If it was aaembled in 1977, after the Ford folks split, from parts they had as spares, it could indeed be a factory GTS. Measure your rear sway bar diameter to see. Also if it has a holley carburator, it may be a factory GTS. Does it have a clock? Blacked out trim?
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