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Hello everyone.
I am hoping for some guidance and help regarding some parts.
 First question I am looking to purchase some reproduction scuff plates what type would you recommend based on fit and finish are best and where is best to buy them from I was looking at the ford tooling aluminum Daniel carpenter ones however I always value the opinions of people on this site that have a wealth of knowledge.
My second question is regarding the front lower 67 Shelby seat belt bolts. I have purchased all new seat belt bolts from Amk however after looking at the ford manuals and the Shelby assembly manual the bolt looks different as to what was used for the rear seat belts. It appears longer and to have less of a shoulder on the bolt, if you try to used the same seat belt bolts as the rear the spacer used between the harness belt anchor and the lap belt anchor will not go over the threads (the bolts to big or the spacer is to small on the id) so I looked in the manuals and the bolt that looks like what was used on the Shelby mustangs and factory mustangs with the shoulder belt option is longer and thinner.
The part number in the ford and Shelby manuals is #381873-s100 however I can not appear to find them anywhere. Does someone have a photo of the bolts used from factory and where I can find them as I have taken mine out and put them somewhere safe while cleaning my seat belts and can not find them again :-\
Any help is much appreciated as always.
Many thanks and stay safe.
Dave

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1967 Shelby GT350/500 / Re: 67 gt500 carpet installation tips
« on: April 16, 2021, 06:02:09 PM »
Hello everyone.
Lfino thanks for the pictures and info you to jd. The acc carpet I brought has the underpayment already attached and is pretty think so I believe that is the mass backed more expensive carpet from acc however not sure if it matters or not but I have already installed a similar underlayment like dynamat not sure if that would create any problems.
Lfino I noticed in your pictures your cars a manual but you installed the carpet with no shifter in place or shifter bezel does that matter? You appear to have got a great fitting carpet without. In my case the cars a automatic however the transmission,shift lever,bezel are currently out of the car I did however run the wires down the transmission tunnel already ( side light feed and ground)to the shifter light ready for when the shifter assembly goes in plus also the carpet goes over the top of the wiring so naturally the wires have to be down before hand.
Thanks everyone for the help and advice.
Dave

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1967 Shelby GT350/500 / 67 gt500 carpet installation tips
« on: April 15, 2021, 04:12:39 PM »
Hello everyone
I am about to replace the carpet in a 67 gt500 due to deteration and wear with a new carpet. The brand is acc and I believe it is the deluxe version with thick undefeated already installed.
I have taken the carpet out of the box its shipped in and have let it rest and lie in the hot sun on sunny days so as to help it relax a little.
I was just curious if anyone could offer me any helpful tips or advice on how best to install one of these carpet assembly's so as to get a nice clean , crisp fitting carpet with as little wrinkles as possible.
I believe the back piece is fitted first then the front overlaps it.
Again if anyone with any guidance could suggest or give me any advice it would be much appreciated.
Thanks everyone for your time.
Stay safe
Dave

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Hello Rodney and davez.
Thank you both for the help and replys. Could either of you post a link or photo to the equipment /tools as well as the brass rivets as i would like to look at them and maybe purchase them.
I said to my friend i find it strange that his new 68 full rear fastback quarters dont already have them on/ installed. I know when you replace a upper and lower cowl panel the upper cowel panel has the studs already installed unless its the difference between different aftermarket brand rear quarters?. Has anyone else had this problem when they have replaced a full rear quarter on a 68 shelby/fastback with the new reproduction panels they have brought? Maybe even someone with a 67 mustang/shelby as i know with respect to the quarter trim area and rear marker lights the panels are nearly the same? Just find it strange however i am always happy to learn.
Thank you all for your help and replys.
Have a nice day
Dave

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / 68 fastback / Shelby rear quarter panels
« on: March 11, 2021, 03:15:23 PM »
Hello everyone.
I am looking for some help and information for a elderly friend who is working on a 68 fastback. I understand it's not a Shelby however I have great respect for the knowledge and people on this forum and as this also applies to people with 68 Shelbys I thought I would post this question here and see what solutions maybe available.
My friend has purchased complete left and right rear quarter panels for a 68 fastback and is getting ready to remove the lead out the roof and replace the quarter panels on his fastback however looking the quarter panels over I noticed that the 5 pins( they look like the head on nails you hammer in wood) that the rear window molding clips bite on to are missing?
So if he installs these panels he will be missing the pin heads for the rear molding clips to bite/ attach to. I believe if I am correct 65 mustangs use a Phillips screw that gets screwed in to the panel and the the window clips bite on them from what I see listed for sale on mustang parts vendor sites if I'm correct?
So my question is anyone with a 68 Shelby that has replaced a full rear quarter panel on there vehicle what have you done as regards the pins missing for the rear window molding clips? Is there another solution or a place to buy these pins or something similar to install so that they work and look like factory.
Or did my friend get a bad quarter panel?
Anyone who can help with any knowledge or suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thank you all for your time and I hope this is posted in the right section.
Stay safe everyone.
Have a nice day
Dave

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SAAC Forum Discussion Area / Re: Checkered Flag : Jim Cowles (acman63)
« on: January 07, 2021, 09:55:58 AM »
Very shocked and saddened to hear of jims passing. I brought many parts from him however never got the chance to meet him. Was always a pleasure to talk to on the phone.
Condolences and prayers to his family. Although he maybe gone from this mortal curve Jim will live on in the hearts of all his friends,family, and cars he help build and supply parts for.
R.I.P Jim God speed.

