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    1968 Paint Code dilemma for 68

    Thanks guys, you're probably right! Or, since its been repainted it may not even be a ford color, who knows. When it sits next to my Acapulco Blue Boss 302 they are worlds apart. The good news is, my local paint guy says he can scan it and come up with the color. Ill let you know what he...
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    1968 Paint Code dilemma for 68

    That looks too dark Neil. Its brighter than that.
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    1968 hood pin template

    Thank you all. I did a search and most of the links were broken, but I did find some text describing where some people did theirs. Mosesatm, thanks for the image, much appreciated!
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    1968 Paint Code dilemma for 68

    Im in the process of repainting my car, but cant seem to find the paint code. Everywhere I look online doesnt seem to have what I have. It is a dark blue just like this one: https://www.oldcaronline.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ford-mustang-california-special-back.jpg And the only...
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    1968 hood pin template

    Hey all. Im doing a resto on my 68, and it has a replacement hood (and honestly Im not even sure its a genuine C/S but I dont care, I love it and will be keeping it). Anyway, its a flat hood, so Ill need to drill for the hood pins. I looked online everywhere for some kind of template or...
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    1968 Trunk leveling

    any secrets to making the trunk line up with the extensions? I tried lowering the latch mechanism in the trunk, and it marginally improved it but it made the trunk too difficult to open and was afraid of bending the key, so I put it back. If I push down on the trunk when latched it is possible...
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    1968 My buck tag. What does it tell me?

    That is correct, thank you. I knew it wasnt a real one going into this project :)
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    1968 My buck tag. What does it tell me?

    Anyone have any insight as to what my car SHOULD be? :) http://maxboostracing.com/tag.jpg
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    1968 New to forum, new '68 owner

    Hi there, yes, I did. The gentleman I bought it from was a very nice guy. And thank you, I very well may want to make it a little quicker! A 289 2v is kind of a yawn :)
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    1968 New to forum, new '68 owner

    Thank you guys!
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    1968 Carlisle

    The weather was unfortunate but still a good time. Maybe next year I will join you with my "C/S"
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    1968 New to forum, new '68 owner

    Hi all. This weekend I bought a really sweet '68, that has the california special treatment. I dont think its real however but thats what Im trying to figure out. I dont honestly care if it is, I bought it because I liked it and the price does NOT reflect a real one. The previous owner knew...
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