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    1968 Headers

    Dudes, A few pictures of the Stan Johnson Ford Powertrain Applications headers on Val's 1967 Fastback. Got the same header on my GNS! They fit great and tuck up so tight it is amazing! This is 3 inch exhaust you are looking at! Notice the frame rails on the side. They are even! And it...
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    1968 4 speed clutch pedal and linkage

    Help. I am doing a header conversion to Ford Powertrain Applications headers on Val's 1967 Fastback. Put them on my GNS and loved them. The tuck up very tight. Anyway this car was a GTA and I added a clutch pedal later. Of note the brake pedal and the clutch pedal do not share the same pivot...
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    1968 Mo You Tube Today

    Need Tim to help me with filming!!! Took a couple quick shots today on "any side street" America. Brother in law could not pivot fast enough to catch me going by. He missed the first part of my roll start. I am severly traction challanged at this point. Feather an AOD a bit and it shift's...
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    1968 You Tube Today

    Couple of you tubes of the GNS. Action shot will be next!!!! Rob http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0f2ZIOOboU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHtaHSEbnk0
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    . Shipping Cars

    All, I may close a deal on a 1974 Suzuki 750 tonight that needs to come from St Paul Minnesota (55113) to Seattle. Yup, and old 2 cycle water cooled triple!! Anyone have any leads on reliable, yet resonable shippers? Rhonda (mustanglvr) has volunteered to store it on her kitchen table, but...
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    . Modest Dream Garage

    Ok, My priorities have altered a bit for this winter. I retire March 2 of next year, but hope to go to work for a couple years to better set Val and I for retirement. One part of that is a garage for Rob!! Had thought about moving as my lot is not great for this, but I think I can make it...
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    1968 Script Position

    Casey, I am sorry if this is an old topic. It has been buried in other posts, and I would like to bring it to the forefront by itself. Arlie was helping me and asked a great question on the SAAC site that will be lost in the negativity. I have asked for this information before, and it is my...
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    1968 Black Out Blinker Hood

    All, I have a question that has been bugging me for quite some time. Black out blinker hoods on 1968 GT/CS and any 1968 Mustang with a blinker hood. The registrar’s first book mentions the color code Y5 as the code for Anniversary Gold paint vice the color code “Y” for Sunlit Gold. I think...
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    1968 1968 390 S Code Air Cleaner

    All, need help on this one. I have access to a 1967 390 S code air cleaner. Came on my wifes car. It does not have a snorkle and just has a screen for air intake into it. Chrome top. Is a 1968 390 S code air cleaner the same? How does it differ from a 1968 302 J code air cleaner...
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    For Sale Air Cleaner, Edelbrock Intake

    Anyone need a factory air cleaner for their project? Great shape. Edelbrock performer aluminum RPM 4 barrel manifold? Factory jack for a GT/CS? cheap cheap cheap! Can you afford shipping? Rob
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    . What is Your Winter Project

    Dudes! What is your winter project? I got a few GT/CS: Maier sub-frame connectors 90/10 front shocks Figure out why it steers “fast” (frightening) to the right just off center of steering. Better align exhaust tips Reupholster front and back seats. 1967 Fastback: Install Stan Johnson Ford...
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    Wanted GT/CS or Stock 67/68 Coupe

    Hello all, I have an old friend in the Bremerton area that is looking to get back in the Mustang hobby. He has owned numerous Mustangs over the years and owned a big block 4 speed GT/CS in 1969 or 1970. He would like a GT/CS, but a good 67/68 Coupe is another option. He also would consider a...
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    . Pictures Of Real Life!

    Time for fun people!!! Time to post a pic of us in real life! the blue collar salt of the Earth people we are!! Maybe a pic with a huge smile from Neil!! Well, here goes! Here is a pic of Rob finishing the rebuild of yet another Rochester Quadrajet. Chevy carb darn it.... Her is a pic...
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    1968 Trunk Lid Springs

    We had a alot of fun at the book signing walking around and "popping open" trunk lids! We had a bunch to open! Some open with the force of a medieval catapult and others just kinda ……. Do nothing…. Then the “do nothing” ones have another quirk of course! They do not stay open. Couple...
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    . My Fault and Time to Move On

    All, I was the main person recently that caused Paul to blow up at the SAAC site. Many of you may not have seen the thread before it was locked. JBart, I am not sure that you got to see it and what David (di81977) posted. He was spot on and if you have not seen it, I can send it to you in a...
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    . Dinner with Arlie!

    Amy and I had a wonderful dinner with Arlie (mosesatm) last night in Seattle. He gave us a chance to meet him before his annual visit to Omak (cow capital of our state) Washington. Just kidding Arlie!! What a great time! We all forgot our cameras. IDIOTS! It is amazing how similar and blue...
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    1968 Bozo Rob

    So we attacked Satan Saturday morning. Brake light, taillight, and park light issues. Mike Godwin was the host garage. Amy had licked up a new brake light switch and the proper bushing. We took the driver seat out so Rob could walk the next day. I HATE WORKING UNDER THE DASH! Not so bad...
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    . Cougar 1967 Car of The Year

    CougarCJ, I have a 1967 January and February issue of Motor Trend. the February issue has the Cougar as "car of the year". They are in fair condition with the cover falling off the January issue. Kinda a treasure trove of information from that era. Do you want the February issue? Yours for...
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    . The rest of the story for Capt Dave

    Captain Dave, This is like Paul Harvey and the rest of the story.... Thanks for the updates on Paul's book! There are many people on this site that have preordered this book and have anxiously awaited its release for 4 years or more. Just for the record, I am one of the people targeted by...
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    1968 Superbright LED Lights

    All, Just installed a set of Superbright LED’s in the taillights. Before installation my volt gauge would fluctuate between 12 and 14 volts with the turn signal on in either direction at idle. With the new LED lights, which are much brighter, the volt gauge has just a small barely perceptible...
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