restoring an old stang

spec_mize · November 27th, 2006, 11:33 PM

i have a 76 cobra with the stock 302. where can i find parts for this car. ive tried several sites including mustangsunlimited.com and im having problems finding engine mods for it.

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Clutch · November 28th, 2006, 12:30 AM

There's about a billion things you can do with a 302. Jegs and Summit would be a good start. Any specific mod you are looking for?

Horseshoeing · November 29th, 2006, 10:06 AM

Are you talking about Mustang II parts or just 302 parts? The stock 76 302 was slow. You got to put a little horsepower in it.

Clutch · November 29th, 2006, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by Horseshoeing

Are you talking about Mustang II parts or just 302 parts? The stock 76 302 was slow. You got to put a little horsepower in it.

+1

Personally, I'd hit up some junk yards and try to find one from a fox. If ya can, installing it with the EFI isn't a bad idea either. Faster starts in winter and no vapor lock in the summer. I still love my carbs tho.

I have a 302 with a .030 overbore I'm looking to sell. I'll PM you a little more on it. It's not perfect, but it'll work.

My67_fastback · December 6th, 2006, 04:29 PM

ugh.... the dreaded mustang two. i figured out why they wer so crappy, i read about em and didnt know this before, but for the mustang II years, they replaced the foundation parts of the mustang (which up till then the stang was based on the falcon) with pinto parts, and we all hate the pinto im sure. lol. but ya, check out summitracing.com theyve got it all for cheap and good luck on your restoration project!!!

Clutch · December 7th, 2006, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by My67_fastback

ugh.... the dreaded mustang two. i figured out why they wer so crappy, i read about em and didnt know this before, but for the mustang II years, they replaced the foundation parts of the mustang (which up till then the stang was based on the falcon) with pinto parts, and we all hate the pinto im sure. lol. but ya, check out summitracing.com theyve got it all for cheap and good luck on your restoration project!!!

Ain't nothing wrong with a Pinto!! Them's were the shit!!

My67_fastback · December 8th, 2006, 01:02 AM

ya except not at all. the only car near as crappy as a pinto was the amc gremlin

Fastback GT · December 8th, 2006, 09:24 AM

pinto's kick a$$ !!!!
let me guess your to young to remember them??????

Horseshoeing · December 8th, 2006, 01:59 PM

I seen some pintos that had a V8 in them and they have a good frontend.

Clutch · December 8th, 2006, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by Horseshoeing

I seen some pintos that had a V8 in them and they have a good frontend.

I worked on one when I worked at pep boys. It had purple to green flip-flop paint, purple SHAG interior (seats, steering wheel, door linings and dash cover), kick ass sound system and 18" CHROME, like super duper shiny chrome, rims. It was the funniest thing I ever seen there.

My67_fastback · December 8th, 2006, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by Fastback GT

pinto's kick a$$ !!!!
let me guess your to young to remember them??????

mkay... w/e. i dont wanna argue. but jeezus christ. that car is horrible imo. the only reason it is well known is for how crappy and unsafe it was. here , you can even read up on it here

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Pinto

crappy car and caused the birth of a crappy mustang

but im done and its just my opinion, lets not be imature and argue, some people may like it and thats ok with me

Horseshoeing · December 9th, 2006, 04:25 PM

Show me a car that was not a pos in the 70s. The Mustang could be made into a nice car that could haul ass.

Clutch · December 9th, 2006, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by Horseshoeing

Show me a car that was not a pos in the 70s. The Mustang could be made into a nice car that could haul ass.

+1,839,763,254,986!

CR70fastback · December 19th, 2006, 01:34 AM

1970 boss 429

Horseshoeing · December 19th, 2006, 06:46 AM

Sorry, mid 70s

CR70fastback · December 19th, 2006, 02:51 PM

HAHA fair enough I here you there

jessy_is_rad · December 31st, 2006, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by Clutch

Originally Posted by My67_fastback

ugh.... the dreaded mustang two. i figured out why they wer so crappy, i read about em and didnt know this before, but for the mustang II years, they replaced the foundation parts of the mustang (which up till then the stang was based on the falcon) with pinto parts, and we all hate the pinto im sure. lol. but ya, check out summitracing.com theyve got it all for cheap and good luck on your restoration project!!!

Ain't nothing wrong with a Pinto!! Them's were the shit!!

i flipped one one time...pretty cool

spec_mize · December 31st, 2007, 05:46 PM

well i thank you all for the information and help however due to lack of time i believe i am going to sell it matter of fact the first person to offer 2k can have it. it still runs and ive done a lot of work under the hood just not enough time to fully restore it and i would like to see it in the hands of someone that will!

B

November 27th, 2006, 11:33 PM	#1
spec_mize Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5	restoring an old stang i have a 76 cobra with the stock 302. where can i find parts for this car. ive tried several sites including mustangsunlimited.com and im having problems finding engine mods for it. B

November 28th, 2006, 12:30 AM	#2
Clutch Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 66	There's about a billion things you can do with a 302. Jegs and Summit would be a good start. Any specific mod you are looking for? __________________ Getting a new computer . . . . $1500 Restoring a 40 year old Mustang . . . . $50K~ Building a business . . . . $Don't go there. Being this damn broke . . . . Priceless!

November 29th, 2006, 10:06 AM	#3
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,179	Are you talking about Mustang II parts or just 302 parts? The stock 76 302 was slow. You got to put a little horsepower in it. __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

December 6th, 2006, 04:29 PM	#5
My67_fastback Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 196	ugh.... the dreaded mustang two. i figured out why they wer so crappy, i read about em and didnt know this before, but for the mustang II years, they replaced the foundation parts of the mustang (which up till then the stang was based on the falcon) with pinto parts, and we all hate the pinto im sure. lol. but ya, check out summitracing.com theyve got it all for cheap and good luck on your restoration project!!! __________________ TO: Ricers- 1) there's no replacement for displacement 2) my lug nuts require more torque than your engine makes 3) a light car doesn't excuse a weak engine 4) a bottle of pepsi has more liters than your car eating rice builds muscle

December 8th, 2006, 01:02 AM	#7
My67_fastback Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 196	ya except not at all. the only car near as crappy as a pinto was the amc gremlin __________________ TO: Ricers- 1) there's no replacement for displacement 2) my lug nuts require more torque than your engine makes 3) a light car doesn't excuse a weak engine 4) a bottle of pepsi has more liters than your car eating rice builds muscle

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December 8th, 2006, 09:24 AM	#8
Fastback GT Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Albany NY Posts: 140	pinto's kick a$$ !!!! let me guess your to young to remember them?????? __________________ Thanks Bill My Lug Nuts Have More Torque Than Your Honda !!

December 8th, 2006, 01:59 PM	#9
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,179	I seen some pintos that had a V8 in them and they have a good frontend. __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

December 9th, 2006, 04:25 PM	#12
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,179	Show me a car that was not a pos in the 70s. The Mustang could be made into a nice car that could haul ass. __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

December 19th, 2006, 01:34 AM	#14
CR70fastback Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 207	1970 boss 429

December 19th, 2006, 06:46 AM	#15
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,179	Sorry, mid 70s __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

December 19th, 2006, 02:51 PM	#16
CR70fastback Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 207	HAHA fair enough I here you there

December 31st, 2007, 05:46 PM	#18
spec_mize Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5	well i thank you all for the information and help however due to lack of time i believe i am going to sell it matter of fact the first person to offer 2k can have it. it still runs and ive done a lot of work under the hood just not enough time to fully restore it and i would like to see it in the hands of someone that will! B

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