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Quote from: shelbymann1970 on April 22, 2024, 03:10:28 PMI'm looking at this Silver Jade car and where the front side hood bumpers mount has a large rectangular hole on each side. The hole there is usually just big enough for a rubber bumper to squeeze into(see pic of my red car).  So whats up with that. Car sure looks original on both front aprons and I suspect the caulk used is covering the big hole for rubber bumper clearance in the apron? Car built beginning of Feb.

A larger shot of those areas show them neatly taped over.

Quote from: Coralsnake on April 22, 2024, 04:38:43 PMSorry I was distracted by the spackle on the bottom of the car

Dont look like holes to me?

Pretty sure those arent on my Feb built 1969

Would the spackle be concourse correct as an "unrestored" example, rumor has it CS's cousins, brothers, sisters-in-laws, cousins, nephew watched this car being hand built in CS's barn in south Africa and this is how they did it back then. 


Bill

Quote from: Coralsnake on April 15, 2024, 01:59:06 PMI feel like we have had this conversation before? Trust me when I say I know where all "hidden VINs" are. There is a group of club members who also know based on their experiences. Not to mention the fact many have law enforcement contacts or are in the law enforcement business

This says it all

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Bill

Welcome back


Bill

Quote from: Cobrask8 on April 01, 2024, 12:15:58 PM
Remembering on today  the pranks Rick would pull!

Post your favorite

Taxes on antique automobiles 

Quote from: CompRed70scj on March 31, 2024, 11:07:00 PM
And look what popped up on marketplace, in the same city (LA). I'm not saying this is definitely the same engine / trans - but you do the math on production #'s and probabilities...

When asked, the seller of the motor gave up the VIN "81446" this morning.


I hate to break it to him, not sure I should.


Bill

Quote from: Coralsnake on March 28, 2024, 06:54:35 AM
Its still the best guess, but pictures of car 1995 would be very helpful

😉

But, I think you also have to take into account, Dingwall only had one car that matches the description to the best of our knowledge

Just a thought, but, perhaps, the car was sold "used" at Dingwall, or transferred in from another dealer and sold new there.

Stranger things have happened.


Bill

Brian,

   No vintage Shelbys?


Bill

Quote from: Motorcity Mustang on March 20, 2024, 11:10:03 PM
Looking at a possible purchase of a 68 GT-350 Conv with a Paxton supercharger on it (#03156).   Trying to determine if the Paxton came with the Shelby originally, or if it was added buy a previous owner (guessing it was added).     Anyone familiar with #03156?

The supercharger was installed by the last owner, not from a dealer, or Shelby.


Bill

Quote from: Cobrask8 on March 18, 2024, 07:41:46 AM
Many of us were invited to a special birthday Party for Chuck Cantwell. He just turned 29 again!

His family coordinated with 3-Dog Garage in Boyertown PA and put on an amazing birthday party Saturday afternoon. The guest list was a proverbial Who's Who in the Shelby world including SAAC Board of directors, Rick Kopec, many important SAAC folks (myself included!), as well as special VIP's Aaron Shelby, Gary Patterson, and more. Also present were Penske Race team members from Chuck's tenure there, plus family friends.

As usual, Chuck was extremely humble, not wanting to be in the spotlight.

HUGE Kudos to the Cantwell Falily for putting this together. It was truly a special afternoon!

Link to Bill Caron's Social Media post: https://www.facebook.com/groups/264936540196609/permalink/7807708572585997/

Many others have also posted, do a Facebook search for additional pictures.

Chuck and Joanne were overwhelmed with love, family, friends, fantastic atmosphere, was great seeing everyone, some who I have not seen in person in 8-10 years. Swapping stories and bringing each other up to speed, it seemed like only yesterday.

Bill

Quote from: JDAVOLI on March 13, 2024, 05:58:54 AM
Philly Craigslist - no affiliation
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/ctd/d/troy-1970-shelby-gt-500/7725449160.html

S-C-A-M

Quote from: shelbymann1970 on March 10, 2024, 01:44:29 PM

Quote from: Brant on March 09, 2024, 04:58:20 PM
what is the personal property tax rate on autos in Mo? I read online where Va is 4.15 per 100 so that would be 4150 per 100K per year just to own the car in Va? that is nuts. Here in Mi I have paid ZERO for years and have a lifetime same year plate on my Shelby. Ditto for my Mach1.

In VA, that is a one time sales tax amount on the purchase price of the vehicle. Older cars like that then don't get included in the annual personal property tax.

Brant, How does the personal property tax work in Va? On an annual basis what do you get taxed on in regards to Personal Property Tax? Thanks.

SC was easy for my 70 GT350 convertible, sales tax is 5%, with a maximum of $500 (SC makes up for this in personal property taxes on vehicles, usually the first 7-8 years worth), personal property tax on the Shelby, $36.00/annually, based on year of vehicle, not actual value. For the flip side, my 2022 Expedition PPT was $378 last year, but again, I only paid $500 for my initial purchase sales tax, this year I expect it to be $328, with a negligible reduction for the next 5-6 years before it bottoms out around $48/annually. 

Bill

Quote from: MikeljGT500HE on March 07, 2024, 09:33:27 AM
I know this has probably been asked many times, but this is the first '65 GT350 I have ever had so wanted to check. I see on the title of the car I am buying has only the Shelby serial number, no Ford VIN. I am assuming my state, New Mexico, will transfer the title using that number on it and the registration without any problems or questions about a Ford VIN. I am hoping all states recognize the Shelby serial number and not a Ford VIN, correct?

New Mexico is a "reciprocal" state, in simple terms, this means that they will duplicate what the current title of the car lists on it. If the person at the Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) has questions, which is not likely, they will get a higher management team involved. Again, not likely, but it all depends on their training and experience.  Since there have been numerous 65-66 GT350 Shelbys previously titled in the state, the SFM format of VIN is already in their system, again making for an easy transition on your part. It is only when you are the first to title in the state, that you run in to minor hiccups in the process. My sound advice, don't try to reinvent the wheel, go with the flow, and it will go smoothly. Try to game the state to save sales tax, will get you more scrutiny than you might desire.

Bill

Quote from: Harris Speedster on March 05, 2024, 01:41:07 PM
So sorry guys,
Factory red on Marti report, fastback.
John

Last four of VIN 

Quote from: imming1965 on March 04, 2024, 10:28:37 AM
are 1969-70 convertible top alignment pins unique to 69-70? does anyone have a picture of them? if so does anyone have any they might part with, thanks Jeremy

Regular 1969 mustang/cougar item.


Bill S.

Quote from: SHELB66 on March 02, 2024, 09:57:02 PM
This just popped up on my phone and thought I would share.

https://www.hotcars.com/rare-color-1967-shelby-gt500-found-barn/

Craig R.

The web site is a click bait site, pulls posts and data from other places on the web, best that you do not link to it again.