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I just checked the Ford Assembly Manual, and, sure enough, the manual identifies the support seal as being used on the six and 390. There was no mention of any other engine size, but the drawing had a 1967 date. Thanks again, Paul. Now I wish I knew why the staple marks on the support are on...

Paul, Thanks for that explanation. All my cars are small block (289 or 302), so did someone on the line just "get it wrong" on this car. The lime gold car is a 302 and was built March 6th while my other cars were built in February. Maybe the guy on the line put it on thinking my car was...

As I'm restoring my lime gold CS, I was looking closely at top of the radiator support and noticed very small "staple holes" that appear to be used to hold the rubber seal on the support. None of my other 1968, San Jose Mustangs have this seal, so the question is....why is the seal there, and...

I think the "question" of restoration cost lies in the "answer" of how much of the restoration do you want to do yourself? If you have some time, some dedication to the project and some skill, the restoration costs can be very reasonable. Also, where you reside can have a major impact on the...

I have a number of detailed photos of the underside of my CS that are posted in the Gallery. The title is Highland Green GT/CS, MCA Gold Car. I have more photos that I would be glad to send to you if you are interested. Hope this helps, Russ

I think the BJ auction just gave our cars the "respect" we have been eager to obtain....and that $49,000 was for a small block 302!!! Just goes to show that value is what someone is going to pay, but I think overall, our cars just took a significant jump in value. Thanks Barrett-Jackson!!! Russ

When I installed the stripes, I used soapy water also. I used a pliable, plastic "bondo" applicator to press the stripe into place and remove any bubbles. One thing I'm going to try on the next stripe application is the use of a laser level. You can set the laser where you want the stripe to...

I agree with Arlie, in that you can purchase a very nice bench grinder and change the grinding wheels to polishing wheels (get a "firm" polishing wheel and a "soft" wheel) and do it yourself. Use stainless steel rouge to get the desired results. There is a lot of stainless steel trim around the...

The camera case finish is a satin black finish, which is different finish than the metal portion of the dash. I did not take the paint off the camera case plastic, but painted over this area with a "Satin Black" color. You can use Krylon Semi Flat Black or Rust-Oleum Satin Black for a great...

I read on another post that GT/CS-HCS hood twist locks are out of stock from many vendors. I found these locks at "Larry's Thunderbird and Mustang Parts" (1-800-854-0393) for $89.95 a pair. Their part number is M-16896A. They said they had six sets in stock. Hope this helps those looking for...

If you have a black interior, the color for the dash is "black metallic". You can purchase this paint in a spray can from National Parts Depot. I used this on two of my cars and the finish looks great. Hope this helps. Russ

I think it is great to see one of the original commercials from 1968. I grew up in California in 1968, and I can't say I remember seeing this commercial on TV. I wonder if the car used in the commercial is a prototype, or early advanced car, used to introduce the GT/CS and stir up excitement...

Hi Scott, I think the difference in horsepower (230 vs. 250) is related to the dual exhaust of the GT (remember J code cars came from the factory with single exhaust) and Shelby models, and that the Shelby was tested with the aluminum Cobra intake. As you know, the early Shelbys were delivered...

Rhonda, Today it's a "HIGH DOLLAR" GT/CS fastback!!!! Russ

Regarding the engine in a 1968 GT 350 and a production Mustang "J" code engine.......the engines are identical. Both has the C80E hi-compression heads, cast iron 4V intake manifolds, etc. There were no hi-performance cams in a Shelby in 1968 either. Basically, when you purchased a 1968 Shelby...

And to add to the racing image Ford was working toward....remember the phrase "Total Performance"?? EVERYTHING Ford did was an effort to increase sales, that is their business...sell cars. Shelby was promoting the total performace package, and that sold cars. Remember, win on Sunday and sell...

Rhonda, I guess I don't totally understand your question. If you are talking about quantity, there is much more "Ford" in a Shelby than "Shelby" in a Ford. Shelby was hired by Ford to promote the Mustang in racing. He installed performance parts and made the GT 350 Mustang a legend in racing...

Being a Shelby owner and a GT/CS owner, I want to say a few words on this topic. First of all, the GT/CS is NOT a Shelby and never will be. It is a Mustang coupe with a pretty "outfit". The GT/CS heritage is rooted in San Jose and was built to stimulate the sales of the 1968...

I guess I had better come to the defense of the "C code" CS/HCS Mustangs. IF fastbacks are commanding high prices (and I don't really think original restored cars are), the ONLY reason they are is because of all the "Eleanor" and Shelby "clones" that need bodies to be modified. It's the law of...

Maybe I'm missing something, but every publication I read has the value of a GT/CS near the top of the "food chain" for 1968 Mustangs (Cobra Jets are at the top and I don't even try to compare a Shelby to our cars.). Old Cars Weekly price guide clearly identifies GT/CS cars as more valuable...