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  1. franklinair

    Loss of a member

    I met the Rings several years ago on one of my trips to CA. A delightful couple. Thoughts and prayers for Lisa. (Donna: If you could send me an address, I'd like to send a card to Lisa.) Neil
  2. franklinair

    1968 Completed GT/CS

    1968Cally; I'm in the middle of a '70 Mustang convertible for a friend from Miami. Neil
  3. franklinair

    For Sale Gold GTCS in Florida

    "unrestored condition". It sure looks like it was restored (with several modifications). Tasteful mods are OK with me. I do it myself- within reason. Neil
  4. franklinair

    1968 To AC or not to AC

    There are a couple of options. 1.) Vintage Air sells a kit for non A/C cars utilizing the existing heater box unit and adding the evaporator unit, plus controls. About $1500+/-. 2.) I have enough spare parts for the factory style (evaporator/heater core box), some dash vents, and control panel...
  5. franklinair

    1968 Completed GT/CS

    Here are photos of my completed GT/CS. Neil
  6. franklinair

    1968 GT/CS Stripe Kits

    Here Ya go, Graphic Express 965 US 41 Inverness, FL 34450 Tel: 352-341-0077 Neil
  7. franklinair

    1968 GT/CS Stripe Kits

    Paul Newitt's books show the measurements/dimensions for installing the stripes. I'll look up the supplier I used and send it to you. The kit was perfect and reasonably priced. They can do any color you wish. Neil
  8. franklinair

    For Sale 1968 J code GT/CS in Dallas (project)

    I send out body/paint. Everything else, I do. If you have a shop restore the car, then you will spend $40K to $50K for a $30K car. Neil
  9. franklinair

    For Sale 1968 J code GT/CS in Dallas (project)

    Quality body & paint= $8K to 10K Interior= $1,200 Resurect A/C= $950 Suspension= $600+/- Unknowns (brakes, engine, clutch/transmission, gas tank, lights, etc.= $2,000. If you do MOST of the work yourself, You'd then have a $30K GT/CS. Ask me how I know: Neil
  10. franklinair

    For Sale 1968 J code GT/CS in Dallas (project)

    $14K tops IMHO, depending on any rust under the vinyl top that's loose. It needs everything. Neil
  11. franklinair

    1968 Round GT/CS Steering Wheel Emblem

    This is what I use on the woodgrain dash panel. Neil
  12. franklinair

    1968 Back together

    Weren't you in Alexandria, VA before? If you need any peculiar parts I may be able to help. Let me know. Neil
  13. franklinair

    1968 Coil Spring R&R

    I prefer running stock suspension configuration. Cutting or torching coil springs gives me severe heartburn:icon_dead. I've found stock ride height (27" from the ground to the apex of the fender opening) satisfying. Check yours and see what the height is (front & rear fenders). Neil
  14. franklinair

    For Sale Aqua GT/CS in Michigan

    Looks like several posts are missing from this thread... Neil
  15. franklinair

    Wanted Looking for a '68 HCS or GT/CS Project

    It costs me about $20K+ to restore a GT/CS, and I do most of the work myself, so I don't have the financial burden of shop costs. A quality paint job, which I have a professional do (strip, repair, paint) costs about $12K. I do all the mechanical & electrical myself which includes all new...
  16. franklinair

    For Sale White GT/CS in NorCal

    Not to rain on anyone's parade, but I see an easy $15K to $18K to make it a $35K GT/CS. Been there, done that. Neil
  17. franklinair

    1968 LED Halos

    Not for me. I like bright headlights, but the halos are a distraction. (Shouldn't the Turn Signal lights be Amber?) Neil
  18. franklinair

    1968 MCA 45th Anniversary Show

    We had a great time at the MCA show in Georgia. Met up with Marty Rupp and saw lots of great Mustangs, old & new. Neil
  19. franklinair

    1968 MCA Show

    We'll be heading to Georgia tomorrow for the 45th MCA Anniversary Show. Good weather forecast, but cool & windy. Neil
  20. franklinair

    For Sale Maroon GT/CS at BJ Scottsdale J161316

    I think I still have one of those GT/CS steering wheel centers. Neil
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