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    Intake Manifold Color?

    Can someone validate the manifold paint color? It is "Old Ford Blue DE1621"? Thanks in advance.
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    Vacuum Issues & Diagram Needed

    I have a 289 v2 w/ AC and I’m having trouble with the vacuum lines both at the front of the motor (distributor & thermostat housing/vacuum tree) & at the rear of the motor (vacuum reservoir & intake manifold). Currently there are 3 lines “capped” and my distributor is a single vacuum distrib...
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    Grill Paint Color -- Reprise

    Recently there was a thread pertaining to the grill color code and how to prep the grill for painting. Being I cannot find the thread can someone please provide the grill paint code? I ordered what I thought was the correct paint color from automotivetouchup.com (ddl32930) however; it turned...
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    Magazines

    Looking at the mustang mags out there, I was wondering the general opinion on subscriptions. I have enough frequent flyer miles for a number of mags but wanted to gear my reading to the "classics/60 & 70's". Any feedback and or likes/dislikes would be great. Thanks in advance. Sean
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    Trim Polishing

    I picked my car up from the paint shop and am in the process of assembly. I have run into a problem with some trim pieces that need some attention. Most of the pieces are in good shape but need some elbow grease. I've taken the window trim to a guy here in town (Chrome & Shine guy) and he...
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    Grill Prep for Paint

    I was hoping the GT/CS contingent could spill some wisdom on the following topic. I'm looking to prep my grill, fog light posts & grill molding for paint and was wondering what successes others have had. Any comments, tips and/or tricks would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! Sean
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    Speed Channel - American Muscle Car - Carrol Shelby Bio

    Did anyone see the Speed Channel - American Muscle Car - Carrol Shelby Bio today? It was a great show however, being only 30 min they didn't really go into many details of the Mustangs development. If you can catch the rerun, it’s well worth the time. Especially for you Shelby owners out...
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    Towe Auto Museum (Sacramento) - CS Regirstry Book

    Fellow GT/CS enthusiasts, The other weekend I spent a few hours going through the Sacramento Towe Auto Museum looking at many Ford products including an impressive display of early production models (A’s, T’s, etc.). Unfortunately there were no GT/CSs but low and behold, in the gift shop...
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    CS Rebuild Video on eBay

    Has anyone heard about or seen this? Looks interesting. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-Ford-Mustang-California-Special-Videos_W0QQitemZ4586423134QQcategoryZ10076QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Description: "About 8 years ago I produced my fiirst TV program for commercial TV. It was...
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    Side Vent Attachment??

    I'm about 3 weeks away from having my CS painted and had a few questions. Currently my side vents do not have any screw holes where the front of the vent attaches to the body. (I think the previous owner filled them and painted w/ the vents on the car). Can some provide some guidance and...
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    Rear Valence Replacement Question

    I am replacing the rear valence on my CS and run into a gap problem. The valance I purchased is a remake from a reputable co. however it sits a bit off kilter when attached to the body. The right/passenger side valence to body gap is less than 1/4 in from top to bottom but the left/drivers...
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    Frame Enhancement/Modification ?

    Does anyone have a opinion about a "Sub-frame Connector"? The CS I'm looking at has a 3"ish round "Sub-frame Connector". This is the first I've seen and wanted to hear the an expert(s) opinion.
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    68 GT/CS Validation

    Good Eve, This is my first post. I have read through many of the Discussion Topics and it appears I have come into a wealth of knowledge! I am looking to purchase a CS and have been doing my homework on the validation aspects. Unfortunately, I have run into the same issue as a few others as...
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