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Quote from: slingblade on November 03, 2021, 02:11:45 PM
https://autologicmagazine.com/2021/10/30/the-peter-brock-specials/

That is really awesome Troy.  Good job and fantastic result.

Thanks Bob and George!  Answers my question.  Z-bar hole fits the bushing tight, so doesn't seem too worn.  Might need straightening, though.  I'll see when I install the pedal set if everything is lining up.

Thanks JD and Joe.  If the answer is all small block upper clutch rods 67-70 are the same, then I'm all set.  I just haven't been able to find someone explicitly say that searching across this site, cmf and vmf.

Thought about welding.  Successfully weld and ground the shoe pads on the backing plates, but have less confidence in my ability to end up with decent roundness in this case.

Found a good example of what happens when you skip the plastic bushings.  Luckily the other connecting points were less worn and ok to re-assemble with bushings.


Looking for advice on replacing this. 
-Is C7ZZ-7521-E the correct part number for the upper clutch rod on a 67 small block and GT350?  Found the part number on the Coral Snake site for 68 GT350, but saw a post somewhere else that 67 and 68 might be different.
-I can't find any 67 small block upper clutch rods used or NOS, but see tons of postings for 69/70 rods that look the same, often labelled C9ZZ-7521-C.  Both are 12.5in between pivot points.  Would these work?  Look appropriate for my car?  I'm wondering if it is possible since there is no number on the part that every time someone finds one to sell they assume it is the C9 version?

The Assembly and Shop manuals list the part 7A516, which hasn't lead me anywhere.

Any advice appreciated.  I just don't want the shiny repros.  My car is #2246, May 1 Ford date.  Not a concours show car, but I do my best to get it right whenever I touch something.

Quote from: Daveb9 on October 28, 2021, 11:44:35 AM
What were they asking for it? Now that it is sold the price has been taken down. I have one like it I have been kicking around selling.

Just to capture... $189k

Seems like a really nice car at a decent price to me at today's prices.  Cars for $30-40k less usually have a ton of issues.  If you're not bothered by the transmission swap and not showing concours, then looks like a great car to drive and win many local show awards.  You can remove the sticker and paint the shock tower caps.  You could touch up the underside paint details if you really wanted, but I would just enjoy it.  If original engine, carbs, sheet metal, fiberglass, and well sorted, it would be high on my list.

I don't say enough how much I appreciate the help from those in this forum.  I don't post many questions, but have had countless questions answered by the postings from Bob, Jeff, Pete, Charles, Jim, and the rest of you. Thank you from me, too.  Deeply grateful.

Quote from: 67 GT350 on October 17, 2021, 08:22:22 PM
https://americansworking.com

https://americanmadeaudio.com/the-list/

Here is a start....

That's a great start.  We should compile a similar list for our Mustang/Shelby suppliers. 

Phil restored a 67 instrument cluster for me, taking a regular Mustang cluster and upgraded to Shelby config with tach for me.  Same, great to work with and amazing results.

Sadly, looks like Lester just passed away last month.  Nice obituary.  Sounded like an interesting and talented guy.  Appropriately named funeral home.

https://www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Lester-Sladek/#!/Obituary

"Throughout his life he owned many muscle cars. His prize cars were his 1948 Ford convertible, his 1968 Shelby GT350 and his most recent love was his 2013 GT Premium Mustang which was tuned to his liking which he proudly drove every day until his last.
His love of cars was paralleled with over 80 years of dedication to his craft of creativity and design. He specialized in hand lettered signs and fiberglass fabrication, among his many other talents. He worked for Kern Sign Company, Herb's Hot Rod Shop, McDonnell Douglas, Ford Motor Company, General Sign, Marquette Tool and Die, and his self-owned L & J Fiberglass and Cobra Fiberglass companies where he produced go-kart and Mustang and Shelby parts. His craftsmanship has been sought out and is world renowned."

Long shot, but check the bolt at the rear of the passenger side front fender, under the car.  I heard something similar after knocking mine loose climbing under the car to mess with the speedometer cable clip at the toe kick there.

Quote from: Aurora151 on August 20, 2021, 12:34:30 AM

I'm told somebody has a video of the spin posted and I'm in it. The guy with the safari hat. Anybody know where I can find it?

Here you go...
https://youtu.be/QCawCMJaork

Was on page 11 of this thread...
http://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=14160.150

Great shots!  Thank you for sharing!!

Hey 6s341 ... I'm guessing that was you in the car marked 341?  You two in the lead were certainly going at it!  Was fun to watch, too!

Happened to catch the spin at the beginning of the Vintage Race.

https://youtu.be/QCawCMJaork

The rest of the 3 min just shows the lead cars coming by.  The two red cars at the front swapped places a couple times.

Welcome Zilk!!

Very cool car.  Thanks for sharing pics, videos and information about it. Congrats!

John