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  1. Bob G

    . Target date for book release?

    Has Paul mentioned any target date with summer almost over. I was thinking perhaps September or October at latest. I do know Paul has put his heart and sole into this project. The titillations of information may keep me up nights digesting this new book. Has the new Author PMN decided on a...
  2. Bob G

    1966-67 HCS My Fabulous fords forever registration is up for grabs free!!!

    Well heres the scoup!! I have a four post lift in my garage. this morning I was working on my Mustang getting it ready for the show. When I pulled the cover offthe roof to wipe it down, low and behold Satins been in my garage. A big nice crease in the middle of the roof. I can cry . My baby...
  3. Bob G

    K-900-P Herkules lift

    for sale used to great working condition German made Herkules air bag lift. 6000 pound lifting capability. Portable. lifts automobiles to 33 working inches for restoring & brake service, auto detailing. many other possabilities. just serviced by Herkules dealer and freshly repainted. Two extra...
  4. Bob G

    1968 What is happening with Paul's book?

    Anyone besides my self hear any more mentioned about "When" Pauls new book is going to be released? From what I read in the last post he was closing in on some special Ford OKs from their library . That is the last I heard! Paul care to give an Up date? Bob G
  5. Bob G

    good christmas stocking stuffer.

    Hello fellow GT/CS owners: I subscribe to Car Collector and this month's gift section got me a second look at an item we all may enjoy. (California Special Mustang Resto Two DVD Set) www.ccgtvonline.com . The price is $25.00 plus $5.00 shipping. Has anyone reviewed this resto tape? I hope...
  6. Bob G

    good christmas stocking stuffer.

    Hello fellow GT/CS owners: I subscribe to Car Collector and this month's gift section got me a second look at an item we all may enjoy. (California Special Mustang Resto Two DVD Set) www.ccgtonline .com . The price is $25.00 plus $5.00 shipping. Has anyone reviewed this resto tape? I hope...
  7. Bob G

    1968 New Book release date?

    Has anyone received any word about the release date of Paul's new book? Bob G
  8. Bob G

    Hercules lift for sale

    Hercules model 9000 portable made in Germany. capacity 6000 pounds operates off air compressor . Uses four steel extenders that swivel with rubber blocks and raised the vehicle 33 inches. just got it serviced by young and associates and repainted with new instructions decals . I have all the...
  9. Bob G

    Found another good reference book for our Mustangs

    I was at Borders and found another good reference book Original mustang 1967-1970 you may be familiar with this author he has done several of the same books for other automobiles (Colin Date) I am sure it is no comparison to Paul Newitts books but worth a look if like me you like to refer...
  10. Bob G

    2009 Gt/CS. what Ford Should of done.

    I spotted at new 2009 GT/CS on the lot of Worthington ford. So I pulled in to get a better look. I was very disappointed after looking it over. Here is a summery of why. 1) no GT/CS marking on side scoops 2) no rear fender logos anywere to be found even on trunk. 3) same V8 as GT package...
  11. Bob G

    California special vs High country special

    What is the difference in the the two ford mustangs? 1) was one more desirible that the order? 2)Lower production numbers? 4 are drive train and interior options different? I am not too fimular with the High Country Special, in fact never say one! one last question is are California specials...
  12. Bob G

    Good Ford book from torino club

    quite a while ago I saw an advertisment for a book the coved the engineering changes to the different engines offered by ford in the early 1960 to 1969. the book is called ( mustang & ford small block V8 1962 to 1969) Volumn 1 & 2 by Bob Mannel ISBN is 099627410-3 736 pages of valable...
  13. Bob G

    Mustang Times GT/CS

    I lost the post that told the month and year form one of our members who had his GT/CS gold on the Mustang Times cover. Can some one please tell me the information so I can relay it to mustang Club Of America for a back issue? Bob Geco krwaxbz@yahoo.com 310-839-8337 Ford Enthusiast
  14. Bob G

    looking for 19691/2 Ford mustang work shop manuals and literature.

    Wanted: 1968 Ford Workshop manuals by Helm supplier to Ford that may have special information pretaining to the GT/CS. I woulld like to fine thefollowing: 1) Drive-train & chassie 2) electrical 3) interior & exterior tim- manual 4) parts manual from Ford used by parts counter to order parts...
  15. Bob G

    intresting price trends GT/CS

    I was looking through a June issue 2008 of OLD-CAR price guide. Under ford Mustang here is what I found no particular mention of the GT/CS but some intresting notes: 1968 Hard-Top condition 1 through 6 being best: 1=$900 2=$2,820 3=$4,700 4=$10,580 6=$23,500 notes: add 10% for 390 engine add...
  16. Bob G

    Newport concours Sept 28 2008

    Are any owners of 1968 1/2 GT/CS cars going to be entered in the Newport concours? I need to see a good exsample so I can compare cars on the market I am looking at. also how many were produced in 1968 for California? Was the GT option part of the package or an add on and did this change the...
  17. Bob G

    Must have book!!!

    Must have a copy please!!! (1968 1/2 Ford mustang GT California Special ) (Recognition guide & owners manual) publiished 1989 by Paul M. Newitt ISBN# 087938630 ASIN# B0006EVCIE Anyone with an extra copy this is an important book for me. I will pay a fair market price. contact "SERIOUS BUYER"...
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