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My second Fuel Safe bladder lasted 56 months of a 5-year warranty and certification. I ended up buying a early Mustang fuel cell and used it for years until it also became a problem with leaks. I bit the bullet again in 2019 and bought the latest version shown in the photos. My custom cells were never a problem with the foam baffles but the fuel cell material itself. It became brittle and would eventually start seeping into the metal tanks.

One of my problems is the outlet fitting in the bladder and a #6 fuel line fitting running to the electric fuel pump. It is difficult to get a stable attachment of the bladder to the bottom tank and there is a vibration that works on the outlet fitting of the bladder. I made a slightly different cover and attachment method on the latest version.

If you decide to do the custom bladder to fit the two R-Model tanks, figure sending the tanks to Fuel Safe to ensure a correct location of the vent, LeMans filler and the outlet fitting into the bottom tank.

Hope this is of help.

Don
gt350bp

I used 67 Mustang GT springs and 1" aluminum lowering blocks. This gives the slight rake that I wanted.

Don
gt350bp

So, it sounds likely that a July 23rd build date KR would have the blue stripe teakwood knob with the gold shift pattern mounted to the console.

Thanks for all the good info.

Don
gt350bp

Did all 4-spd KR's have the gold shift pattern plates on the console? My car did not have the shift pattern plate when I bought it in 1981, but it was a drag car, and the console was removed for a Hurst Super-Shifter. Just finished refurbishing the console and was wondering if I need the shift pattern plate?

Don
gt350bp

Attached are a couple of photos of the restored gauge cluster for my 68 KR. Thanks to Orlando Mustang for restoring the gauge cluster and installing a new tachometer.

Don
gt350bp

Yes, I watched some of the videos and they were helpful. The 80-degree weather in Florida at the time caused the adhesive paint to dry faster than anticipated. Should have used a bigger brush and worked faster! The 69/70 consoles would probably be a little easier to do as they are not as deep as the 68 Shelby console inserts.

Good luck!

Don
gt350bp

Bought a black flocking kit off of Amazon and tried it today on my 68KR console I'm refurbishing. It worked OK, but  I should have used a heavier coat of the paint adhesive on the sides. Instructions indicate 10 - 15-minute working time on the adhesive paint, but the 80-degree temperature today caused the paint to dry faster. Attached are photos of the instructions and my results. I used pinstriping tape to try to get straight lines on the finish, but I think i would alter the process slightly. Wish I had another insert, as I think I could get much better results after the first try. Hope this might help someone who is looking to refurbish their console insert.

WTB 67/68 single wire glove box light / switch with 6" lead marked C7ZB-14413-A1. Broke mine today removing an aftermarket AM/FM 8-track radio.

Thank you.

Don
gt350bp