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Recent content by 6t8-390gt

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    1968 stock exhaust manifolds

    Make sure you mark and index the stovepipe like the article I posted. Otherwise you will have problems with the line hooking up to the carb. Danny
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    1968 stock exhaust manifolds

    Here is a "how to" article for the Cobra Jet manifolds. I would suspect the small block stove pipe is the same. https://www.428cobrajet.org/sites/default/files/choke-stove-rebuild.pdf Danny
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    1968 Passing of Member

    It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Tom Elledge (HCSSTANG). Tom loved his HCS and was always found with a huge smile on his face. He enjoyed this community and attending car shows such as CARLISLE, AACA, and MCA. He will be missed by many. Please keep his family in your...
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    1968 Ruppstang's new HCS

    Congratulations Marty, looks like a nice one! Danny
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    1968 need advice on a parts dealer

    Virginia Classic Mustang and NPD are my preferred venders. I use others too, but mostly Virginia Classic and NPD. Danny
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    1968 sticky disc brake calipers

    The brake calipers were used all the way up into the mid to late 70's (maybe longer) so they are inexpensive. Chances of them still being original are slim IMO. Here is an example of pricing...
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    1968 Fuel Line

    Should be a two piece. From the tank to the driver side torque box, and from the torque box to the driver side front apron. There will be a piece of rubber gas line connecting the two. Danny
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    1968 the first R code was a GT/CS ?

    I believe the California Special Cobra Jet featured in the video was the first production Cobra Jet built on the San Jose assembly line. Danny
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    1968 Antenna removal help.

    Gently pry up on the chrome base to reveal the attaching parts. Protect your paint in case the screwdriver slips.
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    1968 Silver argent rattle can?

    IMO nothing beats the Ford Motorcraft paint in the spray can. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Motorcraft-Argent-Spray-Paint-1-13-oz-Can-PM-19K207-AA-/201388865554?hash=item2ee3b63812&vxp=mtr Available at the dealership or many Mustang vendors also sell it. Danny
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    1968 New family project

    Looking good, keep up the progress.
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    1968 Sheet Medal Vendor

    Good question! I've found that most panels to be "hit or miss." By that, I mean, depending on what panel you are talking about depends on what panel supplier you want to use. A lot of the venders carry a couple different versions of the same panel at different price points. If you have a...
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    1968 Carlisle Ford show

    Tom, It was great seeing you in Carlisle again this year. The car looked great, as usual. Danny
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    1968 MCA Show in Tucson - Anyone Going?

    Russ, congratulations! You did a fine job on that car. Danny
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    1968 MCA Show in Tucson - Anyone Going?

    Good Luck at the show, Russ! Danny
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