Topic: 390 GT Engine Compartment

[nightmist]

I am restoring a 1968 390 GT fastback.  Did the dress-up kit for the engine compartment (chrome air cleaner and valve covers) come from the factory on every 390 GT or was this a separate option?  I have never seen it listed as an option on a Marti Report.

[ruppstang]

The dress up parts were part of the S code 390 option. The X code 390 did not have those parts.

[Coralsnake]

I respectfully disagree. There were S code cars that did not receive the chrome lid, oil cap or valve covers. Build sheets indicate a C8OF-A (chrome) and a C8OF-B (not chrome) air cleaner.

Im interested to know if the breakdown is strictly GT option or not? I havent found the answer to that yet.

I would expect the GT cars to have it. I wonder if non GTs could have ordered the dress up ?

We are in agreement on the X codes...no dress up there (I think) 😉

The infamous X Code, I owned an X code coupe once. It was the shell only. Unfortunately it was so far gone, I sliced it up and took it to work one piece at a time. I didnt want to fill the dumpster all at once. 😬

[ruppstang]

That is interesting Pete. I do not know if I have ever seen a 67-68 S code non-GT. I would like to see any documentation that you may have. I have a 12-12-67 Ford sales addendum that states: 390 -cu. in. V8 engine option now only available with GT equipment group. So, if you think only non-GT cars would have had painted air cleaners, they will have to be 67s and early 68s. 

[DTruitt]

Will you provide additional information on the car, such as build date, options (GT or non GT), and DSO (export)?  I think with the additional information we can more clearly answer your question.

Danny

[nightmist]

Thanks for the feedback.  It is a 390 GT 4-speed fastback built in San Jose in January 68 and delivered to Los Angeles.

[Coralsnake]

I can post more ...standby. My response is for 1968 only.

However Im aware there were 1,138 -390 cars in 1967 that were not GTs.

[Coralsnake]

I believe this is the drawing from the parts manual. The C8OF-A is referred to as "GT" which is the chrome lid. I believe that was actually available on a non GT car as well.

[Coralsnake]

This car was on eBay . The buck tag indicated it was a GT. Chrome lid, chrome valve covers, chrome oil cap (and I assume dipstick)

[Coralsnake]

This 390 build sheet (different car) was posted on VMF, the box "B-4" indicating a "GT" model is not checked. I believe the car is not a GT car.

Supported by owner's comments "When I bought the car in 1981 is came with std-Rear Valance, left and right "390" ponies and std Mustang pop-open gas cap (no GT badges)

Interestingly, I responded to the post. I apologize for being a dickhead in my younger years    So, I think there was a possibility of getting the chrome parts on a non-GT. I also think The C8OF-B (blue lid) was also available

I guess there is some possibility that the C8OF-B is something other a non chrome air cleaner?

[Coralsnake]

My 1968 Microfische identifies the C8OF-A as all 390 but not GT

and the C8OF-B as the chrome style with GT

I guess we have some ambiguity here. I will try to get a picture of that

[67gta289]

I guess we have some ambiguity here. I will try to get a picture of that

Here's a picture of ambiguity.  Sorry, I couldn't resist.

[Coralsnake]

If someone has a GT buildsheet, that might be helpful.

If its a C8OF-B that maybe confirmation that number is chrome

[nightmist]

Thanks again.  Did all 1968 390 GTs come with power front disc brakes and power steering, or were those separate options available with or without the 390 engine and/or GT package?

[ruppstang]

IMHO all S codes came with disc brakes. PS was a separate option.