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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: 10-Soke lug nuts
« on: February 27, 2024, 05:23:16 PM »
I like to use anti-seize on the original type only between the lug nut taper & wheel to prevent galling. Studs dry & torqued to 95-100. recheck as others have said!!

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1969-1970 Boss 302/429 / 0F02G170379
« on: February 07, 2024, 10:57:54 AM »
Just curious if anyone knows anything about this car other than what is in the Boss 302 registries.
pm me please
Thanks, Mike

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Wanted to Buy / Re: Movable Lift
« on: December 26, 2023, 12:30:57 PM »
Almost (if not all) storage lifts are made in China. Actually very few lifts of any type are still made in USA! I have seen many cases where the vendor goes out of business, then you can't find any parts down the road. In fact sometimes you can't get parts if something is wrong when they are brand new!! (I was in the automotive equipment business for 30+ years fwiw)

So definitely buy from a company that has been around for awhile.

Bend Pak always seemed to have decent customer service, parts availability etc as far as storage lifts go.

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Sever driveline "Shakes".
« on: December 20, 2023, 07:54:42 AM »
Could be problem with the balance job/tire/wheel assy. Happens a lot! Not all balancers & mounting adapters are created equal! I would find a shop that has the proper adapters to center wheel on  balancer via lug nut holes(same as on the vehicle) vs center hole. Lug-centric balancing.

I would suggest that you go to www.hunter.com and click on the red "contact hunter" option in upper RH corner. This will give you the sales & service reps in your area. They should know what shops in your area have the proper equipment/technicians to diagnose your situation if it is indeed a tire/wheel problem.

Hope this helps, Mike

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The Lounge / Re: How about some day 2 cars .
« on: December 16, 2023, 04:45:11 PM »
#412. All original fiberglass & sheet metal. Stock Shelby interior.
Stroker 418W, Tremec TKO600 5 speed, 17x8 & 17x9.5 wheels, Baer brakes, Total Control r&p, Global West suspension, etc. etc

Would have loved to have bought Side-Oilers car if I had the $$, cool as hell!

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The Lounge / Re: Starting to lay out new work shop
« on: December 15, 2023, 08:53:23 AM »
My 40 x 60. I was restricted to a 10' ceiling (to keep overall height below local requirements with roof pitch). I had the trusses built with a 12' tall area for my lift, plus a storage area in the attic.  Heated & cooled, so lots of insulation for that ever changing midwest weather! I also put in a bathroom, and a 20 x 20 closed off work shop where I can paint, grind, plus parts storage, compressor, slop sink etc etc  Was 3 years in the making so had lots of opportunity to try to get it right this time!!

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1965 GT350/R-Model / Re: Installing a Package Tray
« on: December 14, 2023, 04:06:06 PM »
Oh yes I forgot, I also put windlace around the entire tray.

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1965 GT350/R-Model / Re: Installing a Package Tray
« on: December 14, 2023, 12:21:59 PM »
I put one of the '66 Branda units in my 69 GT-350. I did not have to reinforce it, in fact I did not even screw it in. That being said, I do not put anything on it except for a jacket, towel, etc or ?.

I did put some thin strips of foam weatherstrip along the side fiberglass panels to keep it from rattling, then put some velcro on the bottom side in center & on top of the rear end hump, so it is easily removeable. It all stays put quite well. I did not make a latch for the trap door, it seems to stay put on its own.

I like the look & got rid of the weight of the fold down. Also, I put a couple of layers of insulation under it to help cut down on road noise.

fwiw Mike

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The Lounge / Re: December 7th
« on: December 08, 2023, 01:20:53 PM »
I did not post, (shame on me), but these were flying all day & night in front of my house

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The Lounge / Re: Vanity Tags what do ya have ?
« on: December 07, 2023, 04:40:58 PM »
My 69 GT-350

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The Lounge / Chris Brown
« on: October 23, 2023, 01:08:02 PM »
Attended the 2nd annual Chris Brown Memorial show in his hometown of Louisiana MO on Saturday. Was well attended, weather was perfect. 250+ cars.
Pretty damned surreal having been to this show many times with Chris over the past 20 years or so.

RIP buddy

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The Lounge / Re: John Kelsey— Kelsey Tire
« on: October 08, 2023, 08:45:12 AM »
Sad. One thing I will always remember, is walking into the hotel at Mid-America and see John’s smiling face ) greeting me every year.

+1!

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1967 Shelby GT350/500 / Re: LED tail light upgrade
« on: October 07, 2023, 02:45:19 PM »
I used on of these kits for my 69 350:
https://www.customcarlight.com/categories/ford/shelby.html?sort=featured&page=1

Works great, far superior to the old technology. Not for concours but if you drive a lot these are a life saver. And requires no modifications to existing wiring.

fwiw

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1967 Shelby GT350/500 / Re: Installing headers on 67 GT500
« on: October 07, 2023, 08:43:28 AM »
On my c code 68 fastback I have had a set of Coyote brand headers on it for about 30-35 years. My understanding is they were made by Hooker as a less expensive version, but I bought them used in the 80's, so?. Engine is 428 CJ. I think most brands were advertised to fit 67-70 Mustangs, back in the day at least. They fit fine. My car has auto trans & no power steering.
It has been probably 20 years since the engine was out, but when I was racing it somewhat regularly I pulled the engine from time to time.
I always left the transmission in the car, then kind of worked the headers and the engine in at the same, usually with some help to work each side in, drop the engine a little, etc.

And I have all 32 header bolts installed! That takes longer than installing the engine!!

And I don't think there's any way the engine would go in with the headers already attached.

Hope this helps a little

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SAAC Forum Discussion Area / Re: Contacting Randy Gillis ....
« on: October 04, 2023, 07:49:43 AM »
Very sad news. First met Randy many years ago at Knotts Berry Farm Ford show. He had his 66 Shelby there & literally talked to me like we were old friends. But that's who he was. Such a wealth of knowledge gone.
RIP

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