Air Conditioning parts needed for '79 Pinto with factory air:
Evaporator Core Plate (although it looks like a block) D7F2-19D736-A
And possibly Evaporator Expansion Core D6DZ-19849-B These are the two
halves of the AC manifold on the firewall.

DGH

--- In forgottenandhatedmusclecars@yahoogroups.com, "imbored100"
<imbored100@...> wrote:
>
> hey everybody,im16 years old and im a musscle car freak. i just got a 1978
monza spyder last year for 2000$ and i love it more than life. its in very good
condition and i want to talk about to someone who cares about my rare treasure.
>


Sweet find man,  where are ya located?   To find one in good condition is gettin
hard to do.  I had me a 75 monza V-8 for a while and it was a fun car. Im more
of a Ford guy and love my Mustang II's,   My dad monza75tc is a Monza fanatic. 
What all does it need?  whatcha planning on doing to it?

hey everybody,im16 years old and im a musscle car freak. i just got a 1978 monza
spyder last year for 2000$ and i love it more than life. its in very good
condition and i want to talk about to someone who cares about my rare treasure.

Hows everyone's year goin?   Hope your all being safe and having fun.  I am now
in the US , in Indy.  Lots of car shows here wooohooo.  I added some more pix of
my 78.  Feel free to add your own pix and post anytime.   Hope to see some of ya
at car shows this summer....

Hey peoples, i uploaded a few movie files of my 78 Stang, feel free to
upload your own if ya got em, they need to be smaller then 5mb though...

Dear Fellow Enthusiast,

As a SEMA Member Company, we have received an Urgent Legislative
Action Alert from the association. You may be interested in this
legislative alert and the possible impact it will have on your hobby.

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is a non-profit
trade association composed of more than 6,800 member companies
involved in all aspects of the automotive industry, from manufacturers
to car clubs and race teams.

The SEMA Action Network (SAN) protects your hobby from unfair or
unnecessary legislation on national and local levels. Through
distribution of information and the collective voice of automotive
enthusiasts and businesses, the SEMA Action Network has successfully
impacted legislation concerning scrappage laws, equipment standards,
registration classifications, emissions regulations, and more.

The following information is directly from SEMA. If you would like to
contact the lawmaker, follow the instructions in the alert.


Thank you for your time,
Your Friends at Summit Racing Equipment





Washington lawmakers are drafting a large economic stimulus package to
help create jobs and rebuild infrastructure. They want to include a
nationwide scrappage program which would give U.S. tax dollars to
consumers who turn-in older cars to have them crushed, as a misguided
attempt to spur new car sales. The lawmakers need to scrap this idea.

The stimulus package is being drafted right now. House Speaker Nancy
Pelosi (D-CA) wants to introduce the bill on January 6 and have it
approved by Congress by January 20, so that President Obama can sign
it into law after he is inaugurated.

Contact House Speaker Nancy Pelosi IMMEDIATELY To Oppose Cash for
Clunkers!
Call: 202-225-0100
Click here to send an electronic message:
http://speaker.house.gov/contact/
Talking Points
Feel free to use any of the statements below as a starting point for
your message to Speaker Pelosi.

I am [calling/writing] to urge lawmakers not to include a "Cash for
Clunkers" provision in the economic stimulus bill. Owners who turn in
vehicles for crushing would receive a "minimal" payment to purchase a
new car. This is a misguided attempt to spur car sales and claim that
the country's air quality or fleet fuel mileage is being improved.


I work for [company name] located in [city and state]. My company is
part of the specialty automotive industry, an industry which enables
consumers to enhance their vehicle's appearance, performance, comfort,
convenience and safety. "Cash for Clunkers" programs deny our small
businesses the availability of older cars necessary to develop and
market their products and services. The programs will hurt my company
and our customers.


