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GT-E Introductory Show Car 500033

Last post by Al Bundy « 15 Aug 2019, 12:24
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by Al Bundy » 07 Feb 2019, 16:06
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This is a bit premature since I don't have a lot to show yet, but I couldn't wait any longer. About 4 months ago I realized I had to do something...

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The thermostat is easy to test just put it in a pot of water and bring to a boil keeping an eye open for when it starts to open its good insurance if...
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Last post by Al Bundy
15 Aug 2019, 12:24
Please read me the story

Last post by Royce « 25 Jul 2019, 14:37
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by 427XR7 » 25 Jul 2019, 07:59

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What's your take?

Ray Bischoff

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I have couple like that. They come from a service replacement block. Kevin reproduces engine tags. Similar but not the same thing. This type of tag...

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Last post by Royce
25 Jul 2019, 14:37
Detailing the Engine Compartment.

Last post by Al Bundy « 23 Jul 2019, 11:53
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by GTfastbacker » 10 Jun 2014, 14:39
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Detailing the Engine Compartment.
Any suggestions?
The missing Smog setup i will install next weeks.
Blue is a special mixed colour taken from a low...

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Reviving this thread again for opinions. Well hopefully definitive answers not opinions.

The Cobra Jet detailing guide lists bolts for exhaust...
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Last post by Al Bundy
23 Jul 2019, 11:53
Wiring starter selenoid to generator - special on a GT-E ?

Last post by GTfastbacker « 22 Jul 2019, 06:26
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by GTfastbacker » 22 Jul 2019, 00:16

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i am confused since the Wiring on my car seams to be a homemade and I found different types in Web.

Is Mustang FE usable for the Cougar?

What will...

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The Mustang wiring harness won't work. Vic sells brand new ones that do work. This one contains the alternator / voltage regulator wiring:...

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Last post by GTfastbacker
22 Jul 2019, 06:26
427 2 groove generator pulley

Last post by cobrasc427 « 21 Jul 2019, 17:06
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by GTfastbacker » 21 Jul 2019, 10:48

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today i get a bad message. My 2 groove generator pulley gets lost.... shop is full of sorry but is gone. misplaced, lost in nirwhana...
Anyone can...

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+1 on Dead Nuts, PLUS, it's the correct color

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Last post by cobrasc427
21 Jul 2019, 17:06
Help identifying block

Last post by Royce « 05 Jul 2019, 07:00
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by akfordman » 03 Jul 2019, 23:31
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This is the date code on a 427 side oiler hydraulic lifter block I'm looking at buying.
It looks to be a 72 service block date coded to Jan 27th....

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Sounds like a deal you better grab before the guy changes his mind. I would find a different machinist, the last guy didn't do you any favors....
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Last post by Royce
05 Jul 2019, 07:00
Interior Restoration Advice

Last post by akfordman « 04 Jul 2019, 20:15
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by 1968JonnyVinyl » 04 Jul 2019, 09:52

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I am acquiring pieces for my GTE restoration that I hope to start this coming winter. There are a few interior items I am looking to replace or have...

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Large sized cotton polishing wheel on a variable speed dremel on as slow a speed as I could manage.

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Last post by akfordman
04 Jul 2019, 20:15
Leaf Spring Retainer

Last post by Royce « 03 Jun 2019, 13:11
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by Al Bundy » 03 Jun 2019, 08:58

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Is this the correct one for a GT-E?

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Yes. The GT-E uses the same leaf springs as the GT.

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Last post by Royce
03 Jun 2019, 13:11
427 v. 428

Last post by Royce « 28 May 2019, 13:08
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by HarstenePointe » 16 Jan 2019, 19:58
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Does anyone have any actual and honest performance numbers comparing the 427 and 428 engines? I certainly know the factory horsepower ratings, etc.,...

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Lots of 427 powered Ford and Mercury and Shelby vehicles were engineered and planned for 1968 model year. Then all those plans were cancelled when...
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Last post by Royce
28 May 2019, 13:08
GTE Project

Last post by Royce « 20 May 2019, 08:40
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by robert campbell » 07 Sep 2018, 16:44
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Dudes,
Bart has swung a deal to buy the black GTE Marti verified VIN number 8F93W549987. This car was the caretaker of the engine that was original...

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The Marti report says it is. This adds nothing to the value in my opinion. Most cars are 1 of 1 based on some factoid. Desirability is not affected...
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Last post by Royce
20 May 2019, 08:40
XR 7 Seat Cover - i am confused

Last post by DieselD « 19 May 2019, 10:12
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by GTfastbacker » 23 Mar 2019, 15:28
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I checked both of my 68 XR-7 and i have to say, i am confused.

The Front seats around the ripped parts of Seat and Back rest appears to be minimal...

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Exactly right, and this is the reason no one would ever correctly reproduce the original seat covers for an XR-7. It would look odd, like it did...
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Last post by DieselD
19 May 2019, 10:12
Original tires

Last post by Royce « 05 May 2019, 14:47
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by HarstenePointe » 16 Apr 2019, 20:13
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I bought a reproduction window sticker from Martiauto for my GTE. F542AAB7-34A5-4BF4-8D90-432CC421E839.jpeg

Any thoughts on how to read the line...

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The rules at Mercury were different for the 428CJ because you could get either a 4 speed manual or a C6 automatic transmission. There is one window...
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Last post by Royce
05 May 2019, 14:47
Carb spacer on the GTE 427?

