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  1. tjbrace

    GT/CS for sale in SoTex

    Well, I have to sell my car. Times are just too tight to keep the toy and I can't (legally) cram my 6 kids in here. This is a very good running and smooth driving CS. I do have the Marti Report. Here's the particulars: VIN: 8R01C155798 Body: 65A Color: Y Trim: 2Y Day, Month: 05,D DSO: 71...
  2. tjbrace

    Breather Caps

    What is the correct configuration for breather caps and hoses? What I gather from threads is that with the round chrome air cleaner, no hose connects breather to cleaner. My hose goes from cap to nowhere. Should this be a plain cap with no hose? What about breather to carb? My carb currently has...
  3. tjbrace

    Recommended Oil?

    Just did first oil change (Castrol 10w30) in recently purchased GT/CS with a 289 and now have a bit of blow by smoke (driver's side) and some knocking. Wonder if previous owner was using a heavier oil or an additive to mask a bad bearing or pin... Read some other posts about compression and...
  4. tjbrace

    Power Steering HP Hose Meltdown

    The HP PS hose on my 289 is touching the header when I turn and has melted through. I just purchased a new hose and wonder if I'm missing a bracket or insulator to keep these two parts apart. Thanks very much for any assistance... teej
  5. tjbrace

    Driver's door won't open

    The drivers door on my 68 GT/CS won't open. The lock will go up and down; both interior and exterior door handles operate. The closing mechanism just won't release. It doesn't look like the door handles are moving the mechanism far enough. I tried to hook the mech from the top next to the window...
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