*** "Cash for Clunkers" programs threaten enthusiasts nationwide with
the loss of valuable parts and parts-cars for repair, restoration, and
customization projects. The programs also risk destroying classic,
historic and special-interest vehicles, our American heritage.


Cars turned in for scrappage often barely run, or are rarely-driven
second or third vehicles that have a minimal impact on overall fuel
economy or emissions.


"Cash for Clunkers" programs will reduce the availability of
affordable transportation and repair parts used by low-income drivers.
It will also compete with the Salvation Army, the Purple Heart and
other charities that rely on vehicle donations to raise money.


"Cash for Clunkers" ignores better policy options. If Congress wants
to act, support for repair and upgrade is a better choice and a
win-win for consumers, dealers, manufacturers and repair shops.
Significant emissions and fuel economy improvements can be achieved in
older vehicles through relatively simple and inexpensive means:
repaired/replaced exhaust systems, tune-ups, etc.


We hope we can count on you to reject "Cash for Clunkers." Thank you
for your consideration on this very important matter.
If you choose to send a message to Speaker Pelosi, please send a copy
of your message to SEMA also:
E-mail: briand@...
Fax: 202/783-6024

I sincerly hope that everybody had a Merry Christmas and will have a
Happy and prosperous New Year.

Dick

Jim,

You might be better off to take the brake pads into the parts store and
get them to allow you to go through the brake pad book that has
pictures of the pads until you find one that matches up.  Then check
out the caliper that will work with the pads.  Sort of go in the back
door.

Dick

--- In forgottenandhatedmusclecars@yahoogroups.com, "Jim B"
<bbcvegawagon@...> wrote:
>
> I'm building an English Sports Car and using Mustang II front
> suspension.  My calipers are rusted beyond repair.  Can anyone help me
> by identifying what these calipers are from?  The yellow one is what I
> need to replace.  The gray one is what Auto Zone and NAPA advise
> belongs on that model.  Needless to say, BIG difference.  Anyone able
> to identify the yellow caliper?  Photos under "Jim Seekonk brakes.
>
> Jim
>

I'm building an English Sports Car and using Mustang II front
suspension.  My calipers are rusted beyond repair.  Can anyone help me
by identifying what these calipers are from?  The yellow one is what I
need to replace.  The gray one is what Auto Zone and NAPA advise
belongs on that model.  Needless to say, BIG difference.  Anyone able
to identify the yellow caliper?  Photos under "Jim Seekonk brakes.

Jim

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/1978_Ford_King_Cobra_Mustangs/

--- In forgottenandhatedmusclecars@yahoogroups.com, "ericgraf2008"
<ericgraf2008@...> wrote:
>
> What are the best headers for 1978 Mustang King Cobra 302?  Hooker
> super Comp?  Which are better shorty headers or long headers?  Thanks
> for the help..........Eric
>

I managed to buy a set of Blackjacks back in the day, they are the
best for it, but the Hookers or Hedman ones arent too bad.... long
tubes are the better ones

--- In forgottenandhatedmusclecars@yahoogroups.com, "mussegt74"
<mussegt74@...> wrote:
>
> hi to you all. i'm the owner of a (very) modyfied mustang II. About
> time the creature get the credit it deserves! It has good manners on
> the road, a fair possibility of performance, is cheap to buy, and is
> surely unike, a real headturner.

Sweet Welcome to the group.... cant wait to see it

hi to you all. i'm the owner of a (very) modyfied mustang II. About
time the creature get the credit it deserves! It has good manners on
the road, a fair possibility of performance, is cheap to buy, and is
surely unike, a real headturner.

