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Mustang Chat Room / Starter motor

« Last post by Mylittlepony1966 on Today at 05:28:39 pm »

What starter motors & where from.
I made the mistake of buying an OEX piece of rubbish. Suggestions appreciated

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

« Last post by hamgr on April 25, 2024, 10:37:08 am »

thanks for the info..
Graham

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Mustang Chat Room / 1967 RHD Conversion

« Last post by Q1780 on April 24, 2024, 08:08:55 pm »

Hello, I’m a recent member so pls forgive me if this is a particularly common request. I’m looking for advice on a reputable company to do a LHD to RHD conversion on my 67 coupe. 289 engine. Preferably in Qld.
Thanks

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Members Cars / Re: 63.5 Galaxie

« Last post by jiffy on April 24, 2024, 02:29:31 pm »

I was going to suggest the use of a Boss 302 carb spacer which has a built in PCV port , then noticed your carb setup. Hydraulic hose shops will sometimes have all kinds of fitttings like the one you just made.

Good idea - I guess I could try two of them, I have a CJ base-plate here which I could compare to the B2 spacer. I'll have a play with the brass fitting first and see how I get on...

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Members Cars / Re: 63.5 Galaxie

« Last post by Gallop on April 24, 2024, 12:54:35 pm »

I was going to suggest the use of a Boss 302 carb spacer which has a built in PCV port , then noticed your carb setup. Hydraulic hose shops will sometimes have all kinds of fitttings like the one you just made.

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General Chat Room / Re: Radiators from Worley Auto Parts

« Last post by Lisandrowaelchi on April 23, 2024, 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 April 23, 2024, 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.