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Mark Fields, president of the Americas at Ford Motor Co., said yesterday that the automaker met its goal of cutting 15 percent of its North American salaried costs by last Friday.

Sent the car to one of the "two" body shops in town for the insurance repair. Here is an update. Added a cowl hood at no extra cost - will also get an alum radiator at minor extra cost. Should be done late next week or early the following week. The car is getting a complete re-paint described by the owner as "killer".

Here is the Camaro WT package :lol:

have problem with no power to ignition and windows or accessories..

but when i run a wire from battery to ignition fuse on fuse box i have power..

Is there a fuse able link or something else that causes this problem ?

already tried new ignition and found out we wasted our time.

thanks for any help..

Uncle Tom's trail Is basically a metal staircase bolted to the side of a cliff. It leads down 500 feet into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone river, and from the bottom you have one of the best views in the park...
See here: http://westyellowstone.blogspot.com/...oms-trail.html
and here: YouTube - Uncle Tom's Trail Yellowstone National...
Going back up was "a bit of a challenge"

So, at the ripe old age of 50, some changes are in order...
Over the last 10 years, I've moved from 168 lbs to just under 200. Gotta get back down to 170. That will be fairly easy, salads for lunch (instead of greasy beef sandwiches and cheese fries), and some old fashioned "navy excercises" every morning. 90 days should do it.

And then the hard part. I've been a 3 pack a day smoker for a lotta years. Yesterday, I made an appointment to see a Doc about some meds to help, going next Tuesday. Thinking either Zyban or chantris. Gonna see a hypnotist on my "quit day," and I've talked my wife into joining me, so that will help. My only remaining coworker smoker is also trying to quit, so we'll have a smoke free office.

The lifestyle changes involved here are mind boggling.
In the morning, I spend near an hour on the back porch, sucking down a pot of coffee, reading the paper, checking TC, and chain smoking.

That screened porch is our main social center at home during the summer... we don't ever smoke in the house. I'm not sure what to do about that. Perhaps finish the sitting room upstairs, and do my nightly forum surfing there.

At work will be easier. Now, we smoke in the shop / warehouse, and I have a spare computer here where I can work, surf TC, and pollute the air. On "the day" I will declare the warehouse "no smoking" and that will be that.

If I can make it until winter closes in, I'll be good for life.

I would like to give a big thanks to "that sweet little voice" from last week. I'm sure your Dad will show you this.

Comments, suggestions, & been there done that's are very welcome.

Zyban or Chantris?

I want to change my stock 4 blade with spacer fan to 7 blade clutch fan based on what I've read in these forums. I have a 67' 327 with stock shroud. Will the 69 setup work with a short pump to place the fan inside the shroud or do I need a 67' 302 fan clutch and if so where would I find it?
Thanks in advance from anyone who has made this conversion.
Steve

This may be a stupid question but I have a knob/switch located below the dash to the left of the steering column that I have no idea what it's for. I just started getting the lights, etc. working and this knob doesn't seem to do anything. Is this the hazard warning light switch? You can turn it slightly and it appears to pull out somewhat. I am hoping this will be a quick answer in lieu of trying to trace the wires back. Thanks again guys.

I just installed the console guages for my 327 67RS, the car came with them but weren't there when I bought it. My question is: where does the oil sending unit for the mechanical guage to the cluster go on the block, I can't seem to find any fitting? I see where the electrical sending unit is near the distributor and there is also some kind of sending unit on the right side of the block near the manifold. This shouldn't be that hard but I need some guidance, thanks.

Ford Motor Co.'s group vice president for global product development, Derrick Kuzak, says that Ford will "achieve class-leading fuel economy" for its new cars and trucks in North America "through unprecedented spending on advanced gasoline engines."

This is my first post to this forum so hello to all.:hurray:

It started a month ago when I started to notice the classic symptom of the needle rising while sitting in traffic. I had the water pump and thermostat replaced and that seemed to fix it for a short period of time (2 weeks) and then it came back.

2 days ago i had the radiator flushed because it was redlining and didnt seem to be cooling off at all. The needle would raise at a steady pace and never cool down. After they flushed the rad it stayed below the 180 mark while i test drove it on the highway and sat with it idling. Problem solved right.

I hadnt drove it in 2 days and when I took it for a spin it redlined again but not as bad. The top rad hose seemed a little flaccid to me as if the thermo wasnt opening up enough so i just replaced it and the old one did seem stuck. It now stays between the 210 mark and the 3 quarter mark!:confused:

What can I do to get the temp to stay back down at the 180 mark?!!!:mad:

Any help would be appreciated and I thank you in advance. Sorry for the long post...

Steve'O

I have a 68 camaro that currently has a 396 5440 block in it with 68 model 840 heads if it matters the intake is a 163 It is set up as 375 HP. when I bought the car it had a 69 model 396 block with long water pump and 69 model alt bracket, power steering pump basicaly everything was set up for the 69. I want to make the switch over to 68 and have purchased a short water pump, lower and upper alt. bracket so far. I do not have A/C. Was wondering if anyone else has done this recently and knew what other parts brackets, pulleys, etc I will need to purchase and also the best source for these parts. part numbers would be great but any help would be greatly appreciated. As always thanks in advance.:beers: Shane

Hi All...I was fascinated reading post from Dennis re: his cornfield VN Z28 and all the excellent advice he received. I have a 69 Daytona Yellow/Blk Vinyl top Z28 which has #'s motor, rear end, carb, and other parts. Bought from a dealer 3-4 yrs ago and they pretty much just did a paint over restoration. Has some surface rust around door bottoms, 1/4 panels etc...all in all looks like a mix between driver/show(not a trailer queen)..Should I spend the $ and get all body work done and paint, or does having orig. sheet metal even with some rust add to hsitory? Interior and mech. are great.
Thanks in advance for all....Pat

Hello everyone I'm new here ,and hope to enjoy this site.:)

Hi all, first post and first time rebuilder of a 1980 Z28, 350(newly rebuilt and a few extras) pushing ~360 hp with basic 350 trans. Going to need new interior, some body, paint of course (not to bad for being in NE). So their are some of the details as for the questions. :confused:
How does one remove the air duct/scoop from the front fenders?? Do you really have to remove the fenders?? Next,any hints suggestion on how to replace the door pins/bushings and how in the world do you align a 100lbs door?? Any help would be great and thanks in advance

My Comp Plus is pretty tired. I searched on shifters and came across the Long Brand. Has anyone used one?

Alternatively, I could buy a rebuild kit off ebay for $90-ish or send it out to be rebuilt.

TIA

Anyone know how to test the AC clutch useing this low presure switch? If pics are available please provide. Thanks.

Greetings! Just joined the group a couple days ago and can not believe how drawn in I am already! I don't think I've turned away from the computer since I've joined! Lot's of good stuff here.
I work for a defense contractor in sunny Phoenix, AZ. Fairly new to the hobby...bought a Z/28 Clone off Ebay 4 years ago and have been lovin' it ever since! Great site!
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The 12th annual Hot Summer Nights fundraiser will boast custom cars - including a classic Mustang to be given away on Saturday. The fundraiser benefiting Mercy Memorial Hospice of Monroe is raffling off a 1965 red Mustang. It is a major highlight of the annual event.

ALBANY -- Insurance regulators say high prices at the gas pump may help keep a lid on New York's auto insurance rates, which are the third highest in the country.

When I got the announcement from the Mid-Atlantic Soaring Association about their Land, Speed and Air show this Sunday, I was intrigued. M-ASA's annual open house is an opportunity for the public to see the flying club's airstrip and see classic and antique cars and airplanes.