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The Lounge / Re: Happy New Year 2021
« on: January 01, 2021, 07:57:42 AM »
Happy new year to everyone.
Thanks to everyone on the forum for all the help and information through out the past year.
Stay safe and wishing everyone a better/safe/healthy and happy 2021

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Hello Everyone
I am currently looking for a original 1967 c6 transmission crossmember and transmission dipstick tube for a 67 gt500 with a c6 transmission.
If anyone has these items they are willing to sell or any leads please pm me.
Thank you for your time.
stay safe and happy holidays.
Dave :)

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1967 Shelby GT350/500 / Re: Brake Distribution block sensor available?
« on: December 21, 2020, 04:31:11 PM »
Hello cboss70
Just to follow up with everyone elses replys the item is called a brake light warning switch also seen it listed as a brake pressure warning lamp switch. Ford part number C7AZ-2B264-A.
It is a one year only switch with the single pin style in the top where the wire clips on, that i believe from my research (as i needed one for a friend a few months back) was fitted to 67 mercury cougars/mustangs and fairlanes. No body i believe reproduces the 67 style switch you will need to find good original used or nos.
Heres two listed on ebay at the moment. Hope this helps.
Best of luck
Dave

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-NOS-1967-Ford-Mustang-Shelby-brake-pressure-warning-lamp-switch/224166835195?epid=1022092710&hash=item34316273fb:g:DXQAAOSwHoNfZ9FD

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-67-Brake-Fail-Warn-Switch-Mustang-Shelby-GT350-GT500-Fairlane-Cyclone-Falcon/293672728054?hash=item44604235f6:g:6D0AAOSwFqJWhvqT

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Thanks again Royce for the information.
I always try to find original parts however i know sometimes some reproductions parts are good however thats why i always appreciate the advice from the members and people on this forum.
I know awhile back Mr Bob Gaines was kind enough to give me a lead on a 67 transmission lever however it was just when covid was kicking off i believe, and by the time i contacted the company they had sold the part. So now im back to hopefully getting on with the project in the new year, i thought i would try and do some homework incase there was a difference between 67-68 shifter rods some places also list it as fitting 69 and i just wasnt sure. Same again regarding the transmission dipstick tube and crossmember ill be needing also, just wasnt sure if there was a one year only difference with the 67 as i know its a complicated year at best.
Thanks again for your help and advice.
Dave

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Hello Royce
Thank you for your information,advice and imput as regards to the neutral safety switch. Thats why i think this website and forum is fantastic, the information advice and imput from all the members is brilliant and so valuable, so again thank you.
Now to just to find out some more information as regards the other items i need and then the search shall begin.
Thanks again royce and anyone else that can help.
Stay safe.
Dave

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Hello everyone.
I am currently looking for a 1967 c6 transmission crossmember/transmission dipstick tube/shifter lever and neutral safety switch however before i start and purchase anything i always try to do some home work and learn for myself if there is any differences between these parts and what they are, as they are listed as used over other years as well, however i have not had much luck so figured id ask for some advice and help.
So my first question, is there a difference between 67-69 c6 transmission crossmemebers and transmission dipstick tubes and if so what are the differences so i can make sure i purchase the correct one? I believe all i have found out as regards dipstick tubes is the paint colour on the dipstick tube is different if thats correct between the years?
The next questions is, i have found a company that reproduces the 67 c6 transmission shifter rod part number c7za-7326-a has anybody seen these reproductions and do they fit and function as good as the originals and again is there any differences between originals where 67 is different say to a 68 that i should be aware of and would you recommend originals or are the reproductions good as regards fit and function.
The last question is regards to neutral safety switches what is best and what would you recommend for replacement nos or are the reproduction aftermarket ones advertised with the improved internal mechanism good and reliable as regards fit and function.
Any help that anyone can offer would be much appreciated so i can start and track down the correct parts i need.
Many thanks everyone stay safe.
Dave

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Best wishes. Hope you make a speedy recovery and get well soon.

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Rotting away in a field
« on: October 03, 2020, 07:45:25 AM »
 :-\I dont know in the third picture posted i can see the 140mph speedometer with trip knob sticking through the lense face and the tachometer is next two it in the other large gauge cluster space.
If it was a stock 68 mustang gauge cluster i think that should be a fuel/alternator gauge. Maybe im wrong.

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Hello Mr Gaines.
Thank you for the information as always. I must admit my turn signal/emergency flasher units are both working ok however for all i know they could be the factory originals.
The emergency one is a green ford flasher unit part number d1az i believe and the turn signal flasher unit is a blue tong sol unit. I was just thinking a step ahead and wondered if i should replace them both with heavy duty units and if there was any difference from the factory between shelbys/mustangs.
As i know its easier to get to them both at the moment compared to when the gauge cluster is back in.
Is there any brand/heavy duty unit you would recommend that you have used, even to buy just as spares or just leave alone.
Thank you for time and help.
All the Best
Dave

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