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Agreed - go into this with your eyes open. Have we ever itemized expected restoration costs? I think it is very easy to get in too far, even before the market got soft. We would all like to see every GT/CS and HCS restored and back on the road with owners who appreciate the history of our...

Doug, It is possible your existing headers are for a 302. They would bolt to the heads, but as I explained, mine were sitting against the floor pan due to the taller engine. News to me on the ceramic headers and break in. I put in Hooker Super Comps right with the new engine and have had no...

Pretty interesting find. While the 69-70 Mustang fastback is one of my favorite looking cars, I really don't care for the look of the 69-70 Shelby's. The extra length just does not do it for me. david

Rob, agreed on the 351W headers. I pulled my J code and installed a 393 stroker (351W). I ordered special conversion headers from Summit and they initally sent the wrong ones (for a 302). The collector tube was hitting against the body of the car due to the height of the block. Correct ones...

Congrats on retirement! Pretty exciting. You need to find lots of projects to keep you busy....before your wife does! I also recommend radiant heat in the garage. Turns your place into the perfect getaway for winter poker night. Heated garage and you can smoke cigars without smelling the...

Neil and Jeff, Thanks for the info. Not sure why I have not heard more about MCA. My son is a senior in high school and one of his top college choices is the University of Puget Sound. If he gets accepted and decides that is where he wants to go, I might be able to pull off a trip to...

I am relatively new to the Ford scene. What happens at an MCA show? Is this a national show, regional show, etc? Seems like a lot of interest in attending...maybe all a result of Rob's BBQ? Thanks David

It took me a month to figure out how to get the video on my computer and then to take pictures from the video. No idea how to load a video and I am too old to try and put something on youtube:embarass: We had two head to head races. With regards to Bob's car, let me make a couple comments...

About a month or so ago, Bob Teets joined me at our local drag strip. Two 1968 HCS's going up against one another. Bob brought his 428CJ and I had my modified J code. Here are a few pictures (pulled from a video of the race).

Neil, There have been posts in the past on the Shelby de Mexico. Our local Mustang parts place has had one for sale for a long time. http://www.coloradomustang.com/

But it includes shipping :)

Just saw this listing for the same car. Asking $82,500 http://www.cars-on-line.com/44098.html

This picture, which was included in Cory's book (under hicountrybob) was taken from that car. I have seen the car, but only briefly. My understanding is that the owners of a specialty mustang restoration shop in the area traded this car and a few others for a beautiful '67 convertible Eleanor...

I voted...earlier in the week. Trying to round up others. Good luck Cory. david

Check these out: Coker 68 Mustang recommendations http://store.coker.com/search.php?tire_model=Mustang&tire_year=1968&tire_make=FORD Diamondback site http://www.dbtires.com/tires.html You can also search the internet for reproduction Goodyear Polyglas and Firestone Wide Ovals. Plenty...

If you are thinking about concours, check out Diamond Back (much better than Coker I hear). They also recommend not going bigger than 215-70-14.

235's are on the stock 14" rims, 245's are on 89-91 Saleen 5 spoke 16-7. No rubbing issues, but it is close.

I have T/A's, with the black side out. I put less than 500 summer miles a year on the car, ride and bad weather performance are not deciding factor. Street - 215-60-14 front, 235-60-14 rear Racing - 245-50-16 drag radials Also, tire diameter can effect your axle ratio (if that matters to you).

Careful with the covers. I have seen some places selling ones where the red caps are more brown than red. Mine fit over the autolite battery pretty well. david

See below for more info and casting numbers: http://www.classicmustang.com/casting_numbers.htm