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1968 1968 gt/cs

franklinair

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I'm going to look at this GT/CS next week in Georgia:
J code, A/T, P/B, P/S
Survivor, not in our file, so I sent the Marti copy to Arlie.

Neil
 

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speedy02

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I have to say I am pretty excited to see a GT/CS back in your life. So fingers crossed everything works out.
 
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Checked out the red GT/CS today in Waycross, GA.
It is BETTER than I anticipated: Rust free, original body panels, engine, interior.
A true survivor. The engine (87,000 miles) ran smooth as silk, with no smoke.
It does need cosmetic help. The Candyapple Red paint, done years ago is not even
second-rate. :-(
The upholstery will have to be replaced (split in the front bucket seats), needs
a dash pad, instrument bezel, and need to procure Lucas light stanchions.
Chrome is all good, and the original grille is perfect.
I already have the parts for a Factory Air system with the exception of the engine bracketry & 3 groove belt pulley if I choose to install A/C.
I also have a lower console but would like to install an overhead one as well. (The headliner is perfect.)
It's been a long day- 6 hours drive each way. Time to go to bed, toss & turn, and formulate my plan of attack. ;-)

Neil
 

Ruppstang

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I have a nice overhead console.

BTW are you going to the MCA national show in South Carolina at the end of the month?
 

Ruppstang

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It was great spending time with you guys at the MCA national. BTW I found the bracket and wiring for the overhead console.
 
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Got the GT/CS home, and in my shop.

Neil
 

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It needs paint & interior. Body panels are all good, has a new dual exhaust system, tail lite lenses & bezels are new, all new hoses & belts, engine runs very smooth- but I'll do a compression check anyway and verify oil pressure.

Neil
 

clubpro

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Looks like there will be another 100 point Cal Special in the works. Can't wait to see what you do to it. Wish that I could have some floor mats made up for it, but I don't have that source any more.

Cheers!

Ron
 
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Although I'm months away from having to make a decision, I'm debating whether to go back with Black or White GT/CS striping. (The Marti Report doesn't stipulate stripe colors.) Short of having a Build Sheet to specify, is there a way of knowing what color stripe was used?
The car was built with Candyapple Red, Black interior, Black vinyl top.

Neil

PS: Look what I found in my 'inventory'.
 

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Ruppstang

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Although I'm months away from having to make a decision, I'm debating whether to go back with Black or White GT/CS striping. (The Marti Report doesn't stipulate stripe colors.) Short of having a Build Sheet to specify, is there a way of knowing what color stripe was used?
The car was built with Candyapple Red, Black interior, Black vinyl top.

Neil

I would say black stripe with that combination.
 
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