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Quote from: Don Johnston on May 24, 2023, 03:09:10 PM
What is the radial tire size for the D70x14?

There is no metric conversion that is exact but here are the specs:

Width 6.21
Cross section 7.85
Outer diameter 25.32

I hate radials on restored classic cars. The bias ply tires today are soft rubber and stay black vs the recycled radial rubber that turns brown.

Quote from: Bob Gaines on May 24, 2023, 01:54:43 PM

Quote from: 427hunter on May 24, 2023, 01:06:49 PM
I put repop firestone D70-14 on my gt350 (factory 10 spoke car) the blue dot 14/695 looks way to skinny. The D70's fit the wheel opening perfect.

I think you meant blue streak.

I was trying to cut and paste the tire listing to show the size - it's listed as blue dot / blue streak - it would not cut and paste, I fixed it.

I put repop firestone D70-14 on my gt350 (factory 10 spoke car) the blue streak 14/695 looks way to skinny. The D70's fit the wheel opening perfect.

Quote from: crossboss on May 17, 2023, 11:42:34 AM

Quote from: Side-Oilers on May 16, 2023, 09:53:48 PM
^^^ Scott:  Great looking car. Love the color!   

What'd it run at that notoriously sh!tty track?   

Elevation (2800 feet) + winds + dirt on the track surface = slow times.  I seem to remember the correction factor (to sea level) was typically around 0.5 seconds..or more. Especially on a very hot day.

Thanks, Van. It ran 14.30-14.40s around 100 mph @ dirtbag raceway, no correction factor. The Shelby was stone stock, and very consistent. And yes, LACR was always windy, dusty and hot.

Scott's old Shelby is why I wanted a GT500, that car had such a good vibe.

Quote from: mercuryman on May 16, 2023, 11:41:47 AM
Definitely not my car that is on EBAY.

I tried to contact the seller on EBAY but have gotten no response.

In my opinion, the EBAY posting is definitely unusual and suspicious.

Just so I am clear you own vin number 0F02M483182? and someone posted an ebay ad listing your car for sale?

Quote from: crossboss on May 16, 2023, 12:25:06 AM
Guys,
427hunter is referring to the blue 1970 GT-500 in the lead photo...

I believe it's your old car, post the photo from LACR.

Hi, any idea which car this was on the chips tv shows pilot ?

Quote from: Harris Speedster on May 07, 2023, 10:20:17 AM
I sold two "original" Paxton set ups to guys herein SAAC for real 65 and  67 paxton cars.
No date codes on any parts dennis bought, $3500. value?
carb is the only original piece, if it is?
BTW, what was said about the carb being correct, may not be why.
I personally have never assumed or argued serial numbers, nor will I ever do it.

Coralsnake & Bill,
YEP in my opinion also, nothing that has been presented documents it as a Shelby,
Roof and Qrts and other tid bits equal nothing , trans #'s the same case?
Just my own opinion from viewing the facts as an old dog.
DAVE M, I and others are curious as to what is now entered into the registry about this car , and under WHAT serial number (s) ?
Respectfully,
John

+1

Dave?

Quote from: 6s1802 on April 16, 2023, 11:35:01 PM
Sounds like he was medically impaired. The old Ray Brown seat belts are horrible especially original ones. Condolences from The Los Angeles Region.

I do not believe he was driving a real gt350 (you can see it has a steel hood with a bolt on scoop) and I doubt they was wearing seatbelts.

Awful, they were both ejected - I wonder if the clone gt350 he was driving even had seatbelts? After reading it was a single vehicle accident I wonder if he had a medical emergency before the crash, not uncommon. 

Quote from: Shelby73 on April 16, 2023, 08:52:59 PM
Beautiful cars! C2 Corvettes and Shelbys I never get tired of seeing them like everyone else that's why both stay hot on the market.

I agree - btw Nassau Blue on your coupe is spectacular!

Quote from: Shelby73 on April 16, 2023, 07:34:11 PM
I'm guilty of having one also. I just don't tell all of my Ford friends trying to save my reputation. On race day I'm all Ford!

I am double guilty - 64 fuelie and 66 427 / 390hp with ac.

Quote from: tomhawk on April 03, 2023, 01:41:34 PM
As far as I know early Wheels were not embossed by manufacture. Have owned a few over the years, none had a makers mark. Maybe someone on the forum would know who made the early wheels. Was on Shelby Restoration Parts website. Has the new remake pictured. They did a real good job as far as the holes and rivet location. Nice wheel. Looks close to my vintage wheel. MY wheel has the bolt pattern that fits the hub Branda currently sells.

That's interesting, 66/67 are all marked.

Quote from: tomhawk on April 02, 2023, 08:11:53 PM
Thought about that. I dont want to drill an extra hole in the dash for a toggle. May just try to trade out for a 66 optional wood wheel.

How is your wheel market? maker? wheel style name?

Quote from: kasearch@ix.netcom.com on March 29, 2023, 10:58:36 AM
I just don't know if any registrys exist on early K code cars and any help would be appreciated. I am looking at a 65 fastback K code and have some concerns. The vehicle VIN is 5F09K749605. I am having a difficult time determining if the block is original, and is a K code block.  Does anyone know of this car b the VIN or any history.  I did see that it went thru Mecum, but nothing since then.

You will never know if a block is original, they can be re-stamped and there are lots of 289's that would fit the date range for any given build date. You should be way more concerned if the body and body numbers are real, that's the car.