Conference napalm::musclecars

Always interested in Mustang and Shelby parts, all years but
especially 69-70. 

		- Al
    

    
    AJ,
    
    I have a few air cleaner assemblies and a good ram-air
    base snout if interested.  One of them may be right for your
    Shelby. BTW is your GT500 an R or Q code 428?
    
    Tom

 >   I have a few air cleaner assemblies and a good ram-air
 >   base snout if interested.  One of them may be right for your
 >   Shelby. BTW is your GT500 an R or Q code 428?
    
 Tom,

	All 69-70 500s are R codes save 1. As for the one thats a Q, it
	doesn't make sense since the only diff between an q and a r
	is the shaker, Shelbys don't have shakers, there is a direct
	feed from the middle scoop into the intake. So the Q code and
	the R code are exactly the same car execpt for the letter 
	desingnation in the VIN. What are the cleaner assemblies off
	of? Iam looking for a decent pair of bigblock shock towers. Some
	chucklehead welded the bigblock braces to the towers, although
	it's not easy to see and it looks o.k. it's not right so...
	
				- A.J.

    
    AJ,
    
    Something sounds strange - that Shelby should have the shock
    tower braces from the factory (It sounds like someone added them
    after the car was built) as did all big block Ford pony cars built after
    late 1967.
    Also, the air cleaners are off of miscellaneous big block Fords.
    
    Tom
    
    

>    Something sounds strange - that Shelby should have the shock
>   tower braces from the factory (It sounds like someone added them
>    after the car was built) as did all big block Ford pony cars built after
>    late 1967.

    Tom,  it has the braces. Somebody took a mig welder and welded along
    the outside edge of the braces for reinforcement. If you look at 
    factory braces there is a 1/8 inch space along the edge, not weld.
    It looks fine except it's not the way it's supposed to be. It wouldn't
    be a problem if I was just restoring the car as a driver, in fact Iam
    sure it's much stronger than factory. I could cut away the weld but 
    its hard to tell what is the weld and what is the brace.

				- A.J.
    

Dick Palmer
264-3164
ATSE::PALMER


	I need a set of 3.50 or 3.89 gears for a 9" Ford rear end.
	If you've got a complete rear in good shape and don't want to
	break it up to sell the ring and pinion, I'll buy the whole
	thing.

	What've you got? By the way, if you're interested in a trade,
	I may trade you a set of 4.11 gears I have which are too steep
	for my application.

	Contact Dick on ATSE::PALMER preferably. I'm tough to reach via
	the phone.

    I have several parts for 69 through 71 Mustangs.
    
    1 console for a 69/70.  It is brown and has three roll lid (possibly
    out of a Cougar) but is missing the wood grain center insert which
    I used in my Mach.  It is identical to the one in my 70 Mach except
    for color.  It has the full length box with no button latch.
    
    2 right hand aluminum rocker moldings for a 70 Mach (door piece only).
    
    1 clock dash pod complete with clock.(clock needs the rubber o ring
    replaced and a quartz mechanism which I had done to the one in my
    car for $80.00 in Colorado Springs).
    
    1 1971 autolite 4V carburetor.
    
    I probably have more parts that don't come to mind,  and will end up
    with even more after my restoration is complete.  
    
    I need a 3 row radiator and a grill bracket (part # 8232 I think) for 
    a 70 Mach if anyone has them in exellent shape.  Maybe we could trade.
    
    Send mail to COMET::TAYLORB  or DTN 522-3414

    
    
    	Hi,
    		I am looking for an old F1 body, or whole panel van
    	for that matter. 
    
    		What I am interested in is, the old Ford panel van 
    	that Ford made from the truck body. any year. any size. any
    	stage of completion.
    
    	Jeff 

    I looking for a single plane setup for my '85 302ho.
    An Edelbrock Torker II 302 or a Weiand 7515 would
    be nice! And, of course a 4778 I believe "780 DF DP mech."
    
    Whatcha got? No junk please...
    
    Randy Ellison
    NWTIMA::ELLISONRA

    Hello fellow Muscle_fans...
    
