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    1968 Power steering pump paint source? (referred to as "dark blue" or "teal")

    My pump still has what appears to be original dark blue paint. See my photos in the 1st post of this thread. There was no tag on the back of my pump.
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    1968 Power steering pump paint source? (referred to as "dark blue" or "teal")

    I don't believe so. I think the entire pump (housing and front area) are all painted the "teal" color. That's how mine is (see my photos in the 1st post) From my research: the entire pump = dark blue (aka "teal") dipstick cap = natural (or maybe zinc silver?) pulley = semi-gloss black bracket...
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    1968 Power steering pump paint source? (referred to as "dark blue" or "teal")

    Mike, I appreciate it, but I'm not is a huge hurry, so I've give it another couple of weeks and see if NPD restocks. No need to make that one can from Neil a frequent flier just yet. And thank you for the photos. That's exactly what I was looking for and confirms the NPD color is what I want to...
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    For Sale Currently Aqua GT/CS in Mesa, Arizona

    This one is local to me, so if anyone here is a serious buyer I could help by inspecting it in person.
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    For Sale 1968 HCS Lime Gold T Code

    The 1st link doesn't work for me. Maybe because it's a private Facebook group? It's a nice looking car, although those huge stripes and HCS badge look silly. They must have had them custom made to be so far off. I can't image there are repop stripes that are that wide. I also like the color...
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    1968 Power steering pump paint source? (referred to as "dark blue" or "teal")

    Right. I understand that is the official name. I also included the alternate name "teal" since I've seen it called that several times (maybe to avoid confusion with the Corporate Blue of the engine) *** I just edited the thread title. I see now how it may have looked like I was asking whether...
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    1968 Power steering pump paint source? (referred to as "dark blue" or "teal")

    What's the current wisdom on sources for the power steering pump paint? I'm talking the "dark blue" (sometimes called "teal") color. There are several threads here on the forum, but most are several years old. I've been able to find only 2 options, at least in a spray bomb. Anyone have...
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    1968 Correct "Ford Blue" engine color in a spray paint?

    This is for the engine paint on the 289-2V in my '68 HCS. So there are a few past discussions on this, but they are from years and years ago, and paint manufacturers have changed since then. From earlier threads here on the forums I've seen recommendations to use the following: Duplicolor...
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    Infrared Thermometers

    I bought this one a couple of years ago for my son's science fair project. He tested it against at least 3 thermometers we had in the house (oven, meat, AC) and it was within 3-4 degrees of them. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R638Z86/?tag=calspecial-20
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    For Sale Mustang GT/CS (California Special) Recognition Guide and Owner's Manual #501

    Or contact @rvrtrash from the post right before yours.
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    For Sale Mustang GT/CS (California Special) Recognition Guide and Owner's Manual #501

    And... the auction ended 25 minutes before I posted that! :) I would check back in a day or two to see if it's been relisted.
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    For Sale Mustang GT/CS (California Special) Recognition Guide and Owner's Manual #501

    Here's the relisted eBay auction: https://www.ebay.com/itm/185788180373?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&customid=link&campid=5335855451&toolid=20001&mkevt=1
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    1968 Headrests

    Hey, finally one I can answer! :) On the '69 headrests there is a release clip. You need to remove the seat back to get to it. Then pry up the clip and pull the headrest all the way out. The headrest shaft has 3 grooves in it for 3 levels of height adjustment. But the last groove is deeper...
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    1968 side scoop removal

    @DanTeets - The decals arrived today safe and sound. Again, thank you so much!
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    1968 Prepping for media blasting

    We made more progress today. Separated the C4 transmission from the engine. Then stripped off the engine accessories to get ready for some serious degreasing. One area that was a bit of a shock was the cooling system. Lots of scale and rust in there. And while taking off the 5/8" bypass hose...
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    1968 Front suspension rebuild - current wisdom?

    Looks like they have "no products currently available" on their web site. I'll check back later to see if it's a temp issue. I didn't realize Mustang Plus was bought out. Looks like it happened in March 2021
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    1968 Front suspension rebuild - current wisdom?

    I was considering this. I did it to my '67 Cougar years ago and my recollection is lowering the upper control arm 1" resulted in the whole front end of the car coming down about 1/2". I'm definitely not about the road race ;) but I do agree the stance on our Mustangs looks much better with the...
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    Workin hard

    I don't know. I think that shop floor is way too clean! ;)
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    1968 side scoop removal

    Thanks Marty! I knew that, but had forgotten. (Obviously my memory is going because I wrote basically that in the "how to identify" section of this site) :rolleyes: Was the GT/CS scoop stripe applied at the factory or dealer?
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    1968 side scoop removal

    Actually Dan Teets is already sending me a pair of decals. But thank you so much Marty for the offer! David (@di81977) also offered to send me some. This group is truly amazing! I post photos of my scoops and 3 separate people jump to help me out. Thank you to everyone for your generosity and...
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