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Quote from: 2112 on September 05, 2018, 04:09:39 PM

Quote from: Coralsnake on September 05, 2018, 03:30:17 PM
And we have gone off the rails again...

One of things I like about this joint.   

... no one driving the train... 

^^^

Just goes to show how many are unaware of the cost of paint and body done correctly (not Maaco or your local shop  )

What do you all think its going to cost to get Little Red into paint (paint and body)?

Quote from: 2112 on September 04, 2018, 08:57:58 PM
The car is worth saving, no doubt.

But even if you are doing as a hobbyist, it is nice to know you aren't in a hole too deep as you write check after check.

Its only money...

Quote from: roddster on September 03, 2018, 12:07:59 PM
  Side note:  OK, there is no Shelby vin plate on it now.  And no holes drilled for the rivits.  So, why is the a Shelby vin plate showing in some of the earlier photos of the car.  Did they glue it on?

I'm going to speculate the inner fender was replaced at some point.

Quote from: Coralsnake on September 01, 2018, 01:31:55 PM
There are several people on the forum that have done nothing but post other people's pictures , so far no repercussions for them.

If you want to go by forum policy, it's not permitted

Sorry Pete, Ill try to refrain from posting other peoples pictures I find on the web... My bad...

Chris

Quote from: Shelby_0022 on August 26, 2018, 10:01:02 AM

Quote from: Dsten on August 25, 2018, 07:39:07 PM
Yup , t/a springs cut way down

Nice shot!  Panning a moving car is NOT easy.

Not as difficult as you might think IF you have the right gear. These were taken at Fontana. Pretty sure that #5 Cobra was going over 150 mph down the front straight.

Notice how the wheels are not blurry as some might suggest. Total freeze frame.

You wont be getting these images with an iPhone 

Nikon D3200   f/5.6   ISO-900   Shutter speed 1/4000

Just another hobby of mine.

Chris

Looks Industrial(water pump).

Randy will know for sure.

Chris

Quote from: Coralsnake on August 24, 2018, 09:17:09 AM
Thats the current reproduction made by Scott Drake (reply 166)

It resembles the original prototype emblem, but does not look like the regular production emblems.
( shown in reply 161)

I know its shocking! The reproduction is wrong.....

I think the Little Red emblem looks thicker too

I have run across another engineering car with a one-off emblem

Would be nice to have all three for a side by side comparison.

WOW!

Talk about tacky 

Quote from: 67_1183 on August 19, 2018, 06:21:55 PM

Quote from: CharlesTurner on August 19, 2018, 06:06:37 PM
I thought '68 was the first year Cobra was used in the Shelby Mustang name?

Take a look at a 67 horn button.

1968 is the first year the Shelby Mustang was referred to a Cobra because the Cobra's were no longer being produced. It was a way to keep the name "Cobra" from entering the public domain.

Chris

 Is it just me or is the rad support top rubber strip screwed on? 

Chris

Quote from: Chad on August 16, 2018, 11:05:40 AM

Quote from: SFM6S087 on August 15, 2018, 05:16:09 AM
As far as the running of the club is concerned I'll say this. I think I'm getting more than my money's worth with the quarterly Shelby American online, the annual print edition, the service of the Registrars, and the publicity and prestige that SAAC brings to our cars. Plus the opportunity to attend a convention each year if I choose. I'm a happy member.

If someone has suggestions for how to improve things, then by all means send them to SAAC HQ. I'm not against change for the better.

About the conventions. I believe there was a survey sometime in the last year or two that polled our members for input. The results were tabulated and made available. I know at one time there were some specific numbers given about where our members live and convention attendance in various parts of the country. As I recall, that information was quite detailed, and included some discussion of the finances involved in putting on these events. But I don't know if that was part of the poll results or presented at some other time. (BTW, I always wondered why we couldn't have a convention here in Texas. After reviewing that data I understood.) Maybe someone can find that survey info and post it here.

If someone has ideas on how to improve the conventions, please send them to SAAC HQ. I have no illusions about every idea being accepted. Many won't be practical for financial or other reasons. But if a hundred suggestions are submitted and three are implemented, that would still be worthwhile.

For what it's worth, I don't think the people in control of SAAC read this forum – or at least not very often. If you have a question or suggestion for them I suggest you email them directly. All their email addresses are on the SAAC.com site. But don't expect an immediate response from them during the month before or after a convention. They're pretty busy around that time.

And just so you'll know, I have no affiliation with SAAC management. I'm just a member like most of the others here on the forum. And like many of you, I sometimes feel compelled to share my thoughts with the group.

My 2 cents.
Steve

I completely agree.  I think all this talk can be contributed to the society we live in now.  A lot of people in this country are un happy with everything, nothing is fare!  Well then go start your own club and quit bitching!!!!!!!!!

Right on Chad...not that the bitchers are gonna change... 

If you don't like the direction(or lack of) the club is heading then leave.