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Good morning,
I have trouble posting photos, but would be happy to take as many from all angles as
as the interested party requests. They of course can forward them to whatever expert they trust.
thanks for the comments and send me a P.M. if you are interested.

post moved to the 1965/66 shelby GT350/GT350H section

Hi all,
I am getting ready to sell a few leftover parts and am trying to determine
the value for a original hipo air cleaner bottom (bottom only).  it is marked with I believe to be
5A can't find any other markings  and has the nipple for the hose connection and a dimple is present
on the bottom side as well .  Not trying to get rich just wondering what the price range might be.. I would call it good cond.
but has paint chips etc and needs to be refinished.
thanks.

Thanks for the catch Bob.
I will re post in the proper section , just looking for a market range as i have not seen one to compare.
thanks.

Hi all,
I am getting ready to sell a few leftover parts and am trying to determine
the market value for a original hipo air cleaner bottom .  it is marked with I believe to be
5A can't find any other markings  and has the nipple for the hose connection and a dimple is present
on the bottom side as well .  Not trying to get rich just wondering about what to ask. I would call it good cond.
but has paint chips etc and needs to be refinished.
thanks.

Is it just me or does anyone else think its in
really poor taste to say the least that Craig Jackson comes
down from the auction block to bid against his paying customers on
a car he wants?

Hi All,
My thanks to all who have helped ,it is much appreciated that you took the time.
Partial update .
the thermostat change did drop the gage to within an acceptable range based on what the readings
have been, also I found that the short bypass hose from the water pump to the thermostat housing was
cut too long by someone and was kinked so the flow was restricted by at least 50% I am checking a source for
an original sender . Also replaced coolant with new proper mixture. Might replace the rad but want to get some
test miles before doing so as its original.
Best

so I pulled the thermostat today and it is a 195 so I installed a 180 and will see tomorrow
if it made any difference. I did see some corrosion in the radiator not a ton but some ,I may try
getting a new 3 row radiator, it looks to me that the original has 3 rows but possibly a new one period
will improve. also checked the head gasket to see if they are on correctly and if what i understand is correct
the (tabs) or corner of the gasket is showing bottom front corner of each head. With summer driving ahead
I really want to find the cause, its just not an issue I have ever had.

thanks everyone so far for the ideas much appreciated!
I did try the laser measurement at the top metal connection point
of the rad hose 204 degrees, don't know if thats really indicating a too hot engine cond.
I will have to try checking the sending unit. If anyone just happens to have their 66
running at full temp and could shoot that same spot for comparison that would be great
but that's asking a lot.
anyway thanks again always great help here.

  When I really think more about this It seems to me that the top tank of the
  radiator would be the spot since thats where the hottest coolant is returning?
am I wrong? 

Hello,
I am trying figure if my temp gage is reading correctly?  It is reading much farther to the hot
than any of the several mustangs and shelbys  I have had have read.  It could be sending unit or thermostat
but what i am wondering is I purchased a laser temperature gun when the engine is fully warmed up
where should I really point it to get an accurate measurement? .
thanks much!

Hi All,
I was wondering if a malfunctioning gage voltage regulator could
cause the gages to read incorrectly i.e. too high or too low.
Thanks for any help.
Dave

The crash helmet should have been a dead giveaway!

I miss going to the various car dealers with my parents
every year to see the new models and design changes,
unlike today where they all look the same and all come in
grey ,black or white

Thank you sir!