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restoring 66 mustang - 6/3/2003 9:55:30 PM
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oldmustang66
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I am restoring a 1966 mustang. It has the original straight 6 motor in it and a new transmission that we are about to get rid of. Most of the wires seem old and crappy so i was going to replace them and rewire most of the car. The blinkers on the car don't work and i dont know what to do about it. There are a bunch of loose wires that were sitting under the carpet when i took it out. The seats are very hard to get out and any advise would much appreciated. A new exhaust was just put on before I bought it, but I dont like the way it sounds so a suggestion on a new exhaust would be nice. And if anybody has restored a 66 mustang any advice would be appreciated.
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restoring 66 mustang - 8/30/2003 11:15:22 AM
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Ulisesstang
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I have a 66 too, and it needs the fuel tank change cause rust, what facts should i take for change it, can some body helpme?
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restoring 66 mustang - 8/31/2003 7:58:00 PM
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bigchalupa
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if it's anything like the 67's fuel tank it is pretty self-explanatory, just make sure that you don't ruin the rest of the area around it when taking it out
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restoring 66 mustang - 2/15/2004 7:59:15 PM
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kevs66coupe
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i just recently restored my 66 coupe and if your truly set on restoring ur old stang then follow through with it but my advise is, if your car had any rust at all then sell it because it cost alot of money to get it professionally restored kevs66coupe38032.8333449074
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RE: restoring 66 mustang - 2/17/2004 7:31:05 PM
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Ulisesstang
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It's so sad to see your response, because i really love my "iron horse"
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RE: restoring 66 mustang - 2/18/2004 5:07:29 PM
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1966 Mustang15
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if it has rust dont worry bout it just buy some naval jelly from your local parts store and out it on and let it sit for a while it will eat rust wuick and easy.
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RE: restoring 66 mustang - 2/18/2004 6:29:13 PM
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meich75
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I have a 66 coupe also and if it has a little rust it's not a lost cause. You can repair a lot of it yourself and depending on where it is you can replace some of the body panels without spending too much. The easiest way to fix the wires is with a Painless wiring kit, they cost around $400. If that's out of your budget you can go buy a few spools of wire and start replacing wires that are old and corroded. If one side of your blinkers still works you can use that as a guide to where the wires on the other side should go. For the loose wires you can try to match colors and see how far that gets you. If they are under the carpet they may just be to stereo equipment that a former owner left. There are a lot of books that have complete wiring diagrams for your car if you have the patience. If you like the car and are willing to put the time in you will probably enjoy it a lot more than someone who just drops it off at the restoration shop and has it done in a few weeks. It may take you years but you will know every bit of the car. If you're near Raleigh,NC I probably have some extra parts you could have. Good luck if you decide to stick with the project.
< Message edited by meich75 -- 2/18/2004 6:30:11 PM >
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RE: restoring 66 mustang - 2/23/2004 12:18:33 AM
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skiter
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Rust...rust...rust. It's meatal's natural way to protect itself. So don't think so bad of it. Instead, use Stop Rust! solution. It acctually needs rust to take effect. It takes rust and goes ito chemical reaction to create sealable cover for the area. Of course, if you can see thru the metal, then replace the that piece. But if it's light, not too deep area rust, or you just want to prevent "suspectable" areas from future rusting, use Stop Rust!. It works for me. I treated commen problem of rust under back window in the trunk, and it's good now...
Stop Rust! is acctually marine product. I used it on the ship but took it to the car. So far, so good. Good luck wit your restoration.
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RE: restoring 66 mustang - 2/23/2004 12:31:08 PM
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car99r
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Hello, new member here. I myself just bought a 1966 Coupe about 1 week ago. It has the straight 6. Not too much rust through out but some surface rust. Good Luck on your car and I would love to hear of any how-to sites and or help sites that anyone knows of. This is my first project as well. Thanks in advance.