    What I am looking for is a few items for my 66 289 Mustang Coupe.
    
    	o	Floor panels, both sides, front and rear
    
    	o	Rear end springs, HD or a lift kit for the leaf springs.
    
    	o	Complete drivers seat *FRAME*.  Mine broke.  I can recover
    
    	o	Headliner, black 
    
    I don't want to do a full restoration on this, my daily driver, I just
    want it to look good and run well.  I've got the running well part
    pretty much finished, with the exception of an overheating problem
    (which you guys have given me some *great* ideas) and the front
    suspension needs some tweeking...
    
    Patrick				Long_Live_`66_Mustangs!!!
    

    
    Why not call Sacramento Mustang, or Mustangs Unlimited, etc. etc.
    Pick up any Ford/Mustang magazine and you will find about 50
    parts dealers advertising.....
    
    That's the sweet part about owning a first generation `Stang - parts
    are abundant and pricing is VERY competitive!
    
    Tom

    
    Pat,
    
     If I were you, Buy the interior parts New from either Mustangs
    Unlimited, or any other Mustang Parts dealer.  The Head liners are $15
    or $20 bucks I think.  New coil springs, and Floor sub frames, and
    torque Boxes are not too expensive either.  I have found out that
    some things in a Junk yard are just as expensive as if I were to buy 
    the New part.
    
     Sometimes you will have a choice of either FOMOCO / AutoLite or the
    Replica Part to choose from for your Pony.
    
    /Bob
    
          Some parts may be on Back order when ordering, Simply because
    Suimmer is here and many Mustanger's are into restoration now.  Took
    me 4 weeks just for 1 can of Vynel die.
    
    

I'm looking for a 1966 Mustang 6000RPM, Low-Profile Rally Pac.
I have a 1965 Mustang 6000RPM Rally Pac that needs tach repair.

I'd like to buy the '66 version outright, or include the '65 as partial trade.
(Prefer original, but will consider an ACCURATE repro).

I'm also looking for a '66 Mustang Radio antenna and chrome valve covers for
a '66 289.


Give me a call at DTN 473-2240 or DEOVAX::MEHRL.

Thanks,

Gary 

    My husband is in to 70'/'71 Mercury Cyclone's.  If anybody has spare
    parts laying around, we'd be happy to hear from you!
    
    I can be reached on DTN 338-6301 or via node FACES::DAY.
    
    Joan

       Am looking for the Autolite carb that was used on the Boss 351 72
    (or possibly 71) Mustang. It was of the spread-bore design. A parts
    carb would be ok as I do have the original carb but there are some 
    pieces missing such as linkage and springs. Send mail to 
    FREEBE::DUCLOS. Looking for a reasonable price to pay. Or if you 
    have some literature on parts for this carb I would be also interested.
    
    

    
    Ron,
    
    Boss 351 was '71 only, in '72 in got a major compression drop and
    rename to the 351 CJ.  I'm not sure, but think the Boss 351 got the
    same carb as the Boss 302 -- a 780 CFM Holley.
    
    Tom

    
    As the owner of a Boss 351 I can assure you it uses the Autolite
    Carb . It was specially calibrated to run with the engine . The 1972 
    version was called an H.O. If you have pieces of the original carb
    try and rebuild it cause as I mentioned it was a specially calibrated
    unit . A lot of the Ram Air carbs used by several of the big 3 were
    that way . Ram Air Pontiacs are a good example . I was very lucky
    on my 455HO T/A that when the guy swapped out the Q-Jet he kept the
    old carb cause there is a difference . Also 71 was the Boss 351 year .
    Happy Bossing .
    
    Skip

        I am looking for a Dual Ram Induction Option for a '72 Mach I.
    anything from the hood to the carb. 


                      John

    Looking for a complete 9" Ford rear end.....including backing plates
    and drums.  I'd prefer the 31 spline axles if possible.  The axle
    flange to axle flange distance (outside dimension) must be between 60" 
    & 60 1/2".  Traction Lok differential would be nice, but not a
    necessity.
    
    Any assistance would be appreciated, even if someone knows of a listing
    that a magazine or Ford parts book might have that would give years &
    dimensions (housing length, flange to flange distance, etc.).  Most of
    the Fords that I've been able to get at in the junk yards are wider
    than what I'm looking for (63" and up).
    
