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  1. Mosesatm

    . Keel & Wheels Concours D' Elegance

    Here are a few more. There were cars there from 1900 to 2010.
  2. Mosesatm

    1968 Blasting on the rotisserie - Need Primer info...

    You're saying to ignore how Ford wanted it done and instead install it as the line person decided to do it on that particular day? The guy who may have been fired the next day because he wouldn't follow the published standards and placed the stuff wherever he wanted? It seems to me it should...
  3. Mosesatm

    1968 Aaca

    What is AACA?
  4. Mosesatm

    1968 Input to my 1968 Calif Special GT/CS. Please advise!!

    Cool, we love garage (carport) finds! In case you don't know what a Marti reports is here are some examples. http://californiaspecial.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3199 Unless it has some rare options, or is a big block car, your estimate sounds about right for a car that needs to be restored...
  5. Mosesatm

    . 67 over heating problem

    If it doesn't ping under load go back into the garage and turn the distributor a few more degrees.
  6. Mosesatm

    . 67 over heating problem

    The front vacuum tree operates just like a thermostat. One of the ports is an inlet port, which brings vacuum into the tree, and the other 2 ports are the outlets. As the water warms up a valve in the tree moves, which either opens or blocks (can't remember which) the outlet ports. The...
  7. Mosesatm

    . 67 over heating problem

    Timing is HUGE when it comes to cooling. My blue car used to run warmer than I liked. It never boiled over but the needle was in the 3/4 range. I did everything I could think of. I changed the water pump, serviced the radiator, installed a fan shroud, changed hoses, adjusted the INITIAL...
  8. Mosesatm

    1968 Black 428 at Fabulous Fords

    There are more total '68 Shelbys than there are total GT/CSs + HCSs. 4450 vs. 4118 From the Coral Snake: Preproduction Prototypes: 5 (3 convertibles and 2 fastbacks) Total production: 4450 Total Convertible: 1324 Total Fastback: 3126 GT350 Convertible: 404* GT350 Fastback: 1053*...
  9. Mosesatm

    1968 Ignition switch or starter solenoid

    Mike, As long as you're buying parts you may want to pick up an extra condenser and throw it in the glove box. Having an extra one is cheap insurance when you are experiencing solenoid and/or ignition switch issues. All that fooling around with the starting system may send a full 14 volts...
  10. Mosesatm

    '68 Ford F750 Engine

    From Wiki: 360 Truck The 360, of 360.7 cu in (5.9 L) actual displacement, was introduced in 1968 and phased out at the end of the 1976 year run; it was used in the Ford F Series trucks and pickups. It is a destroked 410 with a bore of 4.05 inches (102.87 mm) and the 352's 3.5 inches (88.90 mm)...
  11. Mosesatm

    '68 Ford F750 Engine

    So, what size engine would be in a 5-ton truck? http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/1690894523.html
  12. Mosesatm

    1968 Destination Downtown...

    Gold is an extremely difficult (almost impossible) color to match so please be sure to examine the color match in a variety of lights. If you can see any variation at all reject the work until they get it right. A complete respray may be needed.
  13. Mosesatm

    1968 Fixer-up-er?

    Is the VIN on the inner fender? What engine size is (was) it?
  14. Mosesatm

    Lowering Coil Springs

    Troll. Its other post is total gibberish.
  15. Mosesatm

    I think I need help...

    Each month you can send me your disposable income so you won't be tempted to purchase anything else.:wink:
  16. Mosesatm

    Body Panel Welding Clamps

    Here is a photo from Wild Willie's gallery that shows some ingenious welding clamps. They even seem to space the panels the correct distance from each other.
  17. Mosesatm

    attaching methods for scripts

    Here's a recent thread. http://www.californiaspecial.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8023
  18. Mosesatm

    Ac 428

    I read somewhere that 12 were left hand drive.
  19. Mosesatm

    Ac 428

    http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z11868/AC-428.aspx http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Frua Interesting car with a factory 428. And RARE.
  20. Mosesatm

    Saying of the Week, and other Famous Quotes

    "A great shot is one that you pull off, and a smart shot is the one you hit when you don’t have the guts to try it." - Phil Mickelson, 2010 Masters
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