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  1. 68sunlitgold

    2007+ New Ford Mustang GT California Special Teased with Shrouded Grille

    Another article on the upcoming GT/CS https://www.torquenews.com/1/next-ford-mustang-gtcs-shared-ceo-jim-farley
  2. 68sunlitgold

    1968 67 or 68 Wheels?

    To get rid of the oxidation on the chrome, if soap and water does not work, just use 'OOO' steel wool, it will shine them up nicely.
  3. 68sunlitgold

    For Sale 68 Mustang California Special Fog Light Brackets

    Since the only thing that the bracket is used for with Lucas lights is to pass the wiring through the bolt hole. .... so I guess you could use a 68 GT bracket but it just looks different.
  4. 68sunlitgold

    1968 Fog Light Pedestal

    Has anyone ever produced the Marchal pedestals? I need two sets.
  5. 68sunlitgold

    For Sale 1968 Mustang GT/CS California Special ORIG MARCHAL FOG LAMP GRILLE BRACKETS

    There is no difference between the brackets from Marchal and Lucas, however for the Lucas light only the wiring passes through the hole since they mount to the grille surround. As for the mounting pedestals, they are different and are very rare to find originals. There was someone on the site...
  6. 68sunlitgold

    For Sale 1968 California Special Quarter Extensions on Facebook

    Saw this on Facebook, not cheap but they are a NOS pair. Add states: One set of original Ford OEM 1968 California Special/ Shelby Quarter panel extensions. New in the original boxes. My project car sold and I kept these as my plan was to have them 3 D printed to start selling them as a...
  7. 68sunlitgold

    For Sale Craigslist - Bend Oregon

    Found on Craigslist in Bend Oregon. No Marti, but it does have all the tell-tale signs of a correct CS. https://bend.craigslist.org/pts/d/powell-butte-1968-mustang-gt-cs/7513885816.html 1968 Mustang California Special GT/CS, Needs Restoration. This is a real car, not a tribute or re-creation...
  8. 68sunlitgold

    . Game Time

    Hopefully soon, I can start the tear down...waiting for my shop addition to be complete but all this rain is delaying them pouring the slab.
  9. 68sunlitgold

    1968 Wheel Choices

    I'm with Neil 1.) Shelby 10 spokes 2.) Chrome S/S 3.) Magnums
  10. 68sunlitgold

    1968 Radio Bracket Installation (console)

    Also, be aware that to fit many aftermarket radios into the console radio bracket, it usually needs to be altered. The first pic is of the original bracket, and the next 2 are modified, top cut off, or radio posts cut off.
  11. 68sunlitgold

    1968 Radio Bracket Installation (console)

    Here is a pic of how/where it attaches to the dash. Bottom left red circle is the dash attachment and upper right red circle is the console attachment shown above.
  12. 68sunlitgold

    1968 Back together

    Neil, I will definitely take you up on that!! Yes I was in Alexandria, VA, moved here in June 2020 so my wife could take care of her parents. After 27 years in the Air Force and then 5 year working for industry (the reason I was in VA) we are finally settled in our 'forever' retirement place...
  13. 68sunlitgold

    1968 Back together

    After 53 years they are finally back together, VIN 8R01C143042 (GT/CS) VIN 8R01C143298 (Coupe) Both Sunlit Gold, Black Interior, 289 & Automatics. Now the restoration on both begins....more needs to be done on the CS then the coupe which still has all its original panels and paint. Actually...
  14. 68sunlitgold

    1968 Round GT/CS Steering Wheel Emblem

    I've seen one before but not in a car, this is the only one I have seen in cars and also in Pauls book.
  15. 68sunlitgold

    1968 Green Hornet Special on History

    When you watch the Green Hornet piece, did you notice that Craig Jackson states it was a test bed for the NATION WIDE California Special, and then states "They decided NOT to make a NATION WIDE version (of the California Special)". If I remember correctly, the CS was never meant to be a NATION...
  16. 68sunlitgold

    1968 Side Scoop

    Steve, Tony Branda sells a single side scoop for $105, Scott Drake sells one for $170, and CJ Pony sells one for $180. FYI, all of them have the witness lines. I've seen OEM one's sell for more than $300 (I got the one below 15 years ago for a lot less don't remember what I paid for it, first...
  17. 68sunlitgold

    For Sale lucas lights

    FYI, the bottom light surround and light are Marchals.
  18. 68sunlitgold

    1968 Brake Booster and Pedal

    The correct '68 is hooked and yes it's for PDB. Here is a great video from West Coast Classic Cougars that explains all the variations in boosters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbW_v_DdEuU
  19. 68sunlitgold

    1968 Console PRNDL Letters

    Rick, since the letter are cut into the plastic, lightly paint over the entire piece making sure the cut in letter are filled with paint, then wipe off the paint that is on the top of the plastic, the white will remain in the cut out lettering. I did this to mine and it worked great. Here is a...
  20. 68sunlitgold

    1968 1965 T-Bird Tail Light Housing/Harness

    Here is a picture of the entire wiring harness and like Jon, I included the tag that was on it. I had the harness re-woven by Rhode Island Wiring Service.
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