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    1968 new interior and upholstry DONE !

    And on the "larger" new foam, I've not noticed. Not mushed and 40 years of compression/wear, and never had significant issues. If you do reuse old foams some added loft may be required. On my bench seat I did have to resue some of the old foam, the bench seat buns are not reprodcued and are...
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    1968 new interior and upholstry DONE !

    Once I found these I stopped looking for others. Tried two other styles and tossed 'em both after buying this set. NPD part 7651 - http://www.npdlink.com/store/products/plier_hog_ring-105882-0.html
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    1968 Export brace and sway bar.

    Well... of course it changes the geometry, that's the whole point of the drop! :wink: The "constant ball joint failures" were on GT350-R's with the larger drop and othewise mostly stock suspension. And were not even that common. And, yes they stopped doing it, common knowledge. But as a cost...
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    1968 new interior and upholstry DONE !

    Some tips I have posted elsewhere in the past: Just did two sets of 68 seats, had never done them before. A few tips based on my experience; 1. If they are in good shape, take them apart carefully, take notes, and take pictures. Keep the old listing wires, even if rusted for reuse or reference...
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    1968 new interior and upholstry DONE !

    Well, as I use a small bolt cutter (12") to remove the old hog rings, that part is easy. Recrimping is a PITA as I miss about 1 in 4 rings hitting the listing on the first try.
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    1968 new interior and upholstry DONE !

    Yep, especially the ones on each side of the hump in the bottom of the rear seat! Nice, work! And nice to be able to say "I did it" when folks ask! :wink:
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    1968 Export brace and sway bar.

    99+% of what I have read says the wedge kit is a non issue on a street car. Shelby only used it on the race cars with a larger (1 1/2" or so) drop. I have never seen anyone show a ball joint failure on a street car with the 1" drop. I find it odd how the drop is so good for handling, but...
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    1968 Export brace and sway bar.

    Thanks. Most of the replies on the Shelby drop I see make it sound like its orgasmic. I don't expect quite that much, but an improvement as it does benefit the geometry. Most replies I see are neutral to very positive, few negatives... As for scrubbing, would that be a problem with 205/14's...
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    1968 Export brace and sway bar.

    Was fairly original when I got it a few years ago. Original front springs were mush and put Bilsteins and new springs on it right after I bought it. That made a nice difference. Ordered the OE style heavy export brace and had it planned for this weekend. Last weekend stumbled on a 15/16" sway...
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    1968 Export brace and sway bar.

    Was fairly original when I got it a few years ago. Original front springs were mush and put Bilsteins and new springs on it right after I bought it. That made a nice difference. Ordered the OE style heavy export brace and had it planned for this weekend. Last weekend stumbled on a 15/16" sway...
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    1968 68 GT/CS project on CL

    Guess an engine and transmission count at 1% each! :undecided
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    1968 C-6 D Servo?

    Looks like the series code applies to the ratio of the piston and seals. A D looks like a mid range one from this old post I had stored, many of the other links in it are long dead... http://www.network54.com/Forum/260730/thread/1071371940/This+is+a+list+of+C6+servo+sizes And another...
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    1968 Car cover recommendations?

    NPD's Evolution 4 has worked for me for about 3-4 years very well. 2 garaged still in perfect shape, one outdoor which is showing some age, but mostly due to me being a bit careless and leaving it off the car and it falling on the ground off the fence or bins, and the dog finding it a...
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    1968 8R01C156235 dying in a field

    Everything GT/CS looks to be gone, but the tail cutouts and other telltales look reasonable... Not surprisingly, not in the on-line registry. But in the book...
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    For Sale 1968 390 GT Air Cleaner complete with Heat Shield

    I'll take it. Sold. I'll PM you for payment and shipping info.. Will ship inside the US and pick it up when I visit in May/June...
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    For Sale Hard to find misc. HCS GT/CS parts

    Sold or still available?
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    SOLD 67/68 Evaporator/Heater Box

    I have a spare, but shipping from Australia will be killer... I am sure you can find one closer.
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    1968 Interior Light

    Front Rear (coupe) just screws to roof
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    1968 Interior Light

    And its really hard to add one with the headiner in place. Need to do some careful cutting....
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    1968 Interior Light

    No, I meant mine has the lights, no need to add. Thought they were standard items... As noted plug in and screw tot he dash, done... easy add on, but I do not think the lamp sockets are reprodcued? Only the retainer?
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