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    1968 Starting Problem GT/CS

    Did that happen when you tossed it at the wall of you shop? Right before the beer can opened? Marty
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    Old Ford can

    I just figuered out a good way to paint a rear axel. Put the driveshaft U bolts back in rear yoke and lift it with the engine hoist. You can paint all sides and the darn thing won't fall over. Marty
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    Old Ford can

    No it is not over restored! That is what I call a restoration. I do belive that I have found another detail nut like my self! My dad says I don't know why you go to all that trouble when no one will see it any way. I reply but I will. Looks great keep up the good work! Marty
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    . Water pump ?????

    I changed the water pump in our 68 fastback today. I few weeks ago I started it up and the pump was making a lot of noise and the it quit ans has not done it since. Well I can't quit thinking about it and how I real did not want to change it along the road in western Wyoming on our way to the...
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    1968 Missing PCV valve and breather

    Rob is correct except it is not a 90 degree PVC valve the hose is a special molded hose that works with a strait valve. The hose from the cap to the air cleaner is just black heater hose. Rob has most of what you need except the molded hose. You might find one at a auto parts store but most...
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    Old Ford can

    Best of luck with that!! I would hate to have to move my shop, especialy all the parts. I know those grand kids are hard to resist. Marty
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    Old Ford can

    Wow that is a really well optioned car and beautiful too.You must have a extra special project next to part with such a cool car so soon. When you get to Bellevue I am sure that you and Rob will put it through the paces and light the tires a time or two. Marty
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    Old Ford can

    Steve what project are you working on now? I like taking those old rust parts restoring them to new again. Marty
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    A little new..

    Welcome Poseidon! I agree with everything said above. I see that you live in Minnesota. Cars in that part of the country tend to be very rusty. What you may think is a smoken deal may be your worst nightmere a rust bucket money pit. Find a local mustang club and ask someone to look at the car...
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    1968 Curious what Brian Boitiano would do? Or you?

    I am sure that are Ford. Lots of the time the packageing is lost or damaged. A little shelf wear is also normal. When this is the case you usely buy thr stuff at a lower price as you did. The repops are not the right color,they screw on insted of cliping on and they cost around $33 each. I payed...
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    Old Ford can

    Today we had a auction to sell my inlaws farm. We moved them to town this Spring. I found this old Ford antifreeze can and thought it would be a neat fathers day gift for my dad who collects stuff like this. Happy fathers day to all you dads. Go turn some wrenches or tires, what ever turns you...
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    1968 Rear bumperet mounting

    A member PMed me asking how to locate rear bumperets. I could not attach pictures to a PM so I will post this, may help someone else too. If you lift the rear of the trunk mat you will see 2 unused bolt holes in the rear flange of the gas tank. Those holes are the top holes of the brackets...
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    1968 Still looking for a GT/CS

    There were only black or white tops. To me it look much better with the black top and black stripe. Marty
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    For Sale Low Mileage Sunlit Gold GT/CS (See price change)

    Boy someone is going to get a nice car for that price!! Marty
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    1968 Progress

    Wow!! Neil she is beautiful. That black deluxe interior is sharp. I can't wait to see it for my self. Are you going to the Virginia Beach MCA national? Marty
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    1968 Problem Solved!!

    Ya Rob! You found it! Darn new parts that go bad. You know it can't be that because its new. I am glad things are turning around for you. Marty
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    1968 Still looking for a GT/CS

    The seafoam green car appears to have a deluxe interior and the overhead console was part of that package. The floor console was a stand alone option. Yes you can install one just cost $. Marty
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    . July 2010 Seattle MCA Show, Northwest Get Together Part Two

    How many miles do they expect to travel on this pony trails? Marty
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    1968 carpet dye

    I would 2nd that! I am sure that you will end up buying the carpet anyway. Marty
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    . July 2010 Seattle MCA Show, Northwest Get Together Part Two

    We really want to go on the pony trails but will have to see how tired we are after driving 1750 miles in two days. Marty
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