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2+ years ago, I restored the steering wheel on my previous 67 Shelby GT350.  During that time, I documented my steps with pictures and verbiage on Forum 1.0.  However, I didn't write down what I did, and 1.0 is long gone.

Can anyone share how they have restored their steering wheel?

Thanks!

Given all that has been taking place in our world lately, there is one thing that I think we could all use more of: Levity. 

For those who know me, I'm the kind of guy who finds just about anything funny (appropriately so, that is  ).  And, as I was reflecting on some work to be done on my current 67 GT350, I realized that there are MANY stories I've stored away that, in reality, where both horrifying and funny, especially to someone other than me.

So, in that spirit, I've started this thread with the goal of transparency and (hopefully) a good laugh.  And, to break the ice, I'll go first.

The first Shelby I ever bought was a 1967 Shelby GT350 - 0022.  After my purchase, I immediately went about having the car restored.  And, as many of you already know, this takes time.  So, after over a year of waiting, the date had finally arrived for me to receive my car!  It arrived via covered carrier around 10pm on a weeknight, and I spend the next 2-3 hours driving it around.  I was elated! 

The next morning came quickly, as I had to get up early for work, and I decided to take #22 with me (we had secure covered parking and my boss parked next to me, so I figured I was safe).  At lunch, I headed out to the car for a quick trip bite to eat.  I put the key in the ignition, cranked it...and the car lurched forward...it was in gear!  To make matters much, much worse, there was a 4 foot tall concrete wall inches in front of my parked car.  Immediately following the lurch, I became extremely aware that the car had made contact with the barrier.  I turned the key to off and ran around the front to assess the damage.  The front of the fiberglass (NEWLY FINISHED fiberglass) hood was cracked and bent down about 2-3 inches from the front edge.  Luckily, this was the only damage to the car... but, what an IDIOT!!  I NEVER start a manual without first checking to see if it's in gear.  In fact, I usually spend (what seems like) 30 minutes shaking the shifter side to side just to ensure I'm NOT in gear.  Now, I had a fully restored car with a damaged hood.  I hadn't even had the car in my possession for more than 15 hours, and I "wrecked it"!

Luckily, I came into contact with some amazing people (a whole other story) who are not only Shelby / Mustang enthusiasts, but they also run a local body shop.  They came to the rescue and fixed the hood for me - no trace of my stupidity left to be found!

So, for those who seek to be humbled (and I wasn't), I received quite the heavy dose that day.

Share if you dare! 

I know this was discussed on Forum 1.0, but I can't remember what was said.

I need to replace my turn signal switch (hazards work great, the turn signal flasher has power through it and power through the harness up to the turn signal harness connection), and, therefore, need to remove the steering wheel.  The nut is lose / off, and wheel is not budging.  I remember someone saying to soak the threaded part (or even shoot it down the crack between the wheel and the column) with some type of solvent, but I can't remember what it was.  I tried my old method used on #22 where I left the nut partially threaded (so the wheel doesn't come flying off at you - ask me how I know) and then hitting the center metal arms of the steering wheel with a rubber mallet.  No bueno.

Please advise - thanks!

I'm looking to help out the widow that sold me 6S141 last April.  In short, she's looking to file her taxes and she's being asked for the value of the car circa 1996, as this is when her husband passed away and she took sole ownership of the car.

I've looked through the latest registry, and I was able to gather some information, and I'm guessing that someone out there might have old publications with listing and / or selling prices for Carryover / non-Carryover 1966 GT350s for sale in the 1995 to 1997 date range:
- Shelby American
- Snakebite adds
- Hemmings
- Etc.

Please let me know if you have any information, as I'd love to help her out as much as possible.

Thanks in advance!

Wow.  Dana Mecum just announced that the John Atzbach Collection will be coming to Mecum Indy. His R Model (The Flying Shelby) will be sold as well.

Wow...

*Not mine*

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/fl20/palm-beach/lots/r0310-1967-shelby-mustang-gt350/866582

289 cu. in. V-8 engine; four-speed manual transmission
Beautifully restored example; Finished in striking shade of green over black
Features Shelby side script, hood pins, hood scoop, and inboard lights
Equipped with power steering and brakes
Interior features wood-rimmed steering wheel, radio, and Stewart Warner accessory gauges
Accompanied by spare wheel and jack

Hello,

I have an original set of 5 Kelsey Hayes Magstars (1967 Shelby). These are the version with the black centers. These will come with the 4 original center caps (the spare doesn't have a cap).

$1,650 plus shipping. PayPal Friends and Family. Please PM me for pictures.

Thanks!

I have a set of 4 original Cragars that were re-rimmed in the late 80s.  They are in extremely good shape.  One wheel has a few small hairline cracks along one spoke, and I've connected with Craig Conely who can repair this wheel.  PM me for pictures.

$3,750 for the set of 4.

Thanks!

...a fellow 66 owner at the San Antonio Cars and Coffee today. 😉

Sorry I missed you, Tim!

Hello!

I'm trying to connect with the owner of 6S245. The attached picture was in the most recent registry, and I have reason to believe this picture was taken at SAAC 43 at Sonoma. Therefore, I'm guessing someone here might know the owner.

