Dave R.
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I can't help with the size issue but that effect is awesome. Hope you get that figured out. Nicely done. Dave R.
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I think you have the wrong screws. As I recall, the screw heads have to seat down in the socket far enough to allow the rivet portion of the head to clear the screw head. I think that Dot was the maker of the originals but they could have been made by Rau. Regardless, I think your problem is the incorrect screw. Dave R.
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I have never used a product called Muggy Weld but the videos on their website are impressive. This stuff is designed for pot metal. Anyone have experience with Muggy Weld? Dave R.
If this shows up with imogies or thumbnails they aren't mine.
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JayEstes, on 31 Dec 2016 - 3:29 PM, said:If you have a 428 Mach1 stick, you already cashed in all your chips! you don't deserve A/C! Singed leg hair be damned, you lucky SOB!
Thanks. I guess that the lack of a/c is more of a minor inconvenience than anything else. Not complaining you see. Dave R.
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A/C. What is that? Oh. Air conditioning. Yeah. Does not apply to 4 speed 428 Mach 1's. For me, A/C is opening the kick panel vents to allow searing flamethrower-like heat to enter the car singeing the hair from my legs. Worth it in my opinion although I would us the A/C if so equipped. Dave R.
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JayEstes, your car is positively gorgeous. Great color and look. Congrats. You have to be grinning ear to ear when you drive down the street. Good luck. Dave R.
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I think that you have it right Print Dad. Save 'em and enjoy 'em. Whether that means working on 'em or driving 'em. Drag racing or cruisin'. As long as you are having fun at it. Dave R.
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When the time was right to start the restoration on my car, after it sat in my garage for 11 years, the fella that I had selected to do the work asked me a question. He said "What do you want to do with this car?" My response was "I want to drive it whenever I want and go to some cruise-ins and maybe a show now and then. I do not want a concour 100 point trailer queen show car." These cars can be brought to any level for any purpose. Owners choice on that. Saving them from the shredder or crusher is the important aspect. This year was my second summer of enjoying my Mach 1. I went to several local shows. One I didn't even realize was a show until I got there. I was fortunate to win two trophies but the really satisfying part of my summer was talking to the spectators and car owners. Most questions were reasonable and sincere. I allowed pictures of people sitting IN the car not ON the car. One couple were dressed to the nine's and posed for several pictures next to my car. When I asked why the fancy clothes they told me that they had just gotten engaged and came to the car show for engagement pictures. I don't know how many cars they posed with for pictures that day but I did feel a certain amount of pride that they selected mine as one of them. There will always be a small number of fools that wander around the shows and cruise-ins. Mostly the jealous, want to be a owner types I think. I try to be understanding with them. My 40 years in law enforcement taught me to deal with people of all personalities. I talk to owners of any make car at these gatherings. It is easy to huddle up with owners of cars that are like yours and ignore the rest. Many owners of the classic cars went through the same troubles we did when restoring these old cars. I guess that the main difference is "What do you want to do with this car?" Dave R.
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Tain, welcome aboard young man. It is refreshing to see younger members joining the ranks of classic Mustang enthusiasts. Don't be afraid to ask questions as there are many bright guys here and they are always eager to help. Doing a "search" on this site for an answer before actually posting the question will save you some time. Most of your questions have been discussed here before. Good luck. Looking forward to some pictures of your 'stang. Dave R.
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Dave R., on 11 Dec 2016 - 6:44 PM, said:Dave R., on 11 Dec 2016 - 6:44 PM, said:Not a problem for me. Dave R.
Those are not my thumbnails in my reply above. No idea where they come from. Dave R.
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Not a problem for me. Dave R.
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Contact Buckeye Demon. He has tons of tire/wheel pics that may help. Dave R.
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moose425, I would check the starter bolts for tightness. How about wrapping the starter with a insulation blanket also? Thermo-Tec is what I used and it works well for me. Dave R.
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My car was mid-restoration when I bought it from a guy who had lost interest. My guess is the wiper reservoir and hoses were a victim of the PO's failed restoration. Luckily he didn't wreck the wiring. Any of the Mustang warehouses should have the hard plastic reservoir, pump, and hoses. Are the nozzles still installed? Dave R.
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As a note of caution, I think the C8OE-B fan uses a different pattern or pilot hole size (don't recall which - maybe both) and therefore uses a different fan clutch than the C9Z fan.
That fan and that clutch match up just fine. Dave R.
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I'm in for a couple of shirts and a mug no matter which styles/colors are decided. Dave R.
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Autozone #922710 fan clutch is what I'm using with the correct fan, early '69 build date, C80E-B fan I think. Works great and spaces the fan correctly in the shroud. Dave R.
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+1 on the caseyrhe post above. Nicely said casey. Dave R.
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Bite the bullet and get the Ford Tooling version. Been there and done that. Dave R.
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I don't know about fenders MAC390 but my restorer wanted Dynacorn quarter panels for my '69 Mach 1. He had used them on other projects and liked their fit. Dave R.
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I remember Sunoco gas stations in Ohio had 94.
Back in the 1960's and '70's the Sunoco stations sold Sunoco 260 and I think it was 98 octane. Leaded. Ran it in my jet boat. BB Chevy with 12 1/2:1 compression. No problems. Dave R.
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Print Dad, my homeowners, liability umbrella, and car insurance is with ANPAC, American National Property and Casualty. They have a policy called "Chrome" for collector/hot rod. My restored '69 R code Mach 1 has a stated value based on a professional appraisers inspection. I don't want to say here what that value is. Some might think that I was boasting. My Mach 1 costs less to insure than my 2002 F 150 King Ranch Supercrew 4x4, my daily driver. Dave R.
Do it yourself upholstery?
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I bought the TMI set-up for my '69 Mach 1 with the intention of installing it myself. That was until I saw a video on CJP's website. That showed the install of a TMI set-up on I believe a '66. One misplaced hog ring and the vinyl would be ruined. Some things are better left to the professionals. Dave R.