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    1968 End Link Sizes

    Arlie, have you driven the car yet? Did you tighten the lower control arm before you had it on the floor? Did you remove any engine accessories? Marty
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    1968 Engine bay decals

    Don't give up. It is designed to keep the hackers out. If you can't get in let me know and I'll email the adman. Marty
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    1968 Engine bay decals

    Eric, I enjoy helping others as many on this site do. I dropped off you bumper for replating yesterday. They said that it would take 4-6 weeks. You might also check out concoursmustang.com you can learn a lot of concours details there. Marty
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    1968 Nice day to play. At last!!

    I see it coming next Cal Special gathering on the island. I'll wear my striped shirt. Marty
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    1968 Nice day to play. At last!!

    Too funny Mike. Were is CaliforniaSpecial.com? Marty
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    1968 Engine bay decals

    It is just me but if you do not know that it was originaly on the car I would not put it on. I like to keep it original. I see many cars detailed like those built in other assembly plant and they are just plain wrong. Marty
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    1968 R code GT/CS pics at show

    Armond sorry I missed you when I came by. I did get to meet John. I was disapointed that I did not get to judge the car this time. May be in Concord CA.? Marty
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    Oil Gauge Question

    +1 Marty
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    Interior assist needed on a '72...

    Tim I would take the door panel off and frist see if a screw would hold in the plastic of the pull. If it does I would use clear epoxy on the broken area then use screws with fender washers through the back of the door panel. Does the door shut ok? Just wondering why it broke.Thats s a tough...
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    1968 Nice day to play. At last!!

    Tim, It looks like it was red day! What is next green day or blue day? I all ways wondered how you orgnized maintenance on so many cars.
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    1968 Joe's build thread

    Yes he is! He has helped most of us.
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    Hi Dominick, The engine bay decals needed are Service Specification decal on either shoch tower...

    Hi Dominick, The engine bay decals needed are Service Specification decal on either shoch tower. Autolite Spark plug and Cubic Inch Air Cleaner decals on the top of the air cleaner. Air cleaner Service instructions decal on air cleaner side. 68- Autolite Replacement Parts decal on air cleaner...
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    1968 Electrical problem

    Ralph, A local auto parts store will have a solenoid unless you need a concours one. That way you could check before you order a switch. I thought about it some this afternoon and all you need to do to test it is start the car. Remove the brown wire from the solenoid and see then if the key...
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    1968 Electrical problem

    I would change solenoid first. I have had the same issue and was stuck solenoid. When you are in start position it by passes the ballist resistor and sends full voltage to the points. If that contact in the solenoid welds the car will not shut off. Besides it is way easier to chang solenoids. If...
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    1968 Grille question

    Mike that is no suprise as that is how all the other grills were assembled. You saying that the fog light bracket was painted seperately but dark grey or SG black? All others used SG black on brackets and supports. Marty
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    1968 Grille question

    Armond I think this is the kind of thing that was just is how it happend that day in the plant. Mine was compleatly covered. If I were you I would restore it the way it was since John has owned the car since new and it has not been messed with. See you soon Marty
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    Borgeson power steering

    That seems like a question they should ask you before they sell you one.
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    1968 Dash Panel Brake Light ON?

    I am no expert but I think I would open either a front or back bleeder screw so not to get air in the system. Marty
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    . Tips, Tricks, and Words of Wisdom

    Arlie are you just lucky or what? It seem that evey thing that could happen has on this car!
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    1968 Restoration Completed

    It is quite a transformation, you can be very proud. Those of us that that have restored cars understand what you have accomplished. Marty
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