Please PM me with any info. Thanks!

I have two service replacement carbs that are stamped differently, and I'm curious as to why the differences.

Attached are two pictures. As you can see, the first picture has three rows of stampings and the second picture has two rows.

Can anyone shed some light?
Thanks!

It's almost time for my annual guys trip. Each year, a couple of really good friends and I head to Florida for the biggest car auction in the world...as well as some general horse'n around / story telling. 

Anyone else planning to go?

Today, I decided to go through my stash of part and weed through / sell off some. 

Please see the most recent listing.

Thanks! 

Hey - what is the correct gold finish applied to the thermactor hose clamps on a 1967 GT350?  Is it Gold CAD?

Thanks!

Not mine, and I wish they were small letter Goodyears. 

https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/pts/d/auburn-shelby-goodyear-speedway-tires/7042584059.html
I have 5 bias ply tires for concourse showing of your 1960s muscle car. Not great for road driving, just concourse showing. No checking or cracks with a fair amount of tread left.

Size is E70-15, date code 11/07. The rims do not go with the tires.

To buy new they are over 400.00 a piece

150 each or buy all 5 for 600.00.

I'm looking for a 1967 Shelby GT350 Thermactor hose that runs from the backfire valve to the smog air filter top (please see the attached picture - the red arrow points to the exact hose).

Thanks!

I understand that the oil pressure line (the one running from the block to the under dash gauge pod) was clear plastic on the early cars.  Did this stay consistent through the 67 model year, or did it (the material) change over time?

Thanks!

OK - I'll admit it. I've spent most of my adult life as a self-diagnosed 4-speed snob. I've always thought that nothing beats running through the gears manually. And, whenever I saw a classic with auto, I'd immediately pass judgement on the car. Yeah, I'm not proud.

Since I've had my 67 GT350 auto, my world has completely changed. Don't get me wrong: I'm not giving up on 4-speeds, nor would I say I prefer one transmission over the other. What I can say is that I have a whole new appreciation / love for automatics. Having a Shelby with power steering, power brakes, AC, and an auto transmission have made for an incredible cruiser. And, there's nothing like whipping a corner while punching it in an auto!

I love the rawness of my Carryover (which, is the complete opposite of my 67 in almost every way) and I love the contrast of driving a peppy small block 4-speed versus an auto.

Funny how we can make uneducated assumptions, only to be disproved...by ourselves. 😉

Interesting description (no affiliation):

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/ford/mustang/2324621.html#&gid=1&pid=1

Wasn't there another ad someone posted recently that has a Carroll Shelby quote as well?

1965 FORD MUSTANG "SLEEPER SERIES" - Well worth the time to read - 1 of 6 ever built!

In 1964 when the new Ford Mustang was introduced to the public, Carroll Shelby and Ford Motor Company developed what was to be the "Sleeper Series". "A" body sedans were outfitted with the "Drag Pack" which consisted of the high performance 289, 4 speed transmission, limited slip differential and rally pack. Carroll Shelby ordered (6) "A" body Mustangs from Ford with the Paxton Super Charger.

The cars were delivered to Carroll Shelby with the Paxton Super Charger in the trunk. A.F. Escobar & Son's Ford Dealership in Norwalk, CA took delivery of the cars. The suspensions were customized to Shelby standards. These 6 Mustangs were auctioned off as a promotion to 6 lucky people. However, they had to be campaigned on the drag strip. The first test of the Mustang's drag ability, it ran a 13.87 ¼ mile with a speed of 103.09. Not bad for a street car. In 1967, the car broke a rod during a drag race. The car was taken back to Ford where a 302 block was acquired. The motor was built to Shelby Specs. ED Iskenderian of Iskenderian Cams personally ground the cam. The Paxton was updated, reinstalled and the car was returned to the owner.

When the original owner became ill, the car was stored in an environmentally controlled garage where it stayed for 10 years. I used Mustang Decoder website to start my research on the car. I then called Shelby American in Las Vegas, NV thinking they could help me with the information. I made an appointment with Carroll Shelby and I drove my car to Las Vegas. When I met with Carroll Shelby, he looked at my car like it was a standard 1965 Mustang until I told him the story. Then he got a big smile on his face, as only Carroll Shelby can, and hugged me. He said "son I have to tell you, your car does not exist".

It turns out that Ford was building the Mach 1 Mustang behind Shelby's back. Carroll Shelby brought a lawsuit against Ford. Ford destroyed the records of all Mustangs until 1967. The secretary at Ford gathered up all the remaining records and that is where the Marty report begins. The car has 43,000 original miles and is all original except for the 5 speed Tremec transmission and the Edelbrock heads (for unleaded gasoline). The car was stripped and repainted in the original black lacquer by world famous painted, Jr. Conroy. Excellent condition, fully documented investment grade car.

I've received my paperwork for #2666, and on the Shelby invoice one of the items listed is as follows:

"Closed Crankcase    $4.26"

I'm curious as to what this option represents.  Does this reflect a standard charge?  I just haven't seen it before.

Side note:  it was interesting to see that Mel Burns Ford ordered my Shelby with over $550 in options!  I had never looked up how much all the options totaled.  That's of extra cash.

Thanks!