SAAC Forum

Thanks Texas. Based on this, the 390 forks for hipos message is false. Brian

Yes. The 390 clutch fork does not seem to work with the hipo bars that people are showing. The question is, are these correct assembly line style z-bars, or a later Boss302 style that superseded the original style. TSB, service replacement. If so then people would have had to change the clutch fork to the shorter style if they were replacing their original z-bars. If these are the correct style bar then the whole argument of "390 clutch forks on hipo motors", as shown in the parts books and supported by some of the more experienced in the Shelby community is a mistake. Waiting to see that one photo of the mythical assembly line z-bar or a good up close undercarriage shot showing the longer 390 fork installed. I'm going to put my ride together with a short fork and the B302 style bar that I paid a chunk for. I'll keep the 390 fork, that I paid another chunk for, until there is some sort of resolution one way or the other. Brian

Looks like they were servicing it with the B302 style. I wonder how many people got back to their garages with that piece and realized they would also have to change the fork. B

Thanks for the replies. Looking into oilite bushings to replace the crappy plastic ones. I can't imagine they lasted more than a month or two when these cars were daily drivers. At this point I would just like to see a picture of an assembly line z-bar. I'm trying to find pictures of the underside of restored cars hoping to see one. All i've seen so far are the B302 style arm and short fork. Fabricating one is an option down the road. Trying to stay as correct as possible but it seems these bars non existent. Like bigfoot and the Loch Ness monster, a lot of sightings but no good photos. B

Side view as requested. The difficulty I see is that the lower arm, when looking at the piece front to back, or perpendicularly to the round tube,  should be more in line with the upper bar. This would move it over the approximate 3 inch difference to compensate for the longer 390 fork. I have yet to find a picture of a verified 67 hipo bar.  I put in a request for a pic at Concours Mustang Forums. Hopefully something surfaces. Roswell aliens, Loch Ness monster, 67 Hipo z-bars. The search goes on. B

So.......... That z-bar I posted a pic of isn't a 67 style hipo bar, The vendor said it was the last of a run he had made a few years back. If not a 67 then what is it, or close to? Does anyone have a pic of an authentic 67 hipo z-bar? B

Today I mocked up my engine , hipo exhaust manifolds, hipo h-pipe, 390GT clutch fork and hipo z-bar.I'm wondering if this looks correct. (Hope the pics load, first time following the tutorial) There seems to be quite a bit of misalignment between the lower arm of the z-bar and the end of the clutch fork, almost 3 inches, which I believe is the approximate difference in length between the 390 and 289 clutch forks. The fist pic shows an aluminum bar held from the z-bar rod attaching point to the clutch fork "push point". Looks like a pretty radical angle that would put alot of twisting on the z-bar and rod. Z-bar and fork were purchased from vendors who are on these forums, both from the upper midwest, so I'm pretty sure they sold me the right pieces. Bellhousing is a C5DA-A piece, if that matters. Any help appreciated. Brian

Looking for input on 225/60-15 tires for a 67 GT350, with 1" drop. Street driven but something that is performance oriented ( H-rated? ). I can't say it will never be driven in the rain so something with decent rain handling characteristics. I noticed the General Altimax RT43 on Tire Rack. Looking to stay under $100 per tire. Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks. Brian

Thanks KJ. Must be getting lazy in my old age. So used to seeing contact link at the bottom of most home pages. Thanks again. Brian

From what I can see their new website doesn't have any contact info, email or phone number. Last week I sent an email to their older customer service address that I used last year but so far no response. Just wondering if I'm missing something. Hope all is well out there. Thanks. Brian

Thanks Bob. Sort of what I figured based on searching other forums and finding no sources. On the bright side, it gives another reason to go to swap meets. Brian

Has anyone found a source for replacing the chrome bezels on the amp and oil pressure gauges? Are replacement bezels even available? I have my original gauges but the chrome is pretty ratty looking. Thanks. Brian

Found a thread on Concours Mustang site for 68 driveshafts that showed pages from 68 MPC that had 67 specs. Looks like 50 1/64 inches. Brian

What is the correct length driveshaft for a GT350 4-speed, u-joints center to center, or any other measurements. Mustangtek used to have a driveshaft page but it's gone now and I can't seem to find the info anywhere else. Thanks. Brian

How much shaft side play is allowed at the lower bushing. Can't feel any side to side at the top but there's a little at the bottom. I read somewhere that for a few years they didn't even use a lower bushing. It also seems that the bushings are no longer available either. Thanks. Brian