1966 Ford Mustang

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

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

Question: 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?

Answer: 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.

Question: 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?

Answer: 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.

Question: 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?

Answer: 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.

Question: 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?

Answer: 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)

Question: 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?

Answer: 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.

Question: What type of transmission fluid does a 1966 mustang C4 use?
I have a 1966 mustang with a v8 and c4 transmission and what type of trans fluid does my c4 use?

Answer: Type F is specifically designed for all pre-1977 Ford vehicles and some makes between 1977 and 1981. Effective March 1997, Ford discontinued administration of approvals for Type F fluids. However, there are still many vehicles on the road that use Type F. Type F and MERCON fluids are not interchangeable.

Question: What is the top speed of a 1966 mustang? What are the mph shift points?
What is the top speed of a 1966 mustang with a stock 289 engine and stock c4 trans? what are the mph shift points?

Answer: My buddy's Mustang would do 85 mph in 2nd gear! and the top speed was around 120mph. remember, those speedometers weren't that accurate :(

also the automatics had tall gears and much higher shift points than the sticks

then there are the GT's with the HiPo and 4 speed options....

Question: Removing and installation of transmission vacuum modulator on a 1966 mustang?
How do i remove the transmission vacuum modulator from my 1966 mustang v8 with automatic trans?. Then how do i install a new vacuum modulator? How do i adjust it?

Answer: there is one bolt that holds it in ,remove the bolt and pull straight back or lightly pry the valve out,there is a small metal pin in the valve ,dont lose it.transfer the pin to the new valve and install with a new o ring and reinstall the valve and vacuum hose,the valves have a color code band on them,get the same color replacement valve.if you can jack the car from the rear as some fluid will leak out otherwise

Question: I would like to know the estmated price of a restored 1966 mustang gt?
I would like to know the price of completly restored 1966 Ford Mustang Gt, {estimate] The car i saw at a car show is like new condition 289 engine origional ,complete overhall engine and trans.

Answer: To get a good estimate, go to LemonFree.com and see what similar cars are selling for.