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A Pilot’s Steed – 1968 Coupe

by Blue68 | April 25, 2024 | Mustang | 0 Comments

I purchased my 1968 Mustang about 6 years ago, it had 79,252 miles on the clock at the time. It is a basic C-code 289 coupe with factory A/C, automatic, power steering and a vinyl roof. It is...

Snakes in a Barn – 1969 Shelby GT500

by Blue68 | January 14, 2025 | Mustang | 0 Comments

Sometimes Mustangs come my way simply because I'm known for being a Mustang guy. This time it was my wife's reputation for driving Mustangs that lead to finding a pair of '69 Shelbys in a barn. A...

Ford Toploader and Shifter Article by Kevinstang

by Blue68 | June 4, 2024 | Technical | 0 Comments

Originally published by Kevinstang in 2003 Toploader 1966 Mustang Toploader HEH-BW Tailstock correct for early Mustang with shifter at very rear, shown upside down so part number can be read Correct...

Out of Chaos – 1966 Mustang GT Clone

by Blue68 | October 21, 2024 | Mustang | 0 Comments

I purchased this 1966 Mustang GT clone in 2000 after working hundreds of hours preparing computer systems for Y2K. It was my reward to myself for doing my part...

Ford 9″ (and 8″) Differentials by Kevinstang

by Blue68 | June 4, 2024 | Technical | 0 Comments

Originally published by Kevinstang in 2003 NEW UPDATE 12/20/04 !! Introduction The most popular rear end around is no doubt the Ford 9 inch unit, it is used by restorers, street rodders and racers...

Snakes in a Barn Part 2 – 1969 Shelby GT350

by Blue68 | May 3, 2025 | Mustang | 0 Comments

If you haven’t read part 1 about the GT500, click here. As mentioned in part 1, these Mustangs came my way through my wife and a school acquaintance who noticed she drove a bright blue late model...

1965 – 1979 Mustang Alignment by Mustang Monthly

by Blue68 | June 4, 2024 | Technical | 0 Comments

This article was written by Mustang Monthly in 2006 and gives details, specs and tools needed for aligning your vintage Mustang. External Website

Alignment by GT350Clone

by Blue68 | April 26, 2024 | Technical | 0 Comments

Originally written by GT350Clone in 2003 In the course of building & sorting the car, we had experience with several alignment shops. Most “production” alignment shops are equipped to deal with...

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Alignment by GT350Clone

by Blue68 | Apr 26, 2024 | Technical

A Pilot’s Steed – 1968 Coupe

by Blue68 | Apr 25, 2024 | Mustang

I purchased my 1968 Mustang about 6 years ago, it had 79,252 miles on the clock at the time. It is a basic C-code 289 coupe with factory A/C, automatic, power steering and a vinyl roof. It is unrestored except for a repaint in the original Brittany Blue and still has...

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