Last post by ccarney69 « 10 Apr 2019, 22:23
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by Flasheart » 29 Aug 2014, 17:45
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Guys,

Did the GTE 427 come with a carb spacer like the CJ? (I am suspecting not, given the hood clearances)

My car has a non original carb and is...

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I got mine today, is very nice, it is very heavy metal and is top notch work. I do appreciate it 100%. I’m going to put it...
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Last post by ccarney69
10 Apr 2019, 22:23
Show Car XR7 Upholstery

Last post by Al Bundy « 18 Mar 2019, 09:01

by Al Bundy » 18 Mar 2019, 09:01

I had the pleasure of being hosted by Phil Parcells last week and got to see his cars along with #38. Phil has the original seats for his...

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Last post by Al Bundy
18 Mar 2019, 09:01
C8AZ-9A589-C Carburetor spacer plate

Last post by Royce « 15 Mar 2019, 19:58
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by 7.0 Litre Kid » 06 Nov 2017, 22:23

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C8AZ-9A589-C
Part lists 390 GT, 427 application

Anyone have an extra?
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It is .036 stainless steel.

You could use the gasket as a pattern other than the tabs. I don't have any measurements. Two of my cars had that. I...

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Last post by Royce
15 Mar 2019, 19:58
Mecum Red GTE Engine Rebuild

Last post by SPLINEHEAD « 18 Feb 2019, 06:49
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by robert campbell » 21 Oct 2018, 10:53
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All,
Thought I would start a new thread for Bart Lovely's numbers match Red GTE. I will receive the numbers matching motor this Tuesday, 23 October...

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Honestly - what a gorgeous frickin' automobile the Mercury Cougar is.

Looks and sounds awesome Rob!! :beerchug:

- Phillip

Ditto on both counts!
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Last post by SPLINEHEAD
18 Feb 2019, 06:49
GTE Paint Layout

Last post by Royce « 17 Feb 2019, 17:01
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by 1967 S Code » 06 Jan 2019, 10:25

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I’ve looked and I’ve been unsuccessful in finding images of a GTE restoration showing the argent/light gray paint layout. I know by looking at...

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Agree - Pinstripes were white or black. Nordic blue got white pin stripes. Very few light colored cars got black stripes, for example Saxony Yellow...

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Last post by Royce
17 Feb 2019, 17:01
Red GT-E - Mecum Indy - May 2018

Last post by robert campbell « 01 Feb 2019, 21:11
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by Mike_B_SVT » 14 May 2018, 10:17
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Not sure which one this is. Came across it this morning, and didn't see a recent mention of GT-E's coming to auction. If this is the rebody car, I'll...

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The inside of both door skins have the sound deadener and look very original. Pretty sure of what I will find. All sheet metal so far has correct...
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Last post by robert campbell
01 Feb 2019, 21:11
In case you missed this from the General Discussion Thread

Last post by Royce « 08 Jan 2019, 16:10
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by 427XR7 » 08 Jan 2019, 15:04

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Survivor is the name of the thread

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Doesn't look like a GT-E.

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Last post by Royce
08 Jan 2019, 16:10
Reverse Thinking

Last post by ClawIt « 07 Jan 2019, 23:49
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by robert campbell » 03 Jan 2019, 23:06
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Let me torture the experts some more. This pertains to all Ford car lines. In the mid to late 1960's Ford started stamping an abbreviated VIN's on...

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Or you got a different VIN when AAMCO changed out your blown tranny for a rebuilt.
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Last post by ClawIt
07 Jan 2019, 23:49
GT-E Carb march 68 in ebay

Last post by Royce « 22 Dec 2018, 15:48
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by GTfastbacker » 21 Dec 2018, 05:50

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just found these Carburator with date code 834 for sale ob ebay.

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Most GT-E's were built before the end of February 1968. While there are a couple GT-E's with 427 built in the fourth week of March 1968 or later, it...

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Last post by Royce
22 Dec 2018, 15:48
"GT-E" distributor

Last post by 93RGTE « 16 Dec 2018, 18:38
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by Royce » 13 Dec 2018, 13:31
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Not mine and I know nothing about it.

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Were they built in batches? My distributor has a date code the day AFTER the car was built. :o
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Last post by 93RGTE
16 Dec 2018, 18:38
GTE carb

Last post by Ragtop69GS « 15 Dec 2018, 17:46
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by Ragtop69GS » 11 Dec 2018, 15:39
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Good afternoon all,
I just signed onto the forum. I do not own a GTE, but I do own a 1969 Buick GS 400 convertible and know first hand how difficult...

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I added photos of the areas Robert Campbell pointed out. All the threads are very nice, the one problem I found is that the needle and seat has been...
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Last post by Ragtop69GS
15 Dec 2018, 17:46
Need Help From GT-E Owners

Last post by Al Bundy « 12 Dec 2018, 14:06
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by Al Bundy » 22 Oct 2018, 17:47

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If you have a genuine Carter X 4441S fuel pump please share the date code. If it’s the original to your car, your build date would help as well....

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Located another one that must have come off a 428. Dated December 5th, 1968.

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Last post by Al Bundy
12 Dec 2018, 14:06
Holley List 4088, C8AF-9510-AD, on ebay

Last post by robert campbell « 27 Nov 2018, 11:08
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by Flasheart » 24 Apr 2016, 13:10
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Nice pick up with this Holley List 4088 with 7A2 date code. The ebay listing was only active for a few minutes before someone found it and bought...

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Royce sold Bart his spare!! Thanks Royce!!!

Rob
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27 Nov 2018, 11:08

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