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    Correct Trunk Mat?

    What is the correct trunk mat for an April 04 built CS? I have a carpeted trunk and no clue what the original looked like. Seems there were different style mats used in the 68 model year curious as to which one was used at San Jose during production of the CS cars. Thanks for any information...
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    Bracket for battery hold down clamp

    On SOME cars there is a little right angle bracket that connects the front apron to the battery hold down clamp. This bracket can be seen on page 143, left side, center columnin the latest NPD catalog. Can anyone explain why only certain cars have this little bracket? Does it have to do with...
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    reproeuction rear valance panel

    Can anyone share their experience with a rear valance panel with the dual exhaust cut outs? Do they fit?
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    Vacuum operated water valve

    Need a vacuum operated water valve for a 302 W/AC. Anyone know of a source or of a rebuilder of these valves?
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    Looking for 4300 carb

    I need a 4300 carb to rebuild for a 302 Automatic Transmission car with a scheduled build date of April 02. Looking for one with all of the parts intact and rebuildable. j.w.murphy@comcast.net or 217 625 7183, will return every call. I have a "motorcraft" on the car now that seems to be a...
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    Dual vacuum advance on 302 with AC

    I am new poster, but long time lucker. Trying to figure out if a 302 with factory air conditioning did or did not have a a distributor with the dual diaphram vacuum advance unit. Several sources indicate that only the single diaphram unit was used, but looking at some pretty original examples...
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    Front and rear bumpers

    Having lurked here for several years I feel comfortable enough to ask for a hint on new bumpers. Do any of the reproduction bumpers fit correctly? Any particular brand or vendor to stay away from. Looking fot fit and finish and service life of those originally on the car in 68. Thanks for...
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    Dealer Sales Code identification

    Looking for help in obtaining the DEALER SALES CODE for Canoga Park Motors, located at 24520 Roscoe Ave., Canoga Park, CA . I have a car purchased there in Nov. of 65, before any CS cars would have been sold but am trying to cover all bases in this search. ANY information will be appreciated...
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    CS wanted!

    I have posted a couple of times before wanting to purchase a loaded CS. About one month ago someone from area code 314 called my cell phone with information about a vehicle they wanted to sell. I was on the way to Las Vegas at the time and the message was not clear (static) and I could not make...
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    Want to Buy CS

    Looking for good, complete and prefer highly optioned Califoria Special. If you are considering selling yours, please contact me. Can give your car a good home, i am not a reseller. please Email me at <jjmurphy@insightbb.com> or call my cell at 217 971 7183 and leave a message, I WILL return...
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    "Paint OK " Stamp

    Looking for a copy of the actual size stamp that was located on the horizontal flange of the front fender on San Jose built Mustangs. I need one for a 1966, but hoped that on this forum someone would have a copy of a 68 and they were the same. If by chance one of you serious restorers would...
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    Want to Buy Compass

    Looking for Rotunda Compass that was commonly sold by Ford Dealers in 60s. Would consider reproduction of this compass that was sold by many vendors in 80s. Send me a PM, use this board, or call me at 217 625 7183 . Thanks in advance, Murf
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    Look this over and comment

    There is a GT/CS listed at" Auto Gallery Museum" that interests me. I do not know how to post a link to this web sight but would appreciate any info or comment any of you have if you can take a look at this vehicle. VIN is 8R01J155984. If any one has any info on this car please share it with...
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    Wsant to buy

    Still want to buy CS. Looking for highly optoioned rust free that matches Marti report. Last seller changed his mind at the last minute. Let me know what you have. Thanks, John murphy jjmurphy@insightbb.com
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    Want to buy

    Still searching for GT/CS. Prefer 302, AC. Deluxe Interior, many options, rust free. Will consider vehicles with some, if not all of these options. Let me know by Saturday, May 1. If you are considering selling your CS, or know someone who may be, please respond either here or by private...
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    Highly optioned california specials?

    Does anyone know or care to take an educated guess about the frequency of options sold on the California Specials? What % were actually equipped with the GT option? What % were sold with deluxe interior? Tilt wheel? AM 8 track? Conv. Package. The list goes on and on of course, and then one...
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