Chris
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RE: restoring 66 mustang - 2/13/2008 12:20:05 PM
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ricanstang
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i got a 66 coupe, 289, with a manual 3 speed tranny. i just started working on mine, i dont know what shape yours is in but i was lucky finding mine, it has no rust anywhere so thats great. im having the same issue with one of my blinkers, in one of the mustang magazines i read said that one of the first things you should try is replacing the turn signal mechanism, it controls the turnsignals and it interrupts the brake light so if you r having a big issue with it u should probably try that or you could just go to the mustang monthly website and they have all kinds of articles on restoring. good luck.
meich75, its good to see another north carolinean around here, im not originally from here but ive been stationed here for the past 7 yrs or so. my brother lives up there by raleigh, i think its called cary, i dont know if im spelling it right but its right by raleigh.
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RE: restoring 66 mustang - 2/13/2008 12:36:46 PM
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JMD
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Welcome to the forum!!
Let me see if I have this right, are you keeping the 6 cylinder engine or getting rid of the 6?
As far as the wires go there are several options that can completely replace the wiring, from stock replacements to aftermarket kits.
Your options will varied depending on just how stock you want to go back.
You will find the part selections available for your 66 astounding. Classic Mustangs have the advantage of a very strong aftermarket parts industry.
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RE: restoring 66 mustang - 2/13/2008 12:41:33 PM
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TexasAxMan
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Welcome! You can get a factory harness (repop) from any of the Mustang parts houses, but they can be expensive. If you need the whole harness, might want to check with Painless or Ron Francis. Still expensive but more flexible.
As JMD said, you can buy practically anything you need for classic Mustangs.
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RE: restoring 66 mustang - 2/13/2008 2:20:23 PM
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ninteen66mustang
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WELCOME (i guess, even tho your joined date is really old, this is your first post).
I also have a 66 and have done some work on it. As far as the seats go, there are 4 bolts holding each seat in that you have to access from under the car. There should be 4 holes that line up with the seats and you just have to stick a ratchet in there and get the nuts out. After that, you should be able to lift the seats out.
Good luck!
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RE: restoring 66 mustang - 2/13/2008 4:13:55 PM
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JMD
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quote:
ORIGINAL: ninteen66mustang
WELCOME (i guess, even tho your joined date is really old, this is your first post).
I also have a 66 and have done some work on it. As far as the seats go, there are 4 bolts holding each seat in that you have to access from under the car. There should be 4 holes that line up with the seats and you just have to stick a ratchet in there and get the nuts out. After that, you should be able to lift the seats out.
Good luck!
Wow,,, thread revival from the prehistoric age,,,, I doubt that the OP will be answering ..... 
Short of forum Administration, no one is here from 2003,,, or 2004 for that matter, I have doubts about 2005.... Valley Firearms might be an 05 member though....
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I-6 Conversion, 408 Windsor, Tremec TKO 600
Wilwood fronts, SSBC Rears
9" Track Loc.
"All work and no play makes Jack a asshole!"
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RE: restoring 66 mustang - 2/13/2008 4:40:49 PM
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jlp66stang
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Ha! I went back to the top to see where I missed the seat question.
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RE: restoring 66 mustang - 2/13/2008 5:19:13 PM
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true66gt
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lol it is from 2003.
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RE: restoring 66 mustang - 2/13/2008 5:19:56 PM
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true66gt
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quote:
ORIGINAL: JMD
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ORIGINAL: ninteen66mustang
WELCOME (i guess, even tho your joined date is really old, this is your first post).
I also have a 66 and have done some work on it. As far as the seats go, there are 4 bolts holding each seat in that you have to access from under the car. There should be 4 holes that line up with the seats and you just have to stick a ratchet in there and get the nuts out. After that, you should be able to lift the seats out.
Good luck!
Wow,,, thread revival from the prehistoric age,,,, I doubt that the OP will be answering .....
Short of forum Administration, no one is here from 2003,,, or 2004 for that matter, I have doubts about 2005.... Valley Firearms might be an 05 member though....
we have guys from 04 in the OT.
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