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  1. J

    1968 S code battery heat shield

    Would not suggest you use restored cars as your only guide but since you mentioned Mike's car yes there was one on it. Ford sources also list 68 S codes as having to the shields . Basically all 68s with AC or big blocks
  2. J

    1968 Engine Identification

    Isn't that the "hecho en mexico" emblem cast right in the lifter valley? Don't know it size or application from the information posted nor do I know much about all the engines cast down there decades ago
  3. J

    1968 trunk mat

    The pictures you posted from the Concours site is of a fastback so it really does not apply directly and maybe not indirectly, to this site :) Yes have a few since these were not the typical ones found in coupes and convertibles in 68 at San Jose as mentioned above Looking at what cars they...
  4. J

    1968 trunk mat

    That does not look like an original or even a period NOS version to me. It's cut differently, especially around the filler neck, from the other NOS/service replacements I've seen and have pictures of. In the 60's you could buy mat material from th eauto parts stores (aftermarket) to make your...
  5. J

    1968 trunk mat

    Believe I have two or so examples but at the moment I don't know when each car was completed and I believe that is an important part of the picture for this style/type of mat not normally seen at San Jose in 68. Might have only been one delivery from this particular sort during the whole...
  6. J

    1968 I’d tag and production run number

    Good choice. No reason for such an early car to be saved for a conversion later in the production year that I can see. We've all seen plenty of cars that were converted/faked by prior owners to explain why and how often this was done
  7. J

    1968 trunk mat

    Since all three were used at San Jose the only way I can think of to be more definitive would be for you to post when you car was completed and look for cars finished the same day or week and go from there. That would give you an idea and documentation of what San Jose had on the line that day...
  8. J

    1968 date codes for intake manifold

    Also consider that your not comparing the date of casting of the intake or other parts that make up the engine to the car's build date but to the date the engine was assembled. Date is located on the drivers side projection at the forward edge of the head mounting surface. Car assembly plant...
  9. J

    . Mike Jewell

    Wow! What a surprise. He will be missed dearly. His family is in our prayers in this time of need Thanks for making us aware of this
  10. J

    1968 January 1968 390 Date Code 390 Block Questions

    Not sure of the specific question or maybe I got lost in the details and posts. If it helps I have documented examples of the C7 blocks being cast into 1968 by casting date. So usage for those same blocks were likely for months that followed at San Jose
  11. J

    1968 GT Package

    I've got 65C for coupe with bench. One of my cars for 25 or so years.
  12. J

    1968 GT Package

    Yes the GT and deluxe interior link does not hold up to research Our Cal Special with the GT package came with standard interior according to the door tag and Marti report. Have a fair number of Marti's for for other cars likely there are more in that pile. Did look at the ones I have...
  13. J

    1968 Help with drum brakes

    Why not replace all the 10 studs with nice fresh ones rather than reusing the originals. Yes you can remove them at home and/or install them without a press but its a shade tree process. Install nuts on the end and hammer them out. To replace insert them in the holes up to the base then insert a...
  14. J

    1968 GT/CS Undercarriage

    Have hundreds of examples of 68 San Jose Mustangs as well as other years. As mentioned in reply. Not sure if your asking to see a few here in this thread
  15. J

    1968 GT/CS Advice sought

    Other side of the Redwood Curtain :) As already suggested. Get it running is number one then if you choose make it a safe driver but you may choose not to go that far since that can be a slippery slope and a larger investment. Also any parts you take off in achieving what ever level of repair...
  16. J

    1968 GT/CS Undercarriage

    If we need pictures of original 68 San Jose floors should have 5-600 pictures of different details, sealants and small differences between time periods and/or the handful of workers normally assigned to this task that production year If you choose two there are a number of threads over on the...
  17. J

    1968 GT/CS Undercarriage

    In Feb 68 San Jose was applying red oxide as posted above for both area. There is a fairly late short period where they tested (applied for a short period) a slop "grey". Likely to test what they would do in 69 at that plant for most of the year. San Jose had also used a very dark gray/black for...
  18. J

    1968 GT/CS Undercarriage

    - A 68 San Jose built car would have been painted on the bottom using jets mounted below the moving body from approx the firewall area rear ward prior to the application of the interior and exterior paint (in that order) - The frame rails and forward (from the firewall area) reward was then...
  19. J

    1968 Registry Data

    Plenty of work and time invested. Nice effort - Thanks. Of course it will invite additional questions :)
  20. J

    1968 Carpet Color

    Here are some examples of unrestored cars for your comparison. Sorry some are difficult to determine the true in person color, digit cameras, settings and lighting all play a part in that. Likely have another 12-20 examples. Tried to keep them all from San Jose and all from the spring to reduce...
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