66 Coupe

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phantomf4

Original Poster:

143 posts

156 months

Wednesday 15th January 2014
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Hi newbie to Mustang forum, Just sold a (Holden)!!! and bought 66 coupe to do up and register to drive,, needs lots of work so I need lots bits,, any recommendations for parts supply in the UK (ball jts, tr/rod ends,
horn ring, door mirrors) or details of any in USA without all the duty and tax c---p.
Also I need a manual,to include straight six engine,, any out there.
Regards
Big Al

whiteonyx

369 posts

222 months

Wednesday 15th January 2014
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NPD Parts and CJ Pony are the best but US based, expect items to arrive a week after ordering

stang65

401 posts

144 months

Thursday 16th January 2014
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NPD are a PITA in my experience. If you can't get the right guy (Jason?...JC?) they won't sell to you and phone you back....if you're willing to wait by the phone. If it's his day off you've got no chance. They're not cheap either. I found Mustangs Unlimited better if you want to pay top dollar.

Cheaper in the US would be Rock Auto, and their website enables you to pay shipping and duty in advance. Easier and cheaper. If it's service parts then they're good but they don't stock "everything Mustang" (more of a motor factors). Summit Racing have website enabling you to buy knowing what it will cost - in dollars at least.

In the UK I have always used US Automotive in Bedford. Carry good stocks and most of it gets to you next day. Obviously there's a premium on parts prices over the US, but they know what they're on about.

The more you buy the more it's worth getting involved with the US. If you just want one or two small parts then shop in the UK, as the shipping saving will offset the price premium.

HTH.

Edit to add about manuals - Buy a Haynes Manual, they're on eBay. Ford manuals are around on CD as well, if you can't find a hard copy. Others can be had secondhand (Clymer, Autodata etc.), so just watch eBay etc.

Edited by stang65 on Thursday 16th January 14:27

sonicbloo

637 posts

157 months

Monday 20th January 2014
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Mustang maniac are UK based and have a good reputation

http://www.mustangspareparts.com/index.html