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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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UPDATE!!!


Went with the grab a trak kit from mustangs plus. I have the suspension off and am about to do the Shelby drop. Can you all verify that my marks are in the correct place. I used the template from open tracker.

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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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I got the new holes drilled. I think the bit may have drifted a little on one the passenger side holes cause when I try to reinstall the old upper control arm it sticks and I have to tap it into place. When I reinstall the upper on the drivers side it slides right into place. They both go in but the passenger side needs just a bit of pursuasion.
Old Aug 13, 2013 | 06:29 AM
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I'd add strut rod bushing too
Old Aug 13, 2013 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by palerider
I'd add strut rod bushing too
Yeah I will be placing that order here soon. I am removing the engine this weekend so I will see what I am missing and need to order.
Old Aug 13, 2013 | 02:49 PM
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Looks like a fun project. Can't wait to see the progress.
Old Aug 27, 2013 | 07:00 PM
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I need some advice about a block on my local CL. What do you all think. I'm not at the motor stage yet but it seems like a good deal.

http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/pts/4017784558.html

Thanks in advance.
Old Aug 27, 2013 | 11:08 PM
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Are you in Houston? If so, hit me up, got a lot of parts and built mine from the ground up. I'd love to assist, just don't trust my suspension choices ...
Old Aug 28, 2013 | 08:59 AM
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Na I live in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Just saw this on CL and thought it looked like a good deal. Turns out that the block was closed out by Summit in the early 2000's for about $300.
Old Aug 28, 2013 | 02:32 PM
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OK I have actually been working on the car since I started the thread. I guess I will start with some of the parts I have purchased.

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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 02:33 PM
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This what I found under the front fenders when I took them off.
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Pass Side:

Now this is what they looked like After i cleaned them up.
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