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  1. J

    1968 Correct color

    Hope this helps a little - taken from a 68 paint chip page. remember that this information covers all body style (including faastbacks where the upper panels are much darker than the lower ones) ++++++++++++++ FORD MUSTANG INTERIOR COLORS (Semi-Gloss Defined as 20% Gloss) USED ON: -Cover...
  2. J

    1968 trunk mat

    Just to add full disclosure ;) There were at least three different materials used at San Jose for the trunk mats. So "correct" doesn't have a single answer From my pictures and notes there was Speckled, Felt and Plaid installed on the line Just sharing
  3. J

    For Sale Aqua J-Code with only 30,000 miles?

    In my experience it depends on the car and somewhat the buyer For a car that has been changed the amount of mileage plays little into the formula of what the car is worth IMHO. Condition of the body and amount of originally often is not related to the amount of mileage on a car that is not an...
  4. J

    For Sale GT/CS on Ebay

    Looks tempting - wonder what its really like in person. A pretty close match (though different color combination) to the J code I currently have. Thought about looking into it for the son ... but only thought at this point http://www.californiaspecial.com/forums/imagesCS/smilies/undecided.gif...
  5. J

    1968 Firewall Hole ID

    Looking at 68 San Jose cars all four (or more) of those plugs for the unused holes have the plugs installed from the wheel side into the engine compartment as you thought
  6. J

    1968 Firewall Hole ID

    Yes normally a rubber plug that often gets (on the wheel side) covered/hidden with sound deadener. Likely there for the same reason the one on the passenger rear inner panel (your number 23 in that picture) is there ;)
  7. J

    1968 Firewall Hole ID

    dalorzo_f - Very nice job on the pictures/illustrations
  8. J

    1968 Inner Fender VIN

    If the drivers side inner fender panel VIN is visible or not depends on where the car was built in 68. Something that came up years ago when Jim Smart and I were walking a show. "Normal" depends on where you got your experience with these cars it seems Currently have examples of about 300 San...
  9. J

    1968 Driver side door originality

    If I recall correctly there are two date code. One for the shell and one for the inner surface. Trying to keep my years straight without going to notes. Check behind the outer belt line seal and behind the door panel area
  10. J

    1968 The good, the bad and the clone.

    Was around when the car was built - don't think the owner was looking for a clone - just liked the exterior features. Was surprised when they slapped on the emblems - think it would have looked cleaner without - just me Believe they used a steel taillight panel or maybe that was one of the...
  11. J

    1968 Rear leaf markings

    The different locations (where the springs were marked) is likely related to when the springs were made. Earlier - at or near the shock mount. Later (end of year) at rear eye of spring
  12. J

    1968 inside fender paint color

    Both sides would have been painted with a red oxide primer. During the painting process exterior paint would have been applied to the back side of the fender either by overspray or direct application. Example as the painter was assuring full coverage at the back edge of the fender (so no...
  13. J

    1968 Questions on final restoration process

    Not sure what good the part number will do but try this C7ZZ-8244-A
  14. J

    1968 Paint Colors

    The trunk (with no gas tank or other parts in it) with the trunk lid attached was painted the same color as the exterior at the same station as the exterior (unibody pluse rear valance, rear bumper guard brackets and doors in place) The undersides was painted with two (often) slightly...
  15. J

    1968 New family project

    Making great progress there Marty Got to ask :) was there that much body color in the front wheel wells (between the shock tower and firewall areas) when you took the car apart? We see it every so often (though it all gets covered with black paint anyway) but not the norm - mush have been the...
  16. J

    1968 New door seals

    Hope these help - all unrestored cars Don't forget the YELLOW weather strip adhesive ;)
  17. J

    1968 Welded Shock Towers

    I can supply you with pictures of them welded up - doesn't mean that they were originally ;) The few that were built were normally beat pretty hard. Last 10 I've seen have either been restored (with plenty of panel replacement) or rusty originals
  18. J

    1968 Saw this in Napa, CA

    Looks like it was likely sold by the insurance company at the salvage (auto wreckers) auto auction by the sheet of paper and the run number posted in the windshield opening. Real typical for northern Cal. Surprised a couple of yards didn't get this but someone must have bid more thinking they...
  19. J

    1968 Welded Shock Towers

    First - should have referenced the first page of the two posted. Lower version looks more like the typical commercial - retail version minus a few things. Upper is a odd/rare one that has been seen a few times in different years. Since they were never destined to be stuck on the window in a...
  20. J

    1968 Welded Shock Towers

    Though its off the subject believe the add/delete sheets would provide more detail information as to how the Shelbys were built than the so called window sticker in the SAAC thread. We will not know if there are similarities between the different plants and builds unless we could find the...
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