If you are not using the heat exchangers why not remove them (about 12 pounds each) and install J-pipes. Then plug off the outlets in the fan housing. J-Pipes move the exhaust from the 1 and 3 cylinders to the muffler and both weigh way less than just one of the eat exchangers. Just a thought.

Another thing  i’m toying with Since my car is never driven winter would it be a good idea to by some fan shrouds plugs and  remove and plug up holes also holes on heater box since  no longer go in there  

 Taken from Rob,and Dave’s

Tex2012-12-09 12:55:03

Sorry Paul.  

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Bob and Dave have good information on engine cooling:

I’d say you are both right.The function of the formed tin over the cylinder heads is to direct air from the cooling fan over the cylinder heads.The rest of the tin surrounding the engine serves primarily to seal the upper engine compartment, separating it from the exhaust and heater boxes.A piece of diamond plate will serve as a partial barrier,…[Read more]

Greg, the main purpose of the tin is to distribute the cool air from the fan evenly around the cylinder fins so that the heat of combustion is carried away and does not melt the pistons or cylinders or the valves (especially the exhaust valves).  If the concern was exhaust heat, that could be fixed with a piece of 2×2 diamond plate.…[Read more]

I have to check my bills and with the mechanic – I know for sure he did the fronts, but I have to see if he did the rears too. I’d bet it’s rust in there, between the drums and pads. I adjusted the stars, the wheels spin easier now, the brakes work fine, the emergency brake works much better, the right rear hub is no longer hot when I come back…[Read more]

Before you go to the trouble to install those springs I recommend the installation of coil overs. These simply replace the factory shocks. #653 or #653A. The original Pinto/Mustang II springs are too tall and way too stiff for the lighter TD.http://aldaneagle.com/shocks.htmlOne other recommendation would be spindles. This is personal preference to…[Read more]

Ayready under “My Project” is Alfred, my CMC MG, originally a Chevette based kit, but being stubborn and willing to take on big projects, I decided to do a Mustang II based build.https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/building-alfred/PMOSSBERG2012-12-08 17:49:50

I’m rebuilding, from the ground up, a 1982 Classic Roadster Duchess on a VW frame.  I already have a thread under My Project forumhttps://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/running-progress-report/

PMOSSBERG2012-12-08 17:51:43

An Insurance thread:https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/classic-car-insurance/#post-238547And a request reminder…please keep subjects and content aligned.I started a “what am I building thread” and now more than half the posts are about insurance.I realize it’s easy to just type away in whatever thread you are in. But that clutters the thread…[Read more]

An off-the-wall thought.  Brake hoses can internally delaminate and the hanging piece of rubber inside can keep the brake from releasing fully.  This can cause a pull or make that brake run hot.

The infamous Mustang II crossmember. I can personally verify that it’s popularity has nothing to do with it’s ease of removal. It was truly a PITA to cut it out of the donor and then to cut and grind off the unibody frame pieces out of the crossmember. However, I am taking advantage of it’s other reasons for popularity: a good working geometry and…[Read more]

Here is a collection of Mustangs parts getting sandblasted…and making a new beach in my driveway.

Great find Ed. Thanks!

Thx Ed love stuff like this!

Since you can buy a nice driver for $4k, I’ll second $10k, which is about double what mine is insured for. 

 Doug, Unless the premium is way too high, I’d recommend about $10,000. I understand that ”agreed value” is better than ”stated value” .I am assuming that you are going with a speciality ins company and not just adding it to your reg auto policy. OOPS, I forgot about your VWs, you probably are VERY aware of collector car coverage.

Ed, that “compleat history” was terrific.  Thanks.  (I think compleat is more fitting than complete. Considering.)