1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback in White & 428 Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
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On "My Car Story" we're in Phoenix AZ at The Martin Auto Museum on 1-16-18.
We're looking at a 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback in White Paint. This car has a 428 Cobra Jet Engine.
The car's a part of the Martin Auto Museum. Mel Martin the Owner of this car shares information regarding his car. He’s had this one since 2002.
To see more cars from the Martin Auto Museum, go to UA-cam.com and type in “My Car Story with Lou Costabile” or go to www.MartinAutoMuseum.org. When in Arizona, they are located at 17641 N. Black Canyon Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023, and they are open Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 10am to 5pm. You can also call 1-602-298-2377
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The ultimate sleeper Mustang! For really shoe-horned the 428 into this model, & I'm so glad they did! Thanks for sharing this one, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Glad you enjoy this one and the 428 is a wonderful surprise :-) You're welcome, Lou
I don’t believe that I have ever seen a ‘68 Mustang without armrests on the doors. Really cool car.
Hi Dave, Happy to read you enjoy this "Really cool car" :-) Lou
Firstly this a 68 1/2 Mustang with the GT option known to collectors as a “CJ”, an extremely rare car and the fastest Mustang in the quarter mile Ford ever offered for sale to the general public. It’s called a CJ since it’s the first Mustang R Code which means it is equipped with the legendary 428 Cobra Jet engine. It’s not “kinda like a race car” it’s a street legal dragster which took the racing world by storm by winning drag race after drag race on the circuit. Since many raced their CJ’s many succumbed to blown engines on the strip while only approximately 1100 Fastbacks were manufactured. IMHO the blue interior and C-Stripe detracts from the ideal presence of this magnificently designed vehicle. Ideally the interior and C-Stripe should be black to match the matte black hood adorned racing stripe and functional hood scoop. The reflective C-Stripe is not stock. A proper CJ has a solid black C-Stripe enhancing the menacing stance of this highly desirable Mustang.
the fastback Mustang is the best looking Mustang produced. that's a nice car and as always great video Lou. thanks
Anna Mills agreed on all counts.
I agree Anna Mills, a great looking design :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Video and pics never do the real thing any justice. This is a must see in person. :)
You have a good point. Sharing them so we can keep the legacy of these great cars going on :-)
Hi Lou, new subscriber here! Great video! I have a few things to say about the car. I owned a 68 Mustang when I was in high school, and that was a long time ago as I graduated in 1972, so I'm an older guy. My parents bought their 68 Mustang brand new from a Ford dealer in Garden Grove, California, and I was with them when they bought it. When it got to where I was driving in my sophomore year, the car was mine, and I kept it until I eventually sold it many many years later. As it is, I know quite a bit about the 67-68 Mustangs and what they should be as far as factory equipment as I have done years of research on them. The car in the video is beautiful, no doubt about that, I'd love to have it. BUT, at the risk of becoming the elephant in the room, I have to say this: the door panels are missing the armrests on both door panels. Mustangs came from the factory with armrests attached to the door panels, so those door panels are not original Ford NOS door panels. The windshield wiper switch which is located up where the left turn signal is, is missing a chrome metal piece that is supposed to be attached to the lever, and it is a two speed wiper. There is a foot pedal above the floor mounted high beam dimmer switch that is part of the wiper system. One push on the pedal activated the wipers for one wipe, and the pedal pumped washer fluid onto the windshield, manually, not electrically, so every press on the pedal was one spray of fluid. That pedal is missing a rubber pad that pushes on to the bottom of the pedal. The tach isn't working because of one or two reasons, the wire coming from the gauge cluster has not been attached to the coil, or the tach is completely fubar. Yes, that poor engine is overheating badly, The 428 engines should never be allowed to get that hot. Head warpage and blown head gaskets can result. For a car of that age, and after sitting that long, the cooling system should have been pressure back flushed (water and compressed air blown intermittenly) backwards through the cooling system to remove all the crud that built up over the years, You wouldn't believe how much crap comes out. The radiator needs to be replaced also. And just for fun, there are two versions of the 68 mustang. The first is one like I had and like the one in the video. You can tell by the rear side marker reflectors, they are added to the rear quarter panel with a chrome surround. (Ford used 67 quarter panels.) 68 1/2 models had the side marker reflectors flush with the quarter panels. just a bit of trivia. if any of you are in doubt about this, feel free to check it out.
Sorry for the long reply, but I just had to mention all this.
Best wishes to all.
Hi rugerdave, Welcome to the Channel :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story. I'm sure you'll see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy. Please share with your "Car Friends" the Channel too. Lou
Ooooh, I remember seeing one of these when I was in middle school. I still think it's one of the most beautiful vehicles Ford ever made. If I could I'd marry it! Yeah I know.
