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    1968 will 24" Big Block Radiator work on 289...?

    I picked up a 24" radiator from someone who said it would work on my 68 GTCS with a 289 ci V8.... When I compared it agains tthe existing 19" radiator in the car I noticed it has the lower hose inlet on the bottom left hand drivers side... :undecided Has anyone installed a big block 24"...
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    1968 Dash Panel Brake Light ON?

    while I have not investigated it yet, thought I'd ask if anyone knows why the Dash Panel Brake Light stays on when the not engaged? is it as simple as a brake light switch on the trans, shifter switchg or someting simple...?
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    1968 Hood Pin Attach Method

    Paint is all done and now time to remount the hood pins.... any suggestion on how best to secure the hood pins onto the new paint or do's and don'ts in this re-attachment process? Thanks.... Dennis
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    1968 Front end sit higher than back end of GTCS

    anyone know why my GTCS has always had the front end sit higher than the rear end? I'm not aware of any srping additions or changes causing this and still see the condition even after replacing the shocks, lower control arms and steering suspension. Any thoughts?
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    1968 Distributor Vacuum Advance Question

    need advise here.... My 68 GT/CS 289, 2V motor had a dual Vacuum advance when I pulled apart the engine for rebuild. The unit is old, rusty and looks bad. Now I want to replace the Vacuum advance. The question is should I replace it with a single Vacuum advance or do I need the Dual vacuum...
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    1968 Magnum Wheels on GT-CS

    I have the chance to aquire 2 15x7 (front) and 2 15x8 (Rear) Magnum Wheels with new tires for a really low cost and wanted to know if anyone is aware of any issues with installing them on my 68 GT/CS? If there is no known issues with these wheels and tires fitting up within the wheel wells...
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    1968 68 GT/CS - 289 Motor Question

    last weekend I pulled the motor on the my 68 Mustang GT/CS. Even though it did start after sitting for 15 years, I wanted to take it a part and check it well. The Vin # indicates C1 for a 289 2V motor. However, when I pulled the intake manifold from the block I noticed a 302 casting numbers...
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    1968 Stock Parts?

    I'm looking for advise as to if I should keep the stock parts that come off my 68 GT/CS C code Mustang. I'm restoring the car and will have parts I want or need to replace? an example would be parts like the starter, maniford, old carburator and so on.... should I just return the old starter...
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