Recent content by patty.dilabio

Hi to all mustang fans, As a lifelong fan and owner since 1975 I felt I should mention a few things that may help the hobby.When the California Special was introduced it was not a huge hit.It isn't a car that was known for much other than looks.The majority of Mustang clubs that formed in...

Hi to all, glad to know you are human,and can admit it.I wondered if the other symptoms have been fixed-headlamps flashing is typically due to the switch-the internal circuit breaker is showing its age.Dash lamps dimming with stop lamps on is often a dirty ground,so get out the stainless steel...

Hi to all C4 owners.I learned this many years ago,after storing for several months made a puddle on the nice clean garage floor.It is the result of what Ford calls excessive converter drainback,and because the car sat without running,the converter check valve allowed the transmission to...

Hi to all,and Happy New Year! This is a good demonstration of how the terms used to describe something confuse people.Ford uses the term paint stripe for the thin painted stripe along the upper body line.The tape stripe was already included as part of the california special package,so it is not...

Hi to Paul and all! I think this is the best way that this hobby can really survive and grow.Think of the kid(s) in your neighborhood-will they even know what a CS is? They already know the pizza kids civic.....Being part of a national organization is an incredible way to get noticed,and keep it...

Wake up Please!!! Hi to all on this subject.Just a few things to point out to some people who have contributed.The time and devotion it takes to be a registrar is a huge commitment.Never did anyone dream of the popularity that collector cars have now generated.That being said without...

Hi to all on this thread.The best and safest way to blast a metal surface is with baking soda.It is also enviro friendly and will not hurt chrome,rubber,or fiberglass.Many types of media can be blasted-teflon-walnut shells-all have different removal rates and have precise applications.Please...

Hello karen,and welcome to a great group of car enthusiasts!! you have some good questions that some books may help you figure out.If you can try to find a Ford shop manual,it will explain the codes and stuff that people have been asking about.If you look under the hood on the left side the vin...

gte info Hi to every one on this thread.The GTE Cougar was very limited and Kevin Marti has exact numbers if you need them..seems like 211 sticks in my mind, The 427 was expensive to build then and still is now,Ford most likely printed the sales stuff early and could'nt change it in time-With...

Howdy All! once again just my 2 cents worth.I use and highly reccommend ppg products.They are an exact match for any of your needs,and are unmatched for durability.There is a good website for ppg products which will let you get any color code you need including charcoal black,and your local...

G.T. Identification Hello I'm just going to add my 2 cents worth.A real G.T. has a lot of small details that make it unique.The exhaust is one of the simple ways to verify if it is a real one or not.The floor pan has extra stiffening plates on the inside of the rear floor pan visible when the...

howdy!hope all is well in tracy..just a few pointers if this is your first engine compartment restoration,if there are several layers of paint i would recommend chemical paint stripper.it will be something you can do yourself,and is much more controllable than blasting.if everything is removed...

speedo fix Hi Eric! The bouncing needle speedo is caused by what Ford refers to as cable windup,from inadequate lubrication.After it operates for a few miles it is warming up the grease which has dried out after all these years,and the cable is able to turn smoothly.If you can remove the...

aode info Hi Paul !! Thought id give my 2 cents worth on your transmission concerns.Ford has several bulletins on shudder,and the best advice is to see a good local dealer for proper repair/maintanence of this trans.If the tv isnt set properly the trans will destroy itself rapidly..Richard had...

vin info Howdy ! thought i'd pass along some help finding important numbers on your j code.the engine block has several places on it for date codes and normally the vin is stamped on the block behind the intake manifold,between the top two bolts that retain the bellhousing to the engine.if this...