wildfelr
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RQB3263/81...... WHAT size tires are you running on your mustang wheels ?? keep up the good work and keep the pics coming ....BILL
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RQB3263 FYI 205/60R16 25.7 dia and 80.72 circumference (Cooper/Bridgestone)
225/60R16 26.61 dia and 83.58 circumference (Vogue)
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RQB3263 FYI I just checked Vogue there 16" are 225 and 235
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RQB3263 I just checked closely and have 4 Bridgestone Ecopia and my spare is a Cooper all 205/60R16 and excellent .. 205s will fit in the spare well i hope the 215s will also.....later Gator
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RQB3263/81/305 Iam currently running 205/60R/16 on Mustang wheels in N Florida (Melrose)..... and am contemplating Vogue gold line as I saw several at Indy last Aug and they look great....If I go that route my existing tires will be available ,... there in excellent cond ... and prob pretty cheap...the Vogue tires only come in 215/60/16 ....google them
a deal with you may be just the push I need to order the Vogues for RQB3263 if your intrested my cell 386-466-6434.... available for inspection most anytime ....I will be in Lake City this afternoon Tuesday at cruise in weather permitting ...... BILL
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RQB3263/81/305.... Amazon has the book for 26$.......... 2 bolt///4 bolt mains doesnt make any difference at all itsa a cruiser not a race car...a torque cam is a good idea, sold by all cam mfg also called an RV cam it will come with lifters an new valve springs ...I used Crane cam lifters and springs....that mod will help if you have an overdrive (700r4) trans but is good in any case..... my anemic 305 loves it with the OD.... WRG
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RQB3263/81/305.... YOUR ENGINE IS actually a low mileage re build and should be very straight forward. If your lucky It may go together standard (std) the machine shop will determine that and provide the matching bearings/rings etc... and for a couple extra bucks they will even build up the short block for you...only brass freeze plugs and dont forget the one behind the flywheel....paint all cast iron parts etc before assembly....keep in touch here ...RQB3263
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RQB3263/81/305.... I suggest you go for it ....its not rocket science... ive done a dozen over the last 60 years....one was a 92 Buick roadmanter (GM350)...2 bolt main/roller cam and 2 barrel throttle body injection from the factory........ and other Ford 460, 4.3 chevy v6, seagrave v-12 to mention a couple....when I could the first thing I did was ...BUY THE BOOK, and read it twice... "how to rebuild your chevy v8".... second.... locate a reputable machine shop.... third ...read the book again... fourth ... enlist help from friends .... have fun... pic coming
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OH Yes..... I have done much fiberglass in the last 40 yrs...building several complete hot rods with and without a mold and many many individual parts.... to do this part is not that big a deal about a weeks work and $$ materials ..... ive done it before and now at 77 would be a last resort.... thats why I trying to get the mold or better yet a finished part from George in Tenn. the original guy who id bet a weeks salary they are in one of his multiple storage barns/units etc.....even traveling there to search was un successful ....so close yet sooo far.... if any one has any ideas call me ....BILL RQB3263/305 IN Florida ....386-466-6434 cell
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RQB 3263/81/305 ......I have been for several years now trying to acquire one of the fiberglass chin scoops seen on several Avanti ( two here in Fl).....having located the original manufacturer (George) in Tenn. and actually going there last Thursday to meet him and buy one.... all unsuccessfully..... so even with an extra 350 miles added to my trip I still am no closer to purchasing a scoop..... this by the way includes at very least a dozen phone calls..... SOOO...I am attaching 3 pics of the scoop I am looking for with hope an Avanti owner may have a spare I can purchase...... If you can help me .... BILL IN FLORIDA....386-466-6434.... THANKS
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RQB 3263/81/305 ......I have been for several years now trying to acquire one of the fiberglass chin scoops seen on several Avanti ( two here in Fl).....having located the original manufacturer (George) in Tenn. and actually going there last Thursday to meet him and buy one.... all unsuccessfully..... so even with an extra 350 miles added to my trip I still am no closer to purchasing a scoop..... this by the way includes at very least a dozen phone calls..... SOOO...I am attaching 3 pics of the scoop I am looking for with hope an Avanti owner may have a spare I can purchase...... If you can help me .... BILL IN FLORIDA....386-466-6434.... THANKS
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well I have been in touch with and visited the home of the original MFG in Tenn a couple days ago he cant find the parts or the mold... he has barns falling down full of stuff so im not surprised .....i will keep searching and post here you do the same....when I was at his house last thursday I was soooo close but no cigar....BILL in Fl 386-466-6434 cell
