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While I was preparing my GT500KR for restoration, and removing the windshield, I noticed yellow markings on the windshield. This was under the stainless trim and rubber seal.

Initially I thought it was just crap from years... maybe that's all it is.
The windshield has a date code that tends to align with the build date of the car for what it's worth.

The marking looks like an "8" "-d" "J"
Is this a marking that appears on other cars that still have their original windshield?
Thoughts?

See photo of this marking

Interested
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GT500KR Starter, should I rebuild it or....? To prevent hot starting potential problem.

This car had the starter replaced under warranty at Gotham Ford @ 2836 miles. From what I can determine by reading the shop order, it was related to heated starting. The starter was replaced with PN C8AZ 11002 A. ($27.18)

The case stamping and front nose casting engineering numbers) don't seem right, but this may have been replaced again at some point. ( 15k mile on odometer)

If this car has good cabling, battery, starter solenoid and grounding, can I use an original starter without having starter " failure" due to heat?

I've included photos of the starter markings for any comments..

I have a few photos to share.
Engine casting date codes and bolts that where used to fasten the water pump(this is a photo right after the water pump plus a few other items were removed). I know for sure that I put the hardware back in the locations where they were originally installed. (I believe I have complete engine photos before any tear down too. )
It is interesting that 1 of the water pump fastening bolts was different and didn't have a washer.

Thank you for any feedback.
Fran

I did take photos of the motor when I first pulled the engine ,and then again when I took the motor to the machine shop for the rebuild last fall. I have all of the water pump bolts that I removed in zip locked bag and labeled.  I'll also look for witness marks on the pump ( the pump is uncleaned other that what I did to see the casting  # & dates.
I'll need a few days before I can respond back. 
Thank you.

- I love the wealth of knowledge from everyone on this forum.
It just amazes me ..

Fran

Royce,
Makes sense.. thank you for your experienced eye and comment.

so my best guess..
- based on the motor tag date of July (small aluminum tag, yes it's original) & my limited understanding that motors would be built a week or two before the car is actually built, the motor build date would be July 23rd.

I will contact Kevin Marti (Report) for the actual NJ build date of the car, and see what he has on this car.
I do have a copy of the IBM punch card for this car build, and a copy of a hand written shipping ledger.
I also have all the documents that Lois Eminger provided years ago.
God bless her for keeping all those documents safe long before people tracked these cars to this level. 
Fran

Thank you!
I was able to locate stamp marks on the motor as advised (drivers side back tab location).
I believe the stamping is "23" possibly. There  looks like another marking or markings before that, but I can't quite pick that out.
I could use some help on your thoughts about that, as I really don't know what to expect.
The build date for the car as per the build sheet is 29 U (see photo of build sheet)

Thanks Royce..
Dump question.
- Where would I find the stamped build date on the engine?
I think I know where to look...
Guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Fran

Thank you both!
The reason for my question was based on the build date on my engine tag aligning with the casting date on the pump. Same month. (June)

The car had the original PN hoses and belts on the car when I bought it. The belts were actually locked on the pulleys when I bought the car. The car had sat in that same spot for 20+ years
15k on the odometer. I believe that mileage to be true.. based on the condition of the internals of the engine when that was rebuilt last fall. (Matching serial number.)
The pump casting marking is a 6, guessing this is the an earlier casting revision to what is shown on the 428cj site.

Attached are a couple photos for you to understand why I asked the question.
Engine tag, couple more photos of the pump. 

I getting ready to send out parts for rebuild and I noticed 1969 Casting Numbers on my KR water pump.
I believe the pump is original to the car, as are most items, other what has been replaced due to accidents...
The date code seems correct/possible for my car.
The question I have is, was the updated 1969 water pump design used on late builds of the 1968 GT500KRs?
Has anyone else observed this on a late build KR?
See attached photo for the casting number and build date. 
Thank you for all comments!
Fran

Thank you!
Greatly appreciate all of the Forum Support.

Ok
Thank you for setting me straight in this.
Below are photos of the fog lights that came mounted on my KR.
This is the hardware that was used.
Based on what you have said... then delete the extra metal spacer and then this would be correct, as per factory installation. 
Also included a screen shot of the Ford parts book for reference. 

Searching for Lucas Type Fog Light mounting block. (Qty 1)
The photo below has this highlighted.. pointing to hardware spacer.
Any information is appreciated.
Thank you
Fran

Searching for correct radiator for 428CJ (GT 500KR)
I do have a C8ZE-S1 (date code: 9GA) that I might be willing to trade if you are interested.
Any leads are appreciated. 
Thank you
Fran

I need some guidance on which is correct for this car.
I have 2 different reflector types.  One that has this divided into 2 sections and then another that has four sections.
The markings on the units are the same, but clearly the reflector is different.
The Ford parts book does call out what I believe is a change that was made.
I've included  the  part numbers in the photos attached.
Any comments or guidance is appreciated.
Thank you
Fran