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    For Sale 1968 GT/CS for sale on Facebook - 289, C4 - Fort Mohave, AZ

    It may be an HCS. We need a Marti report. It has the correct taillight panel. For some reason they blacked out the chrome taillight bezels, probably bad chrome.
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    1968 Brakes pull hard to the right - front power discs, rear drums

    I would try 2 or 3 emergency stops from 25 -30 mph. Then look at the skid patterns. Doing this may reset them. I would find a big parking lot and be ready to hang on to the wheel.
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    1968 Brakes pull hard to the right - front power discs, rear drums

    Did you replace the brake hoses to the calipers? They deteriorate from the inside out. May be there is reduced flow in one of them. Strange problem.
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    For Sale 1968 HCS project for sale on Facebook - 302, C4 auto - $15,000 - Kingman, AZ

    And there is the problem. I bought a car like this, and the paint turn into a disaster. I personal inspection would help but looks to me like a 15K roll of the dice.
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    1968 Power steering not working after rebuilding pump

    If you have disc brakes, be sure that you have the calipers on the correct sides.
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    For Sale 1968 HCS project for sale on Facebook - 302, C4 auto - $15,000 - Kingman, AZ

    Well, 15K is a lot better start for a car that is in that condition. You can share the information with Mike and Arlie if you wish.
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    For Sale 1968 HCS project for sale on Facebook - 302, C4 auto - $15,000 - Kingman, AZ

    It is not in the HCS registry. I will add it once we have the Marti report. What is the price?
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    1968 Front vent window rebuild photos

    I am curious why you removed the rivets. there is no need to when replacing the seal. Did you rechrome the frame?
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    Wanted Hood Twist Pin Washers

    I will check.
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    For Sale 1968 GTCS Red J Code W Auto - Volo Cars

    Here is a real story about the Ford assembly line found on the corralsnake.com website. http://www.thecoralsnake.com/6368.html
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    For Sale 1968 GTCS Red J Code W Auto - Volo Cars

    You have to always remember Ford was in it to make money. It is very difficult to put hard dates on changes. There were three assembly plants building Mustangs, typically the plant would use all of the old inventory before switching to the new. It just makes sense, but in a factory setting I...
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    For Sale 1968 Gold Nugget Special on FB marketplace

    It needs a lot of things to be a show car.
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    1968 Fog light question

    They are not concurs correct, they are replacements that will work just fine if you are not building a show car.
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    1968 Interior Upholstery. Has anyone replaced their front and rear seats with the color code of 2K, Light Aqua Crinkle Vinyl and Dark Aqua Kiwi Vinyl?

    I have used Distinctive and thought they were a good product. I do not know if they have the aqua color. Aqua is listed in NPDs catalog. SMS has NOS fabrics; they may be able to supply the materials, but you would have to find a shop to make the covers.
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    1968 Rear Spoiler Script Placement

    Marty, do you measure the script and stripe placements for judging purposes? No, we do not. If it looks close it is OK. They were not all perfect from the factory.
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    For Sale Damaged 68 GTCS Altadena CA may be offered for sale

    Have you removed the tree? It would be helpful to see pictures of the damage under the hood. Do you have an asking price?
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    1968 1968 GTCS damaged in Southern California windstorm

    It may not be as bad as it first looked. Good luck with the rescue.
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    1968 California Special emblems

    I would offer you $100 per set.
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