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    6/22/2022 5:45 PM  #26

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    Re: 65 is coming right along......SO MUCH FOR ORIGINAL

    seems like every where I stop including 
    some traffic lights somebody is asking if i would sell my car lol

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    6/22/2022 8:15 PM  #27

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    Re: 65 is coming right along......SO MUCH FOR ORIGINAL

    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

    seems like every where I stop including 
    some traffic lights somebody is asking if i would sell my car lol

    Isn't that a GREAT feeling!
     

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    6/23/2022 9:52 AM  #28

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    Re: 65 is coming right along......SO MUCH FOR ORIGINAL

    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

    seems like every where I stop including 
    some traffic lights somebody is asking if i would sell my car lol

    Well... you sold your last one didn't you?

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    6/23/2022 11:14 AM  #29

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    Bearing Bob wrote:

    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

    seems like every where I stop including 
    some traffic lights somebody is asking if i would sell my car lol

    Well... you sold your last one didn't you?

    KINDA.....BUT IF I HAD A CHOICE I WOULD STILL HAVE IT.
     

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    6/25/2022 5:47 PM  #30

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    Billy, what rims and wheel size are you using? Look nice!

    1965 Notchback, 8.8 rear end, T-5, Diy Front Struts, Shelby Drop, Bumpsteer Kit
     

    6/25/2022 6:46 PM  #31

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    Triton wrote:

    Billy, what rims and wheel size are you using? Look nice!

    16x7 2005 v6 mustang
     

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    6/25/2022 7:02 PM  #32

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    Re: 65 is coming right along......SO MUCH FOR ORIGINAL

    Good looking ride.

     

    6/25/2022 9:48 PM  #33

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    Thanks

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    1/14/2023 11:04 PM  #34

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    Re: 65 is coming right along......SO MUCH FOR ORIGINAL

    289 and 4 speed is out and sold and explorer engine and new rebuilt 5 speed is setting down in it almost ready to fire up...little factory radiator is out and 24 inch radiator almost in along with upgraded  battery tray that has the upgraded 67 and up hold down in it. new optima battery is waiting to go in...next will be a new 3rd member with 3.55.1 gears and a trac loc.

    SO MUCH FOR ORIGINAL {car supposedly has 69,000 original miles} Did I mention i dont like original

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    1/15/2023 12:22 AM  #35

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    also debating on another Shelby hood scoop and front Shelby valence.

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    1/15/2023 11:01 AM  #36

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    Re: 65 is coming right along......SO MUCH FOR ORIGINAL

    Quuote:Was non power drum front and back. Now it is power 4 wheel disc thanks to Mustangsteve S197 kit
    Shelby drop and front suspension rebuild.
    Bilstein Shocks front and Back.
    Roller Spring perches from Glen and Daze
    Rear suspension rebuild.
    4 speed out and 5 speed in. with Mustangsteve pedals and cable clutch.
    Tin man subframe connectors in.
    Monte Carlo bar and export brace in.
    1 inch sway bar installed.
    Took the 14x6 wheels off.
    Put my 16x7 wheels off my wrecked car on it. Here is a before and after shot.
    GT rear valence installed.
    Stock manifolds replaced with Hi-Po’s and new pipes all way out back flowmasters 40’s sounds good.
    Tinted windows and put new carpet.
    I installed some very bright LED tai lights  came with new lenses and they are so BRIGHT.

    Souds like a car built right out of the Summit Catolog!  Mine will be too!

    Just curious though, How much do you think your car is worth now VS when you first bought it?
     

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    1/15/2023 12:26 PM  #37

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    Re: 65 is coming right along......SO MUCH FOR ORIGINAL

    Quicksilver wrote:

    Quuote:Was non power drum front and back. Now it is power 4 wheel disc thanks to Mustangsteve S197 kit
    Shelby drop and front suspension rebuild.
    Bilstein Shocks front and Back.
    Roller Spring perches from Glen and Daze
    Rear suspension rebuild.
    4 speed out and 5 speed in. with Mustangsteve pedals and cable clutch.
    Tin man subframe connectors in.
    Monte Carlo bar and export brace in.
    1 inch sway bar installed.
    Took the 14x6 wheels off.
    Put my 16x7 wheels off my wrecked car on it. Here is a before and after shot.
    GT rear valence installed.
    Stock manifolds replaced with Hi-Po’s and new pipes all way out back flowmasters 40’s sounds good.
    Tinted windows and put new carpet.
    I installed some very bright LED tai lights  came with new lenses and they are so BRIGHT.

