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  1. franklinair

    1968 Marchal lights

    I'm looking for a photo of Marchal lights installed on the GT/CS grill. I'm installing a pair on my Black CS, and they seem to point too much downward even when fully tilted upwards. Normal? Neil
  2. franklinair

    . Block casting numbers

    Need clarification on block casting numbers. I have a block (presumably a 302) with the following: C9OE-6015-C I thought all blocks had the VIN stamped on the flat area aft of the intake manifold, starting in 1967. This block has no numbers stamped. C= 1960's decade 9= 1969 O= Fairlane/Torino...
  3. franklinair

    1968 Rocker panel moldings

    Does ANYONE make/sell decent rocker moldings? The repos I have are thin gauge (aluminum?) easily dented and don't lock onto the clips properly. Neil:mad:
  4. franklinair

    Home Sweet Home

    This is the area where I live... Neil
  5. franklinair

    1968 Turn Signal Switch

    I just completed installing a SECOND Scott Drake Turn Signal Switch. The first one would not activate the Hazard lights. The second one would not activate the Brake Lights. I was able to confirm internal maladies on BOTH switches. In a previous post Scott Benke (West Coast Classic Cougar) had...
  6. franklinair

    Finishing one project

    Finishing up one project, '68 Convertible. Fresh 302, P/S, A/T, rewired front to rear, new interior. Neil
  7. franklinair

    1968 8 Track

    Who made/what brand were the 8 track players in '68 GT/CS? Asking for a friend.:icon_lol: Neil
  8. franklinair

    1968 Seat belt restoration

    I've contacted Python AND Ssnake oyl about refurbishing my '68 Gold seat belts. Crickets. Anyone else that can do this? Neil
  9. franklinair

    1968 Rear quarter reflectors

    What fastener (nut) is used to secure the rear quarter reflector bezel? This is for the 2 piece reflector, and the 2 studs are unthreaded, tapered potmetal. can't find a listing in my parts books. Neil
  10. franklinair

    . Happy birthday

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY Scott (CougarCJ). Have a GREAT Birthday. Neil
  11. franklinair

    . MCA National, Fredricksburg

    I'm firming up my plans to attend the MCA show in August with my Black GT/CS. I've contacted the host Mustang club for assistance in booking a hotel (2 rooms, 4 adults). If all works out OK I'll have my freshly restored CS registered for judging. Neil
  12. franklinair

    . HAPPY BIRTHDAY hcsstang

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Tom. Have a GREAT Birthday. Neil
  13. franklinair

    1968 Alternator Connector

    This photo is the connector for the Alternator on the main harness adjacent to the Starter solenoid. As you can see, it is burned & corroded. I need to splice in a good connector. Anyone got an old sacrificial harness or connector? Neil
  14. franklinair

    1968 Cooling Fans

    I'm curious about different applications of radiator cooling fans: Direct drive on pulley. Clutch drive functioned on RPM Electric drive functioned on engine temp What experience with various drives, +/- Opinions of each type of drive, +/- And, what about the newer type of aluminum radiators...
  15. franklinair

    Insurance

    Time to shop/evaluate collector car insurance. I now have four 1968 Mustangs (2GT/CS's & 2 Convertibles) in various stages of restoration, and it seems to be the prudent thing to shop costs. Any opinions/inputs are most welcome. Neil
  16. franklinair

    '68 convertible

    I bought ANOTHER project: A well optioned convertible; 289, P/B, A/T, P/S, A/C, Console. Needs front floor pans, cowls OK. Good body panels, mediocre paint. I've got it stored at a friend's garage until I can get to it. So many cars, so little time.:wink: Neil
  17. franklinair

    Gold Conv

    Working & slaving on one of my projects.:smile: Neil
  18. franklinair

    1968 Red GT/CS

    Starting to do some repairs and detailing & paint work (nothing major) on this CS. This non original color is knockout gorgeous. I have a set of the SS Argent wheels for it. When I get it done, it will be a NICE driver for someone. Neil
  19. franklinair

    . Russian Mustang

    This was on Fox News. A Russian electric Mustang. Can I order a GT/CS version? Neil
  20. franklinair

    . Ceramic coating

    Has anyone tried any of these new ceramic coatings advertised on the internet? They all seem a little pricey and I'm wondering if they're worth the price, and OK for the painted surfaces. Neil
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