Hi all,

this article is meant as a general info for classic American car parts and whatever else might be needed in this relation that are available in Ireland.

I will keep updating this whenever someone tells me something new. Here's what I have found so far with the help of others and it would be a shame to lose this info.

I will reference companies but I want to be clear on this that this is in no way meant as advertising. This is purely to try to help each other out.
If you have any info that would relate here, please let me know and I'll add

Headlights

Bearings and U-joints

Electrical Fuel pump

Headlights:

H4 lamps to fit Mustangs (at least 64 to 68, maybe even later model year). Any other classic that works with 7" headlamps) will do fine as well.

Mustangs are notorious for dim headlights. There are two reasons for that:

a) the wiring is done without relays in place.

The full power that is used by headlamps are routed through the headlight switch. Any corrossion in one of those multiple connectors will cause those headlights to dim.

If you are thinking on upgrading those to relay operated, then here's a great article

http://www.midnightdsigns.com/james/headlights.htm

b) the headlights used are sealed beam. I have heard it's possible to source them locally for a few euro, but I have replaced mine with H4.

There is a conversion set that is sold for Minis (7") that fits perfectly (as said at least in 64-68 Mustangs and probably a lot of other classic Americans).

The connector in the back of the lamp is the exact same. So the only work included is to swap them.
I guess any part supplier can get them; Albert Quinlan (Dennehys Cross, Cork) has them in stock. I don't remember the price at it was a year ago, but it was something like 60Euro for the pair.

One of the best and easiest upgrades I did to my car in terms of road safety.



Bearings and U-joints:

In need of a specific U-joint I went to Reliance Bearings in little Island (see web links). They can organize U-joint and bearing oddballs.

I'll probably post a full article about the U-joints Fords are using as that is a science in itself.



Electrical Fuel pump:

In need for an electrical fuel pump I was searching high and low. Most electrical fuel pumps are only good in pushing fluid but not sucking. So if you are planning to have the fuel pump in the front of the car near engine, then stay away from rotor vane style pumps. I had to learn the hard way. What will work are gerotor design pumps that are easily available in the states (Mallory for example use that design), but I couldn’t find anything local.

Eurodiesel on Tramore road had something good in stock:

Facet Purolator (model 14106)

http://www.facet-purolator.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=7&id=16&Itemid=31

It  delivers 4-7 psi which is perfect for any carb (autolite, holley, edelbrock). If necessary just add a regulator. It can lift at least 12” dry which is perfect for sucking petrol from rear of the car.

The only let-down is that the fittings they have for the pump are 1/8NPT with 5/16 hose nipple. So if your car is using 3/8”  fuel lines you will have to get different fittings (from 1/8 NPT to 3/8 nipple).

I have hooked up the pump via a relay and 10amp fuse. But I’ll add a oilpressure safety switch soon.

I might ask them to put the 1409 model in stock. (double the lift and 3/8NPT fittings will make my life easier)

Kalli