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Q: 1966 mustang?
why do the belts on my 1966 mustang squeel?

A: the belts need to be tightened and if that doesn’t work you will have to break down and buy new belts.

Q: 1966 Mustang?
I have a 1966 Mustang with a 289 and i have a little problem with it. Everytime i turn on the engine I would have to rev it up a little for five minutes until it warms up because if I leave it at idle the engine turns off, But when the engine warms up the engine runs smoothly and normal at idle. My friends 80’s Blazer also does the same thing on his.What could be the problem? What could i do to fix this little problem? Any suggestions?

A: Choke out of adjustment

Q: How do I swap a 1966 mustang straight 6 to a v8?
I’m purchasing my first car, and it’s a 1966 mustang with a straight 6. I want to swap the straight 6 for a 289 v8, but I need some help. I’m not really a gear head or anything so I need tips, links, books or even personal advice from you guys. I want to do the change on my own to save some cash and have the satisfaction of doing it myself. So any real advice will be greatly appreciated! Thanks for the help!

A: There is a lot of work needed for this. Here is a great link that gives a lot of information on the subject. http://www.mustangandfords.com/howto/127_0412_six_cylinder_eight_swap/index.html

Just to start you would need new motor mounts, suspension, cooling, rear end. This is all pretty advanced stuff so If this is your first time really doing some major work I would get some help from some people that you trust.

Hope this helped

Q: How much would it cost to convert a 1966 ford mustang to a manual ?
Hey I just bought a 1966 mustang. It is my first car and i got it for 3 grand im about to get it running. I really like driving stick shift and would like to convert my mustang to one.
Hey I just bought a 1966 mustang. It is my first car and i got it for 3 grand im about to get it running. I really like driving stick shift and would like to convert my mustang to one. How much would it cost ?

A: The hardest part is getting the clutch pedal assembly and getting it installed right. It’s not going to be a weekend project on the driveway. You can install the clutch pedal assembly with the car running the auto tranny, so it’s done when you start pulling the actual tranny.

Q: How much would it cost to paint a 1966 Mustang?
I found a good deal on a 1966 mustang but it needs to be painted. I dont want to get a crappy job and have to redo it in a few years. How much would this typically cost?

A: For a GOOD paint job that isn’t a color change your going to pay from $3000 and up. A color change will be a lot more if you want it done properly.

If you can do some of the body work and prep work like removing lights, mouldings, glass, locks, handles then it will help keep the cost down.

Q: How do you install seatbelts in an antique 1966 Mustang?
I have a 1966 fully rebuilt Mustang. My mother will not allow me to drive anyone in the backseat without seatbelts. How do you install lapbelts into it? Also, does it bring down the value to do it? Where can I find seatbelts to match the ones that came with it? Is is safer to not have any seatbelts at all in the backseats than to have lap belts?

A: You’ll basically need to weld in anchor points for the belts. Not a ton of fun.

As to the value thing… well, if you have a car with matching numbers and a VERY clean rebuild (all factory parts, factory paint and no rust repairs, then yeah, the rear belts are gonna hurt the value of such a car. But how would you get ahold of such an astoundingly valuable car in the first place? if you think your car’s worth about 15-20 thousand, then it’s not a frame-up factory parts rebuild. If it IS such a rebuild, you’re driving a 50 thousand dollar car. WTF???

There are after-market companies that sell anchor points and even three place anchor points for classic ‘Stangs. A three point belt is best as there is a body of evidence that suggest (SUGGESTS… not PROVES) that rear seat lap belts can be worse than no belts at all. Three point rear seat belts are however widely understood to be better than either of those options.

Q: How to correctly warm up my 1966 Ford Mustang?
I own a 1966 Mustang 289 V8. I want to know what is the best method of warming up the car in the morning. I usually push the gas twice (quickly) and the car is loud and accelerated. I think that might be too much gas and it is wasting more gas than i really need to. also, how long do you keep it idle until it is ready to be driven, 1 or 2 or even 5 minutes, before the engine is warmed up?

Thanks.

A: Accelerated is good, shows that your choke is working.

You can adjust the Choke idle speed by the screw on the Carb that is associated with the choke cam. Screw it out a little bit to drop the RPM if you want. If it’s too low of an RPM then it will stall when you put it in gear.

You can drive your car any time you want, you don’t need to warm it up if it’s in good condition. If it stalls when you put it in gear then you need to warm it up a few minutes.

Most people warm up their cars not because of the engine but it’s SO cold they want the heater and defroster to be working when they hop in. There’s nothing worse than driving in the cold with no heat.

Q: What dose it cost to paint a 1966 mustang?
I own a 1966 Mustang with the original paint, you can guess that after 43 years a repaint is needed, I just need a rough easement on a price, don’t need a show car paint job, just to make her look nice again.

A: I think you will get a load of the same type of answers as I give. You get what you pay for. It’s like painting anything. The quality of the paint and the procedure used to do the job as well as the expertize of the paint shop dictates the paint job you will get. You can get a supper cheep paint job for $200 and it will look good for about two years. You can spend two thousand if you want something really special. This is a service you will need to do your own legwork on. Take the car in and get an estimate. They can show you examples of their work and you will get a feel for the kind of business they run. Ask around for recommendations in your local area. It’s not abnormal for a shop to deal with dissatisfied customers. Customers sometimes expect more than is humanly possible. Find out how the shop deals with these customers. It’s probably difficult for you after so long with your car to picture what it will look like with a new paint job. Be willing to spend enough to get what you want and you will have no regrets. Spend less and you will live with that feeling every time you look at your car.

