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When a 69 was converted to a 70 was the dash VIN changed? Or did it just get the plastic covered label on the door?

Quote from: shelbydoug on March 22, 2020, 09:22:27 AM

Years ago I heard from John Paradise that he had seen several W code Mustangs and Cougars.

Late to the party.
At John's first Super Ford swap meet (70s) there was a 68 fastback roller there that had a 'W' stamped in the apron VIN, no dash or door tag. I asked John what the story was and he just said stay away.

Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on April 27, 2020, 02:13:36 PM
Your wish has been granted by the Cougar GTE 4 2 7 genie!

Thank you, that will hold me over for awhile.

Last but not least on my car bucket list - 427 GTE

JD very sorry about Bair leaving us he was a great person full of stories I enjoyed talking to him.

Received a video today about CJs not continuing with Stang parts, on to Jeep and off road. The sources are dwindling.

Quote from: Layne Murphy on February 23, 2020, 05:42:01 AM
The grinding is associated with both left and right turns and can be felt in the car. No noise is heard or felt in a straight line. Any help would be great.

Did this just start or did you just get the car and it has this issue?

Does this also happen in reverse?

If also in reverse and you just got the car I would say someone put a Detroit L in it.

Can it be painted over?

I'll ask about this story I've heard since this conversation about 65 VINs is on going. A local Shelby member purchased a 65 fastback K code built in San Jose that is painted pale yellow. He says that this car was destined for SA because its VIN is in a block of VINs of others that went to SA. But someone needed a yellow car for a special order so this one was pulled and finished. I'm thinking he got this story from the PO. How could that ever be proven?

Quote from: rmarble57 on January 10, 2020, 01:13:24 PM
Sold for $115k

Thanks - good price.

Did anyone see what price the yellow 68 went for?

This was interesting after seeing F vs F.

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/ford-made-carroll-shelby-racing-222741863.html

I'll be waiting to hear how this is solved!

Had a 67 Cougar that did the same thing. Great power brakes if you pushed slowly. Had Dewey rebuild the booster and got a another rebuild booster/MC from NAPA and still the same problem. Tried vacuum pump and tank (20in.), power bleeding. Never fixed, sold the car.

Expanding on the topic; was the fender caulk a hit or miss thing? Over the years the Mustangs/Cougars I've had most did not have the caulk. Maybe an assembly plant thing? I mostly had Dearborn cars. Since some were from the early 70s I don't think the caulk was removed. A collector has some Shelbys from different restorers and not all have the caulk.

Inquiring minds..

Thanks for the info. I had looked at two R2s for sale over the last few months and the driven unit (pump) looked different on each. I asked one owner what to do if the 'pump' failed and he said there are Stude parts places or you could use a Shelby unit. I thought I should ask those who know to verify the seller.

Jim