Recent content by cjandrle

I didn't think it would be so difficult to get an answer to such a simple question - where can I get paint for my 1969 Mustang coupe? Color code is Y, color name is Indian Fire. The only places I can find that mix custom colors list models only back to 1981. Thanks for any help.

Thanks. I was planning on doing that except I read somewhere that the actual dimensions did not match the stated sizes - for example, that the 10 x 2 inch shoes were actually slightly more than 2 inches wide and could be confused with the 10 x 2 1/4 inch shoes.

I'm looking to replace the brake shoes on my 1969 Mustang coupe and find that there are different sizes based on engine size. This car has a V8 302 and from what I've found online, it looks like I need 10 x 2 1/4 on the front and 10 x 1 3/4 on the rear. I also need to replace the brake adjusting...

So I've never done any exhaust system work or welding. It looks like everything from the header flange back is all welded into one piece. I'm thinking of just cutting out the section that looks sort of like a streamlined muffler and clamping a regular muffler in place. Can I buy just any...

Thanks very much for the advice. I just had the car shipped up from Louisiana, in the garage for now. I haven't really had a chance to look it over very carefully, but it looks like it is in surprisingly good condition, maybe even better than the one I drove 40 years ago. Hope to find space to...

After many years of searching, I recently acquired a 1969 Mustang coupe, 3-speed manual, 302 V8 in reasonably good condition which I plan to restore to driveable condition. The previous owner put Hooker Headers on the car and had a dual exhaust installed. The car also has a Weiand intake and...