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I'm looking for one short and two long 66 GT 350 seatbelt anchor bolts. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

A question came up recently concerning painting the inside of the brake scoops black on early 66 GT350s, specifically 281 and even back through the carry over cars. I realized now I'm not sure if they painted the early 66 scoop openings black or not. Any thoughts, documentation, etc.?
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Anyone have a set of NOS Ford C3AE6051G head gaskets? I would like to purchase.
Thanks, Karl

I'm about ready to assemble the engine for 6S281. My question concerns intake manifold gaskets. I have the attached list that came from Jeff Spiegel which has been very handy. They are described in Jeff's list as "white/off white, may have top and bottom markings". Has anyone found a particular intake gasket that would be the white/off-white? Are there any NOS assembly line intake gaskets available out there? Thoughts?
Thanks very much

After a recent and short discussion on the forum about 66 rear spoilers, I found this cool picture on line.
Chuck Cantwell confirmed that is in fact Charlie McHose. He is standing next to the 66 GT350 that SA let him use while he was hard at work styling the 67 Shelby's in the summer of 66.
Does anyone have information on the car in the picture or the story on the rear spoiler?

I would appreciate some informed opinions, especially those of the judges in our midst. 6S281 is currently in a paint job from 1977. Fortunately, the original lead seams are all present and hard to miss because of the poor factory quality. My question is this, is it better to leave the lead seams the way they came from San Jose or is there good reason to strip the lead and correct the body work in those areas? I am really torn on this one because I am old enough to remember what these cars looked like when they were new, my goal is to make it look as delivered when new in 65. Thoughts please?

I am beginning to document special markings on 6S281 prior to disassembly. I want to be sure and get everything possible and get it correct. I believe the picture clearly shows D. S. O which I believe indicates Detroit special order, correct me if I'm wrong please. It is the symbols that appear to be C – 3 that I am uncertain about. Is it a C or is it an O or is it something else? Does anyone know what the symbol means? Thank you very much everyone.

A friend sent me this link this morning, I was surprised at the April 63 date on these heads. I'm anxious to hear the groups thoughts on these parts.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/119782062078232/permalink/1324522554937504/?sale_post_id=1324522554937504&mibextid=W9rl1R

I decided to see if anyone on the forum needs this prior to advertising it on eBay. This is a left-hand bucket assembly only, in perfect as new condition. There is no bezel or hardware kit included. It will be shipped in the original Ford box. $100 plus actual shipping. Thank you very much.
Karl

After owning 6S281 from 1974 until 1983, I was fortunate enough to buy it again in 2017. It has not run since the late 80s. It had been closed up in a very small storage garage in at my house since it came home to Albuquerque, but today all that changed. I have managed to amass an amazing collection of correct and NOS parts over the last 6 years. Many of the parts, and certainly lots of information a result of the help and generosity from this group, thank you. It is now in the new garage and it is time to begin the restoration! I'm sure I'll be reaching out to the group with millions of  questions over the next couple of years, thanks in advance
Karl

Just curious, are any of the SAAC members coming to Albuquerque this June for the MCA national show? It's being held at the Albuquerque balloon fiesta park, an absolutely beautiful venue.

WTB: one open style R.B. Chrome buckle
         one short style R.B. Anchor latch
         As in the attached pictures.
         Thanks, Karl

I am trying to stay as true as possible to original build items for 6S281. However, I am currently looking at cam shafts and have seen comp cams kit as well as NOS Ford hipo cam shafts. I'm having a hard time justifying the cost of the Ford original and I'm not sure about the quality of the originals compared to the comp cam kits. This car will be driven spiritedly but not abused, mainly just for fun driving and cruising. My ultimate goal for this engine is to have it behave exactly as it did when the car was new. I would appreciate thoughts and opinions. Here's the link to the comp cam I am considering.
https://www.cjponyparts.com/comp-cams-camshaft-set-nostalgia-plus-n-plus-271s-solid-mechanical-flat-tappet-2200-6800-rpm-289-302/p/316714-V/

Thanks, Karl

I had to give Phil Severance a plug and a big thank you for restoring to perfection the tach for 6S281.
He is truly the Shelby gauge whisper. It now looks and works like it did in 1965...... beautiful!

I spotted this on EBAY and thought someone on the forum might be able to use it. I believe it is the second style they used in 1966. Seems quite reasonable except the seller doesn't seem interested in shipping.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/285186011585?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=c9yAsOr9Tj-&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=E_nguBLnSuu&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I need a pair of 289 stock Hipo heads. Dates are not important. Please, no cracks, modifications, smog ports or bad rust.
Thanks very much, Karl

I need a good recommendation for someone who can do a correct job rebuilding the original tachometer for 6S281. Thoughts? Recommendations?
Thanks in advance.
Karl

6S281 was built at San Jose around the middle of October 65. I'm trying to figure out which would be the correct sticker for the back of the glove box door. There is a mark now that shows it was about 4" x 1 7/16",( see the picture ). The reproduction stickers for air pressure look like a different dimension, more square. Does anyone know which sticker should be on the back of this glove box door?
Thank you very much in advance!
Karl

Mid 60s Ford cigarette lighter delete. The chrome plating is bad but the clip and the overall condition are perfect. Best offer. Thanks, Karl
PM or e-mail karguy99@msn.com

Does anyone have any information or history concerning this patch? It was on a very old jacket I pulled out of my closet, from the mid 70s. Thank you