Ttrying to unload a couple of Merkur parts cars on eBay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=120\
331613530

DGH

What are the best headers for 1978 Mustang King Cobra 302?  Hooker
super Comp?  Which are better shorty headers or long headers?  Thanks
for the help..........Eric

--- In forgottenandhatedmusclecars@yahoogroups.com, "ericgraf2008"
<ericgraf2008@...> wrote:
>
> I am a new member and proud owner of a 1978 Ford King Cobra Mustang I
> just purchased this month.  You can check her out at:
> http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/1978_Ford_King_Cobra_Mustangs/
>
> I am also looking to modify the exisiting numbers matching 302 engine
> and would appreciate any advise/eepertise on how I can make this car
> fast as shit! I have always done restorations but never any engine work
> so i could use some advise.  ericgraf2008@...  Thank you for your
> time..............Eric
>

There are so many mods you can do to the 302 to make it very fast,
just have to upgrade other parts in the process.

I am a new member and proud owner of a 1978 Ford King Cobra Mustang I
just purchased this month.  You can check her out at:
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/1978_Ford_King_Cobra_Mustangs/

I am also looking to modify the exisiting numbers matching 302 engine
and would appreciate any advise/eepertise on how I can make this car
fast as shit! I have always done restorations but never any engine work
so i could use some advise.  ericgraf2008@...  Thank you for your
time..............Eric

sure, where, how much, and what body type?

Bruce

I have a 77 vega for sale. It is a full complete car but need lot
care . Still has 4 cyl in it. Interested get back to me

Vacation was a great thing to have,  got to see some Friends and
family, and also chked out my new toy a 78 Mustang 2+2 with a 351C, 5
spd, 4.11 spool in it,  yes i know not much for a gas mileage car but
hell you only live once.  My gf got to see the US and see its not such
a bad place, and we are planning moving to the states next spring.
Hope everyone is having a good fall, and is safe...... talk to ya'll
again soon.

     Mike

Hows everyone been, hope you all had a safe summer, sux that its
almost over.  I have been doing well over in Lisbon Portugal and am
goin on Vacation to the states with my gf for 3 weeks on sept 19.  I
will also be aquiring 2 more mustang II's, ill post some pix once i
get em.  I'm sorry i havent posted here in a while , i need to get my
lazy ass on here more often.  Ill try to make it on more often now,
that im doin better and got more time on my hands.  Me and My gf will
prob be moving to the Indy area next yr, lookin forward to making it
to some shows and meeting some of the guys.  Power tour next yr is
also looking promising.

                  Take care everyone
                          Mike

goto this link and there are all the instructions to put a T-5 in a
stang II...
http://www.mustangii.net/t5swap.asp
Hope this works for ya.
--- In forgottenandhatedmusclecars@yahoogroups.com, doug holverson
<dholverson@...> wrote:
>
> I borrow a transmission jack, spend a hour getting the T-5
> transmission shimmied in, and get a bolt or two snugged up. Then I
> start buttoning up the clutch and find out that there's no way to
> adjust it to disengage. The lever hits the front of the opening before
> that happens. So I drop everything back out to look at it. I'm
> scratching my head over this. My two best guesses are either I have a
> miss-matched part or the throw-out lever is bent. Throw-out arm:
> D4ZA-7515-BR. Bell Housing: D4ZA-6394-AD. The bearing is for an '84
> Mustang. Any advice from anybody? Thanks!
>
> DGH
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

I borrow a transmission jack, spend a hour getting the T-5
transmission shimmied in, and get a bolt or two snugged up. Then I
start buttoning up the clutch and find out that there's no way to
adjust it to disengage. The lever hits the front of the opening before
that happens. So I drop everything back out to look at it. I'm
scratching my head over this. My two best guesses are either I have a
miss-matched part or the throw-out lever is bent. Throw-out arm:
D4ZA-7515-BR. Bell Housing: D4ZA-6394-AD. The bearing is for an '84
Mustang. Any advice from anybody? Thanks!