Q: How much would it cost to restore a 1966 mustang worth $2000?
I know its hard to tell without seeing the car, but Any estimates? Would putting $1000 into it be enough to make it at least halfway decent and reliable?

Also, can a 1966 mustang be a reliable car unrestored

If you can’t tell I have absolutely no experience with this. Thx for your feedback.

A: Any car can be reliable un-restored as long as it is well maintained. My father has a 1952 Dodge Meadowbrook thats all original (paint, interior, engine, tranny, ect…) and he uses it as his daily driver during summer/fall months. Before he got the vehicle it had set in a garage for 30+ years so to get it running he had to spend around $6500 to get it to its daily driver self. The brake system needed completely redone, all fluids changed, a few gaskets were replaced, the whole fuel system from tank to carb was replaced, new shocks, tires and an alignment were done. Your car may not need all those things but what I am getting at is once a car is brought up to speed mechanically and maintained it will be just as reliable as any other car out on the road. Restoration to me has always been more of a cosmetical fix for cars than a mechanical one. I would throw your money at the brakes first, then the fuel system. Who knows, $1000 dollars might go a long way on that car or go real quick depending on what is wrong with it, but you will need to take it into a shop to find out for sure.
Hope this helps.

Q: How do you run new fuel lines for a 1966 Mustang?
I need to run new fuel lines for my 1966 mustang, how do you do this, where does the fuel pump go and filter, and how much would it cost?

A: Piece of cake:
I bought my fuel line from California Mustangs:
http://www.cal-mustang.com/PRE-FORMED-FUEL-LINES-1965-66-Mustang-V8-516-dia-P14180C1007.aspx
SKU: 9291B
PRICE: $77.00
PRE-FORMED FUEL LINES, 1965-66 Mustang V8, 5/16″ dia.

I unclipped, disconnected and untreaded my old line from the car. I still have it… don’t know why.

I then carfully straightened out my new line to look the same as the old line and threaded it back into the car. I then rehooked the hoses on both ends.

You’ll want to put your car on the stands to manipulate the line as you move it through the frame.

This will be a good time to replace the grommet where the line goes through the frame:
http://www.cal-mustang.com/1965-68-V8-GAS-LINE-GROMMET-P8739C0.aspx
SKU: HK237
PRICE: $1.20
1965-68 V8 GAS LINE GROMMET

It’ll take an hour or so…

Q: What kind of stereo can I buy for my 1966 Mustang?
I DO NOT WANT TO BUY A UGLY REPRODUCTION. I’m looking at the JVC KDG340. Is it possible to mount it in the dash? What about the glove box? How would it work if mounted in the trunk? Is there a modern cheap reproduction 1966 mustang radio that isn’t ugly?

A: The beauty of the older cars is there is so much room considering you typically do not have all the gadgets and computer equipment that is crammed in there these days.
I personally would avoid any cutting like the plague, you’ve got one heck of a car that should be kept as unmolested as you can. That being said, there are ABS plastic radio boxes you can buy that you can mount single and double DIN radios into. These boxes typically can be installed under the dash or other convienient places without cutting a big retangular hole in the dash. Glove box could work, but it would make things a little more of a chore for you while riding and potentially make you take your eyes off the road longer because of the increased reach. The trunk I wouldn’t recommend (Install a CD changer back there maybe)

Q: how is a 1966 ford mustang manual transmission supposed to look?
I have a 1966 mustang and the owner before me tampered with the clutch and really messed it up. He jury rigged the return spring and know I have no idea how it’s supposed to be. please send picture or a diagram to help. thank you very much.

A: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/classicmustang/

Q: How much does a used old 1966 mustang shelby cost?
I wanna know how much would a mustang shelby 1966 used cost! pleaseeee!

A: http://www.cars-on-line.com/33847.html

Q: How much is a 1966 mustang worth?
I found a 1966 Mustang for sale by a private owner and he’s asking $4,800 for it. The exterior has had some work done and the paint job is totally botched, but the interior sounds good. That sound like a reasonable price? Any advice? I’m a bit weary about buying used cars but I’m in love with this one!

Thanks!

A: if you love it, then it’s worth it.. but check underneath for rust..it could be a money pit..

Q: What might be the problem with my fuel gauge in my 1966 Mustang?
I need help troubleshooting my fuel gauge in my 1966 Mustang, it says it’s always FULL with hardly any gas in the tank, but when I turn off the car the meter goes down to empty as if it works. What can I check to see if i need new parts or if its a quick fix?

A: it sounds like the sender unit to me. next time you know that your fuel level is low, remove the sender from the tank, and check to see if the float arm is moving freely. because it’s an old car, moisture in the tank can cause the arm to seize up a bit. this is a common problem and this part can be bought brand new from many mustang parts suppliers, and can easily be swapped in a matter of minutes if you’re familiar with it. in case your wondering where it is located on the tank, it is towards the front of the tank, underneath the car, with a single wire (yellow from memory) running from a hole in the boot floor to it. and remember, the fuel level has to be low before removing the unit, or you will lose a lot of fuel from the opening when you remove it. (some tanks have a drain plug fitted which can make the job a lot easier) hope this helps.

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