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Record breaking temperatures in Canada lured me and Carryover 074 out of the shadows and onto the front yard today, kind of a redneck Groundhog Day I guess. Was supposed to have eye surgery but Covid-19 took care of that, can't say that I'm mad about so I'm on the loose for another week or so it would seem.

This were taken last year when the car was for sale on Facebook market place. Looks like it took a real heavy hit on the drivers side.

The above mentioned GT350 being offered for sale in Columbus, Indiana. It has some suspicious things going on with the VIN and I wanted to alert other SAAC members that might be interested in the car. First of all, the Shelby tag has been removed, which is never a good thing. What the seller will not disclose is that there is no Ford VIN stamp under where the tag would be riveted, also a bad thing. In fact, there are no holes present in the apron to attach the tag into. The tag itself appears to have been "torn of" the apron at some point as both of the rivet holes are ripped at the edges. I realize that this may be simply he a replacement apron, all though it looks like its been on there a long time. I am not looking for endless debates about about what this may or may not mean in the grand scheme of things, what I am trying to do is save some people some heartache. Please draw your own conclusions and, as is the case with anything, be very careful when purchasing things of this nature. Please see the pictures that I have posted. Have a good day everyone.

Obviously lots more work to do on the beast but there seems to be more parts on the car than on the garage floor these days which is a pretty good sign. Really wouldn't mind if it warmed up a little bit too, sunny today but cold as hell! Many thanks to the people on here, even the mean ones, for helping me get this far along. All of your help and encouragement is much appreciated. Those of you in Florida or S Cal, be solid and send a little warm weather north will ya?

Clear coat tomorrow.

Don't know where Feline Friday Part 1 went but here's part two. I hope those of you that shared your cat/car pictures on the 1st post will chime in again! Sorry that they are sideways 

Happy Friday!

Not my car but this particular 1966 Shelby used to roar by me as I walked to grade one in the 60's. Obviously it was love at first site for me as a 6 year old and I hunted for that thing high and low around town. I eventually found it a few weeks later and I would ride my (Mustang) bike over to visit the car every Saturday. This was 1967 I believe, I was 6 years old. Fast forward to 2012 and I am driving around town in a 1966 Antique Bronze K code fastback that I had just restored. I get waved down by someone on the street. Turns out he remembers my K code from the local drag strip in 1967. I recognize the guys last name, his brother owned the local Ford dealership in my town back in the 60's and 70's. I asked him if they still had that GT350. He replied (rather shocked) that they did and the next day I was visiting the car that got me hooked on Shelby's in the 1st place, car number 130. When I met Dennis the owner, I told him that I was that kid that used to hang out at the end of his driveway. He replied "you were that kid...I always wondered who that was! " Dennis died not long after these pictures were taken but I was glad to meet him and let him know that it was his car that started my love of this automobile. These pictures are from that day...

Both GT350's, one a 1968 and the other a 1970. Neither of them are in this registry. Both are absolutely stunning. I was lucky enough that the owner let me visit the 68 from time to time so that I could figure out some assembly/general details while I was putting mine together.

Greetings All,

Thank you for your interest SAAC members but the transmission has been sold. It will be heading to its new home in sunny Florida this afternoon.

Rob B.

Greetings all,

I am about to begin the process of restoring and installing the thermactor system on my 1968 GT350 with a manual transmission. I have everything I need to complete the job except the belt for the thermactor pump. Can anyone tell me a part number for it? Also, any pictures of nicely done engines with this system would be greatly appreciated. A fan belt routing diagram would be handy as well.

Thank you in advance.

Rob B.

Here we have a complete, 1968 Ford 302 "J code" engine with the impossible to find Thermactor or smog heads. As you can see, the assembly date of this engine is February 26, 1968 making it perfect for either a California Special or a Shelby GT350 with a manual transmission. Only 1968 302 4V's with a manual transmission got this engine. I do not think that this engine has ever been apart. It was in a running, driving vehicle with 80,000 miles two weeks ago. It will need a rebuild. Extras include; a flywheel and bellhousing, fuel pump, fan, fan spacer, motor mounts, it has newer Holley carb, the original air cleaner assembly, the heat riser, the date and part number correct 4V intake. The timing cover, large balancer, oil pan, water pump, engine mounts and thermostat housing are also included. The heads are machined to accept the smog ferrules. They can easily be plugged if you like. As you can see, this is a very complete and very hard to find ORIGINAL motor with many extra parts. Motor turns over easily, it is not stuck. It is on a pallet and ready for shipping. $1200 plus the ride. Lots of pictures on eBay. No smog.

SOLD. Thank you for your interest but the item has been sold.