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  1. 66hcs-conv

    For Sale '83 Mustang GLX Convertible for sale

    '83 Mustang Conv for sale. I replaced the front struts and rear shocks. other than that the car is original, with only 18K miles! The OEM cassettes player still works. Excellent OEM top. https://www.streetsideclassics.com/vehicles/3074-phx/1983-ford-mustang-glx-convertible Equipped with...
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    1966-67 HCS radio options

    Hi all, Looking at options to update or replace the AM radio in our '66. Found companies that will take our OEM radio and replace the electronics, and other companies that sell a complete new radio. I've had a bad experience with custom auto sound, so they are NOT an option. What...
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    1966-67 HCS time for new tires?

    Hi all, The tires on our '66 are 9 years old, with 5,000 miles on them. Car is garaged and covered all the time. Absolutely no checking or cracks in the tires. We need to make a trip to Denver :icon_pani (150 miles round trip). Like anybody else, I don't like to spend $$$ if I don't have...
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    For Sale 66 HCS on Bring a trailer

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-ford-mustang-371/ Some discrepancy with the VIN. Door tag is 6RO7C and fender is stamped 6RO7T. I think "C" is a V8 and "T" is 6 cyl. Possible mistake at San Jose?
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    Fords on 4th show cancelled!

    The 2022 Fords on 4th in Tucson show is cancelled. Southern AZ Mustang club decided the cost of putting on the show was too much. They are looking for another spot for the show, but there will not be a show this March. :sad:
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    Is Jon (admin) still around?

    Sent him a PM a week ago and have not heard from him.
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    auto transport needed

    Looking to have a car hauled from PA to AZ. Anybody got a trucking company/broker they have had good experience with? Thanks for your advise. Dave
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    looking for 90-93 Mustang conv

    Hi all, We are looking for a 90-93 Mustang convertible. Either one of the "Summer Edition" cars, or a '90 "7 UP" car, V8, prefer auto trans, but will look at either. Hope this is the correct place for the post. Thanks, Dave
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    bluetooth & old Mustang radio

    We have the OEM - AM radio in our '66 HCS. Is there any device that will allow me to play blue tooth thru the AM radio? I see lotsa devices that use FM radios, but nothing for AM. thanks, Dave
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    old Mustang repair receipt

    Hi all, My wife does book sorting at the local library, of donated books. She found a repair receipt for a 1969 Mustang owned by a F.N. Gifford. Mr. Gifford bought a new tire, had the front end aligned, and 12K service done. Paid $116.80 for the work. Wondering if this F.N. Gifford was the...
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    1966-67 HCS LED replacement bulbs

    Hey all. Happy 4th !:flag: I've got my '66 ammeter in a shop to be converted to a volt meter, and thought I would replace all the INTERIOR incandescent instrument lights with LED. I've gotten bulbs from different sources, and they are loose in the old sockets. The little tabs/bumps at the...
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    Mustang Monthly magazine

    Got a letter today stating that Mustang Monthly magazine is being discontinued! Apparently the current subscribers to MM can transfer their subscription to one of three magazines - Motor trend, Hot Rod, or Four Wheeler.
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    1966-67 HCS '66 HCS dealer distribution

    Was there any dealer allotment, dealer priorities, rhyme or reason, as to which dealership got what of the '66 HCS cars? Was dealer "A" scheduled to get 6 coupes and 1 convertible, and dealer "B" get 15 coupes and a fastback, or ? I had a guy ask that question and it stumped me. Thanks, Dave
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    1966-67 HCS running hot & ignition timing

    Hi all, I've been concerned with our '66, 289, auto, running hot. Using one of the hand held temp gauges I get 215 after about an hour on the interstate driving 65-70 mph, and the outside temp was 90 degrees. I've got a 180 t-stat (check with candy therm and a pan of water). 3 row radiator, 6...
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    1966-67 HCS distributor advance question(s)

    Hey all, Correct me if I'm wrong here, but can the mechanical distributor advance on our '66 - 289 be checked on the car, but the vacuum advance needs to be checked on a distributor machine? Thanks, Dave
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    1966-67 HCS temp sending unit?

    hi all, The temp gauge in our '66 - 289, auto, shows hot - the needle goes all the way to the right hand side and a little beyond the brackets that indicate "normal". BUT with a hand held temp reader, the temp shows 190 at the t-stat housing. The sending unit varies from 248 ohms when cold...
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    1966-67 HCS correct blue engine color

    Hi all, As I remember :eek:, there are 2 shades of blue for the engine on our '66. Please jog my memory here; what is the color (code) for the '66 engine valve covers and air cleaner. THANKS, Dave :smile:
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    Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup (RMMR

    Anybody going to Steamboat Springs, CO this week end for the Mustang show? We are going, and plan on leaving Loveland Friday morning. Hope to see you there, Dave
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    1966-67 HCS '68 to '66 wiring "translation"

    In a recent post from Neil (franklinair), gave directions for putting 12V to the coil + at all times. Thank you Neil. I would like to do that modification to our '66. In looking at the schematic for the '66 I cannot find a Black/Red wire (#140). Looks to me that the wire Neil is referring to...
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    For Sale '65 coup for sale

    '65 Coup, 200 cube - 6 cyl, 3 speed trans. Being sold by original owners son. California car now in Phoenix. Produced April 19, 1965 at the San Jose plant. 155K miles. Red inside & out. Originally had a 4 speed trans, now has a 3 speed. Has original hub caps and OEM radio in the trunk...
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