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    Classic Value?

    If this was a GT fastback or "K" code car it might be worth $3,500 as a potential restoration project. Since its a coupe, with lots of surface rust (and probably a lot more unseen corrosion) I would pass. The cost is not the issue here...the issue is what it will cost to make it a nice car...
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    Do y'all make check lists for your big projects?

    I made notes as I disassembled the car and that helped me remember the sequence of disassembly. When reassembling, I used the Jim Osborn "Body Assembly Manual" for my model year car. During assembly I occasionally referred to my notes as a confidence measure in using the JO publication.
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    67-68 GT Question

    I've seen '68's with GTA badges. Can't testify as to originality however.
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    Toploader 4 Speed Or Tremec ?

    In a street driver, the Tremec will give more driving satisfaction. In a drag car, it wont.
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    Fan and Pulley Alternator whats there color?

    Fan is black, fan spacer is natural finish (cad), crank and water pump pulleys are black, alternator is natural (cad)*. * I believe standard alt is silver cad and hi-po is gold cad.
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    Driveline angle.

    When I T5'ed my '65, the T5 tailshaft (slip yoke) was positioned identically to the OEM Toploader. At this point, the top of the T5's shifter base plate aligned with the hole in the transmission tunnel. The rubber boot above the shifter base plate fit into the transmission tunnel hole and was...
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    How does a engine stand hold an engine?

    I used 7/16" grade 8 bolts and fender washers on an identical stand to build up a 5.0L SBF. Four bolts were used. Length of bolts was long enough to pass through stand mounts and go into block 5/8" or more. Better a bit long than too short. Use washers as spacers if you need to. My SBF was...
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    finding hidden rust during pre-purchase exam?

    Any rust seen is a reason to be cautious. Bubbles, no matter how small are signs of a larger problem unseen...think of it as the tip of an iceburg; most of the damage is unseen below. Cowls are a major area since the repair cost is greatest. Floors are an indication that the cowl is also bad...
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    Driveshaft.

    Don't make this harder than it really is; shortening a driveshaft is often less expensive than replacing the slip yoke. Here's what a light duty axle shop does: a. Cuts off the yoke on the slip yoke end of the driveshaft b. Installs a new yoke on the driveshaft, welds c. Installs new...
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    Anyone have the "blackout" panel on their 67/68 taillights?

    gunmetal color? Yes, I recollect mine was argent in color. Car body was dark blue metallic and panels were argent.
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    Headlight switch?

    Black-Blue provides power to L&R courtesy lights directly from headlight switch. This is how you get them to come on by rotating headlight switch knob until it clicks. This entire circuit also gets power from the door switches. Wire all courtesy lamps in parallel then wire to Black-Blue pin...
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    Headlight switch?

    I researched them as I wrote the reply, was looking at schematic. Note that the headlight switch performs several functions: a. Provides dimmer output for instrument lighting. b. Provides switching for headlights and marker lights. c. Provides internal circuit breakers for all lighting...
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    Distributor phasing????

    Some can call me Bill and some can call me Will but its all the same to me... Phasing is simply an offbeat pseudonym for timing. 1. Locate TDC of the compression stroke for #1 cylinder. 2. Mark timing marks on harmonic at desired timing point (usually 6 degrees BTDC). 3. Mark...
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    65 resto mod help

    Engine: You could convert the 5.0L engine to early accessory drive and carburetor OR you can leave it with late model serpentine accessories and convert them to mate to the early car. Either approach works. Converting the engine to early accessories is the easiest and simplest approach but...
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    Headlight switch?

    a. Blue-Red (Dimmable instrument lighting). Now goes to fuse block (instrument lighting fuse) and then to instrument lights. b. Green-Yellow & Black-Blue - (Courtesy Lights) now goes to door switches to power courtesy lights that come on when you open door. c. Red-Yellow (Headlight Power)...
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    Anyone have the "blackout" panel on their 67/68 taillights?

    There are two different sets, one for fastback and one for coupe/convertible. The difference is the shape of the upper edge. By "spring nut" I meant a tinnerman style nut that turns into and grips the studs. My recollection is each had a fiber/adhesive washer on it to prevent the body hole...
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    dumb Q but can you make a 289 into a 5.0?

    My '65 is a 5.0L powered car. Engine looks like classic 289 owing to the fact that the timing cover, water pump and engine accessories are 289 components! Yes, it has a carburetor (Holley Street Avenger/Weiand) sitting on top instead of the fuel injection! No, the engine doesn't care if its...
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    Anyone have the "blackout" panel on their 67/68 taillights?

    Had them on my '67 fastback but haven't owned that car for 35 years! My recollection is that it simply bolted to the sheet metal inset (holes in sheet metal) and stud retainers (spring nut) held it in place.
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    Hooker Super Comp. or Super Comp. Swap

    Hooker makes Comps, SuperComps, and swap headers. Comps are for street-strip application (3" collector). SuperComps are for race day application (6" collector, bigger tubes). Swap headers are Comps for special applications (e.g., 351w in '66 'Stang, etc).
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    I have an idea! Tell me what you think.

    The local strip here (Thunder Valley Raceway) requires all entrants to sign a release from liability before entering. In this way, they minimize their insurance costs. Certificate signed states, "Thunder Valley Raceway is a high hazard area owing to car racing activity at this location, etc...
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