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    1968 date codes for intake manifold

    what would be an acceptable date code for an intake manifold for a car produced on 3/20/1968. i found 1 with a early march date code but seems that would be a bit sporty to have made it onto my car.
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    1968 stock exhaust manifolds

    I could use some help I found a set of stock exhaust manifolds for my 289 with date correct casting numbers. I curious about the passenger side with the fitting that connects to the carburetor . does that unthread is there something inside of it like a screen or filter? if so how does it get...
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    1968 2018 Ponies at the Pike

    well the show was delayed until a few weeks ago due to rain. GT/CS's had 4 cars turn out. Rich at mustang connection did a short little interview with a few of us at the show. it was a beautiful day!! not sure the link works but if not go to Richs site mustangconnection.com...
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    1968 1SPCL68 turns 50

    Ok so the lady at the cake store thought I was nuts. so did everybody I told today. Hey it's my cars birthday!! anyway as a member of the family I could let this big day go without a little celebration. the trick was having it blow out the candles. Thanks to Gary for the T shirt...
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    1968 GT/CS registry window sticker

    does anybody have any of the old stickers Paul had. I sent him an email a few years back but never heard anything back. perhaps its time to make a new one. I played around on the PC and came up with this version but am undecided I also don't know where to take it to get some made up. my...
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    1968 Ponies at the Pike

    a little over a week ago they had the Ponies at the Pike car show in Long beach CA. nearly 350 mustangs at the show. BCMC mustang club did a nice job with the show and the weather was perfect. my wife and I took advantage of early registration and the meet and great on Saturday night prior...
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    1968 Stock 289 Exhaust manifolds

    I have a question on the configuration of the exhaust manifolds. my search for a date correct set continues. I keep seeing sets with little notches machined next to the exhaust ports which I assume is for the smog ports. if my car did not have the smog equipment should I be searching for...
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    1968 Stock 289 Exhaust manifolds

    could use some help I'm confused on the correct exhaust manifold casting numbers for a 1968 289 2V I believe these are the base numbers but what do the letters represent after this number ive seen E F C and I'm sure there are others C6OE-9430 and C6OE-9431
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    1968 fabulous fords forever

    I just registered for the show April 30th at Knott's berry farm. anybody else planning on attending?
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    Wanted Stock 289 Exhaust manifolds

    been looking for a set of stock 289 exhaust manifolds with a date code Dec 67 thru Feb 68. if anybody has a tip on where I can locate a set. I have been looking at Ebay for several weeks and craigs list.
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    1968 Trouble with Horn

    Been trouble shooting the horns. initially neither horn would sound but did seem to be getting some indication of they were trying to go. when I pressed the horn button on the steering wheel I suspected ground issue so when I checked that each horn was grounded properly and verified by directly...
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    1968 Instrument panel lights

    I continue to work out the bugs. I noticed the other night that the instrument panel lighting fades in and out during low RPM. I have new alternator and battery and new alloy metal products harnesses. head lights do not appear to be doing it nor does the voltage gauge or any of the gauges...
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    1968 Decal locations

    Need Help on Decals I think I got most of the figured out. the 289 air cleaner doesn't get a "FRONT" decal but the others I need some help with please see the attached picture. is there a reference guide anyplace that shows the correct locations and usage of these decals? A- Assume this goes...
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    1968 over heating issue

    So now that I got it running seems it runs hot. I have 3 row radiator rebuilt FOMOCO water pump 4 blade stock fan 160degree thermostat it starts out ok temp gauge gradually moves from cold to hot but pegs all the way to hot coolant flows out past the cap into overflow the hose and onto the...
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    1968 one special 68

    Well it has been a long road but it is finally all together minus the center console which has been a challenge but should not be long now. I haven't road tested it yet. the old saying ya it sure looks pretty but does it run? have a few finer tweaks to do going to take it to somebody who...
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    1968 Seat belt installation

    I'm in the final stage!! I had my belts restored and believe I got all the correct installation hardware but need some help on the front seat belts. not sure which belt in the picture is the shoulder belt is it the short one or the long one in the picture? I also need to understand what...
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    1968 help with wire underdash

    not sure what or where the purple and green wires with a lightbulb attached to the end of it goes. I have a floor console. I'm thinking it goes with that perhaps the light is for illuminating the little storage space under the radio behind the SS roll up door? not sure. I have included a...
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    1968 tach wiring help

    I'm trying to install the small rocketman tach where the clock goes. it needs negative from Coil which I believe I can tap into the red with green stripe wire coming from the engine gauge feed. I also need a good source for the switched positive feed and a ground which is easy. would...
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    1968 Door panel clips

    ready to put the interior door panels on and I noticed that the package of AMK clips only has a limited number of clips that have the vibration pad on them is there a preferred location for the ones with the foam pad? I think the bag had 18 with foam 14 without
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    1968 Brake light switch

    I'm adding factory power disc brakes to my car which originally came with 4 wheel drum. I replaced the old brake pedal with the correct Power disc brake one. The shop manual shows the switch straddling the post on the brake pedal. The post is on the left side of the pedal leg. I'm good to this...
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