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RjPCarGuy

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1968 GT350 #0220
« on: December 08, 2020, 10:06:07 AM »
Hi, new to the Forum, looking at this car, can anyone tell me what they know of the car. Story is the car sat for a long time and the first owner had blown the engine within the first year, according to him the block was replaced under warranty.
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JD

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Re: 1968 GT350 #0220
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2020, 10:28:47 AM »
basically yes, short block was replace with 4,670 miles on the original.  had a number of other electrical issues that were addressed too.

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Re: 1968 GT350 #0220
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2020, 10:29:05 AM »
The previous owner was on the forum. You might try searching his posts.

http://www.saacforum.com/index.php?action=profile;area=showposts;u=310

Can you tell where its for sale? Private owner or business?  You can email me direct

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Re: 1968 GT350 #0220
« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2020, 12:38:25 PM »
Thanks for the help and prompt responses!!
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Re: 1968 GT350 #0220
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2021, 12:43:37 PM »
Thanks again for the help, I have purchased the car and should have it shipped home in a week or so. I'm looking forward to staying up to date on the Forum!
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Re: 1968 GT350 #0220
« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2021, 12:45:07 PM »
Congrats and welcome aboard.
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Re: 1968 GT350 #0220
« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2021, 12:54:11 PM »
Thanks!!
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Re: 1968 GT350 #0220
« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2021, 01:26:42 PM »
Welcome! Congrat's in the purchase  :)


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Re: 1968 GT350 #0220
« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2021, 01:46:39 PM »
Thanks, I'm pretty pumped to get it into the garage!
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Re: 1968 GT350 #0220
« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2021, 12:42:08 PM »
Congrats.  Share some pictures.

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Re: 1968 GT350 #0220
« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2021, 10:15:09 AM »
Thanks!! I don't have the car home yet it's being shipped halfway across Canada but here's a few photos of it

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Re: 1968 GT350 #0220
« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2021, 10:20:42 AM »
 Nice!!!stoked for you.

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Re: 1968 GT350 #0220
« Reply #12 on: January 11, 2021, 12:23:55 PM »
Thx!!! It'll be a very nice addition to the garage, fired up about it!!
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Re: 1968 GT350 #0220
« Reply #13 on: January 11, 2021, 03:58:40 PM »
Thx!!! It'll be a very nice addition to the garage, fired up about it!!
You should be, very nice car!  8)

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Re: 1968 GT350 #0220
« Reply #14 on: January 11, 2021, 09:40:27 PM »
Thanks!! I don't have the car home yet it's being shipped halfway across Canada but here's a few photos of it
What part of Canada are you in?

Congrats on your new ride.  It looks awesome!!!!!

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