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Here's one that needs work. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Mustang-Coupe-Convertible-Shelby-GT-350-California-Special-Taillight-Panel-/131532008951?hash=item1e9feb2df7&vxp=mtr

Exactly what you're describing, but some other things can also cause those problems. Check out this thread. http://www.californiaspecial.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7453&highlight=condenser&page=3 The folks also came up with a number of other things to check.

Are you running points or an electronic ignition? If you're using points the problem may be a faulty condenser.

It has a few advantages over a stationary light. If you have a balancer that has faint markings all you do with the adjustable timing light is mark TDC then turn the knob on the light to whatever advance you want. If you want to set your timing at 6 degrees TDC will point at the pointer when...

Dave, Do you have an adjustable timing light?

Is the coil attached to the AC compressor?

Most expensive C-code I've ever seen. http://www.autotraderclassics.com/classic-car/1968-Ford-Mustang-2296259.xhtml;jsessionid=5817B5B8F3BC020F563D3A47B43D65FB?conversationId=1101822 http://www.streetsideclassics.com/vehicles/1447-dfw/1968-Ford-Mustang-GT-California-Special

Neil, The car you're restoring had the coil wire going through the resistor wire and an additional resistor on the firewall. That bugger did not like to start or run well until I bypassed those items, then it ran quite well.

Real friends don't let friends do this.

All it takes is a little creativity!

Have you run the car up to temperature with the radiator cap off, and tested the water temperature in the radiator? Better yet, can you get your hands on an infrared thermometer...

OK, where's Marty. I think he may have something to say about runaway cars.

Here's one of the squirrels from Rob's neighborhood.

Here you go. http://www.lulu.com/shop/jon-hanna/2015-californiaspecialcom-calendar/calendar/product-21889256.html

IMO use original Ford parts whenever possible, even if you need to rebuild them.

Did you bypass the resistor wire? Do you have 14 volts at the coil? One of my previous cars with Pertronix wouldn't start when it was hot and the problem ended up being inadequate voltage going to the coil.

Are you running points or electronic ignition?

October 17th, in Aurora, Nebraska http://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/auctions_pictures.php?detail=174

We used to do the same thing to car doors in the body shop. Sometimes they just need a good bending, or a 2x4 and a 3# hammer!!!

if you are trying to turn a profit on the car I think your time may be better spent restoring something else, but if you want a seriously cool car and the family history is important to you it looks like a keeper. My concern is obviously with the considerable damage to the front of the car...