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The show yesterday was awesome! Probably 100 Shelby mustangs. 100 AC Cobras. Dozens of GLHS and Chargers. A few Tigers and Panteras. Unfortunately I could not take my GT/CS due to its #3 cylinder having problems, but there was one nice one there (only 1!). BUT, I was able to drive along...

I am somewhat ashamed to say I had one of those "footie" gas pedals on my car in the 70's - at least it was a Mopar. This car looks like it could use a valve job. Casey

The tail light LEDs are on a "U" shaped circuit board. Make sure to position all six of them the same way (3 on each side). You can see them if they are crooked. I was following my buddy's 68 Shelby 350 convertible today and he had taken my advise to get these lights and bypass his dynamite...

Engine update. No compression on cylinder #3. After the Shelby Show today, my engine buddy came by and did a valve adjustment on that cylinder and it runs beautiful. BUT - makes a lot of valve noise. One lifter is not holding pressure. Ugh! :( Now we have to change the lifters. But at...

Carroll Shelby show was awesome today! I was not able to take the GT/CS due to the cylinder problem. I went with my friend in a caravan with the 68 Shelby convertible. I was able to get my package of goodies even though my car could not make it. Carroll was not there (just underwent...

Jason, this is awesome. I thought the underside of mine was good having spending its whole life in Pasadena, but yours looks really awesome. Where did the car spend most of its life, and where did you get it (what state?). Has it been restored before? You know we have the GT/CS bug when we...

I have a 66 convertible that came with a 6 cylinder, that now has a 351W in it. It has always had 2 torque boxes (I spent a lot of money having the original metal redone - so, I am intimate with them). Could be because it is a convertible. Casey

The saga continues. I may actually learn to be an engine guy myself. Today I decided to work on my own (took the day off from work). I started pulling one plug wire at a time and found two cylinders did not seem to make a difference when I pulled the wires. The first cylinder (#8) I pulled...

Paul, I just lifted the picture from Amazon. BTW, the GT/CS has a very nice section in this book, with lots of good pictures. The GT/CS is definitely noted as one of the top of 68 Mustangs. Casey

MARK, SEE MY ANSWERS IN YOUR POST IN CAPS. THANKS FOR ALL THE IDEAS. I DO HAVE AN EXACT SAME EDLEBROCK 4 BARREL CARB ON MY 66 THAT I COULD TRADE OUT JUST TO SEE IF IT CARB RELATED. WILL LET YOU KNOW. GREAT IDEAS. CASEY

Cubs - I am too young for the curse of the goat. Its this guy we are looking for - surely he is causing my engine problems! Casey "A Chicago Cubs fan, Bartman reached for and tried to catch a ball that might have been caught by outfielder Moises Alou. Some speculate this interference cost the...

Yes, I do have an electric choke, and it does seem to be working. When it is hot, it is full open and the problem still occurs. I am not an expert on vaccum advance. But I have run it with the advance hooked up, and with the advance plugged (distributer plugged, carb side open) and it still...

Checked that before we put the new heads on, when we had the same problem - all ok. Didnt check it last night, but why would my mechanic friend not have the problem when he test drove it after putting it back together, and then I pick it up the next day and it nearly shakes the fenders off...

I will build a new coffee table if I have to. It would be worth it. If it rivals the Mustang 40 year anniversary hard back book in size that I have there now, I will be a happy Mustanger. Casey

Well, new heads are on, engine is running. No more valve noise. BUT, engine still seems to be missing and under load has trouble idling and when accelerating the engine still vibrates like its is going to come off its mounts. My engine buddy swears it didnt do it when he test drove it. I...

I believe that is a Grant steering wheel. Large after market steering wheel brand for mustangs and many vehicles. You can probably get on on eBay too. Casey

you guys are forgetting that there were girls all over the car too. that positive would have balanced out the salt and sand negative for me. speaking of cars and beaches, I have seen worse in Daytona Beach where cars could drive on the beach (60's, 70's) and could park there - and one where...

Re:My new 390 CS will be delivered Monday 5-23-05 The fan sits in front of the radiator, so I dont think engine size matters (for space). Also, by sitting in front it is behind the grill and also not noticeable at shows. Mine mounted by merely pushing plastic screws through the original...

Re:My new 390 CS will be delivered Monday 5-23-05 Another option is to add an electric fan to the original radiator, in addition to the belt driven fan. This was done to my 66 when I got it from Texas and it never overheats (and it has a very hot 351W). It is wired to the ignition, so I can...

What is the going rate for this car in excellent condition (not concourse)? This one needs a lot of work and I would put it in the fair/good condition. My friend bought his convertible of this year (in good/excellent shape) for $80k. I can see why there would be crackling on fiberglass, but...