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    . Lentech Ford AOD Transmissions

    All, I finished the install of a Lentech reprogramed valve body inside my AOD transmission today. I have been running an AOD (automatic overdrive) in my Mustang GNS for about 2 years. I am a bit of a performance guy and hated the shift sequence of the Ford AOD. Len Bertrand of Lentech...
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    1968 Burned up Gt/CS

    Mike, I think we need to research this car. http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/cobra-rs-25/448073-rare-collectable-fire.html Go down a bit, there is a GT/CS. Rob
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    . Steve is in the House!!

    Steve, (rvrtrash) and his wife Deb came to Bremerton!!! Short visit, but a great night. Val and Deb visited, while Steve and Rob got into hot Mustangs!! First Steve got a ride in Val's 1967 Fastback and a nice 4,000 rpm side step off the clutch while we we searched for traction and went from...
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    1968 Engine Tags

    All, Not sure if these are of any value to the concurs guys, but I have the engine tag off my early 1968 Mustang J code 302 and the engine tag off the 1969 428 Cobra Jet that I owned for many years. The 428 came out of a 1969 Torino formal roof car. They are in average condition but readabel...
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    K Code Coupe

    After seeing the 1968 that Arlie just posted, thought I would ask if anyone is interested in a 1966 K Code Mustang Coupe. Under dash air with console. Engine correct and comes with it. This thing is a project, but not like the 1968 that Arlie just posted. It is owned by a local friend of...
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    . Photo Your Winter Fun

    So what is your winter project? New seats? Engine build? Basic cleaning? Take a pic and post!! Rob is havin so much fun in new garage. Carb work, some valve stem seals, and lowering some local cars. Two 1968 Mustangs and a 1963 Falcon. All run alot better now!! Rob is tackling the...
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    1968 Front Seats

    All, I am thinking of an aftermarket or later model factory bucket seat of any kind to replace my front seats. I have 1969 High backs in our 1967 Fastback. They are nice, but I also want a reclining feature. My brother-in-law got some aftermarket ones that I cannot remember the brand, but...
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    1968 302 Block VIN Number

    All, Working on this 1963 Falcon in the roll call thread. It has a 1968 302 short block. VIN on the block is 8R506169. San Jose, High VIN, but who knows maybe someone has the car or truck. I always post when I find them. Rob
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    1968 Debut Cars

    All, Tim suggested that I try to organize one thread with all the information that I have found on debut cars. And to consolidate all the information on my car. It has an interesting history. To start this off here are two pictures of my car when I bought it. It looks great, but trust me...
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    . Rob's First New Garage Project

    My garage is nearly finished! I need some new storage stuff and the 4 post lift arrives next week!! I was a bit bored today after moving some more stuff around! So I finished a repower of a roadster for Barbie!! Ken was tired of losing races with the “wimpy” small block Chevy in Barbie's...
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    Boise State

    Cory, YAAAAA BABEEEEE!! Go BOISE STATE!!! Rob
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    1968 Rattles

    I have some Scott Drake door lock grommets. They rattle like a son of a gun. Any thoughts on installation techniques? I am about ready to install 67 plastic grommets. After you guys fix this, I have more rattles!! Rob
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    . Brisket is on Order

    All July 17 at Haven Lake peoples!! Getting closer!! Just ordered 24 to 30 pounds of brisket from the local butcher. Been cutting apple wood and have the dry rub at the ready!! Brisket can be ate like a steak, or thin sliced, smothered in my friends homemade thick and sweet BQ sauce on a bun...
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    1968 Arlie Visits!!

    All, Arlie is on his annual trek back to the metropolis of Omak Washington. IN HIS GT/CS!!! Wow, what a treat to see and hear it run. Nice rumble from a small camshaft and what a beautiful interior/exterior color combination. Blue interior to compliment the blue exterior!! Love its low...
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    1968 Problem NOT Solved

    Just came back from a test drive. Flaming river manual steering box, manual drag link, and new idler arm. Car still "darts" to the left or right just off center of steering as it did with the power steering. Very noticeable and disturbing. I have never felt anything like it! Only non-stock...
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    1968 Problem Solved!!

    I have found the way to fix my power steering problems!!! Remove it!!! Flaming River man-u-al for Rob. No hoses, no problems!! Cleaned up oil spray from the header tonight. Header back in, steering box secured and hope to button up and put on her feet tomorrow! Maybe a power rack and...
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    1968 Power Steering Hose Routing

    Help, Rob obviously does not know how the pressure hose on a 1968 Mustang with a 302 or 289 is routed. Can someone post a couple pictures? My old pressure hose that fit the 1/4 fitting worked perfectly. About half of the hose was a very "bendy" small hose that followed the control valve...
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    1968 Ouch! Again!

    Ok, the GNS is parked! First the dent… Scoop is fixed, and hope to get dent gone late next week… Bad stuff comes in three’s right? I have been fighting a steering problem. Ever since I installed new upper and lower control arms and roller spring perches the car has had a bad pull to the...
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    1968 Ouch!

    Went down to the local Fred Meyer to get some fertilizer for the lake. Planned to go out and rough up the lawn, throw down some seed and fertilizer and…… Got Val a hanging fuschia basket for M day……. Well whatever hit it had a tall bumper. Broke the forward screw bosses on the scoop...
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    Colorado Event in 2011?

    It is my hope that we can organize an annual event for GT/CS and HCS cars. I am voting for Denver in 2011. The home of the HCS! Then we will migrate East!! Rob
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