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As mentioned it appears (think we discussed this a while back if you use the search feature) that all three types of mats may have been installed at San Jose but the plaid was by far the most common IMHO. The other usage would have been done in groups (specific time periods) so the next logical...

What do I think???? I think I should have posted a shorter list!!! :eek:

Finish Dan's 69 Shelby (first show - Mothers Day) Throw the special order paint CJ Mach I together so its ready to sell as a project Then finish the 429CJ XR7 so I have something "new" to drive Sure those will keep me busy over the colder months - but the new engine in the Boss...

Great article though some details IMHO don't reflect what was done on the 68 Calif Specials. At least this old article has stood up well over the years. Can't say that about every article ;)

Found you can use some Playdoh on VINs in remote areas then remove and read or snap some pictures of it. Did this on a Boss I inspected for a buyer a few weeks back

Sorry - guess it's new to many. Word is still getting out about this new site dedicated to Concours discussions and support. Thread is as located 68 California Special Unibody Sealant discussion

Normally what we typically see it that what we find falls into patterns that represent what they were using (application tools or products) at a particular time at the plant and technique (how each worker applied the product) Since workers tend to find something that works for each of them...

Didn't Ford just take a "loan" from the Government last week or so? After listening to a Ford rep at a show this year - repeating over and over again "We didn't take the money!!" I thought it interesting that they finally did. Disappointed but the ad is still a memorable one

The assembly manuals will show you where Ford wanted workers to place sealants and such NOT where San Jose workers really did. pnsy56shop - I would suggest that you look for pictures of original cars rather than someone’s interpretation (read restored cars) for your research and of course...

Are you referring to the paint inspector stamps? If so be aware that they changed those (4 different versions) during 68 production, so you want to look at cars built at about the same time as yours. Of course each car should have two different inspectors in different locations ;) Russ - looks...

Currently doing a Hertz rental (one of the 150 or so 69 Shelbys) The car shows sold to - if I remember correctly. For the Shelbys there was a buy back agreement I noticed in some meeting minutes but unsure if this was discussion or a done deal. In either case that was for the Shelbys not for...

We saw the same thing in the 90's where people had too much disposable income when street rods were worth more than their restored Model A and early V8 counterparts. With the down turn I think we've seen the modified/"restomuds" take a dump this time while many of the concours cars hold up...

Never heard of plastic covers for those lights. Saw plenty of the bag types in the 80's on T-birds and the like

The great thing about the hobby is that its large enough so that everyone can enjoy the cars as they like them - good thing Ford made enough of them so that we have this option. And I think we can all agree that the vast majority of the hobby fits modified description in some form. As always...

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If your restoring the car you will likely need to reuse the originals (have them rebuilt) since replacements or reproductions often do not have the correct stampings or even shaped the same. A perfect example is the starter you mentioned - if original it will be stamped AUTOLITE and with the...

Sounds like an interesting car. Please understand though that this does not often add allot of value to a car just makes for a nice story IMHO ;) "Never sold at a dealership.Purchased from ford by one of their execs.It was supposedly a brochure car. " Not sure why an exec would lend his car...

Yes they were available and in "general" use though not very popular. Since these were dealer installed items that are rarely listed on Marti reports but very rare since most of the time (if added) it was an after thought rather than something included on the original order (the difference...

Depends on what drivers side mirror you have. General answer would be one that matches the drivers side.

100% with a repaint ;) sorry had to smile at the contradiction Without service receipts showing how the cars mileage got to where it is today - it's all a guess. It all has to do with how the car was used and how the miles were put on it. Have seen plenty of Calif cars with 140K that look...