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Offline Sketch

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Hi guys, 1968 Fastback GT
« on: January 21, 2008, 07:37:51 pm »
Hi guys (and girls)

Name's Matt and i've FINALLY got hold of the car i've been chasing  for a very long time.

I've just secured a 1968 J code GT from the states, and she's on her way here as we speak.

I'm importing it to restore back to it's former glory, with a modern touch.

The origional owner has included a full marti report which is handy, it's a 351 Clevland with medium cam
 Close ratio 4-speed with a Ford 9 inch rear.

She has a fair few options including power disc brakes, 4 barrel carb, 4-speed, Ford 9 inch rear and GT equipment package  The car only has 31,000 miles according to previous owner.

When she lands i'll spend a weekend driving on permits, then strip her back to nuts and bolts for a full restoration, (hopefully completed by powercruise this october)

i have a 500Hp 351 which i will drop in if this one isn't rebuilt in time, so she should have a bit of poke.

i look forward to spending a bit of time around here and soaking up ( and sharing) all the information i can.

here are a few pics of it as is.





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« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2008, 07:57:30 pm »
Sketch, very nice.. didn't they come out with a Windsor?

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« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2008, 08:29:55 pm »
Congratulations! Nice car! cool pics

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« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2008, 08:52:20 pm »
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Sketch, very nice.. didn't they come out with a Windsor?


i do believe it had a 302 4V from factory and was green, i'm not really a fan of green so i'm not sure what colour she'll be going, perhaps silver or a deep red.
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« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2008, 11:58:36 pm »
She's a beauty!  R u going to convert her to LHD?

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« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2008, 08:12:50 pm »
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She's a beauty!  R u going to convert her to LHD?


nah definitely not, i guess half the beauty of it is that every time you drive you're reminded this isnt just any old car,

Plus being able to register it without a conversion is a bonus, i believe you don't even require "caution left hand drive" decals any longer, is that correct?
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« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2008, 09:52:56 pm »
Caution LHD notice no longer required, and no longer have to take a left hooker over the pits every year (in WA).
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