Quote from steveaIf I chose to put disc brakes on the car, is it better to go with stock kind or is aftermarket ok?
I'd reckon either way is ok.
I went totally stock as I already had a proportioning valve, stock calipers (which I had to rebuild), FOMOCO dust shields and of course no spindle change was necessary. As I recall what I didn't have on hand was sourced from Stainless Steel Brake.
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I went the opposite route during my restoration, adding the factory disk setup. Then for good measure, I also added the 10x2-1/2 inch rear drums. In the 23k plus miles I've put on the car since 2000, there have been a couple of ocassions where I was damn glad I had done the upgrade. Just sayin'.Quote from steveaMy car is pretty plain. The only thing it has is the rally pac. I have thought about putting disc brakes on it, but not really sure it's worth it. I have gone through the whole bake system, so they should work fine when I get it on the road. I put a duel master on it is the only change.
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I've been using 10w30 Valvoline VR1 racing oil. It also contains ZDDP.
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Welcome to the forum. We're a visual bunch Greg, so pix are always welcome.
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I don't know if anyone is repoping 2004 window stickers. However http://www.martiautoworks.com might be a good place to ask the question as he is the source for the 'Marti Reports' on '67 through '73 Mustangs and may well be able to ID a source for you.
Also, Ford at one time used to offer a 999 report on their products. While in letter, not window sticker format, it does provide vehicle equippage from its trip down the production line. Can't recall the WWW address, but probably someone on the forum here has better recall than I.
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Looks like the restorer is not much of a fan for undercoating. Sure seems the underside of the front fenders as a mimimum MUST be covered, to avoid any denting should the wheels kick up any rocks and hurl them straight up.
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From the looks of the firewall, trying to repair that much swiss cheese, would be akin to performing a practice bleeding session on ones self. A real time waster with a doubtfull outcome.
As fit and function would be practically assured, I'd be inclined to search for a similarly dated donor car production firewall. Same approach for other needed sheet metal parts as well, before going repop. Lots of extra work for sure, but I think it would provide a more satisfying result on the completed restoration.
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Can get away with pics with a K car in them but am not sure about ones without ?
Can't imagine why it would be particularly objectionable to anyone. The aircraft and car have been linked together for a very long time.
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Quote from rds289kTo anyone in the group with an early 65 Dearborn (w/dual exhausts): what did your car come with?
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My Hipo is a Mar 65 Dearborn car and has the 2 bolt flat tiedowns which are 4-3/4" long.
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While certainly no expert on the matter, I've always understood a 30/30 crank should be as viable as a 0/0 crank for spirited driving in any engine application save perhaps an all out race car.
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Hi Mark.
Hmmmm! In the early 70's while stationed in Korea, I had the good fortune to get a 1 hour familiarization ride in an F-4. From the runway we went near straight up to 10,000ft, leveled off, still in afterburner and on through the speed of sound. Impressive.
The pilot knew I had a private pilots license and I got to fly the jet for about 30 minutes doing snap rolls, rudder rolls and threading through and around a mountainous area. Needless to say the experience was much different than flying the Piper Cherokees which provided my training. The WOW factor in a F-4 was sky high (pun intended).
So, putting my imagination together, I suspect you may have experienced some WOW yourself. Congrats on your good fortune. I should be so lucky.
No less impressive is the pic you posted. Outstanding! It's a keeper on my computer now.
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Quote from cobraboyDecided to go for a run today.
Had one of the servants bring the car round to the front door for me.
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Glad your day was a success. Thanks for the great collection of photos to drool over. I noticed a Boss 429 in the mix. Wow!!
At the 'Stang show in McGregor TX yesterday, there was both a '69 & '70 Boss 302 to lust over. I was fortunate to cop a 1st place in the 65-73 F/B class with the Hipo. The Boss cars were judged seperately. Good thing, as the '70 car would have pummeled me.
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Have a great time at Goodwood.
It was at this time of year in '79 the family & I arrived at Lakenheath and temps were in the mid to high 60's. Not cold, but I was really surprised to see a few bare chested old gents, trying to catch a last chance sun tan while they did some gardening. Good luck on that plan I thought.
As for tomorrow here in central Austin Texas, a group of us will be heading to McGregor for a Mustang show put on by the Heart of Texas(HOT) Mustang club. As Bos mentioned, it will be in the mid nineties. However, the 2 by 70 A/C unit should keep everything tolerable. [Blocked Image: http://s4.tinypic.com/30w2jyw_th.jpg]
Quote from cobraboyA quick aside - in 2000 I had the privilage to fly with Carolyn Grace in her Spitfire MK 1X ML407, converted to a two seat trainer after the war.
We flew over Madingly American Cemetary Cambridgshire to say Hi and Thanks to the Guys there - it brought tears to my eyes.
Mark
As a private pilot myself, your Spifire ride has turned my eyes green.
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Nothing like a satisfying romp in ole Hipo to make the day right.
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For what it's worth, I chose not to attempt a restore on my data plate. I just thought it seemed more authentic to leave it alone.
I did remove the data plate from the door before paint, being extra cautious removing the rivets so I could reuse them when it was time to reinstall it on the door. Doesn't look like it was ever disturbed.
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Quote from zrayRemember, Both DOT 5 & DOT 3/4 need to be replaced from your system once a year, albeit for different reasons.
Z. Ray
Z. Ray, Interesting comment on Dot 5 yearly replacement. What drives the need to do that?
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Found the same thing on my engine which was sourced from a '65 Fairlane. On the rear of the intake manifold was the notation A/T in yellow grease pencil as well.
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