    	Steve George
    	DTN 232-2247
    	Pipper::George

    What cars does the unit you want fit? It sounds like the same one I
    need for my Torino. Do you want it to fit coil springs or leafs?  If it
    is for a 70-71 Torino/Cyclone, good luck, there are not many out there. 
                                                    John M.
    

    The rear end is for a swap into a '62 Chevy, and the dimensions I gave
    are the existing rear end dimensions.  I'll have to cut the old perchs
    off the 9" and weld the upper and lower control arms from my rear end
    onto it.  Sooo.....it really doesn't make any difference what the 9"
    has on it, as it has no chance of lining up with my mounts.  The '62
    has the coil mounting pads on the lower control arms.
    
    What I'm looking for is (in lieu of a rear end) a listing of how wide
    etc. the various 9" rears were in the various Ford cars and trucks.
    
    BTW, I came across a bunch of old Torinos (even a Falcon version) and
    Montegos in my initial junk yard hunt.  It was Dufours junk yard in
    Lancaster, but I can't tell you the exact years of the cars.

    Ah, I see now.  I bet a 71-73 Couger may be about what your looking
    for. I don't have the numbers here, but I remember them being around
    58".  As far as the JY in Lancaster, can you post directions? From the
    Boston area, if possible. That is if its in Ma, not Lancaster Penn.
                                                     John M.
    
                                  

    The 9" out of a HiPo Mustang is 59" flange to flange, and a little too 
    tight to fit in the Chevy w/o a smaller tire....plus it has 28 spline 
    axles, which I'd rather avoid. Would the Cougar be any different?
    
    As far as Dufours Junk Yard, Take route 2 west, past 495, to exit 35
    (rt 70).  Go left on 70 toward Lancaster center (back over rt 2), and
    it's about 1/2 - 3/4 miles on your right.  Most of the older Fords are
    on your left after you come thru the gate (1st road? on the left, all
    the way to the end), but there are others scattered thoughout the yard.
    

    Re-1
     Thanks for the directions. If anything the Cougar would be slightly
    wider, I must be using different measuring points. As far as I know,
    the smallest 9" you are going to find is in a Mustang, probably of the
    64-68 era, I think they got wider in 69, but am not sure. Any Mustang
    expets want to add something?
                                                          John M.
     

    I didn't mean to imply that it was too wide, John....it's a little too
    narrow (1 1/2 ").  The measuring points are the outside flat of the
    axle flange, where the wheels bolt on (taken with the brake drums off).
    
    The next closest I've been able to find is out of a 63? F100, but there
    was so much ice/snow, it was tough to tell how accurate my measurement
    was.  Plus I would either have to buy new wheels or have the axles re-
    drilled for a passenger car lug pattern
    
    Nobody ever said this was going to be easy........

    re John, if you go to the JY would you check on the Falcon for me?
    
    re George. We used a 9" from a 63 F100 under a 63 Fairlane. Drilling
    the flanges is simple. Wish I could remember the width flange to
    flange. We didn't have to do any shortening either.
    
    I have a 9" with discs that is from a 77 LTD. I know I will have to 
    have it cut and resplined to fit my 62 Falcon...but afterall I have
    a lot of machine shop friends/owners...  :-) I even know a fellow
    that can cut and reweld it.... :-)   :-)
    
    TMW...Jim

    Re Jim,
     I will be glad to check on it, what do you need to know? 
    Re George,
     Sorry for the confusion, I was thinking it was to big. Check out a
    Cougar from 71-73. It might be the one you need. I checked out an F-150
    rear out of a 75 and it was too wide for my Torino, I will measure the
    one thats in there this weekend to try to resolve this. 
                                                          John M.
     

    John,
    I'm only interested in 60-64 Falcons, all models.
    
    TMW..Jim

    
    I'm looking for any Ford "FE" (332-352-390-406-427-428)
    engine parts you may have, specifically high performance parts such as:
    
    Intakes    (esp. Police Aluminum 428 dual plane or "Sidewinders")
    Heads      (esp. 427, 428(S)CJ)
    Cranks     (428, 390, or even FT 391 truck cranks)
    Blocks     (not interested in low-po 390 or any 332, 352's)	
    Rods       (esp. 428CJ or 427 LeMans) 
    Exhaust Manifolds (only Hi-po castings)
    Distributors (any 390-427-428 distributors, single or dual point)
    
    I'll pay a fair price and travel for the right parts.
    
