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General Chat Room / Re: Radiators from Worley Auto Parts

« Last post by Lisandrowaelchi on Yesterday at 04:11:19 pm »

Via eBay. One additional note: The standard mounting brackets might not fit perfectly. I personally modified mine to ensure a tighter fit against the radiator support panel.

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Members Cars / Re: 63.5 Galaxie

« Last post by jiffy on Yesterday at 11:55:07 am »

so, brakes are in and done - I haven't bled them yet because it's entirely likely that the master/booster will have to come out for the engine to go in, so I'll likely be doing that.

The engine bay will get a bit of a clean up before then, and I have new rubber curtains that cover the front suspension about to go in....

The booster needing vacuum fed to it raised an issue I hadn't considered - where to draw the vacuum from the intake to power it...
I had a look at the manifold and the only place to draw vacuum from was a boss that hadn't been drilled yet, so I would have to remove the carbs, rockers, pushrods etc to get the manifold off so I could drill and tap it - wasn't really looking forward to that very much...


So I had a look around and figured that I would be better off removing the PCV setup (again) and drilling and tapping the side of the brass fitting that the PCV fitting screws into:

Others have done something similar and apparently there is enough vacuum as the PCV isn't in operation all the time - so: fingers crossed!!

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General Chat Room / Re: Speeding on Mount Panorama

« Last post by AussiePhil on April 18, 2024, 07:00:47 pm »

Hey all,
Well it’s happened again, Speeding on Mt. Panorama.

It was one of our own this time, Orange Mustang!

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13321733/Sydney-speeding-Mount-Panorama-Bathurst.html

Cheers Phil.

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Mustang Chat Room / Re: Suspension options 1970 coupe

« Last post by Clubman7 on April 17, 2024, 07:06:56 pm »

Custom mustangs.
https://www.custommustangs.com.au/brakes-steering-suspension/leaf-springs-shackles/leaf-springs/

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Mustang Chat Room / Re: Suspension options 1970 coupe

« Last post by RocketScientist on April 17, 2024, 05:18:16 pm »

I got a set of 1 inch lowered springs from the USA and it was fraught with problems: slow, expensive and US Customs even bent one - which took more expense and effort to get straightened.

So, I think a good and cheaper option is to find a suspension shop specialising in leaf springs and have a set made to your requirements - and you'll be able to keep the lower spring with all the part numbers (which keeps it original). It is rare to find off-the shelf springs that will match your exact height requirements so having a custom set is a good way to go. 

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Mustang Chat Room / Re: Suspension options 1970 coupe

« Last post by scollist on April 17, 2024, 02:12:28 pm »

General advice is to avoid lowering blocks.

Options are to either buy mid-eye or reverse-eye springs that will achieve lowering (but not an exact science as your existing springs may be sagged), or get a specialist to reset your existing springs (and maybe add a half or full leaf depending on their advice).

I did the latter on my 65FB about 10 years and got it done at Suspension City (used to be in North Melbourne but now in Pascoe Vale) - https://www.suspensioncity.com.au/.  Cost me about $440 back then, so would maybe be double now.

The benefit of the latter approach is they will get it sitting exactly how you want it, but with new springs its a bit of pot luck.

Shane

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Mustang Chat Room / Suspension options 1970 coupe

« Last post by Gez08 on April 17, 2024, 10:15:06 am »

Hi everyone new club member here. I have just bought a 1970 coupe i would like to get lowered a bit but need to buy a kit for the leaf springs in the rear. any suggestions what to get or where to take it. I'm Geelong based but don't mind going to Melbourne if i need to.

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Tech Torque Pre 1973 / Re: 65 Fastback resto dash pad

« Last post by Gallop on April 15, 2024, 12:58:09 pm »

I have a 65 fastback and recently re-installed the dash pad after the windscreen was unstalled. If you have all the wiring, heater box, guage cluster etc removed from under the dash, install the dash pad close to last.

You may wish to put the dash pad in the sun for a few minutes just before installation as this will soften it up.

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Parts For Sale By Private Sellers / 1970 coupe CarLite window glass

« Last post by Paige302 on April 14, 2024, 03:19:40 pm »

Driver and passenger windows
green tinted (M31), dated May '70 (0E)
condition used, signs of wear (scratches from dirty beltline)
currently located in Brisbane until next Monday
$300 for both
0437981317

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Parts For Sale By Private Sellers / Re: 66-67 Rear Window Defroster C6AZ-18397-A NOS

« Last post by ashley47 on April 13, 2024, 07:06:29 pm »

Caulfield South, Melbourne Vic