The GT-E was only available for a few brief months in 1968. Total production would not have kept the assembly line busy for more than a half day. If you know anything about a GT-E, it is important, and this is the place to share it. The GT-E registry is maintained by Jim Pinkerton.
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Detailing the Engine Compartment.
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GTfastbacker » 10 Jun 2014, 14:39
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Detailing the Engine Compartment.
Any suggestions?
The missing Smog setup i will install next weeks.
Blue is a special mixed colour taken from a low...
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Yes, and the C9OZE
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427 v. 428
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HarstenePointe » 16 Jan 2019, 19:58
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Does anyone have any actual and honest performance numbers comparing the 427 and 428 engines? I certainly know the factory horsepower ratings, etc.,...
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The GT-E is now running a 735 CFM service replacement 428 CJ carb
other specs as below.
I am not saying that my experience is the right, or only, way...
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Today, 16:15
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Mecum Red GTE Engine Rebuild
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robert campbell » 21 Oct 2018, 10:53
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All,
Thought I would start a new thread for Bart Lovely's numbers match Red GTE. I will receive the numbers matching motor this Tuesday, 23 October...
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Pretty sweet. I’d love a fastback Mustang. But then again I have a big want list without the space or budget to support it.
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Last post by Al Bundy
16 Jan 2019, 08:22
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08 Jan 2019, 16:10
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Reverse Thinking
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robert campbell » 03 Jan 2019, 23:06
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Let me torture the experts some more. This pertains to all Ford car lines. In the mid to late 1960's Ford started stamping an abbreviated VIN's on...
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Or you got a different VIN when AAMCO changed out your blown tranny for a rebuilt.
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Last post by ClawIt
07 Jan 2019, 23:49
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GTE Paint Layout
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1967 S Code » 06 Jan 2019, 10:25
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I’ve looked and I’ve been unsuccessful in finding images of a GTE restoration showing the argent/light gray paint layout. I know by looking at...
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Royce would you happen to have any pictures of the rear valance area? Is the body area where the valance screws attach to the body argent/gray or...
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Last post by 1967 S Code
06 Jan 2019, 17:39
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GT-E Carb march 68 in ebay
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GTfastbacker » 21 Dec 2018, 05:50
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just found these Carburator with date code 834 for sale ob ebay.
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Most GT-E's were built before the end of February 1968. While there are a couple GT-E's with 427 built in the fourth week of March 1968 or later, it...
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Last post by Royce
22 Dec 2018, 15:48
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"GT-E" distributor
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Royce » 13 Dec 2018, 13:31
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Not mine and I know nothing about it.
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Were they built in batches? My distributor has a date code the day AFTER the car was built. :o
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Last post by 93RGTE
16 Dec 2018, 18:38
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GTE carb
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Ragtop69GS » 11 Dec 2018, 15:39
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Good afternoon all,
I just signed onto the forum. I do not own a GTE, but I do own a 1969 Buick GS 400 convertible and know first hand how difficult...
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I added photos of the areas Robert Campbell pointed out. All the threads are very nice, the one problem I found is that the needle and seat has been...
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Last post by Ragtop69GS
15 Dec 2018, 17:46
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Need Help From GT-E Owners
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Al Bundy » 22 Oct 2018, 17:47
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If you have a genuine Carter X 4441S fuel pump please share the date code. If it’s the original to your car, your build date would help as well....
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Located another one that must have come off a 428. Dated December 5th, 1968.
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Last post by Al Bundy
12 Dec 2018, 14:06
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GTE Project
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robert campbell » 07 Sep 2018, 16:44
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Dudes,
Bart has swung a deal to buy the black GTE Marti verified VIN number 8F93W549987. This car was the caretaker of the engine that was original...
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Back half would be a sound approach. Dash and firewall are ok. The forward frame rails and engine panels look fixable.
I have seen East Coast and...
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Last post by robert campbell
08 Dec 2018, 11:26
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Holley List 4088, C8AF-9510-AD, on ebay
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Flasheart » 24 Apr 2016, 13:10
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Nice pick up with this Holley List 4088 with 7A2 date code. The ebay listing was only active for a few minutes before someone found it and bought...
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Royce sold Bart his spare!! Thanks Royce!!!
Rob
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Last post by robert campbell
27 Nov 2018, 11:08
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GTE gets some quarterpanels.