    Tom
    
    
    

    HI EVERYONE,
    	I HAVE A 1970 FORD TORINO WITH A 429 COBRA JET.  THE ORIGINAL STOCK
    CARBURATOR ON THAT ENGINE IS A 700 CFM ROCHESTER QUADRA JET.  YES A
    GENERAL MOTORS CARBURATOR BELIEVE IT OR NOT.  THE PROOBLEM I AM HAVING
    IS I HAVE A CARBURATOR WITH THE ORIGINAL FORD PART NUMBERS BUT IT DOES
    NOT SEEM TO HAVE THE SET UP FOR THE KICKDOWN LKINKAGE FOR A FORD AUTO
    TRANS.  I PUT IT ON THE CAR AND I WASN'T REAL HAPPY WITH THE
    PERFORMANCE ESPECIALLY WITHOUT A KICKDOWN.  IF I COULD GET THE KICKDOWN
    LINKAGE I WOULD LIKE TO TRY PUTTING THE ROCHESTER AND THE STOCK INTAKE
    BACK ON.  IF ANYONE KNOWS HOW OR WHERE TO GET A FORD A/T KICKDOWN
    LINKAGE FOR A ROCHESTER QUADRA JET PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
    	RIGHT NOW I HAVE A HOLLEY 750 AND AND EDELBROCK TORKER 2 INTAKE ON
    THE CAR.  IT RUNS A LOT SMOOTHER BUT IT WOULD BE NICE TO BRING IT BACK
    TO STOCK AT SOME POINT.  IN THE MEANTIME I WILL HAVE SOME FUN PLAYING
    WITH IT.
    

    
    Walt,
    
    Nice to have you in the conference, but PLEASE TURN OFF THE CAP LOCKS.
    
    About the Carb, yes, I did know that Ford used a Quadra-jet on the
    429's.  Strange but true.  Anyway, you may want to give the Ford
    dealership first crack at your carb question.  Secondly, give the
    reputable obsolete parts dealers a call (Green Motors, McDonald Ford
    parts) which advertise in the Ford magazines.  As a last resort try
    Perogie or SEMO.  They'll probably have the part but charge a fortune.
    
    Tell me a little about the car.  I've seen a 429 CJ Torino at a few
    cruise nights around Nashua, it was light blue with hand controls.
    
    This isn't the same car, is it?  Regardless, a nice car that you should
    hang on to, or call me for quick sale.......
    
    Tom

    Tom,
    	Sorry about the caps lock, we leave it on for the job I do and I
    often forget to turn it off.  Anyway the color of my Torino is a sort
    of a tanish gold color, Ford calls it light gold.
    	I do often attend cruise nights in Nashua and I am in a wheelchair
    so it would have hand controls.  It has laser stripes that go from
    brown to gold and it does have a shaker hood scoop and hideaway
    headlights.
    	I have seen your name around on some of the other strings I think
    you were saying you have a Cougar with a 428 how do you like it?
    	The guy I bought my car off of had a 1970 Cougar Eliminator with
    the 428 SCJ. It was a super nice car yellow and black anyway that is
    for another conference thanks you for your help and I will try to
    remember to keep the Caps Lock off.
    
    			Walter Fleury
    

    
    
    	Andy Bernier
    	SCOMAN::BERNIER
    	DTN:225-7076
    
    	I am looking for a front license plate holder for a '71 Torino.
    	I don't mind wire wheeling it and painting it.
    
    	Thanks!
    
    	/ab

	Chris Petrovic
	EVMS::PETROVIC
	DTN: 381-0409

	I need a replacement hood hinge (passenger side). I would appreciate
	any pointers to parts sources in So. NH or Easter Mass.


	Thanks...
		Chris

    re -.1
    
    Chris there is a JY near my house that has a 71 Torino with
    fairly low miles.  The interiors gone as is most of the trim,
    but a lot of the hardware (hinges etc) is still there. If you 
    to know where it is exactly send me mail. The JY is in Templeton 
    MA (about 20 mins from Fitchburg Ma). FWIW near this JY is another
    that has mostly 60s and 70s cars and you could definetly get some
    Ford midsize 'generic' parts here too.
    
