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Originally Posted by bluestang67

dont know of availablility on original yet . I'll look into a new one not to worried about ariginal for now.

Think I might have a couple of the old OEM carbs around if originality becomes a concern. No idea what they had, an Autolite 4100 i suppose??????

Picked up a new roof panel (Newly available) for the "Z". It's just the outer skin (31 lbs.) so I'll do some creative structure fab underneath to stiffen it up. Should save some Lbs. and I'll be gettin' rid of the rust - bondo problem.

[QUOTE=DennyW]If Dave doesn't, I just spotted this on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/65-Fo...spagenameZWDVW[/QUOTE


Other then the part numbers on the tag, would probably be the same thing as the Mustang carb, correct???? I've got some of these around, thanks Denny... Do you remember what CFM was on which engine per chance?????

Originally Posted by pro70z28

Picked up a new roof panel (Newly available) for the "Z". It's just the outer skin (31 lbs.) so I'll do some creative structure fab underneath to stiffen it up. Should save some Lbs. and I'll be gettin' rid of the rust - bondo problem.

Who's making them now, Z???? Had a guy looking for one awhile back, should let him know!!!!! Thanks!!!!!

Originally Posted by DennyW

Right off, they range from 600 to 750 cfm. I do have numbers to some in a book I have that I can cross reference.

They were always a decent carb, maybe we can come up with one for Bobby's new toy, huh??? seems a 650 would work quite well, or maybe bigger?????

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Who's making them now, Z???? Had a guy looking for one awhile back, should let him know!!!!! Thanks!!!!!

I got this one from D&R Classic Automotive in Warrenville, IL, not far north from us. It's a Taiwan unit. They said they haven't had any complaints about fit. It looks straight. I don't have to worry about fitting to inner panels and I'm using Lexan so I don't think I'll have a fit problem. Cheap Taiwan metal in this case is a good thing. 31 lbs. I've been told the top might flutter in the breeze at the top end with no inner structure, so my plan is to add some aluminum square tubing (1/4'' or 3/8'') bows to the bottom side with panel adhesive. A little bracing here & there til it's solid & then cover it all up with the headliner. They say that adhesive holds as well as a welded joint so we'll see if they are right. I still plan to weld the seams. I'm too old the trust the adhesive that much.

Yup, should work great. Thanks for the info, going to forward it to the guy who was asking me about one. His looks like somebody jumped up and down on it!!!!

Ouch, who would do such a thing to a "classic"?

Originally Posted by pro70z28

Ouch, who would do such a thing to a "classic"?

Oh, I'm sorry!!!! Wasn't a classic, just another 'Maro. Life's improving here, got a '66 T-Bird and Bill is gone today to pick up a '67 Mustang!!!!! Now If I can talk my pal Dave T out of that little Dodge Ram pickup I'd have a home for my 440 that's been laying in pieces on the shelf for about 25 years. Should have enough stuff to keep me busy for awhile now....

2 new fords and a Mopar! Daves in seventh heaven! I am seeing some choppin' goin on in the future! Or will these be all stock restorations Dave?

The peice looks pretty good Pro, coming together. How many parts are left before the bodys done? Not too many I am thinking!

Dave = Stock restoration.

I don't see it happenin'.

Originally Posted by brickman

2 new fords and a Mopar! Daves in seventh heaven! I am seeing some choppin' goin on in the future! Or will these be all stock restorations Dave?

Stock---what's that???? Think the Bird is going to need a bit of a trim on the roofline, a bit more layback on the windshield posts, some air bags, and fresh horsepressure... Don't know about the Mustang yet, haven't even seen it. It's a coupe and will be FE power with a 4 speed. Bill's a bit more of a purist then I am...Doubt there will be any major body mods on it....

Dave if you have a carb ill pm . Period correct wont be right away but maybe down the road . I have a place on a shelf to store one . I havent reserched the correct one either . I was to excited on getting deal done and making arrangments to go and get it . Borrowed the trailer and leaving Friday morn .

Yup, it's a 4v Autolite Bobby!!!!

And, another surprise on the Bird....the VIN goes 6Y83Q----now for us Blue Oval guys, I believe the Q, 5th digit being the engine code, refers to a 345 HP 428 CI engine.....???????

Now, I just gotta hope my info is correct and it's the original engine in the car as I was told it was.....

Dave Q is a biggie i know that part for stangs . Did you get the bill of sale yet . Dont waste time looking buy buy buy . Thats the way uh huh i like it LOL . Wowza you have the find of the year too. i Love this site so many great rodders showing the way .