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Anyone interested in starting a 3D printing thread? I've got a decent printer at home, and since I got it I have taught myself some CAD. I think it would be nice to have a library of parts for the mustang, and those of us that can make them, can print stuff in our spare time, and provide to other users. I recently wanted a box to contain a fuel-gauge calibration device, and I created this in about an hours worth of CAD and then some longer hours printing: It's not perfect, but it allowed me to use an existing bolt to hold down the device, and store the wires/connections in the trunk. Here it is installed: It seems to me there is a need for 3D printing stuff for ourselves, and as we design the parts we can perhaps keep a library of them somewhere, and if people need one or several, those of us with time and printers can help out. What do you all think? Jay

I use NX12 at work but have an old version of Solidworks at home. Some Solidworks stuff

They come back perfect, and with a documented wire-list specifically for your car. Its a Waaaay better deal than replacing all the wiring IMHO.

Welcome to the forum. The real issue is that time is not on our side. I purchased my first Mustang in 1976. I was a '64-1/2 Coupe, D code with a 4 speed. I paid $550. My second Mustang was purchased in 1978, it was a 1968 "S" code coupe, I paid $1500. At that time, those cars were 10 years old, and every junkyard was full of Mustang and Cougar parts. I used to fall over toploaders and 9" rear ends when scouring for parts in the local scrap yard. So, roll forward to 2022. That '64-1/2 "D" code 4 speed coupe is not priceless, but rare as hens teeth. Today, that $550 car is worth 40-50 times what I paid for it back then. So are the parts. A good way to get extra parts that you might need is to buy whole parts cars. Take what you need, sell it to someone who needs the rest. For mechanical stuff, find a large show like at Hershey or Carlisle Ford Weekend, where there are literally acres of parts to be had, sold by other enthusiasts that know what you are looking for, and usually, charge a fair price. Or, ask someone on this forum. I personally have hoarded a full storage building of Mustang parts, to the point where I don't even know what I have in there. So, just ask, and you will be surprised at what response you will get. The folks on this forum are excellent people, honest, and will find you what you need if they have it. Good Luck!

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MikeStang, it's hard to tell, but from the top view photo it looks like something is bent on the seat back. He mentioned he is going to try to adjust the brackets. Yeah, he did a nice job fitting the upholstery.

There is a little tound plastic seat stop on the lower cushion located to the rear just under the seat back near the seat hinge on both sides if I recall. If you didnt reinstall one of these the seat will lean to one side. A lot of times ppl remove them or cut them to allow the seat to have a more leaned back position