Here comes the Bride all "painted in White" :-)
I've got one just like that!!.........in 1/18 scale
That one's fun too.
Is it widebody hoonigan rc car I want one and I want to widebody it but I dont want to rouin it
Hi Lou one of my favourite muscle cars ever
Hi Chuck, Happy to read this car is a favourite muscle car for you :-) Lou
@@loucostabile Thanks Lou keep up the good work
Finally someone that knows how to "Rev" a car , I know that sounds silly but there is a way to go about it that just seems to have been lost . I fear tho that the car is just too much trouble for Mel , those race horses can be a difficult breed and therefore he should probably just send that over here so I can put it in with others of its kind. :)
Just looking out for Mel you know....
You are so thoughtful and helpful Kyle Van Tassel :-) Lou
Lou Costabile just doing my part
That's what I love about you :-)
Absolutely gorgeous car Lou. I love seeing these old cars brought back to life again.
Hi Chas, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Hi Lou! Wow! This car, one of the legends of America! Cool car! The condition is beautiful! Thanks to Lou for his review!
Hi Bad Russian, High praise :-) Glad you enjoy this one, and you're welcome, Lou
Thanks!
VERY Nice! I Test Drove one similar, it was a GT500, White, 428 2 4 BBL carbs, 4 speed, even had Headers! Wife and I were gone so long the Salesman was waiting at the CLOSED Dealership when we returned screaming and yelling at me for being gone so long! We actually went out Drag Racing with it, FAST Car, ended up buying a 65 Corvette, Blue with White interior, very low milage! Great Car!!! Mustang has always had great looking/Running cars! Young Dumb and Full of C**......... Not a care in the world back then!!! Times change!
Hi C5Ron7, Thank you for viewing, and returning the Stang to the Dealer :-) Glad you enjoy this one. Me too, Lou
Lou,,,,Big Thanx for a great vid,,,,,this car is gorgeous in every respect,,,,have a great weekend,,,
Hi Irfan Khan, Glad you enjoy this one :-) Me too. You're welcome, Lou
BEAUTIFUL CAR.. I ALWAYS BEEN A BIGG MUSTANG FAN.. AND THE BEAUTY OF IT, FORD NEVER STOPPED MAKING THEM SINCE 1964, GREAT CARS👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Hi Edison Moten, Glad you enjoy the design of this one :-) I agree, it's cool Ford keeps the Mustang going, Lou
I know I first saw the Mustang with the concave rear lights in 1967, but I thought it was a 1968 Mustang. It turns out they used the concave rear lights for two years in a row.To me they should still be using them because it is the best look.
Hi Jed Clampett, It's amazing how a "concave" tail light can be such a "stand out" feature :-) I think the back of this car is fantastic! Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Thanks for the always terrific videos, Lou.
Thank you Joe Rosen for sharing a wonderful comment. Happy to read you're enjoying the Channel. You're welcome, Lou
Another absolutely great car Lou and Mel. I will definitely be visiting your museum Mel (I am in love with your yellow 1964 SS Impala 327) Take care
Hi Bill Bixby, Glad you enjoy this one :-) Me too. You'll enjoy Mel's Museum, Lou
Hi LOU how are you. This is my favorite dream car 1968 MUSTANG white.
I like all Mustang cars.
Please say hello to the owner . He is taking great care of his beautiful Mustang.
Thanks LOU for sharing this beautiful Mustang.
Please have a great weekend.
Kind Regards
HISHAM ELFIKI
We have a Winner for you Hisham Elfiki :-) Wishing you a great weekend too, and you're welcome, Loui
Nothing like a lumpy exhaust - 4 tips make it a choir. Thanks Lou!
And we hear the Car Angels sing.....
REAL NICE CAR AND AGREAT VIDEO,LOOKING FORWARD TO ALL YOR CARS
Glad you enjoyed this one Han Schenk :-) Looking forward to sharing with you on our journey of finding fun cars for the Channel, Lou
That is more like a super cobrajet with the solid lifters.
Hi Jon, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Hi Lou & Mel: Cool ride and sounds. 🚂
Glad you like the coolness and sounds of this one trainroomgary :-) Lou
If it were green it would be a Bullitt Mustang. Nice ride Lou!!
Sure would look like it :-)
seen so many over the years. so wonderfully attractive, they were often beat to death. never seen the GT wheel treatments intact on one of these. I remember the fuel cap!
Hi Scott Brady, "so wonderfully attractive" Well said :-) Glad you enjoy the details of this one, Lou
Beautiful car. Great find Lou!
