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bibbs68
Gearhead Posts: 757
From: Jackson, TN
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 05-08-2001 10:12 AM
   
Thought you guys would be interested in this. Pretty interesting reading in the description. Is this for real? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=584666886&r=0&t=0jeremy
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 955
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 05-08-2001 10:43 AM
I think a LOT MORE research would be necessary before forking over that much money for a car that doesn't have the correct drivetrain and needs a total restoration, what are you paying for? the VIN number?
Sorry, just my opinion, opinions and belly buttons, everybody has one.------------------
Stuart MCA #48902
67 stang 5 speed
91 f-150 xlt
98 explorer xlt sohc v-6
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 5794
From: Pensacola, Florida, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 05-08-2001 11:40 AM
Jeremy,
Just a quick look at The Mustang Red Book points out some problems with this car and description real quick. According to the Red Book:On April 1, 1968 Ford introduced a special version of the 428ci V-8 for use in the Mustang known as the 428 Cobra Jet. The 428 Cobra Jet was basically a production 428 fitted with 427 low riser heads, but with a host of improvements. Rated at 335hp, it actualy produced more than 400hp. Available only with the GT Equipment Group, 428CJ Mustangs also came with functional Ram Air hood scoop, power front disc brakes and staggered rear shocks for four-speed transmission cars. The C-6 three-speed automatic was also available. A total of 2,253 fastbacks and 564 hardtops were built. An unknown small number of convertibles were built as well. A little research goes a long way. I hope no one is crazy enough to bid on this car. Dave & Terri ------------------
65 "A" Code w/4 Speed (Poni)
66 "C" Code Coupe (Sally)
MCA#47921
M&M #166
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 1810
From: Lusby, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 05-08-2001 11:52 AM
Even if all he said was true, that thing is in sad shape. It's been dogged time and time again. Poor baby needs some TLC.While we're on the subject of Ebay, can someone explain to me the concept of a reserve? Why would you set the reserve to X, rather than making the minimum bid X to begin with? I don't get it. This guy has had 50 bids, and yet still hasn't hit his reserve. 
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CRB
Gearhead Posts: 116
From: Raritan NJ
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 05-08-2001 01:36 PM
the reason for the reserve is that the hardest bid is the first bid, once one person starts bidding many will follow. So you start the bidding low to get things started and then you have a reserve so you get what you actually want. also I believe ebay has started charging based on the starting bid so it is better to keep it low.later
chip
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 4608
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 05-08-2001 01:44 PM
That is a very shaky buy. Besides needing a complete resto on a rough appearing body, it is missing the key parts to make it any more desirable than an ordinary fastback. A look inside reveals wrong seats, wheel, dash cluster. Getting all the right engine stuff would be very difficult and very expensive. Also, by 68, they were stamping the vin on the motors. I'm not totally tuned in to ebay and don't think that I want to. It reminds me of the time I went to Ft. Myers, Fl. to look at a 65 K fastback. Someone had put a aged vintage burgundy door on an A code fastback that had had aged vintage burgundy paint. It was a perfect match. What I would have bought would be a K door! When I asked the guy to lay the fender back to look at hidden numbers, he told me to f**k off! I waved adios asnd left.
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 521
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 05-08-2001 01:53 PM
It has the later style ? reflector and what looks like a disc brake pedal but these don?t mean much as they can easily be change. I thought that the first CJ cars started as 390 cars or was that the GT500 Shelby?s.------------------
68 S-code FB GT 4spd/3.25 PS PDB
68 J-code Cp Sprint"B" C4/3.00 PDB PS AC
99 F150 XLT Ext/cab, 4X4, 5.4L, 3.55LS
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pthornton
Gearhead Posts: 538
From: Austin, TX USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 05-08-2001 02:07 PM
You set the reserver higher than the initial bid, because the amount you pay ebay is based on the initial bid.------------------
Randy Thornton
Boss 302 & Saleen S281
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bibbs68
Gearhead Posts: 757
From: Jackson, TN
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 05-08-2001 03:57 PM
I thought it was too good to be true! See, you guys are a never-ending wealth of knowledge! Well, most of you  Jeremy
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 14326
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA 1968 Fastback & 1995 Vert MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-08-2001 06:43 PM
Looks like a good parts car with a great VIN to me.
sam
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66351stang
Gearhead Posts: 629
From: sayville,newyork
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 05-08-2001 08:52 PM
i agree with you guys, what is realy for sale,??????? a vin#, the rest of the car is
useless, has no original anything, and trying to find the correct parts, you problay have a better change of getting hit by lighting..buyer beware------------------
ponycar66,have you flown in a ford latley???????
66-COUPE W/351SVO
glad i had a v-8 !!!!!!
84.5 gt350-61 falcon 302
have a great day!!!!!!!!
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