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I just viewed the auction and it shows 6 days to go with a $3500 current bid.  Am I missing something?

Craig R.

Look at what we have here.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126301014501?hash=item1d682089e5:g:uREAAOSw23Bls7o2&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8GV6P2Jzpz%2F2Z8pDT04YLklXHVfyPIkUwNHMA3l8RZpQZ6qW1LRn502YQ2nNKfPRUVH4wdyxVJiXJB2NzAybhgc7GT3UDZe0yMeXrFnxFnmkNfflYVdyD8%2F%2FW%2BnidQRBvCfgaN5jIpINdApzl8c30cHD7kH%2BApTr%2BQtMKLwyPPHntBxhcnEWL2GV0C01%2FrIVcj7Rrqb0qZ3%2FbheagzmpgBtKg5RYBSwLK104QF6TwRBF1nuGFTnyWi2xZjszP93uZJChxpctcZS4zpBWcBquyLNQdIL5wRe0KN9yNcATk69A30rqiUjEOSly0BZfUM2bzQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4T20I2pYw

Craig R.

Came across this one this morning.  Claims to go FAST!

https://www.hemmings.com/listing/1968-shelby-gt500-520943?utm_medium=email&utm_source=auctions_newsletter

Craig R.

That's absolutely mind boggling!  Definitely a labor of love.  Thanks for posting the link. 

Craig R.

Thought this might be useful to some.

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/restoring-a-1967-shelby-gt-500s-428-police-interceptor-engine/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=EDaily&utm_campaign=2023-12-25

Craig R.

Vintage tube radios, all makes & models.  I like the unusual ones that aren't seen too often.

Craig R.

Quote from: Side-Oilers on December 03, 2023, 01:45:43 AM
Neat photo! Check out the amount of frequency numbers on that AM radio dial. 

Steering wheel center looks unique too.

What are the gauges monitoring?

That radio dial is from the Bendix model which was found in the early Mustangs & the '64 Falcon.

Craig R.

        "I don't remember the size of the original plug but I would think that there is an oversize plug that will work without taking the pan off."

This is basically what the piggyback unit is.  They come in various sizes.  You won't be removing the bolt that makes the new threads each time you do an oil change.  That's a good thing as the drain plug hole is already compromised having been threaded three times (original, 2nd time by a previous owner, and now).  To drain the oil one just remove the drain plug that is within the bolt that is threaded into the pan.

Craig R.

The temporary fix is in place.  The permanent fix that I am considering is a piggyback unit shown in the photo.  The outer bolt is used to rethread the pan while the inner bolt is the new drain plug.  The use of a helicoil is also a possibility.  Obviously welding the opening closed then drilling and tapping is ideal but I'm trying to avoid pan removal.

Craig R.

Thanks, Bob!  The temporary fix is so that I can drive it down to the shop that I deal with.  It's due for an alignment and I will get the pan fixed at the same time.  This will probably be after Thanksgiving.  I was just looking for feedback on repair methods.

Craig R.

Turns out the drain plug hole on my '66 Hertz aluminum oil pan is stripped.  Looks as if this isn't a new issue as the plug that was in there is a self-threading one (see pic).  It always dripped a bit and I thought replacing the old nylon washer would help.  The situation is worse as there are just not enough threads remaining.  I have a temporary plug in there now which works just fine.  What's the preferred permanent fix short of removing the pan.  I'm leaning towards a self-tapping piggyback unit.  Thoughts?

Craig R.

I'm all for having fun and letting it all hang out but i don't like seeing this in areas where people and other cars are close by.
Call me a wuss but it's just not my cup of tea.  Probably comes from having two little grandkids and being overly cautious with
them when walking the neighborhoods.
GREAT car by the way!  I'm definitely partial to the '66 Hertz.

Craig R.

No it does not.  The AM radio does.

Craig R.

Thanks!  That makes perfect sense.  Who knows what lies beneath?!

Craig R.

These Cobra valve covers on my '66 Hertz were there when I purchased the car in 2004.  They have the rounded, not squared, bolt hole areas and are not correct.  I have a question regarding the inner baffle where the oil fill tube is.  If you look at the picture there is the smallest of openings at the bottom area and it takes FOREVER to add oil.  I'll be switching valve covers in the near future but just wondered if anyone has come across this before.  I don't have the other set of valve covers readily available for comparison.

Craig R.