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Topic: 2 questions, 1 front end, 1 back end...
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65_289
Gearhead Posts: 761
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Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 01-30-2003 02:52 PM
   
A few years ago, when the 65 was my daily driver, we had the front end rebuilt, including V8 fronts springs designed for a car w/ A/C. Now that we have removed the A/C, moved the battery to the trunk, and gone with aluminum heads, the front end seems to be sitting high. What can we do to cure this? 6-cylinder springs?The second question is regarding fuel cells. When you install one, do you just take out the gas tank, weld some sheet metal down, and bolt in the fuel cell? Or is there more to it than that?
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 21725
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-30-2003 03:05 PM
#1)
DO you have an a/c rubber biscuit or spacer between the shock tower and spring? If so remove it.
If not then get some stock NON a/c V-8 springs and have them banded. Leave them banded for a week or two then install them.
Perfect!#2)
Yes. ------------------
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65_289
Gearhead Posts: 761
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Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 01-30-2003 03:06 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
#1)
DO you have an a/c rubber biscuit or spacer between the shock tower and spring? If so remove it.
If not then get some stock NON a/c V-8 springs and have them banded. Leave them banded for a week or two then install them.
Perfect!#2)
Yes.
Thanks a bunch. I'll check for the biscuit. Do you prefer any brand of fuel cell?
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 21725
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-30-2003 05:01 PM
I like aluminum ones personally. No brand preferance.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 4044
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-30-2003 05:36 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
#1)
have them banded. Leave them banded for a week or two then install them.
Perfect!
How far would you need to compress them prior to banding? Coils binding, or just half way, or ???
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1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 14201
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-30-2003 06:33 PM
I like the front end up in the air look myself. 
But then again no one asked me.------------------
SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 21725
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-30-2003 06:55 PM
To complete coil bind Todd.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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65_289
Gearhead Posts: 761
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Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 01-30-2003 08:15 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Fastymz:
I like the front end up in the air look myself.
But then again no one asked me.
I think the front in the air kind of hurts weight transfer. I may be wrong, though...
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 14201
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-30-2003 08:19 PM
quote:
Originally posted by 65_289:
I think the front in the air kind of hurts weight transfer. I may be wrong, though...
No the front in the air helps with weight transfer to the rear.But it really hurts with aerodynamics. ------------------
SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 7226
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 01-30-2003 08:51 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Fastymz:
I like the front end up in the air look myself.
But then again no one asked me.
That's the "Scared Dog" look that most of the early stangs with worn out rear springs look like. Personally I don't care for the "scared dog" look. 
But if you do, that's OK with me.  SteveW
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 14201
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-30-2003 08:53 PM
Now I'm not saying I want the front to look like 4x4.I just like a more level with the rear look. ------------------
SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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Dubz
Gearhead Posts: 1048
From: Manitoba Canada
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 01-30-2003 10:46 PM
it only looks cool if it looks like it's doing a wheelstand! :P------------------
1974 Gran Torino, 351W Just a young buck
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 2760
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-30-2003 10:59 PM
Scoop,
You had better think this one out, with a nose high attitude of your front end, all of the air hits the front of the hood and shoots up over the top of your car. Its all missing your scoop. I think you need a new Pro Stock scoop to catch the good air. Mike
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 14201
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-31-2003 01:42 AM
Mike go pick on Sam some more.
My scoop is plenty big already.It'll get more then enough fresh air for a few cars. ------------------
SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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