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Jim was always a wonderful person and helpful when I spoke to him...always made time for my questions no matter how basic. -He will not be forgotten-

- RIP Jim-

Thanks Bob-

Just ordered the shop manual @ Virginia Classic-

With 10 days of forecasted rain in Portland ( which usually means rain the rest of the winter)  plenty of time to jump into a few projects so shop manual will be helpful.

thanks again

Best

Cory James

Cory James

Thanks Jeff and Bob-

H pipe bare steel it will remain- easier work!

If you come across the spec for the caliper mounting bracket bolt I would appreciate it .... I am half tempted to crank it down but that has gotten me in trouble before on bolts!

Thanks again- I always appreciate the experts on the forum!

Thanks in advance for any replies-

On 1604, mounting bolt - front caliper to mounting bracket-  I have one bolt that seems to work itself loose wondering if I am under torqueing the bolt? question what is proper torque setting for this bolt.

Unrelated question, is the H pipe supposed to be coated black similar to the headers?  I am installing Scott Fuller exhaust system and want to make sure coating is correct for this year.  If so, is there a certain ceramic code ?  Maybe I am overthinking this one....

Thanks for any help

Cory James 

I thought I had an understanding of the topic but now I am seconding guessing after reading the links and looking at the pictures.

If I understand it correct (short version)- 1st printing has "optional" in normal type and same for  "one inch", no hole punch shadows, see pictures of what I have....but my front cover looks very bright and more like the picture posted by Dave as reproduction. So does that mean there are reproductions that have the internal pages similar to 1st printing but the outside cover would determine it as a reproduction?

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Cory James
1604

On my car 1604, the white needle is beginning to separate so this post is a good reminder that I need to add that to the list of winter projects.  I have never looked at how difficult it is to disconnect the tach..any watch-outs? 

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Cory James

As I took out the radiator last night for a bit of work I discovered that the fan shroud is not original so I am now on the hunt for an NOS replacement.  Please message me if have one you would like to sell.

Cheers

Cory James

I  would love a set and willing to pay in advance and contribute to tooling-

Thanks

Cory James

Thank you-

Always helpful, I appreciate all the background knowledge.

I have used Marcus @ Anghel Restorations for some work and he is incredibly professional and honest with an eye aimed at perfection.  I haven't used him for exactly the need you have but if he says he can do it.... I would trust his word.

Cheers

Cory James

Thank you- 

I appreciate the information

Cory James

Thanks in advance for any insight.

Has anyone used Brass Works in Paso Robles, CA for radiator work.  Just looking for a thumbs up or down.  PM works as well.

Thanks again

Cory James

Jeff-

Thank you helps a bunch.

Yes -I used the ford vin cross referenced with confirmed dates of other Hipo Mustangs to get the ball park.

Thanks for the help

Cory James

Members,

A few questions-

I read the recent post about Scott Fuller exhaust systems which was helpful and has sent me down the path of replacing mine.  As I request date code specific from Scott what would be the appropriate date code for exhaust on 1604 which was delivered in April built during the first half of March. 

Last question, as winter approaches I was planning on taking out the radiator and alternator given Jim Cowles is closed ( note on front page of his web site) where are the next best location(s) to send these two items out for repair / rebuilding.

Thanks

Cory James

Interesting fact that at some-point it was common to use rivets.  It just looks like a poor effort at repair vs anything professional.  I am away from the car but will post pictures... now second guessing that they might be rivets.

Thanks for the replies