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Replicas and Tribute / Re: Converting to the Shelby 2 1/2" drums on early mustangs
« on: February 16, 2022, 08:03:14 AM »
I also think F150 brakes (1990ish)are 11" x 2".
Mike

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: header support brackets
« on: December 10, 2021, 07:49:03 AM »
MSC sells them. Here is a link to the 7" version but they have other sizes and a set also.
https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/32997447
Mike

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The Lounge / Re: Back in the day speed, product or customization advertising
« on: June 21, 2021, 08:07:27 AM »
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Wonder if the two wheels on the left are repackaged Torq Thrusts?
I don't think so. The Cragar ad lists them as being aluminum centers with steel rims. Aren't Torque thrusts one piece aluminum?
Mike

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The Lounge / Re: Shelbys, Mustangs and Fords in Movies or TV
« on: September 14, 2020, 08:13:09 AM »
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any idea on the movie/series ? looks like a primered '70 Mach 1, don't think it's a Boss 9 ?
It's from the original "Point Break" with Keanu Reeves, It is a 70 Mach 1 apparently.
Mike

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SAAC Forum Discussion Area / Re: Excessive steering wheel play / Loose steering wheel
« on: September 08, 2020, 08:07:47 AM »
This video goes through checking front ends on Cougars, but it the same principle. It also shows steering box adjustment. As stated before there is no substitute to the Ford shop manual.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69idxXfXJv4
Mike

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The Lounge / Re: 2x4 Phenolic fuel log
« on: September 04, 2020, 01:42:01 PM »
Doug,
I checked with the designer of our fuel manifolds and the first thing is I was incorrect about using Delrin, we use high-strength glass-filled polycarbonate (McMaster-Carr #85665K84 is a 3/4" rod),I apologize.
The surface is as machined, with the tubes placed in drilled holes that are stepped so there is a pocket for the epoxy to encircle the tube.
We keep the temperature below 194 degrees (90C).
I hope it helps,
Mike

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The Lounge / Re: 2x4 Phenolic fuel log
« on: September 03, 2020, 08:10:03 AM »
We make Delrin fuel manifolds at my work and bond in the stainless steel hose tubulations with Reltek B/536 two part adhesive.
ww.reltekllc.com/productlist/b536adhesivesealant(variantb575).aspx
Mike

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1967 Shelby GT350/500 / Re: 428 oil pan
« on: July 22, 2020, 08:10:41 AM »
The full size pans don't have the indents to clear the steering linkage like a mustang pan.
https://www.428cobrajet.org/id-oilpan

Mike

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SAAC Forum Discussion Area / Re: Random car pictures
« on: July 13, 2020, 07:51:28 AM »
Yes Hubert Platt and Randy Payne with Linda.

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Replicas and Tribute / Re: better option than detroit locker?
« on: January 15, 2020, 09:28:44 AM »
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  I have no knowledge or experience with a locker made in China.

   Jim ,
      The locker you have is from the time where the springs were in question. Older Ford Motorsport catalogs use to show the date which had "the wrong" springs in them. I don't have one in front of me to tell you how to ID it.
     Randy
According to the 92 Motorsport catalog Randy mentioned: all motorsport lockers built after Nov. 15, 1990 have the heavy duty spring (72lbs vs 58lbs). Lockers are dated date - # /month - letter/ year-#. example - 16 M 91 would be December 16, 1991

Mike

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Vintage Shelby Related Literature and Collectibles / Re: Ken Miles info.
« on: October 21, 2019, 07:57:08 AM »
Ken Miles remembered is also available here:
https://www.autobooks-aerobooks.com/product/ken-miles/
Mike

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Ford GT / Re: GT’s at Petite LeMans
« on: October 14, 2019, 08:15:03 AM »
The 66 went off going into turn 1 and the safety crew took a while getting it back on track.
here is a link to Ganassi press release:
https://mailchi.mp/4c0ae30291f0/ford-cgr-finishes-second-at-petit-le-mans?e=649f02f349
Mike

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The Lounge / Re: Old Magazine Ads & Artwork
« on: October 07, 2019, 08:38:11 AM »
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Firestone ad for McLaren Mustang at Daytona, what year would this be ?
1981 I think
Mike

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The Lounge / Re: Marti Report Question
« on: September 09, 2019, 08:02:24 AM »
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Wouldn’t homologation only be 500 units?




I think 500 units was NASCAR. SCCA used a different number, maybe based on production.
Mike

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Appeals / Re: Need Old style accell dual point part #
« on: August 28, 2019, 08:11:08 AM »
My 1993 copy of the ACCEL catalog does not list a point set for 289 hipo/427 dual point distributors. The only ones listed are for Boss 302 and 70CJ which are what Dizzy posted.
Mike

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