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Since you have the original dealer name and info on the car I am confident Kevin Marti could help. He does have a research fee, however, I think it is reasonable. Danny

I'm not sure if anyone's car slod new here or not; but here is a license plate frame which would be a cool addition to the car. http://cgi.ebay.com/CALIFORNIA-LICENSE-PLATE-FRAME-GALPIN-FORD-DEALERSHIP_W0QQitemZ370325988241QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5639262391

Neil, When you get those NAPA parts will you post a picture. I too have a couple 4300's needed the same parts. The '67 version is different from the '68 choke. Danny

NJMOP, AMK offers a couple different head markings; I would suggest you try to match the head markings as much as possible. I am confident you may find a couple different ones were used on your car. You can also order in bulk from AMK. Danny

Marty, My car was nominated by the National Awards committee for 2009; however, it was not selected. I did receive a nice certificate acknowledging the nomination. I was disappointed; but I have also only shown the car twice in AACA shows. I was humbled and proud just to be nominated. I...

Yeah, I found that tip out AFTER pulling a motor and the heads! I thought I would pass it along as it would have saved me hours of work not to mention the cost of new gaskets. I chased overheating problems for a couple weeks; as noted I checked the hoses, thermostat, timing, heater core, head...

The head gaskets should have a tab that sticks out between the head and the block; if this tab is on the front of the engine the head gasket is installed properly. You do not need to pull the head or engine to check it. Danny

+ 1 The P/S hose straps can be "reproduced" by getting a late model serpentine belt and cutting it to length. (Ask you local garage for an old belt that has been replaced) It won't be concours correct; but from a safety stand point it will keep the hose away from the exhaust manifold. The...

+1 The original large center trim off my car has the chrome; none of the buttons had any evidence of chrome. Danny

I thought it looked as though it had a vinyl roof...yes the side stripes, hood stripes and roof will really set it off. Good Luck and keep posting the pictures. Danny

DEDUCTION, DEDUCTION, DEDUCTION...just kidding. I don't understand why that wasn't standard on the non-GT J-codes. I think that will look great. Danny

Neil, The car is looking good; is the paint single stage or BASE/CLEAR? The black stripes and black interior will make it really pop, the 10 spokes look great too. I can't wait 'til TEAMLO gets his GT painted (same color). Danny

I would have to agree; the car is rare, but if someone was to pay the asking price and then return it to its original configuration they would be $50k into the car. A fully restored 68.5 CJ coupe only bid to $44K recently and a CJ coupe is more rare. I hope he gets it; but I have my doubts.

This car is re-listed; last weeks auction ended at $44K.

+1; Yellow is correct Danny

The # error may be an error by Ford; or Marti may not have had that option number in his system. The Mustang Monthly article on Kevin Marti mentioned that Kevin had to write a program to convert Ford's codes to a more modern program. Kevin is usually pretty good about "proofing" these reports...

Russ, The car looks great! I had one of the tubing companies reproduce the correct choke stove tubes for my J-code rebuild. I think I posted the info on which company did it for me. Just posting since I noticed your engine didn't have one yet. I also had the correct valve cover decal...

The sales brochure says the louvered hood is standard with the GT/CS package. It was printed in 2/68; so I don't know if it was changed later or not. Since the Marti reports for the HCS has California Special denoted on the option list I would assume the had all the same standard equipment...

Does anyone have the original Ford sales litature for the GT/CS? It may specify on that; realizing that sales litature sometimes had incorrect info. I can't remember if I have one or not; I'll go check. Danny

Rob, I do not have a copy of the first guide; but alot has been discovered since it was first published. "Marti Reports," are a good example. If you reference some of the Shelby books authored by Rick Kopec in the early 80's you will also find published inaccuracies. We have learned alot in...