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Rob, Thanks for the heads up.. I will ask the mechanics at the shop about this.. I know they rebuild the distributor with new gears from COMP and I'm not sure about the centrifugal advance curve?

yes.. I have the stang at the shop and didn't notice the mounting of shock towers, thanks

The 289 to 347 stroker is done and running...

Thanks.. I appreciate the info

Which is correct... 653 or 656 ? Build date 2/13 Currently I have 653’s but I think I read they should be 656’s but I can’t tell the difference between the 2.. currently on eBay it’s around $900 for a pair just to replace.. Thanks in advance.. I tried using the search link to find a previous...

Thanks, Yes this mechanic has build a lot of stroker motors for the shops customers and he is putting together a good package of reliable parts to add to the motor.. I will be driving the car to car shows and on summer evenings.. Previously the motor just felt dead with little power and the...

For those who are purists I have a question regarding a rebuild on the original 289.. my car has the original block and heads as well as original rods I’m told.. probably some time in the early 90’s before the last owner before me purchased the car it was rebuilt and bored 30 over and had the 2...

Thanks for the compliments.

Thanks.. I do have the marti report.

New to forum.. owner of 15 years VIN # 8R01C141572 Build date 2/13/68 Original motor and transmission Currently getting a facelift and rebuilt drivetrain Now resides in beautiful Michigan

Hey Brent, I would be interested in one of them. I live in Muskegon, MI. and recently purchased a GT/CS. Please e-mail me at jsauve57@hotmail.com your info and I'll cut you a check and have it in the mail Saturday. By the way are you picking up the Shelby in MI? Thanx, Jake Sauve

Ok- maybe dumb ? But The GT lettering on the hub caps should be repainted what color. Color has faided over the years. Thanx

Hey, I have the 88 registry but not the 96- can you look up my # 141572 and tell me if it's in the 96? I just bought mine last Sunday. Thank-you. Jake

New to the site and recently purchased a GTCS, living in Muskegon, MI. Anyone close. I'm looking forward to learning more about this website. Waiting on the Marti Report. 289 2v Candyapple red/ black vinyl top. Unable to send picture as of yet. Was in 88 registry 141572. Only thing missing...