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The 289 system used the same pumps and hoses but instead of using rails with small tubes that attach to each port it uses 2 large tubes that hook into the heads at the left rear and right front. Much easier to work on but not nearly as cool looking as the rails!

Smog pump rails. All manual transmission cars were equipped with a smog pump and either rails (302) or large valves at the front and rear cylinders (289). I'm not sure how the FE engines were equipped. Here is the 302 rail system

What type of fog light brackets are those?

Sean, Here's a post that references Shelbys but the dates should be the same. It gives 3 different dates. http://www.californiaspecial.com/forums/showpost.php?p=35152&postcount=11 March 14 March 22 April 3

Good, someone else noticed the loose nut!

That may be the stuff.

Definitely a valve problem, but then I tend to tighten it too much which makes releasing it smoothly nearly impossible, and we were at the point where the engine needed to be lowered a little, then moved a little, then lowered a little more, etc. I like your idea of the large diameter knob and...

Ha, so much for not scratching anything. Another tip; if you are worried that once the engine is installed you won't have enough work to do just drop the engine on the radiator support. That's also real good for scaring the bejeezes out of the guy under the car guiding the transmission...

And an interesting two-color interior. It looks like it's half blue and half green.

GT or non-GT?

Here's another one in Los Angeles but my guess is it's a scam. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/2931719538.html

Not on '68 Shelbys, only '69 and '70.

The light shield is $3 from Johns Mustang.

Here is a 4-speed J-code car on eBay for comparison. If the restored car on eBay is in good condition I think it's a bargain.

It's on eBay again. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/68-california-special-/180852271520?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2a1ba2a9a0 Buy it Now of $22,000

Now to install it without scratching anything in the engine compartment, or forgetting any other parts! Oh shoot, I forgot to untape the front freeze plugs.

How are you going to drive the car? Do you want a sporty feel, a comfortable feel, or something between?

R-Code DSOs 73, 73, 74

Is it yours again?

Holy cow, I almost did the same thing. In fact, I would have if it wasn't for the comments from others about starter plates in this thread!! Something just didn't look right, so I checked my tear-down photos. The engine builder forgot to return it. Another tip - Take photos of EVERYTHING...