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Hi Clifford,
Simple answer to Q1 YES Oil Pressure GAUGE is on left side of pod.
Best info on 68 Gauges is on the coral snake.com in the electrical section.
They are different and that makes 67 a unique setup. Hope this helps.

Hi Ned,
One clue may involve the Black plate shown. This series would be from the 1969 year so this car was not sold new in California. Wish you luck finding out more info.
R.R.

Hi,
We need to clarify if this car still has a Borg Warner T-10 or possibly a Top loader was installed. Start with the simple. Casting numbers will tell what it is. Hope this helps.
R.R.

Hi,
Just measured a washer and it is 0.125" thick 1.027" O.D and 0.687" I.D (OR 11/16")
Also checked the Mcgard website and they offer them in stainless and they are available from a ton of places Summit-Jegs-Amazon-Tire rack- so if Branda is out of stock you have
Many options. As a word of caution the proper length of lug nut shank is important. If the wrong one is used it may bottom on the axle and not secure the wheel. Torque the wheel to 100 ft lbs and retorque after driving 250 Miles. Aluminium wheels will "move" so retorque is critical Especially with a non tapered seat lug nut. No one wants a wheel to be loose for any reason. Hope this helps
R.R.

Hi Cal Special Fans!
Just wondering what color was the car Bret saw in R.I. And where it ever ended up???
Did you ever see the car or get pictures of it?
Thanks in advance. R.R.

Hi Ryan,
It would be nice to know the size of this decal...it looks like the ones the club sells.
R.R.

Hi,
I think Dead Nuts On would be the best choice. Always good products and great to work with.
R.R.

Pete,
Excellent work as always!!
Thanks for the effort you put into this.
Regards R.R.

Hi
A quick note to prevent rumors from spreading. Ford uses a pilot plant to test production procedures. Any car produced there in the 1960's used a S in the vin
In place of the assembly plant code. No manufacture can produce a car without a vin of some type. Many of these cars are used for testing purposes. Cold start and seatbelt were 2 major tests and emissions would also be typical because it is often weight specific and they need a complete car to  have accurate weight measurements. Once engineering is satisfied with all aspects of production the assembly plants can retool and begin production of the latest model. When you read Kevin Marti's book it provides approximate dates of production startup at each assembly plant.
Hope this helps explain how it is done in a simple way.
R.R.

Hi 289 "k" fans
Just a simple response to your question about the letters cast and stamped in the block.
Have no ideas on the O cast before the C5AE-6015E But I found  SIMILAR sample in Bob Mannel's book in chapter 5 page 5-9  so it occured at times during production. All stamped numbers or letters are from dates of various inspections or tests done during final assembly. The final assembly date is stamped into the block on the pad of the deck
And most times carries the initial of an inspector following the date. The block condition is still the most important factor, and hopefully you get good news from the shop after cleaning/inspecting are done.
R.R.

Hi,
To get you a proper gear you need tire size and type of transmission info. Once you provide this a proper driven gear can be determined. Hope this helps.
R.R.

Hi
Check out Autolite plugs.They were in that engine when it was new. If you want vintage stuff check out Green Sales in Ohio-They still have tune up kits!!
Hope this helps.
R.R.

Hi,
One more supply company is Inline tube. Have had very decent service and they make very
Nice rear brake cables also in stainless steel if desired. Best way to look after brakes is to flush and replace fluid every 3 years. Or if you start fresh use silicone fluid and unless you are planning to get on the track it should be good for even longer. Works excellent in a show car that is not used/driven much, and will not harm paint. Hope this helps. R.R.

Tim,
Have not done this and have only read about it so here is what I have heard so far....
Most info says it must be inflated to be mounted or dismounted and even with lots of lube it is very difficult to get the bead to seat on the rim--it is also time consuming to deflate and get "shrunk" one comment says it takes 3 people!!!another says paint will be damaged on reinstalling no matter what you do..so Best of luck and be careful
R.R.  I think you may need a tire shop with "older type equipment" to help.

Hi
Just a quick message to say be very careful with this block if it still is standard bore a ball hone may do more harm than good. It is EXTREMELY important that it be properly cleaned if it spun a bearing and if you can WAIT untill you can spend the money to do it properly-honed with torque plates is a crutial step to provide good ring seating. Ask any pro engine builder. We wait to see what you report next.
R.R.