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proford1 » 22 Nov 2018, 10:56
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i posted these photos to FB but figured id share them here also.
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gte15.jpg
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Last post by proford1
22 Nov 2018, 21:10
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Early C8 casting
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427XR7 » 16 Nov 2018, 07:39
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Need and engine for your GT-E ? Here's a possible chance to put this engine where it belongs!
NOT MINE!
You're advised to verify this. Remove...
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Made the mistake of watching his video. 7:30 of my life I'll never get back. He's pretty proud of that Galaxie considering it's kind of a POS.
How...
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Last post by Al Bundy
16 Nov 2018, 16:54
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Dizzy rebuild GT-E ?
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GTfastbacker » 02 Apr 2017, 14:55
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Gentlemen,
i have tge original # matching Distributor for a GT-E, needs rebuild.
Is there any advice who can do this job best?
Thank you
Joe
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Anyone had one rebuilt since the last posts in this thread? Any feedback if you did?
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Last post by Al Bundy
05 Nov 2018, 19:13
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GT-E Parts build in batches?
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GTfastbacker » 25 Oct 2018, 05:11
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I read some GT-E parts as engines, carburetors, Dizzy are build in batches and have mostly same or very close date codes?
for example all my Holley...
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Thanks Kerry. The tag on the rear end assembly should show an assembly date that is 30 - 45 days prior to the car being built, even though the...
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Last post by Royce
29 Oct 2018, 07:55
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VIN Number on Engine
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robert campbell » 05 Sep 2018, 13:38
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All,
We have found the engine that was originally in the Red GTE that Bart Lovely now owns. I have seen Vin numbers on 69 and newer Cobra Jets. The...
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I have been told that the GTE had the GT-390 manifolds. Is this correct?
Rob
That is correct. That beautiful 427 LR was choked down with the tiny...
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Last post by TomL
21 Oct 2018, 19:36
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Red GT-E - Mecum Indy - May 2018
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Mike_B_SVT » 14 May 2018, 10:17
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Not sure which one this is. Came across it this morning, and didn't see a recent mention of GT-E's coming to auction. If this is the rebody car, I'll...
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Cougars are great,
Wish your avatar had sound!! I could watch it all day!! What power plant did the nice smoky burnout?
Rob
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Last post by robert campbell
19 Oct 2018, 09:14
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Article: Prototype Cobra Jet GTE
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PacificaXR7GT » 22 Sep 2018, 17:06
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Just picked up my May, 1968 copy of Car Craft from eBay. Here's why:
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This car had F70X 14 whitewall tires when it was new, a common thing back then. Phil did an outstanding job restoring this car. It is a magnificent...
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23 Sep 2018, 05:31
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This is a Barn Find to beat all Barn Finds!
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Royce » 27 Feb 2018, 08:36
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Jerry Heasley did a great job on the video. The car is amazing. Look for an article in the next issue of Muscle Car Review.
fC0y2r0Fpck
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Geez the things a guy misses when he drops out for a couple years.
Well I hoped that you learned your lesson. Now stay in touch.
Randy Goodling...
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11 Sep 2018, 20:12
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14 Aug 2018, 16:59
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1968 GTE C-6 trans. Dipstick length, part#?
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7.0 Litre Kid » 27 May 2018, 08:42
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Can someone give me the correct length for the 68 GTE “ original “ dipstick for the C-6 transmission?
My low mileage GTE is 19 1/2 approximately,...
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It should be identical to the '68 S and X code C6. Royce will know this.
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Last post by TomL
01 Jun 2018, 08:50
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Last post by Flasheart
27 May 2018, 07:53
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I have just received a package from Santa Claus.
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GTfastbacker » 09 May 2018, 09:44
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3 Letters: N O S :D
(sorry, nfs) :naughty:
I just want to share my joy :)
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I discovered one of these on eBay a few years back for my GT-E. After looking in the Ford/Mercury parts books, it seems this casting number...
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Last post by TomL
14 May 2018, 12:23
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Pictures or Photos
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nscrfrk » 07 Apr 2018, 11:12
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I am looking for a good picture or photo of the Grecian Gold/Black vinyl top GT-E that I used to own. I have been all over the internet looking for...
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Thanks for the photo...I now have a few of them to choose from.
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14 Apr 2018, 10:02
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