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Mail From: Jason Ellis (email redacted)

Once again more questions. I figured that while I am away at school and
can't touch my mustang I should ask as many questions as possible.

1. Does anyone know of a good place in the Houston/Galveston area to get
a headliner and front windsheild gasket replaced?

2. Does anyone have the kick panels that are equipped with speakers? I
am really looking for the aftermarket kind that the Paddock sells with
Pioneer speakers in them; well, I want the panels but no speaker...I
already have some really good speakers...better than pioneer. I also
don't want to cut my new kickpanels...although I had to trim them a little
to get them to fit.

3. I would like to find out about any clubs in the Houston Area.

4. I used to auto-x my rx7 until it died. I am trying to fiqure out how
I can uto-x my mustang after I do some upgrades from Clifford. What can I
do to stiffen up the car....it rolls like a wave right now when I go
around a turn.

thanks for any advice.

************************************************************
Jason Ellis
1966 Mustang Coupe
1986 Rx-7 se
For a Good Time Call: (email redacted)

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Mail From: Bradburn, Michael (email redacted)



>-----Original Message-----
>From: Jason Ellis [SMTPemail redacted)]
>Sent: Monday, September 08, 1997 4:20 PM
>To: Multiple recipients of list
>Subject: [CM:5740] speakers and lots of questions
>
>Once again more questions. I figured that while I am away at school and
>can't touch my mustang I should ask as many questions as possible.
>
>1. Does anyone know of a good place in the Houston/Galveston area to get
>a headliner and front windsheild gasket replaced?
>
>[Bradburn, Michael] Try Texas Auto Trim on Bissonnet. I have had lots of
>work done by them.
>
>2. Does anyone have the kick panels that are equipped with speakers? I
>am really looking for the aftermarket kind that the Paddock sells with
>Pioneer speakers in them; well, I want the panels but no speaker...I
>already have some really good speakers...better than pioneer. I also
>don't want to cut my new kickpanels...although I had to trim them a little
>to get them to fit.
>
>[Bradburn, Michael] Seen them advertised in Mustang Monthly, that's all I
>know.
>
>3. I would like to find out about any clubs in the Houston Area.
>
>[Bradburn, Michael] Mustang Club of Houston meets at Lone Star Ford on I45.
>Can't remember the dates, but the dealership should have this info.
>
>4. I used to auto-x my rx7 until it died. I am trying to fiqure out how
>I can uto-x my mustang after I do some upgrades from Clifford. What can I
>do to stiffen up the car....it rolls like a wave right now when I go
>around a turn.
>
>[Bradburn, Michael] New set of high rate springs that lower the car, both
>front and rear. Replace all rubber bushings with poly bushings, both front
>and rear. Beef up your front sway bar the larger 1" diameter bar and add a
>3/4" rear sway bar. Koni or KYB adjustable shocks all the way around. This
>should be a good start. Of course, make sure all front end components are in
>good shape get a good alignment.
>
>thanks for any advice.
>
>************************************************************
>Jason Ellis
>1966 Mustang Coupe
>1986 Rx-7 se
>For a Good Time Call: (email redacted)
>

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Mail From: Bart Law (email redacted)

> 1. Does anyone know of a good place in the Houston/Galveston area to get a headliner and front windsheild gasket replaced?

> Precut headliners to match original are available at any Mustang store.Call John's Mustang in Houston (800-869-6894) and ask for a catalog. Windshield gaskets are still available from Ford or the Mustang shops.Get the Ford,not a repro.Make sure it's the gasket and not the air intakes that are leaking before you invest.
>
> 3. I would like to find out about any clubs in the Houston Area.

> There is a Houston Mustang Club based out of Humble.Do a search on Mustang clubs on the 'net and you'll find it.
>
> do to stiffen up the car....it rolls like a wave right now when I go
> around a turn.

> You obviously need new springs all around.A cheap fix is KYB gas shocks. About $125.00 for 4. Did this 3 years ago and still have'nt replaced my springs yet.

Bart Law
'65 FB

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Mail From: BARRY HARWARD (email redacted)

> do to stiffen up the car....it rolls like a wave right now when I go
> around a turn.

Purchase a large diameter front sway bar. I installed one manufactured by
GTech and it is *amazing*. Took almost all body roll out of the car.
Makes it much more fun to drive! This is one of the most important
modifications one should perform on their Mustang. Low $ and a lot of
result.

I also installed an export brace, rear sway bar and the KYB gas shocks
which resulted in some improvement but nothing as dramatic as that big
front sway bar.

Barry Harward
64 1/2 289 4bbl 4sp