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    1. #41
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      Shaving the cowl will look cool and eliminate any water leaks!
      Nice work!
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    2. #42
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      Thanks Keepat ,
      There is a method to the madness of shaving the cowl . Not only does it clean up the cowl but since I've changed the firewall ( smoothed and moved a section back 3" ) the stock heater box no longer fits . I planned on installing a Vintage Air A/C unit anyhow ( when I have the cash ) and this set up doesn't require a fresh air source it just recycles the cabin air . So the cowl vents are not needed , so why have them .

    3. #43
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      Nice job on the gap!
      Wayne
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    4. #44
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      We put classic air system on my son 68 fastback and it works great, you're right the system does not need the cowl for the AC or heat.
      Thanks and good luck with your build!
      Pat

    5. #45
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      I'm stuck in a tough spot here .There biggest rear tire that I can run requires an 11" wheel and we all want to run the biggest tire that we can get away with , right?. The thing is that there is a big difference in price between an 11" wheel and a 10" wheel plus there is a larger selection of 10" wheels without getting into custom sizes . I guess it comes down to compromise , this sucks . It's not going to be a show car or track car , it's going to be a street car . Some of these pro-touring wheels are $1100 a piece American , I'm Canadian so add on another 20% plus freight .You can see where I'm going here , again compromise . It still sucks .

    6. #46
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      Quote Originally Posted by langleylad View Post
      I'm stuck in a tough spot here .There biggest rear tire that I can run requires an 11" wheel and we all want to run the biggest tire that we can get away with , right?. The thing is that there is a big difference in price between an 11" wheel and a 10" wheel plus there is a larger selection of 10" wheels without getting into custom sizes . I guess it comes down to compromise , this sucks . It's not going to be a show car or track car , it's going to be a street car . Some of these pro-touring wheels are $1100 a piece American , I'm Canadian so add on another 20% plus freight .You can see where I'm going here , again compromise . It still sucks .
      Don't be down about this. If this is a street car you don't need to run the biggest tire possible.

      What's the max size?

      You can run a 275 tire on a 10" wheel and I assure you, it'll look huge on a cougar.

      Andrew
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    7. #47
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      I was looking at a 315/30/18 which needs an 18 x 11 , I think I'll be looking at an 18 x 10 wheel and see what size tire will work for me $$$$$$$ .
      As we all know the dollars add up !

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      Quote Originally Posted by langleylad View Post
      I was looking at a 315/30/18 which needs an 18 x 11 , I think I'll be looking at an 18 x 10 wheel and see what size tire will work for me $$$$$$$ .
      As we all know the dollars add up !
      How about 295/35-18s? Very common size.

      Andrew
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    9. #49
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      Very cool build, I'd like to see this completed!
      66 Mustang "Project: Ballin on a budget"
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    10. #50
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      Quote Originally Posted by andrewb70 View Post
      How about 295/35-18s? Very common size.

      Andrew
      Thanks , the 295/35/18 is a good choice since it's only .7" narrower and .5" taller than the 315/30/18 . Plus I can get away with a 10" rim plus safe some $$$$.

    11. #51
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      Quote Originally Posted by langleylad View Post
      Thanks , the 295/35/18 is a good choice since it's only .7" narrower and .5" taller than the 315/30/18 . Plus I can get away with a 10" rim plus safe some $$$$.
      It will look massive under a Cougar! It's also not good to have too much stagger with the tires. What size are you going with in the front?

      Andrew
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    12. #52
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      Quote Originally Posted by Z06killinSBF View Post
      Very cool build, I'd like to see this completed!
      Thanks man !. I'd like to see it completed too !

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      Quote Originally Posted by andrewb70 View Post
      It will look massive under a Cougar! It's also not good to have too much stagger with the tires. What size are you going with in the front?

      Andrew
      265/35/18 on a 9" wheel . The 265/35/18 measures out at approx. 10.7 wide x 25.3 tall and the 295/35/18 is approx. 11.9 wide x 26.1 tall .

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      Quote Originally Posted by langleylad View Post
      265/35/18 on a 9" wheel . The 265/35/18 measures out at approx. 10.7 wide x 25.3 tall and the 295/35/18 is approx. 11.9 wide x 26.1 tall .
      I approve...not that you needed my approval...LOL

      Andrew
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      Quote Originally Posted by andrewb70 View Post
      I approve...not that you needed my approval...LOL

      Andrew
      I appreciate your approval Andrew ...LOL

      Mike

    16. #56
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      Quote Originally Posted by langleylad View Post
      I appreciate your approval Andrew ...LOL

      Mike
      Mike,

      If you can get that wheel tire combo to fit, I think it will look stellar. Seriously.

      Any thoughts on wheel style?

      Andrew
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      "You were the gun, your voice was the trigger, your bravery was the barrel, your eyes were the bullets." ~ Her

    17. #57
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      Now here are my choices and prices that I'm looking at .
      Continental Extreme Contact DW $1516 cdn
      Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport $1290 cdn
      Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 $2148 cdn

      My first choice would be the Michelins but in the interest of saving $$$ , I'm leaning towards the Continentals . Your input is welcome people .

    18. #58
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      I've put the tire decision to one side and I've bathed the Cougar in black epoxy primer . With the CDN dollar sitting at 75 cents American I think I'll be working with what I have at the moment . The DSE Quadralink rear suspension which sells for $3000 US is $4000 CDN , boo !

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      Quote Originally Posted by langleylad View Post
      I've put the tire decision to one side and I've bathed the Cougar in black epoxy primer . With the CDN dollar sitting at 75 cents American I think I'll be working with what I have at the moment . The DSE Quadralink rear suspension which sells for $3000 US is $4000 CDN , boo !

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      Nice clean slate. You may want to consider making a steel firewall to divide the trunk from the passenger compartment. I think WCCC makes a panel that is not very expensive, or you can make your own.

      As for suspension, there are plenty of choices besides DSE.

      You said this is mostly a street car, right? Why not go with leaf springs and a TCP panhard rod kit? Maybe add some Caltracs?

      Andrew
      1970 GTO Version 3.0
      1967 Cougar build
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      "You were the gun, your voice was the trigger, your bravery was the barrel, your eyes were the bullets." ~ Her

    20. #60
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      2nd of the steel panel behind the rear seat. I remember an site a few years ago where the fella measure deflection of a stock early Mustang chassis and the 2nd most effective stiffener that one could do to these cars was to solidly mount a rear firewall (ideally weld in place).
      chunger

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