a bit for access and to drill the holes, but it was easy.  I may have tacked a coat hangar to the bracket so I could fish it up and hold it in place while doing the bolts.  It was still installed in my car and working perfectly when I sold it in 2021.

The http://www.midnightdsigns.com/james/ website that I used to have is no longer maintained.  I closed the web server account a while back.  If anyone wants to take any of that information and update, rehost, rename..take use or ownership of.... I have no problem with that.  Much of it is still relative, but there is a lot that's out of date.  You all are welcome to it.

Not active in the hobby much anymore - busy with grandkids and country life.  I'm may try and make it to the Bash this year since it's in the DFW area.  Would be good to see some old friends.

JamesW

    Do you miss your Stang?   Sure was nice!
 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Who all has Mustangsteve s197 Disc brakes on their cars... » 7/15/2025 1:04 PM

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I have 2014 GT Calipers on my Front and 2018 GT calipers on my rear.  Im running 2001 Mustang GT 17x8 rims.  I had to use 1" spacers.  They barely cleared on my 69. 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Electric fan learning curve » 7/14/2025 9:27 AM

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Raymond_B wrote:

MS wrote:

Update:
I changed the fan setting from 195 to 200 for the fans to come on. The result was the temperature gauge then read 200!!
So, I reset the fans to come on at 194, and now the gauge reads just at 195 or below.
End of experiment

Yeah, my reply was based on you saying "That seems to be working perfect." so I did not figure you wanted higher temps. I stand behind my original observations that "you nailed it"
 

  Mine did the same thing,   I tested it through Culvers drive through on a busy day....LOL    I changed my back also.  I keep it 180 highway cruising and under 200 in the city.   Then mine kicks on and off when the AC is on at hwy and city driving.  
 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Dixon had bad luck » 6/24/2025 9:30 AM

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Yes and make sure your spare fits your front and rear.  Mine would only fit the rear only after I added the MS brake kit.  I had to do some grinding on the rim to have it clear adapters.  Now it fits front and rear.   

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » 74 -75-76 Mustang II's...... » 6/18/2025 12:54 PM

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I always liked the white king cobras when they came out in 70s

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Anyone ran across some good deals on tire buying lately? » 6/10/2025 10:23 AM

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BobE wrote:

Something to check out … A few weeks ago, we got two tires for our daily driver from Costco.  These were Michelin’s Primacy XM4, P235/60R-18 (same as the original tires).  The cost was about $50 less per tire then other ‘discount’ tire stores in our area for the same service; mounting, balancing, old tire disposal, etc.
 

I've been buying my tires at Costco the last 3 years too.  Hard to beat their prices. 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » My 17x7 shelby 10 spokes should be here Saturday.......need tires » 6/06/2025 10:25 AM

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BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

Steve69 wrote:

Post some pics when you get them on. 

Heck I may have to send the pictures  to someone and let them post them.

  lol  I've never had to much luck posting pictures on here.  Im spoiled with the FB hit the photo icon and boom its on there...LOL  
 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » I finally got my car running good thanks to The Original Mustangsteve » 6/04/2025 8:57 AM

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BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

I sent my carb to him and he worked his magic on it....I got it back put it on and also reworked a set of the 85 GT powered by Ford valve covers bonding the spacers on them painted them Hammer Black and polished the fins out chrome. I fired it up and seem to run a lot better. I drove it down the road and it still was sputtering at low speeds. So I drove back home parked it a few days. I figured I would make sure I put the plug wires on good and when I was checking them I noticed they were not loose on cap so I went to passenger side and 3 and 4 were not even on the plugs at all so I was like thats a good sign and I put them on and walked over to driver side and number 6 was off too....so I put it on and fired it up.....SOUNDED LIKE A WHOLE DIFFERNT BEAST. I came out of driveway a little sideways it is a BEAST now. In my defense it was almost dark the day I tried the first time and I just forgot to put the wires on. I found out it will chirp the tires in 2nd and 3rd pulls strong with the 5 speed and the Eaton tru trac with 3.55 gears. 
The Carb came from Holley refurbished looked brand new and has probably been my problem this whole time. Steve rebuilt it changed the front jets,fixed the body that had a crack in it where the rear overflow tube is and also the rod that opens the rear butterflies was bent. 

THANKS SO MUCH STEVE I WAS READY GIVE UP.

 

   Had that same spark plug wire issue last year.  I had bought some summit racing spark plug wires and found after the fact they have issues staying on the spark plugs.  Mine had come off on 5 and 6 spark plugs and because of the AC lines and wiring I couldn't visually see that they weren't on.   The engine seemed to run ok but I kept hearing a ticking noise in that area.  I thought it was a valve problem or issue with the engine.  It was the plug wires sparking on the headers.  I pulled them off and bought another set of wires and that made a huge difference in how i

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Disappointing local car show » 6/04/2025 8:46 AM

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BobE wrote:

TKOPerformance wrote:

The other major issue with classic mustangs is cost.  They are simply priced out of the realm of what a kid can afford.  A 10 year old Mustang is at about the bottom of its value.  A kid can buy that and hop it up as he goes.  Spending the same money on a classic might not even buy a car that still needs $20k worth of work to be driveable.  

Agreed. 
 

   It cost $20K for nice paint job with no body work.   Thats a big issue. 
 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » FedEx…wow! » 5/27/2025 1:19 PM

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I've had a ton of issues with Fed Ex.  I try to avoid them and pay the extra for UPS.  A few years back I had sent a T5Z to Glenn in TX to take a look at for me.   It was lost at a distribution center in TX.  It never made it.  I did insure it for $2000 and after a few months of screwing around with customer service they sent me a check for $2000.   I end up using a junk yard 2000 V6 T5.  It had 60K on it.  I thought if that ever goes then look into a new one. 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » All Holley brand stuff on sale » 5/22/2025 2:40 PM

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Greg B wrote:

BobE wrote:

I also have dealt with Summit for years and have been pleased with their service.
A couple of years ago, I purchased the MSD EFI system and had a lot of issues getting the car to run right.  After many phone calls with Holley/MSD they recommended sending me a new system.  However, the return time to Summit had significantly passed.  Without any issues, Summit agreed, sent a new unit and I returned the one I had.  (I’m not sure if this wasn’t the first unit sold that had trouble)
PS: the second unit worked as it should. 

Reminds me of my Mallory unilite days. I had on my "college" days Mustang. My very first Mustang. I never was happy with that thing. Went through at least four modules. Sad thing is, it's sitting on a shelf downstairs.
 

  I sold my Unilite on Ebay last year for $150.00.  It was in working order and probably over 30 years old
 

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Disappointing local car show » 5/19/2025 12:40 PM

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My son and I were talking about this the other day. We were wondering what car shows will look like in 10 or 15 years.   I live in a farming community and a lot of young kids in high school are drawn to the Trucks.  Mainly for V8s and big diesel engines.  

Steve69

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » AFR Wideband for tuning carb » 5/01/2025 9:24 AM

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BobE wrote:

There is a lot of info on AFR on the internet.
Here is something from Summit: https://help.summitracing.com/knowledgebase/article/SR-05230/en-us
 

Thanks for posting BobE

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » AFR Wideband for tuning carb » 4/30/2025 9:47 AM

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I bought the AEM unit last year.  What I read is you want to be around 14.7 for the best fuel burn.  My engine seemed to run better and stronger around 12.5 to 13.   Even at idle 12.50 seemed to run and idle better.  Running a vacuum gauge 12.5 was the maxed vacuum also at idle.  

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