Glad you enjoy this one :-) Me too, thank you Jeff King, Lou
Hey Lou. Sweet looking Mustang. I've always loved the 1964-68 Mustang. :)
Hey Jason, Glad you like this "sweet" one :-) Me too, Lou
I used to know someone who had one like this. I got to ride in it a few times. I remember it being green, similar to what Steve McQueen drove in the movie "Bullitt". If you haven't seen that movie, check it out. It's awesome! :)
the engine is running hot...
Hi Kostas G, It took about an hour and 1/2 to get this car running for you to video (because I knew you'd want to hear it too) since it had not been started in about 6 years, so we shut the car down right after the video and put it back in Mel's Museum. Thank you for viewing and sharing a tip. Lou
Mel is one cool guy.
He's a fun car lover for sure :-)
Nice lookin Mustang... good n loud with a smokin exhaust! A horsey with attitude! Love it! Fun story n vid, thank you!
Giddy Up WickedFireFly13 :-) Glad you enjoy the sound of this one. Me too. Thank you for viewing and sharing. You're welcome, Lou
Lou Costabile ;-)!!
:-)
An icone!
Nice :-)
nice car, have to fix those gauges, the temp gauge is on HOT
Hi estpst, This car had not been started in about 6 years, so to get this one running was about an hour and 1/2 of engine work, so I'm just glad we're able to hear it :-) I think Mel was excited to hear it run too. Thank you for the tip on the "HOT temp". We shut this one down right after the video, Lou
He should give it to me, if he does not want to use it. :)
Really nice!!
Glad you enjoyed this one Steffy :-) Lou
hi Lou just subscribed looking forward to seeing a 61 Chrysler imperial video one day
Hi julius ceaser, Glad you enjoy the Channel and I look forward to videoing that one too :-) Lou
Sounds and looks great!! :-)
Glad you enjoy this one :-) Me too.
Nice :)
Glad you enjoy this one :-) Me too.
:) :)
Honest question does it really only go 70 mph and redline or does the 428 go faster than that?
Hi Mason White, Hmmm, good question. This one has not been running for a long time, so doubtful we can take it for a ride @ 70, although I'd like to unless we did some work on the drive train :-) Hoping a Viewer can share knowledge to your question, Lou
Nice nice
:-) :-)
My dads 2000 mustang gt has those hood nipple pins lol
Good to know :-)
Hi there! )) What can you say about types of body? If we speak about muscle cars, i dont like jet plane bodys, like in this video. I prefer of boxy style. But Hudson Hornet Coupe, looks fine on my eyes. Sorry guys, I'm just new to this, and try to figure it out. )))
Hi Rolan Schneider, It's ok not to like this one, and on the Channel you'll see over 1,100 different car and growing. Hope you'll find many you like. Like this Hudson Hornet you requested. Enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wtilCRaSmzY/v-deo.html
I guess I asked a complicated or incorrect question. ))) Ow yeah, this 1 looks brilliant! I like you videos, thank you very much Lou! :) If you're interested, I can draw body types, which I like & dont like. But dont pay attention to this, I'm just a perfectionist, who is looking for an ideal basic construction of vehicle body... ))
There are lots of idea / designs on the Channel, so have fun and enjoy drawing the ones you create and enjoy.
Either that temp gauge doesn't work, or she was about to boil over....
Hi Todd Wall, This car had not been started in about 6 years, so to get this one running was about an hour and 1/2 of engine work, so I'm just glad we're able to hear it :-) I think Mel was excited to hear it run too. Thank you for the tip on the "HOT temp". We shut this one down right after the video, Lou
rpm gauge did not work either
I owned three 1967-1968 mustangs back in the 90's, 2 were fastbacks and I was constantly checking the temp gauge after one ran hot on me and busted a head gasket. Wish I still had those fastbacks. Beautifully styled cars.
Is it considered an R code ?
Hi Mark, Hmmm, not sure. Hoping a Viewer with knowledge can share. Lou
this car is clearly abusing poor old Mel, it is my duty to help this man and take this violent burden of a car off his back....im always ready to take one for the fam
That is quite nice of you to do that and help out :-)
That is a badass car. It may need head gaskets soon but she's a beautiful ride. I dont mind her running rough because thats why we are mechanics. Get to fix up old shit
Hi lifelessdead89, Some behind the scene info, this car had not been running for 6 years, so it took an hour and 1/2 to get it running for the video so you could enjoy, Lou
Lou Costabile hey i totally get it i do this for a living, i appreciate everything you and the car owners do for your channel. You rock Lou, can't wait for the next
Thank you for the kind words, they are appreciated :-)
Drool.
We need more napkins.....