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    1968 Front bumper install....

    Yes you can but it is a lot harder and you risk damaging the paint. It is best to leave the valance off till the bumper is on.
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    1968 First Mustang!

    Great looking car. My dad a Presidential blue GTCS too. Welcome Marty
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    1968 Tail panel screw caps/protectors

    Yes the originals were a blue grey. All of the screws had the protectors. The repro's need to be dampened and arced or they will crease. Then after they are dry paint the blue grey. Here is a picture of the original from the GT350 and the ones we did for the HCS. Hope this helps. Marty
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    1968 Deluixe Door Pull Straps

    Rob I think Bret wanted to use it after you. Then he could send it to Cool68, he then can return it to me. Marty
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    1968 Cruise Control

    I do not know anything about the after market cruise control systems other that I would defiantly have one if I did not have a concours car. Roller spring perches are the way to go ,never will squeak. I like the sound of the original exhaust with resonators with a transverse muffler. If I was...
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    1968 Air Conditioning Help

    It hold the temp bulb to the expansion valve at the fire wall.
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    1968 Deluixe Door Pull Straps

    Rob you are going to be the west coast source for these conversions. You had better make a copy of the template. Marty
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    1968 Tilt Steering Column swap

    The 69 vacuum release bracket is different. But most every thing else is the same.
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    1968 Speedo Cable Install

    May be that is why there is not much hair left on top. Rob I am not surprised you had it unhooked it must be on it's last legs to go dead un hooked in a month.
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    1968 Speedo Cable Install

    It is a very good idea when working behind the panel to disconnect the battery. Not fun to have a arc and bash your head in to something.
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    Best Car Add Ever

    You should be able to cut and past it out of the forum, or PM me and I'll email it to you. I have had it for a long time, I ran a crossed it and thought you guys would enjoy it. Marty
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    1968 Tilt Steering Column swap

    Yes it is vacuum controlled. The second switch is column release switch. Well at least you have part of the system. Scott at West Coast Classic Cougar may have one for sale. Marty
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    Best Car Add Ever

    I get a laugh every time I read this. 1968 J code Cougar 302, 4V, Auto, PS, PDB OK, let me start off by saying this Coug is only available for purchase by the manliest of men (or women). This isn't your normal Chevy or Chrysler. This FOMOCO-MOFO is the kind of car God would drive if he wasn't...
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    1968 Tilt Steering Column swap

    I have added the original tilt columns in a 67 and a 68. Not too tough but originals are pricey. Marty
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    1968 Speedo Cable Install

    I realize that Neil has more experience but I work cheap. I would come for a coach fare!
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    1968 Speedo Cable Install

    Good catch Arlie you are so right!
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    1968 Speedo Cable Install

    Rob I use the same procedure and I would remove the ash tray and that sheetmetal nut. If it is there do not loose it they are hard to find. I would remove the cluster completely so you do not need to work from the bottom. That is easier for us old guys. Marty
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    1968 Hood Pins Yet Again

    Yes they will stand up a bit.
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    1968 Debated it a lot, but glad I did it....

    Richard the two tone stripe looks great on your car. Marty
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    1968 Deluixe Door Pull Straps

    I am with Scott drivers door lock. BTW all doors should have had the short handles. The big Fords used the longer.
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