Wednesday, July 24, 2013

'68 Lime Gold Mustang Coupe For Sale

Selling my '68 coupe, which I nicknamed "sLime," because of the worn out look of the original Lime Gold color when I bought the car in 2002.  The largest amount of restoration work was done on the car in 2003, and other improvements have been added since then.

This car was originally purchased in late '67 at Golden Bear Ford in Berkeley, CA, and has always been owned in Northern California.  The car comes with original black CA plates and the original potmetal dealer plate.

Features and data:
  • VIN: 8R01C100XXX, indicating first day's production for '68 model year at the San Jose plant.
  • Lime Gold Exterior with black vinyl top (both restored)
  • Black standard interior (restored and updated)
  • 302 V-8 4-v / dual exhaust (rebuilt motor)
  • C–4 automatic (rebuilt)
  • BFGoodrich Radial T/A 225/60R15 tires on 15x7 Cragar S/S wheels
  • 105,966 original miles (documented)
  • Current CA registration through April 2014
The door data plate (photo below) decodes as follows:




Price: SOLD
Location: Sacramento, CA








Body & Paint


·       All original sheetmetal
·       Complete basecoat / clearcoat paint job done at 86,500 miles (August 2002).  Original Ford Lime Gold color. Some paint chips on hood and fenders; slight substrate blemishes in lower front corner of doors (see photos).
·       Functional turn-signal hood
·       Replaced black vinyl top
·       Recessed rear parking reflectors
*.    Sequential LED turn signals
·       GT-style rear valance (slight crease at right side backup light)
·       Many other parts replaced, such as: bumpers, various trim pieces, gas cap, fuel filler hose, gas tank (w/drain plug), sending unit, non-splash back fuel filler neck























Engine & Drivetrain

Motor completely rebuilt 19,000 miles ago. (odometer: 86,727)
·       1970 302 Block
·       Original 289 2-V heads
·       Edelbrock 2121 Performer 289 Manifold
·       “Mild” lift cam
·       Summit 600cfm 4-bbl carburetor w/fuel pressure gauge / in-line filter / phenolic spacer
·       Ignitor II electronic ignition
·       Powermaster single-wire alternator
·       Milodon aluminum water pump
·       Cobra-style finned valve covers

Engine Compartment:
·       Hi-Po style air filter
·       SPAL single 16” electric fan with thermostatic control
·       4-row radiator
·       Gano radiator hose filter
·       Export brace
·       Many other updated / refurbished parts in the engine compartment, including: cap & rotor, battery holddown clamp, coil, spark plug wires, fuel pump, power steering pump / hoses / rebuilt ram cylinder, belts

Transmission / Rear:
·       Rebuilt C-4 from a ’70 Mustang.  This has the thicker input shaft (compared to the ’68)
·       T-Lock shifter lock (when locked, shifter can't be moved into gear)
·       Original 2.79:1 rear
·       Rear axle bearings and seals replaced

Exhaust:
·       Reproduction Hi-Po exhaust manifolds
·       2” exhaust system with H-pipe
·       Walker Dynomax SuperTurbo mufflers
·       Reproduction chromed split exhaust tips

Wheels / Tires:
·       Drum brakes with JMC aluminum dual master cylinder
·       15 x 7 Cragar S/S wheels
·        P225/60R15 BF Goodrich Radial T/A Tires 
·       Gorilla Wheel Locks
·       Spare: P185/70R14 BFGoodrich Premier Touring Tire on standard steel wheel



















Interior


·       ProCar “Scat” bucket seats
·       Retractable 3-point seatbelts
·       Classic Auto Air “Perfect Fit” in-dash A/C system (system charged, drive belt disconnected, microswitch needs repair)
·       Integrated dash clock refurbished by The Clock Works
·       Grant GT steering wheel (chrome spokes / cherry wood rim)
·       Kenwood 25w/channel AM/FM/Cassette stereo with remote 10-CD changer (needs repair)
·       Polk 5.25” coaxial kickpanel speakers / Polk 6x9 rear deck speakers
·       Humphugger cruiser center console
·       Ford-style Mustang floor mats
·       Dynomat covering throughout interior
·       Many other parts replaced, such as: carpeting, dash pad, instrument cluster bezel, weatherstripping, ignition switch assembly, package tray, trunk divider board














Suspension

·       1-inch sway bar kit
·       KYB Gas-a-just 2 (gray) shocks
·       620# GT-style front springs
·        GT-style leaf springs
·       Many other suspension parts replaced/refurbished, such as: leaf springs, U-joints, idler arm, strut rod bushings

Miscellaneous

·      LED sequential turn signals

Additional Parts


·       Various weatherstrip pieces
·       Various parts / repair guides