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What color are the AC pulleys - Aluminum?

Thanks, Pete.

I just opened the PS pump today and found it painted black. I sent it to the rebuilder literally years ago and just left it in the box. Was hoping Dan knew something I didn't... Oh well, Ill paint over it.

What's the issue with the steel pipe for the booster? And the carb tag?

Ill swap out the filter once the engine has been broken in and the special oil is ready to be changed.

And, I'm on the hunt for the correct oil breather cap... if you have one laying around 

Quote from: Coralsnake on April 02, 2020, 06:50:44 PM
The mock up is pretty good

I would change the oil cap, the steel pipe for the booster, the tag on the carb, the ps pump color and the oil filter.

The AC oil filter is much shorter. The oil filter adapter could be more aluminum

Does anyone have a good original or NOS oil breather cap for a 68 GT500?

Thanks!

Also, does can anyone tell me what these few pieces are for?

So, I mocked it up today. Any comments or corrections? Like maybe how to rotate images...!

This video is AMAZING. I do love how easy a time lapse can make an install look.

The cardboard and foam rubber matting is brilliant, as is the use of the ratchet strap to get that extra tilt... noted and noted. What were the straps that you used to connect to the engine hoist leveler? They look a bit like the wheel tie-downs I have for towing, but I'm sure yours are longer than what I have. They look a lot easier to work with than the alternative.

Also, glad to see I wasn't crazy for wanting to attach the first run of the exhaust to the manifolds before install.

Do you happen to have any photos of the engine bay with the engine out? Want to make sure i get the firewall area right before I lose most of the access.

Quote from: Chris Thauberger on March 20, 2020, 11:58:10 AM
Leave the booster out. Notice the use of cardboard and foam rubber matting.

She's tight but it fits.

Have a look at this while I find a few pictures for you.

https://youtu.be/w4iS2vaA79I

So, I have some time on my hands these days... Yay, quarantine

Wondering if anyone has detailed photos of a 68 PI together on a stand just before install? I'd love to have an out-of-the-car reference, if possible.

Also, what is conventional wisdom when it comes to installing components on the engine and inn the engine bay before dropping the drivetrain back in? I've never reinstalled a BB motor/trans, only SB's which have all the room. Can I sneak the drivetrain in with the brake booster and master preinstalled? Any other best practices I should know?

Any wisdom and imagery from your vaults would be greatly appreciated! I WILL get this car back together during this CA lockdown.

With the communities blessing, I'd like to exercise humility and operate with the motto that "there are no stupid questions". I've feel like I've done my research and I have *most* of my ducks in a row. Admittedly, one major mistake I made was during disassembly - 2 or 3 years ago now - I went light on pictures. Foolishly, I expected the engine rebuild to be done in a matter of weeks (based on past experience with the builder) and that turned into a year and a half... so my memory is very, very faded.

So, I ask - would a single thread be the best way to ask all of my questions, would you rather I bombard you with individual posts, or keep my mouth shut and let my ego wing it?

Thank you for your wisdom, Bob! I'd never have thought to dig any deeper, outside of knowing I wanted a 'horse hair' version. Ill have to go dig up the many, many pieces of my original to see what tales it tells me...

Quote from: Bob Gaines on January 08, 2020, 04:36:52 PM

Quote from: Milo on January 05, 2020, 08:05:05 PM
Looking for a replacement original fan shroud for a 68 GT500

Thanks!

Milo

C8ZE-A is the assemblyline version any others would be a replacement for the original.

Looking for a replacement original fan shroud for a 68 GT500

Thanks!

Milo

Anyone have a set of seat frames for a 69 Mach?

Thanks!

Thanks for putting the fear of God in me!

Getting a scraping noise on my AC compressor when i spin the clutch and wondering if anyone does restorations of compressors? Otherwise, anyone have any guidance on the DIY process?

Thanks!

Milo

Thanks Chris!

Any advice about getting the stove choke to stay in the manifold?

And, the line just slide into the stove choke, correct? No sealant or expansion?

Hey guys -

I just received a new choke stove fitting and filter (repop from Mansfield Mustangs) for my 68 GT500 stock exhaust. Couple of questions -

1) It isn't offering any resistance, just kinda slides in and out. I had assumed it would need to be 'hammered' in. Is there an installation trick?

2) does anyone have any images of how the whole system should look? Having trouble visualizing how the lines run from the fitting to the carb.

The engine is currently on a stand, so it's something that I would like to get right before I drop the engine back in...

Hey all,

I have a spare C7AE-F GT500 aluminum intake manifold that I'd love off my shelf -  $750

Also have a set of GT390/428PI exhaust manifold dated 7H10 (passengers) 7M14 (drivers) - $750