SAAC Forum

  Just got to say, all good!  Nice ride.

  I go to a lot of car shows and cruise nights.  In 40 years I have not once been offered to come and look at anything I'd call a "barn find".   

  So, if all it takes is a transmission to dictate what is or is not a real Shelby, that doesn't seem like enough.  I thought there was some kind of date code issues with some of these parts.  As in not matching up with the build date.

  If JD is referring to me, I bought 3 spray cans for my tribute car.  I have one left over.  This is coupe so no back panel coverage was needed.   The "SEMS" paint seems thin so with a fastback you might want to buy 4 cans.
   And as mentioned, spray it over a dark first coat.

   As far as the gloss goes, I have a hard time figuring what is correct and what is not.  I look at some Concours cars and decide if my application is too glossy or too dull.  I can see why folks like Bob would mix it themselves.

   Scanning through the MNACN show flyer/magazine:
*) on the cover is Bob Perkin's 71 Boss 302! A 1 0f 1
*) Peter Brock will be in attendance
*) Fox boxy Saleen display
*) Continued Ford & Shelby Pinnacle awards
*) Actor David Sullivan displaying his Fords
*) Better Idea Ford & Mercury display
*) Hidden Gems featuring a 68 GT 500, two Boss 429's
*) A display with Turbonique powered cars
*) A Boss 429 powered Can-Am race car
*) Ford GT's from 2004-2006
*) A Cobra vs Cheetah display.
                                 Plenty of other stuff.

  That is exactly what the GV manual says to use....in a truck.

  Bid to $175,00.  Did not meet the reserve.

  10/16/23
    I have recent experience on installing a GV overdrive onto the C6 trans in my Tribute car.  It is an S code GTA.  Well, no longer is the 390 in there.  It now has a 428 CJ block, aluminum heads, and CJ exhaust manifolds. It really does not matter what the engine is built for.  Hot Rod magazine shows a GV on drag cars often enough.  And, the transmission is very similar to the C4 trans so the GT 350 owners can read this too. All the car changes start at the rear of the transmission.
  1) Order online.  The next day you'll get an email from GV about what gear is in the rear end.  There is a special speedo
      sensor they supply that tells the GV control unit what speed the car is going.
  2) Thats when they tell you the delivery schedule.  My order made in May was 13 weeks.  I had plenty to do on the car, so
      that was not an issue.  It may be an issue for others.
  3) The overdrive unit bolts on right where the C6 (and C4) extension housing bolts to the main transmission body.  No
      modification required.
  4) The GV unit is longer.  Way longer.  You will need to either shorten your cars driveshaft, or order a new driveshaft to the
        correct length.
  5) Wiring is simple.  Follow the instructions in the installation manual.  I did not get the cute little control box GV shows.  I
      did get the switch and the indicator lights.  This was OK with me.
   6) The issue: on stock exhaust systems, the twin pipes at the back end of the crossover pipe point right at the overdrive
        unit, and too close to the unit too.  Custom exhaust work will be necessary. in the area behind the crossover.
   7) Cost (no need to ask) $2995.00, plus shipping (72 LBS) and sales tax.  Might even be more now.  Plus the driveshaft
       work, plus the custom exhaust work.
   
     My comments: you'd think that they would have gone through the engineering to just have the overdrive section bolt on   
     to the trans right where the extension housing was removed.  As it is there is an adapter that is at least 18" long moving the OD unit farther back.  I get it.  Too many different applications.  That section simplifies the installation.
    Then there is the maintenance.  A required, every 8000 to 10,000 mile fluid change as the GV unit has its own fluid pump.  The unit uses Dextron or a Dex/Merc fluid combo.  Synthetic fluid in NOT recommended.
   GV says that I should end up with an approximately 2.80 ratio.  I have a 3:70 limited slip rear in it. I have not yet driven the car.

  Explain what happened to the first thread on 67 GT 350 #3014?

  What happened to the earlier comments and the post about this car?
    My opinion on it: very nice and not abused late GT 350.   OK, a color change, not the first, won't be the last.  Very nice color change.   And, formerly owned by a Ford dealer mechanic who never half-assed anything.

  Just pointing out to NOT sand the fiberglass patina off of the visible side of these upper panels.

 +1, I used to have the regular water pump in my 67 GT 350 for years, no issues.  When it leaked I had Shelby Parts & restoration rebuild it with the more correct impeller. Works fine too.  No temperature issues either way.

  After spending a few hours at a U-Pick yard, taking measurements and such, rule out the Ford Ranger pick-up backing plates as a viable option.  Same measurements as above.  Looked at 95's, 99's, 2000's. 4 X 4 and two wheel drive. Ain't gonna work.
  And here in the rust belt, there are NO Fomoco products earlier than 1990.

  Looking for a pair of rear backing plates that will work on a 10 X 2 1/2 rear brake conversion.  Include price in reply, and where they are.
  Looking for a pair of 66 date coded (June/July/August) usable hipo heads.  Be prepared to answer any questions.
  Thank you.

  Reading your monthly or so updates always makes me smile. Thanks

   I'm going to say "well bought".  Seems like a decent entry level GT 500 at a not-over blown price.  Hope some enthusiast bought it and not a flipper.
   Say what you want about the wood grain on the dash.  You could buy a kit from Warshawski & Company that had self stick Venier wood grain like that.