1968 1968 gt/cs

[franklinair]

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

 

[speedy02]

I have to say I am pretty excited to see a GT/CS back in your life. So fingers crossed everything works out.

 

[robert campbell]

Wow!! That GT/CS is preee-ty!!

 

[Batgirl89]

Its Beautiful!!! cant wait to here your report

 

[CaliStang68]

Very nice!!!

 

[franklinair]

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

 

[Mosesatm]

I can send you the Lucas posts and hardware.

 

[Ruppstang]

I have a nice overhead console.

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

 

[classicsguy]

That’s a nice car Neil!!

 

[franklinair]

Peggy & I will be at the MCA show in SC, 4-2 & 4-3.

Neil

 

[Batgirl89]

Hows the car coming along Neil?

 

[Ruppstang]

It was great spending time with you guys at the MCA national. BTW I found the bracket and wiring for the overhead console.

 

[franklinair]

Got the GT/CS home, and in my shop.

Neil

 

[stangfan]

I bet that you feel better now that you have a GT/CS again! Looks good!!

 

[Mosesatm]

What's on the to-do list?

 

[franklinair]

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

 

[Batgirl89]

Very nice car Neil!!!

 

[clubpro]

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

 

[franklinair]

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'.

 

[Ruppstang]

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.