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    1968 Why not convert my GT/CS to convertible

    This may be a sore subject for purists but..... Love my Lime Gold GT/CS J Code but have always wanted a convertible Shelby. No way I could afford it! Thinking of sending my GT/CS off to have it converted with original sheetmetal off donor car. It would include the reinforced rocker panels...
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    1968 1965 T-Bird Tail Light Housing/Harness

    Are the 68 GTCS and 65 T-bird Tail Light housings and harnesses exactly the same? Are they interchangeable? Both the reflective housing and the harness itself? Thanks, Wallace
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    1968 Console light PRNDL Not lining up

    All, So I installed my 1968 Ford Console in my Lime Gold. I inserted the plastic shifter plate into the auto trans floor shifter (2 pegs into two holes) and attached the rod which attaches to the light. Problem is the light is not lining up with the P R N D L when I shift. It is off about...
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    1968 Dash Pad Color Ivy Gold Interior

    All, Does anybody know the color of the dash pad on a 1968 Ford Mustang with Ivy Gold Interior. My exterior color is Lime Gold. My interior is 2G Ivy Gold Standard Interior. Not sure if its black or Dark Ivy Gold? I'm going with Dark Ivy Gold even though my 52 year old dash looks black...
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    1968 Cutting Console for A/C

    All, I have seen the various pics of consoles which came from the factory with A/C and those which did not. I replaced my diverter with a good original one from a car with a/c and console. I decided to cut a little bit at a time until it fit. I didn't want to amputate the ends of the console...
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    For Sale Another GTCS Lime Gold Rough

    Pretty Rough! Motor not original. Rust on lower doors and both quarters. Looks like rust above doors as well. https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/7099919503.html Wallace
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    For Sale Another GTCS Seafoam Green

    Another GTCS. https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/7094779554.html Price is high considering its few options. Both fenders look replaced as Mustang emblem looks too high! Thanks, Wallace
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    1968 Another GTCS Lime Green Rough

    wrong forum.
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    1968 Lime Gold GTCS Final Paint

    All, Matched paint to lower cowel where it had been untouched. 8 color matches later we came up with a perfect match. Amazing how many different shades of Lime Gold there are. Not even close to what was initially offered to us. Wally
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    1968 Marchal Pedestal Sleeve

    Hi Does anybody know where to get the 1 " sleeve that is correct for the Marchal Fog Light mount? Is it being manufactured or reproduced on this site? I know the Shelby hardware used a 1" sleeve as well but not sure if they are the same? Thanks, Wally
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    1968 Marchal Mounting Hardware and sleeve

    All, I am referencing Paul's newest edition which shows a sleeve on the Marchal fog lights which allow them to sit away from the brackets. Does anybody have the dimensions of the sleeve? So if I am correct, the Marchal fog light does NOT sit up against the bracket and needs this sleeve (1...
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    1968 Found out where to get Parchment Vinyl Top

    All, I am about finished with the restoration of my Lime Gold 1968 GT/CS. The Marti report indicates that it came with a Parchment Vinyl top. However all I can find is white or black. Does anybody know where I can find a "correct" Parchment Vinyl Top for 1968 Mustangs. Thanks, Wally
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    1968 Best Stripe Kit For GT/CS

    All, I've heard and seen discussion about the best stripe kit for our GT/CSs. Graphic express has been mentioned as has Phoenix Graphics. One concern was whether the kit from Phoenix Graphics was complete or just partial? Any current thoughts to update this post? Thanks, Wally
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    Wanted 1968 Console Hardware Kit

    Hi, Does anybody know where I can find these square washers used to attach shifter to console base on 1968 Console? Does anybody have an extra set? Desperately trying to get this back together. Thanks, Wally 307-448-7342
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    1968 Console Hardware Kit-Does anybody have?

    Hi, Trying to locate these square washers used to attach the shifter to the console base on 1968 console. Does anybody have an extra set or know where I can locate these? Thanks, Wally
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    1968 1968 Console

    Marty, Neil, Thanks for your assistance with the 68 Lime Gold console. Marty, thanks for letting me buy your extra console. Here is the final result. Painted/dyed Lime gold from Black. Did some repairs on the plastic as well. Just don't know where the hardware screws go as I don't have a...
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    1968 Engine Vin 302 J code stamp

    Hi, Saw a few pics of Vin stamps on 302 blocks. Mine is there but doesn’t look as pretty. We’re they all nice and near or did it depend on the person manning the production line. Thanks Wally
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    1968 Console Repair

    Hi, Also, does anybody know what product to use to repair a crack/blemish or hole in the plastic base prior to painting. Figure I will do what I can to make it look perfect prior to paint. Thanks, Wally
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    1968 IVY Gold Console Colors

    Hi, Does anybody know what color you would paint the console on a 2G Ivy Gold Standard bucket interior? Would you have to die the soft Vinyl pads? Thanks, Wally
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    SOLD 1968 GT/CS Lime Gold

    Just bought the following I am pleased to offer this very original 1968 Ford Mustang California Special. This is a numbers matching example still equipped with its VIN stamped original engine.This car was built at the San Jose, CA plant on May 29th 1968 and finished in Lime Gold with a...
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