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Sorry to revisit this issue, but it fell off of my radar a while back.  I currecntly have a pair of halogen headlights on the car which I suspect draw a lot of power.  I bought a pair of Cibie headlights and also a wiring relay from Daniel Stern quite a while ago as the solution to the problem but made no movement toward installation as I became obsessed with trying to survive Covid at the time which derailed a number of plans.  I seem to recall someone offered a simpler solution by using a 69 light switch?  Can anyone shed any light (pun intended) on the situation?  If it is a 69 switch, how easy is it to substitute for the 66 switch and does it fit without any modifications?  I am driving the Shelby to the MCACN which I can do during daylight on Friday.  Coming back on Sunday will be the problem as it will be dark when the show ends and the cars are released.  Thank you for any input.

Richard E.

Quote from: shelbydoug on November 13, 2021, 03:56:16 PM
You do realize that 100 bags will fill a 20 yard dumpster right?

Fire is the great cleanser I always say.

Quote from: CSX 4133 on November 13, 2021, 09:44:44 PM

The problem with ethanol fuel is it's highly hydroscopic (attracts water basically) which dilutes the fuel and makes a corrosive mixture within the tank. Fortunately I have access to 93 non ethanol fuel to which I add several gallons of 110 race fuel. I  my cars filled with this mixture with no issues.

That's pretty kick a$$.

That looks faaaaaaaast!

Just published.  You have quite a few inside connections.  You knew before the internet knew. 
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/bob-bondurant-iconic-american-racing-hero-dies-at-88-in-paradise-valley

Hasn't made the internet yet.  Must've have been very very recent. Like an hour ago or so.  Sorry to hear another racer gone.

Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on November 13, 2021, 04:17:25 PM
Just heard he passed away

That's a shock.  I am looking up the particulars now. 

Actually I do have to pick them up and bag them.  I am surrounded by deciduous trees though only a conifer grows on my property.  I put a positive spin on it since raking and bagging leaves is an activity that burns calories and exercises various muscles and therefore makes me stronger for it.  I grumble a bit at the beginning, but once I start, it's all good.

Even if it doesn't work, it is a helpful psychological crutch for me.  So if the gasoline does go bad, then I will know that I did what I could to prevent gasoline breakdown, but lost to the general and universal rule of entropy.  In essence, Stabil becomes my personal placebo.

The timbre of the engine changes (favorably) when Stabil is added and run for 5 minutes.  The science (if I may call it science here) behind Stabil is to counteract the 10 percent ethanol added to the gas that tends to break down the gasoline when stored over longer periods of time.  Back when gasoline was 100 percent of what it was advertised to be (sans ethanol) such problems were not so prevalent.

Here's a quote on the product:
"STA-BIL Storage is designed to protect engines that are being stored for prolonged periods.

It eliminates the need to drain the fuel tank before storage and keeps fuel fresh for up to 24 months.

Fuel left in the tank of a stored vehicle can begin to break down in as little as 30-60 days. This can cause gum, varnish, rust and corrosion to build up in the fuel lines and engine.

STA-BIL prevents the fuel in the tank from deteriorating and stops the above from happening. 

It also removes water from the petrol tank and cleans carburettors and fuel injectors. STA-BIL Storage protects against all the dangers of ethanol and E10 petrol (it in fact protects against ethanol blends up to E85).

With STA-BIL Storage you don't have to worry when you next start up your pride and joy after storing it."

Quote from: FL SAAC on November 13, 2021, 09:27:44 AM
Not a granny

Back to ttye topic:

Don't think Ford will put a V8 in the GT will drive the current exorbitant price even higher.

Oh wait, those that buy these vehicles are recession proof, pass the gray poupon  !

She looks like plastic in that photo.  A little bit too perfect.  A thing not normally seen in the wild.  (At least the wild of the Midwest.)

37F here with cloudy skies.  Good weather for walking. Lots of Autumn leaves carpeting the streets and sidewalks.  My favorite time of year.

I think those are all good ideas.  I fall into the category of starting and driving them (at least in the driveway) during the winter months as opposed to leaving them sit all winter.  Seems there are always divergent schools of thought on many subjects (including this one).

Quote from: PrettyMuchAShelbyGuy on November 12, 2021, 06:15:15 PM
That's funny deathsled. Touche'

Quote from: EdwardGT350 on November 12, 2021, 01:56:08 PM
why is it back on the market so soon?

Maybe someone behind the scenes pressuring the owner to get rid of it.  Or else!