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  1. nfrntau

    For Sale Bills Car Parts

    Hey y'all Haven't been around for quite some time. I've just moved and the real estate just doesn't allow me to store all my car parts that came off my GT/CS. I'm looking to sell a bunch of items. All of it is original and unmolested and needs to be refreshed before using. I'm giving y'all first...
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    . Engine ID

    Can anyone help in identifying a 351 engine? I would like to know what year it is. The only identifying numbers I could find are stamped on the left side of the rear end of the block. They are either 6G222599 or 66222599. There is also a forged #10 on the block and on the heads is a forged...
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    . 68 Convertible question

    I know there are distinct differences between a 6 cyl and 8 cyl coupe for 67-68 Mustangs. Apart from the engine, front springs and radiator, can anyone tell me what the differences between a 6 cyl and 8 cyl convertible for 67-68 Mustangs are?
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    . Shaker Hood

    I went to a car show today just to browse and came across this air cleaner assembly. I've never seen one like this, anyone know what year did they make these?
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    . Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup

    We're a week out. Have we decided to meet somewhere? How many of the Denver area GT/CS - HCS guys are planning on attending?
  6. nfrntau

    Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup

    23rd Rocky Mountain Mustang Round-up June 16th through June 19th in Steamboat Springs, Colorado www.rmmr.org Started by Rob, "It is my hope that we can organize an annual event for GT/CS and HCS cars. I am voting for Denver in 2011." http://www.californiaspecial.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8313...
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    1968 Parking lamps

    Well I earned a bonehead point yesterday. The paint on my front marker lamps was bad so I ordered LED replacements. Wanted orange marker lights rather than white. All's good so far. I remove the old bulb, which means I have to break it to get it out. What do you know, it's not an 1147A it's...
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    1968 Emergency brake issue

    I've got an issue with my emergency brake and I'm not sure how to take care of it. I was hoping someone may have the cure. When I pull my emergency brake it works just fine. When I go to release it, the wire hops over the edge of the little wheel at the floorboard and jams itself between the...
  9. nfrntau

    . Christmas Gift

    A Christmas gift to all. I have had this posted in my tool box for years and found it to be invaluable. For those of you who would use it it should be self explanatory. Cheers and Merry Christmas
  10. nfrntau

    . Cool Automobile Brochure Website

    A friend of mine sent this to me. Pretty neat website for auto brochures. All makes and models. No GT/CS ... yet http://www.lov2xlr8.no/broch1.html
  11. nfrntau

    . Header Gasket Secrets

    Hey all, I have a leak in my exhaust header gasket and so it needs to be changed. Thought I'd ask everyone what secrets they use to make sure the replacement gasket doesn't leak also. Cheers Bill
  12. nfrntau

    1968 9" detail photo

    Hey all, I just pulled the rear end out of my car and want to detail the differential while I have it out of the car. Does anyone have a good detail photo of what an accurately restored 68 mustang 9" chunk looks like? Is it the same as this 8" (photo attached)? The photo of the 9" outside the...
  13. nfrntau

    . Keel & Wheels Concours D' Elegance

    The 15th Annual Keels & Wheels Concours D'Elegance was a huge success. This is reported to be the largest show of its kind in the United States. http://www.keels-wheels.com/houston_classic_auction.php We were blessed with beautiful weather, wonderful people & fellowships creating new friends...
  14. nfrntau

    . Anyone ever seen one of these?

    While cleaning my garage out I had to move my motor. Comments such as What's that? and It isn't stock were heard along with the statement let me get my camera. So here it is, what is it?
  15. nfrntau

    . Clearing out the garage

    Does anyone know what the value is for a correct original 1968 8" rear (drum to drum) and a C-4 trans? Cheers Bill
  16. nfrntau

    Xerox is doing something cool

    I don't pass on many things like this, but it doesn't take much time and if it could lift a soldiers spirits this Christmas season just a little bit, it would be worth it. If you go to this web site, http://www.letssaythanks.com you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and...
  17. nfrntau

    1968 Shock Tower Brackets

    Are these brackets supposed to be natural or painted black for a San Jose car such as ours? While out at a car show today we ran into a beautiful GT/CS that lives in Nacadoches Texas. Photo attached. While discussing different CS related items we spoke about the shock tower brackets, you...
  18. nfrntau

    1968 Rear bumper - old topic revisited

    I just recently had my rear bumper re-chromed. It looks awesome with one exception. Even though I pointed it out to them when I dropped it off they removed the witness line from the top of the bumper. I called him up and told him about it and he went and got another original bumper out of his...
  19. nfrntau

    1968 Marchal Comparison

    Hey All, I was switching my 656's for a pair of 658's and got curious what the difference was. So I left one of each side of the car waited until dark. Wow, what a difference. The 658 is on the drivers side. On the head on shot, look how clear the outline of the 658 light is. On the garage...
  20. nfrntau

    Replacing Deck Lid Torsion Rods

    Replacing deck lid torsion rods The right and the wrong way. Wrong first: When I removed the torsion rods I didn't know any better. I removed the bolts for both hinges and removed them both at the same time with the rods attached. They came out perfectly with the rods still attached. Little...
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