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    offy gaskets

    Looking for the upper gasket for the offy v6 manifold any readily available? thanks
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    offy gaskets

    Looking for the upper gasket for the offy v6 manifold any readily available? thanks
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    Progress on V6 exhaust

    Progress - slow but steady. I drilled the pilot holes through the X frame yesterday. I successfully drilled 3" holes in the rear X frame this morning. The front X frame member will be tomorrows challenge. The W58 Toyota transmission prevents me from drilling the holes in the front X member...
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    Happy Holidays!

    Happy Holidays! May your Sunbeam drives be bright bright and merry!
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    Mufffler preference for V6

    Magnaflow? Flowmaster? AP Exhaust? Walker? Thrush? Cherry Bomb? (showing my age here )
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    after 10 years...

    I installed the 2.8 V6 in Ol Blue over 10 years ago. The engine is a stock, low mileage unit from a 1977 Mustang Ii. The headers are from Jose. The tranny is a Toyota W58 five speed. The combination has served me well. I am beginning to do some upgrades. After searching for many years I...
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    chasing a vibration

    I have been chasing a vibration in Ol Blue. It occurs between 50-55 mph in both 4th and 5th gear. Tires have been balanced and rebalanced. I even switched to a spare set of tires - no change, same vibration. U joints are tight and lubricated. Steering wheel does not exhibit any vibration so my...
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    Road America

    Brad Baab did well at Road America on Saturday - 1st in FP and 2nd overall in Group 1 Yellow Alpine #53 in back
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    Road America

    from Road America on Saturday, May 20....
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    Shop work

    winter work Ford 2.8 V6 compression check - all cylinders between 165 and 170 New spark plugs New plug wires New throttle cable and stainless connections New throttle pedal New floor mats - installed with extra snaps to hold in place New quarter window gaskets for hardtop all new parts from...
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    weber 38/38

    anyone using a Weber 38/38 DGES on their V6 2.8?
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    V6 automatic

    old age is catching up to my knees. Has anyone installed an automatic tranny behind the 2.8 V6?
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    Boys and Beams

    My 4 yr old grandson loves Ol Blue. He'll grow into it...
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    Lucas

    found this on a Triumph site... thought the SAOCA crowd would enjoy it..
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    tie rods

    Looking for new tie rods.. none available through Rick or Curt... thoughts? Thanks
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    after 43 years

    Not too bad after 43 years..... last painted in 1992 VTO wheels, General Altimax tires.
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    Coolant bypass

    I finally found the source of an annoying leak! The pipe connection to the bypass hose, as seen in the photo, rusted through. Grrrrr
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    suspension rebuild 2

    Finished - new bushings, ball joints and shocks. I have not tightened the fulcrum pin nuts. The A arms moved freely up and down before final assembly. The car sits noticeably higher now than before the rebuild. Thoughts? Thanks
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    Series V Suspension Rebuild

    Ol Blue is in my shop, up on jack stands. The passenger side is now disassembled after a few minor struggles with nuts and bolts that have not been turned since the car was assembled in March, 1967. After scraping, cleaning and painting I wll take the A arms to a local shop to have the new...
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    A arm bushings

    I need to replace the upper and lower A arm bushings. Any tips or help beyond the WSM? Thanks!
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