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RQB 3263/81/305 ......I have been for several years now trying to acquire one of the fiberglass chin scoops seen on several Avanti ( two here in Fl).....having located the original manufacturer (George) in Tenn. and actually going there last Thursday to meet him and buy one.... all unsuccessfully..... so even with an extra 350 miles added to my trip I still am no closer to purchasing a scoop..... this by the way includes at very least a dozen phone calls..... SOOO...I am attaching 3 pics of the scoop I am looking for with hope an Avanti owner may have a spare I can purchase...... If you can help me .... BILL IN FLORIDA....386-466-6434.... THANKS
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RQB 3263/81/305 ......I have been for several years now trying to acquire one of the fiberglass chin scoops seen on several Avanti ( two here in Fl).....having located the original manufacturer (George) in Tenn. and actually going there last Thursday to meet him and buy one.... all unsuccessfully..... so even with an extra 350 miles added to my trip I still am no closer to purchasing a scoop..... this by the way includes at very least a dozen phone calls..... SOOO...I am attaching 3 pics of the scoop I am looking for with hope an Avanti owner may have a spare I can purchase...... If you can help me .... BILL IN FLORIDA....386-466-6434.... THANKS
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RQB 3263/81/305 ......I have been for several years now trying to acquire one of the fiberglass chin scoops seen on several Avanti ( two here in Fl).....having located the original manufacturer (George) in Tenn. and actually going there last Thursday to meet him and buy one.... all unsuccessfully..... so even with an extra 350 miles added to my trip I still am no closer to purchasing a scoop..... this by the way includes at very least a dozen phone calls..... SOOO...I am attaching 3 pics of the scoop I am looking for with hope an Avanti owner may have a spare I can purchase...... If you can help me .... BILL IN FLORIDA....386-466-6434.... THANKS
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RQB 3263/81/305 ......I have been for several years now trying to acquire one of the fiberglass chin scoops seen on several Avanti ( two here in Fl).....having located the original manufacturer (George) in Tenn. and actually going there last Thursday to meet him and buy one.... all unsuccessfully..... so even with an extra 350 miles added to my trip I still am no closer to purchasing a scoop..... this by the way includes at very least a dozen phone calls..... SOOO...I am attaching 3 pics of the scoop I am looking for with hope an Avanti owner may have a spare I can purchase...... If you can help me .... BILL IN FLORIDA....386-466-6434.... THANKS
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RQB3263/81/305 ..... Well in my Sunday afternoon boredom I looked thru Ebay and this is what I found... it might be the solution to what we been discussing
keep in touch .....BILL in Fl
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well I just looked at Tanda62 ebay post..........wow and I have visited to this shop.... awesome equipment and very clean .... and 30 miles from my home.... being a long time hot rodder/fabricator/builder I dont believe you could build that chassis to that level for anywhere close to that price ....It looks like all the Avanti 50s/60s vintage problems have been solved..... its just one big check instead of many many small ones and no labor ( or in my case injuries).....BILL RQB3263
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One of several aftermarket systems available for other vehicles could probably be adapted into Avanti....Mustang II comes to mind...however...the complete front susp from Ford Crown Vic has been used by hot rodders for a long time and they bolt in to the CV ...a friend here in N Florida used it in the retro truck.... you can call SKIP WALKER 352-372-8697 for details but please keep in mind he is a very busy guy...in fact im on his waiting list for work on RQB3263 next week i hope....that is the route i would take if i was down to the bare frame and 25 yrs younger.....you all keep up the good work
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BILL RQB3263.... AWESOME BIG PROJECT...The silver/gray color is beautiful I hope you retain it it is perfect....with the body off this is about your only opportunity to install a modern front suspension.... these opportunities are rare and you will love your Avanti even more....great keep the pics coming ... BILL
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RQB3263/81/305.......My experience with dryers is that you can "overhaul" them yourself for zero cost....what is inside is a bag of silica-gel,,... put it in the oven at 200 degrees overnight and reinstall it.... that will rejuvenate the sg and your good to go.....
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RQB3263/81/305 Pics as promised ..... will look better when painted same as car exterior !!!!
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RQB3263 NO i HAVENT BUT i WILL NOW .....SOMEWHERE i WAS TOLD ONLY VOGUE makes them but ill check it out thanks