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Yikes....now I know my teenagers were cursing in code on my computer. Their secret is in the open. Is there a web site for cracking code on the lady's talk - M28 mentioned it as Standing Operating procedure 003-07-05A? :) BTW - when would anyone ever do this?: ROFLHOLCBF Rolling On the...

Tilt wheel was also an option on the 68. So, you could keep it all original by getting one of those if you chose to. Casey

Ron, as many have said on this site, it is your car and you can decide. Just keep all the original parts as the next person may see it differently. Also, decide very early which way you want to go - driver, survivor, concourse, race - because changing your mind along the way can be very...

David, now that I think about it, you are right. I think the stock 2000GT had 260HP (at the engine). Assuming I got 20HP from the mods, then that would be 280HP (at the engine). Take off the 40HP for the drivetrain to get to RWHP and your number of 240 is right on. Now - if I could just...

Arent specs today supposed to be in RWHP? (ie for the 05 stang?) Is 40 HP a good number for drive train loss in efficiency? 294 RWHP for the Mach 1 is impressive with those minor mods. I have a 2000 GT convertible 5 speed that I have added a C&L intake system on, with a 80mm MAF and 75mm...

I agree with Steve. I have done my own hog ring upholstering of torn seats, and it can make your hands really sore. I ended up only doing the driver seat that was torn. I thought I would do all the seats, but I found that taking them out and giving them a good scrubbing with a stiff brush...

My 2 cents (additional to what is already in the other two books): Add or new info on GT or not-GT. This seems to needs it own section or chapter, including what should, or should not, be on a GT or not-GT. A ground up restoration chapter with pictures would be cool. Paul and Brians car...

I would have never guessed that showing my engine would get such a response! ::) I almost couldnt stop laughing. I tried to show the email train to my wife, but she shook her head and walked away. Where are the guys looking for the VIN on the block somewhere? Casey

Here she is - Roush heads off, ready for new vintage heads next week. Casey

The original heads have 289 cast into them and a "66" (not 68)cast into them (I dont have them with me right now as they are at the shop - but this is what i remember). These are the original heads. If the heads are not supposed to be numbers matching, then I start to feel better about using a...

OK, my engine troubles got more complex. Turns out the machine shop says my original heads have worn out valve guides that are quite expensive to repair. They have a pair of original 289 heads that they can sell me for much cheaper than repairing the original ones. My question - were the...

Steve, you are right. (I am hoping at a show I paid to enter, it may be less?). Anyone can mail items to Shelby's childrens foundation to have him autograph. Shelby will sign merchandise, photos, posters, owners manuals, etc for $100, and car parts for $200. With $15 for shipping and...

I think Shelby autographs on his cars have been a more recent thing (ie, he signs them at shows). He didnt sign every one coming off the line. BTW, I havent forgotten your request for a Shelby autograph at the May 28 Shelby show here in IL. I dont even know if he will be signing, but if so, I...

Stripe is not necessarily the color of the interior. I have parchment interior with a black stripe. For grins - I dont think I have ever seen a green stripe on a GT/CS (and some have green interior). Casey

The guy is honest with his pictures. The first ones look great! Then, we find that beauty is only skin deep. The metal work on this will cost a pretty penny. It looks like both torque boxes are gone (and the inside of the rails are probably bad too), and the floors are gone. I just did the...

Paul - like your story getting wet in the gutter. Many years ago, I was working under my Chevy Citation (dont laugh - needed it for the family) in the driveway. It was on an incline driveway, and I didnt have it blocked. My then 3 year old (who is 18 now) was playing around inside the car...

My engine buddy (who consulted with his FORD racing buddies) said that the correct valve train would be $1000. (But your question has me wondering if just the push rods could be replaced to get the correct clearance??). Anyway, he knew I wanted to take it back to original eventually, so we...

Well, it got messy. We adjusted the valves and it just kept getting worse. We have to adjust them to almost no slack to keep the 289 running. Timing is ok, timing chain is ok, distributor is ok. My engine buddy is now convinced that it is the Rousch heads because the push rods are getting...