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    1968 Having a bad day?

    Someone told me today (Midnightspecial) "How can you have a bad day when you drive a GT/CS, and if you are having a bad day, go drive your GT/CS" and I thought, Driving my GT/CS always brings a smile to my face, and others too! SO, Have a GT/CS and a Smile.
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    thinking of buying a beach house!?!?

    My wife and I took a drive down the central Ca. coast about a month ago and found this little unique fixer upper. It was a little cramped and had a foul smell coming from the basement, BUTT I think it could be expanded. Great view, small driveway and a bit too close to the road than I would...
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    1968 Concours on the Avenue, Carmel by the Sea

    Well, as many of you know, this is Pebble Beach Week, Car head Nirvana. Many things to do this week in Monterey and Carmel by the Sea, Ca. , but one of my favorites is Showing our S code GT/CS at the Prestigious Concours on the Ave. in Carmel by the Sea. We were lucky enough to be selected to...
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    1968 Wanted. Copy of 390/4spd build sheet

    Does anyone have a copy of a 390GT/4spd GT/CS build sheet they would be willing to send me a copy of. I have a blank and would like to duplicate the sheet for my S code. Thanks. Mike
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    1968 Engine weight, alum. V. Cast Iron

    Does anyone know how much weight loss you gain using Aluminum "Edelbrock" heads and Aluminum intake manifold (original P.I.) on the Ford FE engines? I am again thinking about putting a 428 PI engine in my driver CS. I need heads and would like to use the "Edelbrock" heads and I have the...
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    For Sale ERA427Cobra

    Here's a great deal for someone. Found it on the SAAC FORUM. http://saacforum.com/index.php?topic=9690.msg84499#new
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    . An update from Paul Newitt on the New Book

    Paul Newitt asked me to post this update on the New Book for him. Mike ---------------------------------------------------------------------- There has been a new development with the production of the book. Although the primary part of the book has been completed, there were some...
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    1968 Carmel by the Sea Concours on the Ave.

    My wife and I had our '68 GT/CS selected as 1 of 35 cars to be shown in a Special Edition of the Carmel by the Sea Concours on the Ave. this last Tuesday. I never had a chance to sit down as our car drew so much attention. I wish I had some Arlie cards to hand out. We even drew the attention...
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    . Happy Birthday Marion (Calif Girl)

    We wish you all the best on this fine day. Happy Birthday. Mike and Robinette.
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    . Saac-35 invitation

    I have been talking to SAAC Administrator and SAAC-35 Coordinator Ron Richards (Computerworks) and was asked to promote the GT/CS-HCS portion of the SAAC-35 convention this August at Infineon Raceway. As most of you know, SAAC has welcomed us as owners of Shelby inspired cars and would like us...
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    . Happy Mothers Day

    Just want to send a heart felt "Happy Mothers Day" to all you ladies out there. I hope your day is everything you want and I hope you are pampered all day. You deserve it. Mike
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    1968 Ignition switch or starter solenoid

    The other day I started my driver GT/CS, pulled it up to the front of the house to wash it and when I tried to turn it off, it kept running. I turned the key on and off, to acc. and nothing. I finally dumped the clutch to kill the engine. I started it again and it turned off as normal. A...
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    . Happy Birthday Scott.

    Hi Scott (GTCSMustang) , Happy Birthday, hope your day was everything you hoped it would be. Best wishes, Mike
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    . Question about long term storage

    My Concours GT/CS lives in an enclosed car trailer without any climate control. Due to this, it can be subject to moisture from cold weather. I don't want to put any heat source in the trailer to avoid any explosion if there was to be a fuel leak. I was thinking about putting a box with...
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    Specialty wheels link

    Here is the link for Specialty Wheel Company. They make all the correct wheels and trim for many car makes. http://www.specialtywheel.com/
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    For Sale s code 4 speed GT/CS

    Just posted Paul Newitt's car on Ebay, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Mustang-1968-Mustang-GT-CS-California-Special-S-Code_W0QQitemZ300382883089QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item45f0370d11 If you are interested or have questions, call me at 530-346-6604 or PM me. Mike.
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    . Happy Birthday JoeDls

    Hey Joe, Happy Birthday. Hope you have a great day and all your wishes come true. Mike and Robinette.
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    . MCA West Coast Nats

    For those who couldn't make it to the MCA West Coast Nationals this last weekend you missed a great time. Things were certainly hot in Van Nuys as temperatures soared to 112 degrees at one point and the "Station Fire" about 20 miles east of us was raining ash down on the show field. Marion...
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    . Happy Birthday Hotrodgranny and Aussi67

    Happy Birthday folks. Hope your day is everything you hope it will be. Mike and Robinette.
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    1968 One of our own makes MY CLASSIC CAR

    I was watching SPEED channel tonight viewing the show "MY CLASSIC CAR". They were covering the Mustang Round Up in Steam Boat Springs, CO. During one of the lead ins, Barry Mathias drove right by the camera with his Beautiful Meadow Lark Yellow '68 HCS. The camera man panned the car as he...
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