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    New Special of the Month car for Oct

    Just a reminder about the Special of the Month feature. Here's the Oct car: http://www.californiaspecial.com/monthlyspecial-10-2008.shtml Also, I think I only have enough submitted for 2 more months, so if this is a feature everyone wants to keep going you need to help me out! You can submit...
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    VOTE NOW for the 2009 Calendar - Ends Fri Oct 3rd

    OK, it's time to vote for the 2009 CS.com Calendar. Choose your favorite 12 photos. Remember, you only get one chance to vote. The top 13 cars will have their own month or cover. (I give the choice of the cover shot to the To help see the images better I've set up a preview...
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    ADMIN - Photos needed of 2007+ GT/CS features

    I'm working on the late model sections of the site; basically putting together the 2007+ version of the "IDENTIFICATION" page for the '69's (http://www.californiaspecial.com/features1.htm ) What I'm looking for is photos from late model owners of the parts specific to the GT/CS. Things like...
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    ADMIN - Submit your pics for the 2009 Calendar! - Deadline Sept 15, 2008

    Here's the official call for entries for the 2009 California Special Calendar. Please start gathering your best photos and submit them no later than Monday Sept 15, 2008. We've been doing this for a few years now and it's always a big success. I'm looking forward to another great one this year...
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    ADMIN - Gallery photos not working - I'm on it

    You may have noticed the Gallery pics aren't working. I upgraded some server software, which of course broke something. :wink: I'm working on it and hope to have it fixed shortly.
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    New HCS web site

    I stumbled across a new High Country Special web site today: http://highcountrymustang.com Is the owner maybe a member of the forums here as well? It's a nice site with some good info I haven't seen before. I especially like the letter from Ford giving paint color codes for several special...
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    ADMIN - Site redesign - Go w/ a light or dark color scheme?

    I'm ramping up to redesign the site in order to better include the late model GT/CS cars. While I'm at it I'll probably revise the entire color scheme as well. I'm leaning toward a light color scheme rather than the dark like we have now, but wanted to get feedback. Thanks!
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    List of 40th Anniversary Events, 2008

    I'll make this a sticky thread to link to the different 40th Anniversary events proposed for this year. If anyone has more (or more updated) links please PM me and I'll revise the list. Thanks! 40th Anniv. GT/CS Event Details--at Galpin Ford, North Hills, CA on 4/19...
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    2008 Calendars will ship this week

    Just a quick note to let everyone know that the 2008 CS.com Calendars arrived yesterday and will be mailing out this week. Thanks again for all the support, both by submitting photos and buying calendars. :grin:
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    ADMIN - 2008 Calendars now on sale!

    The 2008 CaliforniaSpecial.com Calendars are now on sale! You can order them here: http://californiaspecial.com/calendars.htm These are full color, full bleed 13 month calendars. They have a wire binding (not stapled) so they hang flat on the wall. Size is 11x17 when open. Please note that they...
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    C6 transmission cooler lines - FREE (just pay shipping)

    I've got a set of aftermarket C6 transmission cooler lines that are taking up room in my garage. I've had them for 10+ years and I'm sick of tripping over them.:smile: Send me a PM or email if you're interested. I can post pics if needed.
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    VOTE NOW for the 2008 Calendar - Ends Sunday Sept 30th

    OK, it's time to vote for the 2008 CS.com Calendar. Choose up to 12 photos as your favorites. Remember, you can only vote once. Because we only had 15 entries this year it will work out pretty well. 1 for the cover, 12 (1 for each month) and then I'll add January of 2009 which will have 2 cars...
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    GT sway bar diameter?

    OK, I know a GT sway bar is either 7/8" or 15/16", but the one I have is just a hair under 7/8" (like 1/32" under). Were they not exactly 7/8" or do I have a non-GT bar? BTW, this isn't from my 289 powered HCS. I know that one's not a GT.:grin: This bar is a left over I took out of a 67 Cougar...
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    ADMIN - Submit your pics for the 2008 Calendar!

    OK, this is the official call for entries for the 2008 California Special Calendar. Please start gathering your best photos and submit them no later than Friday Sept 14, 2007. We've been doing this for a few years now and it's always a big success. I'm looking forward to another great one this...
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    Gallery now fixed so you can delete photos

    Sorry it's taken so long, but for those who were having problems deleting photos in your gallery, it's been fixed now. Thanks!
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    1968 steering wheels - Shelby vs. Cougar vs. Mustang deluxe?

    Does anyone know if the Shelby, Cougar XR-7 and deluxe interior Mustangs shared the same steering wheel? Or are they all 3 separate wheels? Obviously the horn pad emblems are different, but are the simulated wood grain (ie. plastic) steering wheels the same? Thanks.:smile:
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    ADMIN - One of our own has passed away

    I'm struggling with how to make this very shocking and horrible announcement, so I will just be brief... On February 21, 2007 Jason Wieder died in a car accident while driving his GT/CS. Many of you knew him as Jayscal, an active and long time member here on the forums. His car is featured in...
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    Welcome 2007 members!

    I've received several emails asking if 2007 cars are welcome on the site. So I thought I would post this to clear up any confusion... YES! The new 2007 California Specials are absolutely welcome here! Until last year the only "Specials" (HCS and GT/CS) were 1966-68's, so obviously a majority...
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    ADMIN - "My Car Details" now under your username

    I just added a new feature so others can quickly see basic specs on your car. Look under my username to the left and you'll see a new link "My Car Details". Click on it for a list of specs. (See 1st attached image below for a screen shot) To edit your car details click on "User CP" (upper left)...
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    ADMIN - Forums Upgraded 2/4/07

    I just upgraded the forums, so if you notice anything odd please PM me or post here. There are always several little bugs to work out when doing an upgrade like this. I think I caught most of the major ones, but little stuff takes longer to track down. Problems I'm aware of and working on...
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