Recent content by Bill73Ragtop

Last fall I was tracking down an issue with non-running Holley EFI system and purchased a new MSD 6415 6EFI ignition control to test if the existing unit was at fault. It was not, it was the Holley dual sync distributor that failed. As part of the solution I decided to go with a late 80's Ford...

In a couple years when there are none available (in usable condition) you may say "I should have..."

Spike hits all the right notes on why the current owner will never complete any dreamy restoration. The current owner has probably not realized that costs for vintage mustang restorations have rocketed hundreds times higher than from 30+ yrs ago and good original parts have vanished. Or maybe...

Sounds like rust issues -- most likely more than what you mention. You can pick up a basic Marti report (need the VIN) to verify factory equipment. Engine sitting for 25+ years is not a great situation. $7 - $9K.

If the ram air flaps close when the engine is running (and vacuum is approx 12" or more) they work. When engine is shut down, the flaps will open and remain open. Revving the engine while in park typically does not lower vacuum enough to open the flaps any significant amount. When the engine...

A friend of mine whose business is performance, tuning and racing told me many of the drag racers who still use MSD carry several spares. In his world they're known as 'May Suddenly Die' units.

The ram air ducts are designed to work at low engine vacuum -- which occurs at wide open throttle under load -- which is not something that normally lasts very long. Sounds like yours are working as designed.

Depending on the rear end gearing, this car would have been quite the street sleeper in it's day.

If you are moving towards hands-on, probably the best investment now would be a complete set of shop manuals and a set of the reproduction assembly manuals.

I've used Hemmings (not the auction) and had a good result. Be prepared to get a lot of 'low-ball' offers. Take the time to prepare a detailed honest description - it will reduce the questions from interested buyers regarding pertinent details that should be known. Lots of good detailed...

It's a shame the factory ram air cleaner is missing.

I suspect you will have fitment issues trying to install coupe carpet in fastback. Considering the cost and time factor is getting carpet shipped to Australia, it might be worth installing some inexpensive indoor/outdoor carpet to keep you on the road until the correct one is available. I have...

+1 with everything above, especially Hemikiller for 5 month WNY winter seasons. I had a bad experience 5 yrs ago with mice entering the car thru cowl drains, then into the plenum and the interior. I had been using dryer sheets which obviously failed to slow down the incursion. Took weeks of...

I'll send a PM since I have one for the cost of shipping that's been sitting in the garage rafters since 1996

You missed 3D - Medium Blue Poly which was a bit lighter than Blue Glow & without the metal flake. Also, 4N & 3Q.