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Neil, Could water have gotten down the carb when the car was at the body shop?

It looks like they missed a spot on the driver's side.

Are both shock towers welded?

Neil, I changed the timing chain cover so you may want to check that area first. Could water be running behind the cover and into the pan?

What are the dates I found it. July 16-19.

Stangfan beat me to it!!!

Neil, You seem to have very competent spies! Are you all better and back to work?

Ignoring the snarky 'as noted' Here's one that may be white. It's difficult to tell if it's white or yellow.

It was for sale a few months ago for $16,500.

Terry, I think the build date of 1967 may have confued some folks (like me!).

The VIN is J154375

Finally........tomorrow!!!

Richard, What color is the car on which you are considering swapping the wheels?

I used to think that the upper control arms were the source of all squeaks until I installed new shocks on one of my cars and saw that the spring perches were worn out - metal rubbing on metal.

"Everybody knows that"

In my younger days I'd say he's looking for a fight!!!:wink:

The fork goes on the lowest coil and the two hooks attach to the top coil. It's kind of annoying that the bolt head is then on the bottom but I usually jack up the suspension and crank the bolt with a ratchet and socket for a ways, then starts the tedious work with the wrench.

The spring compressor I like is the one rented by AutoZone. The rental is free as long as you return it, or you can purchase one for $50.

This may be a little off-topic but here is a thread about Scott Drake upper and lower control arms. http://californiaspecial.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8881 Below is a photo of a Scott Drake spring perch not fitting into a Scott Drake upper control arm.

My J-code GT GT/CS with 3.25 posi gears also has welded shock towers but I assumed a former owner did that work, especially since one of the four welds is simply awful. Sadly, the 9" posi is no longer in the car.