                Dean

Thanks, Dean.  I check it out...

Would you please E-mail me directions from the ZKO (South Nashua) facility?

Chris

    
    
    I'd like to locate the hide away headlight system for my '71 Ranchero.
    Torino would be the same.
    
    Andy Bernier
    SCOMAN::BERNIER
    DTN:225-7076

    Andy,
    	Good luck finding one.  I was looking for a replacement vacuum
    motor for my Hideaway setup on my Torino.  I called all kinds of Ford
    places in Hemmings and the only one I found was a used one for 100
    dollars.  If I am going to spend that kind of money I decided to get
    mine repaired.  I couldn't find anyone on here that know where to get
    the seals on something like that repaired so I think I might pull it
    out and try it myself.  Anyway if you find any aftermarket dealers that
    deal with these parts please let me know becuase I have the rest of the
    Hideaway setup I just need a motor.  BTW I did try calling Ford and
    they said the Motor for those is now obsolete and they no longer carry
    them.  Anyway just putting in my .02 but keep me informed with how your
    search goes.
    				Walter Fleury
    

    
    
    Your two cents is appreciated.  I knew it wouldn't be easy and just
    figured I put some hooks on place just in case......
    
    /acb

    
    I just finished reading Herb Adams "Chassis Engineering" and am
    now fully convinced of the evils of poor front/rear weight
    distribution.  That said, I've decided to replace my 428 Cast iron
    intake (which tips the scales at *over* 100 LBS) with the same design
    but *much* lighter aluminum 428 "Police Interceptor" intake.  
    
    Any clues, leads??  
    
    Tom
    

    Lou Spencer
    BLUOVL::SPENCER
    223-7939
    
    		Looking for rebuildable 68' to 72' 302 motors.
    		Must be 68' to 72' only, must be good cores and cheap.
    

    Wayne Norcross
    salem::norcross_w
    285-3129
    
    I'm interested in your left over small block Ford parts like good
    condition valvetrain parts, valve covers, late sixties brackets for
    accessories, maybe even a 302 short block.  I'm slowly collecting parts
    for a future engine building project just for fun.  Engine may go in
    an otherwise original '68 Mercury Comet currently with a 289.  I'm
    looking to make mild internal modifications while making the exterior
    look basically stock except for the intake and headers.  If you have
    anything hanging around that you would let go for cheap (or free)
    please let me know.  I probably will only be around DEC thru the end of
    June.
    Thanks, Wayne

    Wayne Norcross
    Salem::norcross_w
    285-3129
    Wanted: early style Borg-Warner T10 or Toploader 4 speed for 5 bolt 
    bellhousing small block.  Some had a narrow bolt mounting pattern
    and some had a combination during the switch-over years around 1965.
    These were available on Mustangs, Falcons, Comets, and Fairlanes from
    '63 to about '66.  Also, any accessories (distributor,
    generator/alternator, engine brackets, valvetrain parts, etc.) for a
    '65 289 engine (5 bolt but most parts for 289/302 will fit).
    Reasonable prices please.
    Thanks, Wayne

    Wayne Norcross
    Salem::Norcross_w
    285-3129
    
    Wanted:  I'm still looking for small block Ford parts.  Even a junk
    289 or 302 (there must be millions of them out there!) to strip off
    accessories.  I'll come and get it out of your garage where it's just
    taking up space.  Also, how about a auto bellhousing to connect a C-4
    tranny to an early 5 bolt bellhousing 289 engine?
    Thanks, Wayne

    Wayne Norcross
    Salem::norcross_w
    285-3129
    
    Wanted
    ------
    
    Ok, I'll be more specific.  How about a set of TRW (or other good
    manufacturer) .030 over flat top forged pistons with moly rings.
    The '67 289 block I picked-up will need to be bored to clean it up.
    TRW makes a flat top piston that will fit both 289 and 302.  I don't
    need new, just usable.  I have 289 rods but piston/rod combo would be
    even better.
    Cast flat top would be considered.
    
    Thanks, Wayne

    Hi,  I am looking for a rear bumper for a "76" Ford Gran Torino if
    anyone has one or knows where one is I would appreciate letting me know
    because my rear bumper is getting a little bit on the.......... well
    lets just say its starting to fall off.