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Quote from: stangman39 on March 16, 2023, 01:51:38 PM

Pretty sure 68 would be a J code.

Early 68's still ran 289's.  The 302 came Mid Year. About the same time as the 428 CJ and the Chrome external Rear Side Markers.

Yes early to mid 68 M/Y used 289 C codes ( 2V ), no A code 4V's. I have 2 of these cars ( C code ) one an Feb. build San Jose car and the other a Mar. Metutchen car. No! 302 J codes came earlier than that. 68 GT350's are J code 302's and they were produced starting in Nov. 67. A few maybe earlier than that. Note; all 68 J code's are 4V engines. Ford never put a 302 2V in the Mustang for M/Y 1968. If Perry truly wants an A code he will be shopping for a 67.
Rodney

I dont believe there is a coil spring on a 1968 convertible trunk hinge.

The hinges are exactly the same as a Mustang and tension is adjusted by the two rods.

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Not sure if they (68 Shelby convertible torsion rods) are the same as Mustang. 68 GT/CS's using the same trunk lid as the Shelby list a unique torsion rod for them. Different from regular Mustangs. Did that carry over from or to the 68 Shelby's? I don't know, but GT/CS's were first built in Feb. 68. Later than a lot of Shelby's and at a different assembly plant. Yes 68 fastback Mustang/Shelby's use a flat wound clock spring on the hinges unlike the torsion rods on the 67's.
Rodney

Jeff/Bob

Thank You

Rodney

What rivet did SAI use to attach the air duct end pieces? Black or natural ? The car I am working on is 6S2069 with the scoop ends mounted on the outside of the quarter panels.

Rodney

For what's it worth.
Salvage titles in OH ( probably most states ) are the results of the insurance industry. Most  insurance companies will total a vehicle when the cost to repair it is at 75-80% of it's value. They then factor in  the possibility of supplements ( additional repairs required in addition to the estimate), car rental time and salvage value. So most of the time they will total( write of as a total loss ) a vehicle at less that the standard 75% value. A "totaled" vehicle doesn't necessarily have anything to do with how badly a vehicle is damaged. Example "A". A 20 year old vehicle W/125K on the odometer is in a minor fender bender. Vehicle needs a headlamp, grille, dent in the fender repaired and refinish the fender and bumper cover. Estimate to repair is $1000. Insurance co. says the value of the vehicle is $1500. While the $1000 estimate is less than 75% ( $1125 )of the vehicle's value more often than not they will total it because they factor in their total costs. Would they need to rent a vehicle for the client while the vehicle is being repaired? A supplement might be needed after repairs begin. Plus thy factor in the salvage value of the vehicle. In this case perhaps the salvage value is $300. The insurance Co. pays out $1500 to settle the claim, get $300 from the salvage yard for the vehicle and they are done! vs $1000 min repair costs and maybe a $150 rental or more with a risk of additional repair costs ect.Insurance will total this vehicle most of the time. Example "B". A 2023 F150XLT 4x4 with 3K miles is broadsided, heavy damage. $60,000+ truck. Estimate to repair is $35,000, well under the $45,000, 75% total threshold. Vehicle is repaired no salvage title. Which one is damaged worse? which one would you want? In OH you go to the salvage auction and buy vehicle "A". You pay $500 put a headlamp in it, pound out the fender a little and it's good to go. But it has that salvage title. No problem here. Just take the vehicle to your local Ohio Highway Patrol station and have it inspected. If they give it a passing inspection now you can take it to a license bureau, get plates and done. A salvage title will hurt the value, but perfectly legal if done by the book.

Charles
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Oh yes, the red one on eBay

Blocks were usually not stamped with serial numbers. That date code is appropriate for the build of that car.

You might find a derivative serial number on the rear face of the cylinder head.

Just to clarify Pete's info. KR's typically have a partial VIN stamped on the back of the left cylinder head ( drivers side). They can be stamped very lightly in some cases and very difficult to find and or read. One other thing to consider is that if the heads have been removed at some point that they could have been reinstalled on the opposite side of the block and if so that partial VIN stamp would now appear on the front of the right head. A 8D11 dated C7ME-A block would be appropriate for a lot of KR's, but that alone does not guarantee  that it is a CJ block or original to that car. The C7ME-A block casting number is just one of several that Ford used in casting CJ blocks.
Rodney