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Newbie with a question - 8/13/2007 4:58:05 PM

FSUgal

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Hello! I am new to the forums. I have a 2001 Mustang and its been a really great car. I have a stupid question. Is there a place I can figure out what different parts of the car are named? I am pretty handy I just know nothing about cars. If I could figure out what the parts are called, I think I could install them myself and save a ton of money.

For example I need a new vent cover for the ac vent in the dashboard. I have spent an hour looking that up, but apparently its not called a vent cover. how do I figure out what its called? Im also interested in the clear curved pieces that are in front of the headlights.

If I get a couple things fixed, my car will look brand new.

Thanks

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RE: Newbie with a question - 8/13/2007 5:15:41 PM

Durr727

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Well I'm not sure exactly where, but one of your friends might be able to help you out.
Just check with Ford, or go to Autozone, they should easily be able to help you out.

And what clear pieces on the headlights are you talking out, the actual headlights? are they fogging?

Check www.50resto.com
they have all the parts like a/c vents, weather stripping etc...

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RE: Newbie with a question - 8/13/2007 5:22:00 PM

WestTexasGO

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Welcome. I just searched for "dashboard vents" and found this thread:

http://www.mustangforums.com/m_2371113/tm.htm

About the headlight, you might search "headlight cover" and see what comes up.

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RE: Newbie with a question - 8/13/2007 5:24:01 PM

Durr727

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is this what your looking for

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/iwwida.pvx?;item?item_no=LRS-19893B%20%20%20%20%201&comp=LRS

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RE: Newbie with a question - 8/13/2007 5:28:45 PM

FSUgal

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Thanks for the link to that thread WestTexasGO

Yes, that is exactly what I am looking for Durr727. And it looks like a bit more than I want to do myself. I thought it was just a piece that popped in and out.

The headlight is not the actual headlight part. It looks like a protective piece of plastic. Its not fogging or anything, its just really scratched up. I guess that happens with time. Im getting the car repainted (original color just fixing scratches) and thought it would look really good if I fixed the accessories.

Thanks!!

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RE: Newbie with a question - 8/13/2007 5:33:31 PM

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OK, cool .. I got a brand new set of headlights on eBay for $105 shipped to my door and they are exactly the ones from ford

.. and do you go to FSU or just graduated from there.

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RE: Newbie with a question - 8/13/2007 5:35:48 PM

FSUgal

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I graduated a few years ago.

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RE: Newbie with a question - 8/13/2007 5:58:11 PM

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Don't have much to offer fsugal, just wanted to say go gators. Ha ha ha

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RE: Newbie with a question - 8/13/2007 7:12:01 PM

Durr727

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gators blow.

Go knights!

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RE: Newbie with a question - 8/13/2007 7:29:04 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Durr727

gators blow.

Go knights!

Woo! Starting there in...4 days. hehe Welcome to the forums, FSUgal!

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RE: Newbie with a question - 8/13/2007 8:19:51 PM

Durr727

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Really? UCF or UF?

Where you staying for dorms..

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RE: Newbie with a question - 8/14/2007 6:31:50 AM

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UCF, and yeah I'm in the dorm. Libra.

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RE: Newbie with a question - 8/14/2007 6:41:41 AM

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Welcome to the board. We are always glad to help out another mustanger. If nothing else, post pictures of what you need and we can help you out.

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RE: Newbie with a question - 8/14/2007 8:31:02 AM

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+1 on that.

Welcome my friend. There is always someone here that will help you. One way or another, we'll help you fiz your baby!

fix* your baby. Fiz didn't sound right...

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RE: Newbie with a question - 8/14/2007 9:47:09 AM

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ORIGINAL: Alloyed

UCF, and yeah I'm in the dorm. Libra.

Me too...what Hall. I'm in Sumter 212.

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RE: Newbie with a question - 8/14/2007 2:20:10 PM

FSUgal

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Thanks for the welcome everyone.

Except the gatorfan!! (just kidding)

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RE: Newbie with a question - 8/14/2007 10:33:50 PM

Durr727

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^ No your not.

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RE: Newbie with a question - 8/15/2007 8:21:26 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Durr727

quote:

ORIGINAL: Alloyed

UCF, and yeah I'm in the dorm. Libra.

Me too...what Hall. I'm in Sumter 212.

Just got it to work! I am in Sumter 211A. Moving in on Friday.

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RE: Newbie with a question - 8/15/2007 4:11:26 PM

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No sh!t man!

Im pretty sure that means your one of my my roomates, ahaha

Im moving in friday also.

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RE: Newbie with a question - 8/15/2007 7:49:35 PM

Alloyed

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Wow! What are the freaking odds of that?! Well, if we're not roomates, then we're definately neighbors! Ahahaha

That's pretty nuts. hehe Well, I guess that means there's one Mustang fanatic around me.

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