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Recent content by retroman99

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    1968 date codes for intake manifold

    thank you well i dont have the original engine but i was able to find a replacement that had a vin stamped on it within 100 of mine so im thinking it is as close as i will ever get. so I'm trying to get as close as i can. i want to get a good 2V manifold that is in the right range so it...
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    1968 date codes for intake manifold

    what would be an acceptable date code for an intake manifold for a car produced on 3/20/1968. i found 1 with a early march date code but seems that would be a bit sporty to have made it onto my car.
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    1968 stock exhaust manifolds

    very nice article appreciate this is was very helpful
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    1968 stock exhaust manifolds

    perfect I suspected it might I haven't seen the NPD parts on the web catalogue. I will look closer thank you I found it does it look like this?
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    1968 stock exhaust manifolds

    thanks Rob does that thing come apart? it looks like the round cap should come off and there is perhaps a filter or screen inside?
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    1968 stock exhaust manifolds

    I could use some help I found a set of stock exhaust manifolds for my 289 with date correct casting numbers. I curious about the passenger side with the fitting that connects to the carburetor . does that unthread is there something inside of it like a screen or filter? if so how does it get...
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    1968 Gas cap

    I have yet to figure out how to put gas in the tank without spilling those EPA spring loaded nozzles appear to be smarter than me.
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    1968 2018 Ponies at the Pike

    well the show was delayed until a few weeks ago due to rain. GT/CS's had 4 cars turn out. Rich at mustang connection did a short little interview with a few of us at the show. it was a beautiful day!! not sure the link works but if not go to Richs site mustangconnection.com...
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    For Sale GT/CS Christmas Ornament

    I was able to get one on Sunday at the Hallmark Store in Manhattan Beach CA. I went in when they opened and she said nope they were all sold out the first day. but she said she would check and sure enough there was 1 left. got lucky I guess. but ebay also has them about double the price
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    . Fabulous Fords Forever 2018

    great see you all at 6 am at Starbucks. I think I arrived around 6:15 last year and the line was already around the block near on Stanton by the Sears.
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    . Fabulous Fords Forever 2018

    yes I plan on attending should be a nice day I was planning on getting there NLT 6 am what are you thinking
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    1968 Grill Paint

    I used NPD AP-GPA I think I got that from an older post when I got it and compared it to some parts of the grill that had not been exposed to sun light it looked darn close so I used it . as Neil says for the grill and the grill molding same color.
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    1968 Happy Birthday Pretty Car

    very cool our cars share the same birthday!! we sang happy birthday as well.
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