DGH

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Tonight is going to be hot with the owner of Edelbrock Manifolds Vic
Edelbrock himself will be on the show tonight. Also on will be John
D,Agastino Art Himsl and our team members from Ca and Ill NHRA Wally
winner Lisa Kubo and Donna The Car Show Girl. Also tonight live in the
studio will be Liz Kilgo, Freddie Lewis, Diamond Lil and Dave Smith and
The Country Rebels for a 3 hour special show as they will all be
jamming for you live as we gear up for The Radio Free Nashville Concert
and Cruise In July 26th at 4pm in the French Quarter at 823 Woodland
St. Nashville Tn. So tune in tonight at 8pm central on
www.radiofreenashville.com And next weeks big guest is The Big Daddy
Himself Don Garlits.

Bruce,

For a suggestion, try either a Vega or a Monza.  Go 231 V6, then
turbo, Regal/Grand National style. It will have good power and get
decent gas mileage.  Just my 2 cents.

Dick

--- In forgottenandhatedmusclecars@yahoogroups.com, "Bruce Pike"
<bluedeacon@...> wrote:
>
>    Hi y'all!
>
>   I'm one of those folks who has owned hated cars in the past and
LIKED
> them LOL. Two Vegas, a Volare, and a Mustang II Cobra with a
cracked
> frame...my wife had a Gremlin and a Mustang, herself. Anyway, I'm
> starting to consider my next project, and while on one hand I'd
love to
> have a balls-to-the-walls engine like my dad's 425hp 396, with gas
> prices spiraling up, I can't afford the fuel that engine guzzled.
So I
> thought I'd ask what experience people have had with different
motors.
> I've had 350's and a 267 that got good mileage (for an 8) and a 318
> that was okay, but my 289 sucked gas! So I realise that
displacement is
> not necessarily indicative of mileage. I still want a fun old
beaast to
> share with the kids, and want one that's carb/distributor/no or few
> electronics and controls. Any recommendations?
>
>
>        Thanks, Bruce
>

Can somebody help me decode the Ford engine serial number: FM608087? I
use to think that it was from a later Merkur, but now I'm thinking
that it's from an earlier something else.
Thanks!

DGH

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Hi y'all!

   I'm one of those folks who has owned hated cars in the past and LIKED
them LOL. Two Vegas, a Volare, and a Mustang II Cobra with a cracked
frame...my wife had a Gremlin and a Mustang, herself. Anyway, I'm
starting to consider my next project, and while on one hand I'd love to
have a balls-to-the-walls engine like my dad's 425hp 396, with gas
prices spiraling up, I can't afford the fuel that engine guzzled. So I
thought I'd ask what experience people have had with different motors.
I've had 350's and a 267 that got good mileage (for an 8) and a 318
that was okay, but my 289 sucked gas! So I realise that displacement is
not necessarily indicative of mileage. I still want a fun old beaast to
share with the kids, and want one that's carb/distributor/no or few
electronics and controls. Any recommendations?


        Thanks, Bruce

I have added pictures of the Front air dam I have added to my Monza.
It came off an early 320 BMW European Specs.  Mike got it his last tour
in Germany.  It looks pretty good, but will have to finish it by adding
extensions to bring it even with the wheel well.  As soon as I get it
back together, will have to take it for a drive.  Maybe today if the
weather holds.

Dick

I realize i haven't been on here much and need to my ass in gear and
be on here more then i am, As you have read i am now in Lisbon
Portugal, my stang is still in Illinois.  One of my friends' is
babysitting her :).  I hope to either get the stang in a shop or maybe
get my back fixed so i can finish it myself.  But only time will tell.
  I Hope everyone has had a safe winter and like u i am looking forward
to the warm months ahead. I haven't seen too many old cars here but
hell its europe the land of "junk" the older cars for a new one.   The
other day i did see an Audi R8 and holy shit it sounded like an older
V-8 hotrod i was impressed.  Dont know how long ill be over here,
never know if my GF finds a better $ job in the states may come back
:).  But who knows.  Well everyone take care and be safe out there. I
know their arent drivers as nuts as the ones here but they are out
there.  Ill be on more now then i was before.

            Mike