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    3/06/2020 5:15 PM  #1

    Cab4word67
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    One more 65 ready for the BASH

    Ok finished the new alinement today. Had to recheck/do because we installed 3/8 coil spring seats on top. Looks like we have +4 deg caster and -.5 deg camber, and about 1/16 toe.
    Now it is time to load the trunk and get out of dodge. I need this vacation 

    Chris

     

    Slammed Big Blue, ran over the varmints that messed with the Stang. Now all is good in the NW
     

    3/06/2020 5:47 PM  #2

    MS
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    Re: One more 65 ready for the BASH

    Can’t wait to meet you and see that 65.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    3/06/2020 5:48 PM  #3

    Bullet Bob
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    Re: One more 65 ready for the BASH

    I useta think we were driving some distance in our Heap.  Now we have BB2 coming from SoCal the last few years  and you are coming from Portland in a 65. 

    Absolutely Great!!  That's what they were built for.  Looking forward to meeting you and your Mustang.

    BB

    "you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
     

    3/06/2020 5:59 PM  #4

    Cab4word67
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    Yes BB that is the plan. Portland Or to the BASH SC

    Slammed Big Blue, ran over the varmints that messed with the Stang. Now all is good in the NW
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    3/06/2020 6:06 PM  #5

    RV6
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    Can't wait to meet you! This Bash is going to be fun, just like all we have been to.

    Gary Zilik - Pine Junction, Colorado - 67 Coupe, 289-4V, T5
     

    3/06/2020 7:17 PM  #6

    Bullet Bob
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    Cab4word67...you have a PM.

    BB

    "you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
     

    3/06/2020 7:53 PM  #7

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    Be safe and drive careful.............see you in a few weeks!!!!!!!
    6sally6

    Get busy Liv'in or get busy Die'n....Host of the 2020 Bash at the Beach/The only Bash that got cancelled  )8
     

    3/07/2020 10:12 AM  #8

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    Re: One more 65 ready for the BASH

    Drive safe everyone, and Chris, retighten your upper control arm nuts after that great wheel alignment.
    Stop in CO on the way, and get RV6 to re-retighten them.

    "Those telephone poles were like a picket fence"
     

    3/07/2020 10:22 AM  #9

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    Re: One more 65 ready for the BASH

    Just a word to those who are driving cars that have been sitting for a long time, or if you have no historical knowledge of the wheel bearings.

    It is my policy when I buy an old Mustang to change all wheel bearings.  Front ones are easy enough to check and repack, but bearings do have a finite life. And they are cheap. Just don’t let Bearing Bob torque them for you. (Ask him at the bash how he got his name).

    Unless a rear bearing is in terrible shape, it is nearly impossible to determine its condition unless you pull the axle and actually feel the bearing. And, if you have gone that far, just install a new one and have the peace of mind knowing you won’t have a failure on the highway.  Plus, it gives you a reason to go buy a press if you don’t already own one.   TOOLEXCUSE!

    Enjoy your seat time!  Nothing compares to cruising in an old Mustang on a long distance trip.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    3/07/2020 11:45 AM  #10

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    50vert wrote:

    Drive safe everyone, and Chris, retighten your upper control arm nuts after that great wheel alignment.
    Stop in CO on the way, and get RV6 to re-retighten them.

    Actually Barry, that was FlamingPony who snugged my nuts up for me...never gave another problem.  But I'm sure RV6 would be up to the task also.
    Since I made my "super shims" I haven't had any more trouble but I have a special wrench and I check 'em pretty regular.

    BB
     

    "you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
     

    3/07/2020 2:27 PM  #11

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    That will be one hell of a drive to the Bash!

     

     

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