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Topic: monte carlo bar
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 243
From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 11-28-2001 11:33 PM
   
looking for a chrome monte carlo bar to fit a 1965 2+2 fastback with a 289-4bbl. can anybody help me out? thnx......JOHN...... ------------------
65 2+2 FASTBACK:)
68 COUPE:)
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98 F150 XLT 4 WHEEL DRIVE:)
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PonyDoc
Journeyman Posts: 14
From: Ft. Lauderdale
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted 11-29-2001 12:03 AM
The only reason you'll need a Monte Carlo bar is if you like something interfering w/ accessing the dist & engine and having ti drill holes in the fender apron. If you have an export brace, you've accomplished the same idea, without the inconvenience. if you've ever had to do work on an engine and have had to keep r&r'ing the monte carlo bar, it becomes history real fast.
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 243
From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 11-29-2001 12:09 AM
was told I would need one with the engine pushing 300 horse to help keep the integrity of the front end intact. was I given a load of bull? thnx.....JOHN.....  ------------------
65 2+2 FASTBACK
68 COUPE
87 TAURUS WAGON
98 F150 XLT 4 WHEEL DRIVE
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Clark
Gearhead Posts: 473
From: Rowlett,Texas
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 11-29-2001 12:18 PM
John,
It depends on how you drive more than horsepower. I hate to differ from Ponydoc but if this was good enough for Shelby's it's good enough for me 
As far as finding one it seems evry Mustang parts vendor carries these, and one other thing install a Pertronix unit and you won't have to work on that distributor so much! ------------------
69 351W Sportsroof Deluxe
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 243
From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 11-29-2001 12:28 PM
CLARK,
Have already ordered the petronix unit , coil and leads. I also go along with the shelby-man, I also like the way it looks on the car. thnx.....JOHN..... ------------------
65 2+2 FASTBACK
68 COUPE
87 TAURUS WAGON
98 F150 XLT 4 WHEEL DRIVE
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68Mustang
Gearhead Posts: 148
From: Auburn, AL
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 11-29-2001 01:04 PM
You can always get the curved one. Doesn't get in the way of anything.------------------
1968 302 5-spd Fastback
1965 Coupe
1981 F-150
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 243
From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 11-29-2001 01:14 PM
I should have put that in my post, I will get a curved one. thnx.....JOHN.....
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rockafellz
Journeyman Posts: 42
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 11-29-2001 06:04 PM
Hello,I have to disagree with the quote below. The bar is there to prevent unwanted chassis flex. I believe it is an "active" part and will help you rather than "just get in the way". This is my opinion. Also, you were INQUIRING about getting one, not asking if it's good to have or if it gets in the way. Get one and make yourself happy! They're between $20-$50 brand new from your favorite parts catalog. quote:
Originally posted by PonyDoc:
The only reason you'll need a Monte Carlo bar is if you like something interfering w/ accessing the dist & engine and having ti drill holes in the fender apron. If you have an export brace, you've accomplished the same idea, without the inconvenience. if you've ever had to do work on an engine and have had to keep r&r'ing the monte carlo bar, it becomes history real fast.
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 243
From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 11-29-2001 06:33 PM
Thanks for the reply Rockafellz, I will be getting one for my car, I also think that it will be a curved one for easier access to my distributor , but , is the straight one stronger than the curved one ? If anybody can help me with this answer It would be great. thnx.....JOHN..... ------------------
65 2+2 FASTBACK
68 COUPE
87 TAURUS WAGON
98 F150 XLT 4 WHEEL DRIVE
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68Mustang
Gearhead Posts: 148
From: Auburn, AL
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 11-29-2001 06:45 PM
The curved one I have, which I believe I got it from Mustangs Unlimited, was plenty stout and I don't think it will be bending any time soon. The inner fenders would buckle before this thing.------------------
1968 302 5-spd Fastback
1965 Coupe
1981 F-150
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 243
From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 11-29-2001 08:02 PM
Thanks for all the great input everyone, I value all of it equally. I will be getting the curved chrome monte carlo bar for my 65 fastback.I was told by " BIG D " that this is a great website, he sure was right. I will be asking for a ton of input over the next year or so, I hope I don,t wear out my welcome or become to bothersom. thnx.....JOHN..... ------------------
65 2+2 FASTBACK
68 COUPE
87 TAURUS WAGON
98 F150 XLT 4 WHEEL DRIVE
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 18672
From: Saco, Maine MCA # 47773
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-29-2001 08:06 PM
Nope, buddy, you are very welcome here. ------------------
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 1115
From: Columbia,NJ, USA. 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 11-29-2001 10:03 PM
John,
You will never be bothersom, orwear out your welcome. You are always welcome here. ------------------
Mike & Robin
65 Mustang Fastback
69 Mustang Coupe
87 LTD CV
96 Ranger Extd Cab PU
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 243
From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 11-29-2001 10:40 PM
This really is a great site , and , all of the people seem so nice. I am sure I will learn alot from all of you. Once again you all have my thanks , and , I am looking forward to talking to and meeting as many of you as possible , my wife Cathy just told me to say she is as well. thnx.....JOHN.....
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 243
From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 11-29-2001 10:44 PM
FORGOT TO MENTION ON THE LAST POST, THAT THE MEMBERS OF OUR LOCAL MUSTANG CLUB " VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSTANG ASSOCIATION" HAVE ALSO BEEN A WORLD OF HELP AND INFORMATION TO MYSELF AND CATHY. JUST WANTED TO LET EVERYBODY KNOW. THNX..... ------------------
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68 COUPE
87 TAURUS WAGON
98 F150 XLT 4 WHEEL DRIVE
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