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We love Flagstaff, and we especially like the four seasons. Many people believe that Arizona is just desert, rattlesnakes and cactus with a few cowboys thrown in for good measure. They just can't imagine that it snows here too! Marty, I think you're going to get some of this snow also, so be...

why progress has slowed a bit on my lime gold GT/CS. I just had to share some photos of Flagstaff's latest winter storm. We have accumulated 25" of snow since Monday, and we are expecting another 36" by Friday!! As a result of these storms, I've been spending time blowing/shoveling snow...

Mike, I read with interest of the storage of your GT/CS in your trailer. I have stored my cars in an enclosed trailer in Flagstaff, and wanted to share one experience. Since the trailer is dark, critters (especially field mice) like to camp out, eat, defecate, etc. in the trailer. Since...

Another good day...the exhaust went in and everything fit according to the factory manual. I checked the Ford manual and turndown tips were offered with the dual exhaust, and I am pleased with the way the exhaust looks from the rear of the car. I don't have the correct clamps on the turndowns...

Neil, You might want to be careful with lacquer paint. Lacquer applied over urethane or enamel finishes will impact with the top coat and wrinkle the finish, destroying the final top coat. I would suggest contacting your painter to determine the compatability of paints before you apply any...

Jeff, As you know, I'm an MCA Certified judge (1967-68 and 1965-66 Shelby), and I believe any deduction would be determined by what class the car is going to be judged. I'll probably enter the car in the "Trailered Concourse" class, though. IMO, the dual exhaust is a deduct, but it would be...

Neil, As you can see by the rear photo of the car, I don't have the "GT" valence with the exhaust cutouts. I decided that I wanted it to look stock from the rear so I'm installing factory-style turndown ends. No chrome tips, no trumpets, no dual GT tips...just a "plain Jane" exhaust. Thanks...

Neil, The car looks great...a rare color and a beautiful job! Congratulations! Keep the photos coming! Russ

Front fenders and rear bumper on...it's finally starting to look like a car! Next is the exhaust system. I've decided to depart from the "totally original" concept, because I can't see having a 302, J Code engine with a single exhaust. I purchased a concours correct dual exhaust that came...

The front seats, glove box, radio knobs and the scuff plates went in today, so all I have to do is install the steering wheel. It's finally beginning to look like a car. The black interior with the lime gold exterior really pops! I'm waiting to receive the cancellation cam for the turn signal...

Steve, I believe you are right about the trimming. It is good to know that if you don't have A/C that you get the proper console base. Russ

Neil, It is Krylon Semi Gloss black. It is very durable, has superb covering qualities, and gives a great matt sheen. I also use this product in the engine compartment with excellent results. Russ

Many of you probably know there are two types of Mustang console bases, but this was a new one on me. As I was restoring the console for my GT/CS, I found that Ford apparently made two distinctive console bases. One appears to have been used in Mustangs without factory A/C, while the other...

This past week has been a good one..... with all the holidays, visiting children and grand children and, of course, progress on my GT/CS. There are twenty-four inches of snow on the ground in Flagstaff so I can't work outside, so the GT/CS is getting some quality attention! The interior has...

Thanks Mike, I'll go over to Ace Hardware today! I appreciate all the help. Russ Ace had 3/32" push pin fasteners at $.30 each. They are exactly what I needed. Thanks again, Russ

Steve, I tried my NAPA and found fasteners in the Balkamp products, but the smallest fasteners were too large for the pins on the script! Russ

I'm getting ready to mount the California Special script to the rear fenders and found that I don't have the correct fasteners that hold the script in place. I had to purchase repro script and no fasteners were included. Does anyone have a source for the original "push nut" type fasteners...

Neil, The type of carburetor is dependent on the transmission/smog system used. All 289 cu. in. engines used the Autolite 2100. If the transmission is a standard, the carburetor would be a C8AF-AK type. If the transmission is an automatic, the carb would be a C8ZF-G. These numbers are found...

Scott, My email address is 1stnow@msn.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Russ

Good Question...no, I have a "show" Autolite battery that will go into the car when I display the car. I've purchased the repro Autolite batteries in the past and they seem to only last about two years at best, and with the price of these batteries around $180, it just got too expensive to...