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    . Just Out of Curiosity (and a little nostalgia) :-)

    Hi All, Was thinking about my first GT/CS that I bought as a 16 year old kid in 1978/79 and sold in 1980/81. I bought it from a high school friend in Kansas City, MO. It was royal maroon, black interior, white stripe, C4/289, and had the lower console. No AC, not sure about PS/PB (it was a LONG...
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    1968 Green GT/CS in Waynesville, MO

    Hi All, I was traveling through Waynesville MO last week (on a business trip to Fort Leonard Wood, MO) and happened to notice a green GT/CS go by in the opposite direction. I was traveling West on Old Route 66. I didn't even catch the color of the stipe for sure, but I beleive it was black. The...
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    Correct Dash Paint, Laquer or Enamel?

    I am redoing the dash and inside doors on my black interior'd GT/CS. I have finished a 1967 restoration using a very nice laquer (light green) and it made the color look very deep. I ordered some black interior paint from CJ Pony Parts and noticed that it was enamel not laquer. Any comments...
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    Blue Oval News announces a 2007(?) GTCS

    :D Just announced. See www.blueovalnews.com. Great looking red 1968 GTCS on the site! I am sure I will get used to it when the time comes, but after production, we will have to ID the GTCS as a '68 or perhaps an '07. Wow. Can't wait to get one!!!!
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    Upper Console Installation

    :D Anyone have any idea how hard the overhead console is to install? I have the front bracket and the console. Do you have to remove the headliner? How does the wire run for the maplights, etc? Thanks!
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    Brain Teaser Question (s) on Interior D/S

    All, Once again I found myself absorbed in reading Paul's first book, it never seems to get boring and I am constantly finding new stuff! Anyway, I noticed that if you ordered your GT/CS with the AM/FM radio option, you were also given door speakers and grills. I don't believe I had...
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    68 Deluxe Interior

    Can anyone with a Deluxe interior send me some pics of the grills installed and the speaker/light cut outs for the lower door panels? I will gladly pay for time and effort, just need some help installing mine. Thanks! Measurements given will ensure Christmas card this year! hehe, thanks again!
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    How about a services directory?

    Jon is absolutely gonna kill me! Just another thought. I think most of us, if we are looking for new or reproduction parts have a fav vendor. There are a number of super suppliers of great repro parts. I think a link page listing some of the more well known parts vendors would be great...
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    Jon-Suggestion on Classified Ads

    Hey Jon and All, Just a suggetsion on the classified ad section. Of course I realize that you must LOVE folks asking you to do more work...lol. I have some Mustang parts for sale and I am always looking for a few things for my CS. Instead of making the Classifieds an all inclusive...
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    2005 MCA Grand Nationals Youngstown OH

    This just in, thanks to Don and Tom. The 2005 MCA Grand Nationals will be held in Youngstown, Ohio. Dates are September 2-4, 2005. Car registration is $50 . If you are an MCA member there is a $10 deduction, plus an early registration deduction of $5. (Banquet tickets are $30 each) There is...
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    Hey Paul, need an address!

    Paul, I have a very extensive 6 part series on the Moniter that the Daily Press put together here in Hampton Roads. Very interesting. I saved them for your friend that you mentioned before. Drop me a line at daspencer63@cox.net with an address to send them to. I think he will find them...
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    GT/CS's for sale...by the bunches

    :o I am sure the rest of you have been tracking this, but it just occured to me this morning that there are an awful lot of California Specials currently for sale! Ebay is showing 5 "authentic" (To Be Determined, of course! ;D ) and 2 clones. Traderonline is showing a total of 5 for sale, at...
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    Still have a couple of rooms for Carlisle!

    Still have a couple of rooms for the All Ford Show, let me know if you are interested. daspencer63@cox.net They are running 109.95 plus tax per night, reservations are for Friday and Saturday night (4,5 June). I don't own stock in Econolodge, nor am I making a dime in this! ;D Just wanted to...
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    Correct PPG Paint for the GT/CS Grill Found

    :) Everyone else probably already knows this, but I was looking for the correct Dark Gray Metallic paint (PPG DDL 32930) for the grill of my car. I found the correct one on http://www.ppgcarpaint.com/. It cost around $23 for a 12 oz spray can. It is supposed to be THE match, unlike some...
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    Carlisle All Ford Show 4-6 June

    How many of us are heading up for the Carlisle Show? I am going to drive mine up. Any interest in finding a common hotel and linking up? Thanks, Dave
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    2008 GT/CS and HCS Anniversary Show

    Howdy again folks. After just returning from Nashville, I noticed that alot of clubs and car models got together for a big reunion. Saleens, Boss's, K Codes, etc, during ths show. I think we should start planning the 40th Anniversary for our cars! A few thoughts (rambling, please forgive...
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    2004 Nashville 40th Update

    Hi all, Just got back from Nashville and had a great time. I ran into at least 6 other GT/CS owners and HCS owners. Even had a few clones at the show, which proves the interest in our cars! (I still believe that imitation is the most sincere form of flattery!) :) I won't steal Tom E's...
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    Shelby Wheels for the GT/CS

    I know that Paul had mentioned this before in a previous post, but I was looking at replacing my stock wheels with either the Shelby 10 spoke or the Shelby 5 spoke. Are either of these wheels for the 68 GT/CS as a dealer installed option? Paul, I finally saw a picture of the 5 spokes and love...
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    Pair of Lucas Lights on Ebay

    Just noticed a pair of Lucas Lights on Ebay, Item number: 2423163207. They aren't mine, so I "got no dog in this fight". Just wanted to pass the information on to someone that may be looking for a decent set.
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    2003 Ford National Show at Carlisle

    ;D Just a quick report of the great turnout we had at the Carlisle show. We had a total of 4 GTCS's at one time or another, and a great turn out of at least 7 different owners to chat with! We swapped stories, talked and walked around each of the cars, and shared some fantastic knowledge...
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