    Souds like a car built right out of the Summit Catolog!  Mine will be too!

    Just curious though, How much do you think your car is worth now VS when you first bought it?
     

    Not sure....its never for sale.....the way prices keep going up it will pass itself in value.
     

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    1/18/2023 4:18 PM  #38

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    Gettin closer ....still gotta get a radio so I will have some tunes.

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    1/18/2023 4:44 PM  #39

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    Very nice

    1968 Coupe 289 C-4 Dave
     

    1/19/2023 12:01 PM  #40

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    Re: 65 is coming right along......SO MUCH FOR ORIGINAL

    Did you end up rebuilding the explorer engine or doing a stroker?

     

    1/19/2023 8:00 PM  #41

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    Steve69 wrote:

    Did you end up rebuilding the explorer engine or doing a stroker?

    No Stroker but Re built the explorer but changed out the pistons for some forged flat tops also has a little bigger  Howards cam. Should be a little stouter than the 289 2bbl engine that was in it.
     

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    1/19/2023 8:05 PM  #42

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    Re: 65 is coming right along......SO MUCH FOR ORIGINAL

    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

    Gettin closer ....still gotta get a radio so I will have some tunes.

     
    Radio?

    That’s what the Flowmasters are for….right Sal?😁

     

    1/19/2023 8:41 PM  #43

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    Re: 65 is coming right along......SO MUCH FOR ORIGINAL

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    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

    Gettin closer ....still gotta get a radio so I will have some tunes.

     
    Radio?

    That’s what the Flowmasters are for….right Sal?😁

    I need a radio so I know what time it is
     

     

    1/19/2023 10:39 PM  #44

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    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

    Gettin closer ....still gotta get a radio so I will have some tunes.

     
    Radio?

    That’s what the Flowmasters are for….right Sal?😁

    It has a brand new set of flowmaster 40's on it
     

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    1/27/2023 10:10 PM  #45

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    LOOKS GREAT BILLY. 😁

    THANKS I AM READY FOR A TRIP SOON.

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    1/28/2023 2:02 AM  #46

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    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

    No Stroker but Re built the explorer but changed out the pistons for some forged flat tops also has a little bigger  Howards cam. Should be a little stouter than the 289 2bbl engine that was in it.
     

    Flat top pistons, increased compression... NICE!
    Did you do anything with the heads?

    What kind of horsepower do you think it has now?

    1964-1/2 D Code Coupe - 289 V8, 4 Speed Toploader, 3.00 ratio rear, Autolite 4100 Carb, 15" tires, Pertronix ignition
     

    1/28/2023 6:50 PM  #47

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    stronger springs on the the GT40P heads

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    1/28/2023 9:18 PM  #48

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    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

    stronger springs on the the GT40P heads

    When I eventually rebuild my engine, I will either go with Edelbrock or AFR alloy heads
    OR
    rebuild the original heads with roller rockers, larger exhaust ports and port polishing.
    Flat top pistons would also probably be in there as well.
    I want to reach 300HP.

    1964-1/2 D Code Coupe - 289 V8, 4 Speed Toploader, 3.00 ratio rear, Autolite 4100 Carb, 15" tires, Pertronix ignition
     

    1/28/2023 9:22 PM  #49

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    It would be great to see some more photos of the car when finished Billy.

    1964-1/2 D Code Coupe - 289 V8, 4 Speed Toploader, 3.00 ratio rear, Autolite 4100 Carb, 15" tires, Pertronix ignition
     

    1/28/2023 10:11 PM  #50

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    Toploader wrote:

    It would be great to see some more photos of the car when finished Billy.

    I will my friend has it at the moment putting it in.
     

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