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This original looked pretty close but they did not all ways get them on strait.

You are now beginning to understand how frustrating and expensive it is to build a high end concours car where very high standards of authenticity are expected. I have some Ford originals but they would require replating and that costs more than your most expensive POS reproduction not to...

As I recall the shoulder harness bolt used the torx bolt. I think some of the AMK kits have them. Our 7-16-68 HCS did not.

You car may have come with a group 22F if it has the short tray or it may have had the optional group 24F. Many have been changed to 24F to get the extra cranking power. Marty

There were three ways you could have had the deluxe wheel in 68. The first as Rob said with the Décor interior. Second with the Sports trim group. That one went away in the second half of the year so not likely to be found in GT-CS or HCS. Lastly there was a stand alone option for the deluxe...

Maybe some day when it looks like this. It will be a rat rod for a while. :)

Happy birthday Neil, I have enjoyed getting to know you and hope that I can do all that you do when I reach your age. Have a great day! Marty

This is my Winter project. I do not intend on restoring it just making it safe and dependable so we can drive it. I wish I had Rob's garage! Marty

White would look great on presidential blue. Black was the only color that available originally. It would show up on your door tag under color as a 5. In your case it would be X5. Marty

There is a spring clamp that holds it in place. You will have to cut it to length. Measure twice cut once! Marty

Semi gloss black. Marty

I have judged a number of J codes with the 8" rear axels. Marty

I restored these 67 Convertible a few years ago. I got to meet the original owner and she had this picture of the car in her year book. I thought it was cool to see. Marty

Do not know what you paid but it looks very solid. That original material is priceless. Waiting to see more.

Here are they are pictured with an original on the right. I do have a pair just not both pictured. I can get a picture of the pedestal kit for you. Thanks for your interest Marty

Very nice those were truly the good old days.

I would pick # 1 if I had no other options

Also be aware that there is a difference between a manual brake and a power brake switchs. It is all about how much pressure that is required to light the lights.

Yes Scott that is something that we all could be reminded of from time to time.

Next time you have a question you should just email Neil the rest of us here seem to be below your intellect. It is just amazing that some how we got our cars restored with out you. Marty Rupp MCA 67-68 gold card judge Sorry I forgot that you think the MCA does not know anything either.