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Hi Paul,
As I mentioned these heads are on the car. Randy Gillis had a custom set with a -17cc "dished" pistons netting a hair over 10:1 CR (compression ratio) I went with them. A flat top piston with just eye brows would have pushed the CR over 11:1 - 11.5:1 somewhere in that vicinity.
A little too much to run on today's pump gas. I'm good with the performance for what it is for the most part, but every now and then do I wish it were higher? And deal with needing a better grade of fuel? eh? Sometimes
As mentioned before, just about ANY of today's aftermarket aluminum heads will out perform these. Again, it's okay by me. (You know my car).
Cheers
~Earl J

If it is a real one, it's a later 300's+ serial number or after the cars with steering wheels with holes, as it has the later screw door Handles and slotted 15" steering wheel. Might want to check the registry for "where abouts unknown" cars. As a start. Nice find, whom ever found it. Barn finds still do exist. Imagine that!

Cheers,
~ Earl J

Here's a sample of the welded "banana ports"  also note the milling of the head surface essentially took away or removed the "thumb pads" indicating how much of the head surface was removed. In this case these chambers cc measure 47cc's as noted by the "47" stamped on the end of the heads. As others have mentioned SAI had other vendors doing port work, though Valley Head and Mondello did the majority. These particle set were done by Louis Unser having the HU head stamp which Randy G help me identify. These heads I run on my car.

As for the "R" model manifold mods, in addition to the port matching this was another detail which was typically done. (See pic). I got this manifold from Jim Cowles RIP. Even though I still prefer my 48 IDA Weber's.

And lastly, though not THE "R" Model cam but what it became; the C7FE aka LeMans Cam. Later rendition.

Noting Shelby Doug's cam lift  question. As I recall. Longer duration with shorter lifts in or around .500+- profiles provided better scavenging and breathing at sustained higher RPM's versus high lift short duration were better suited to drag applications. This is what I remember. I'm sure Randy will correct me, but again as I recall that was the mind set. Anyway...

Cheers,
~Earl J

Hello Matt,

I have a set of lightly used non-concourse tri-y's They've been cleaned painted and have been clearenced for the pitman arm (dented in) does not effect performance. They've been sitting for a long time but no rust. They can use a new coat of paint. See pics.
I can ship them out on Monday next week as I'm skiing the next 4 days. Lemme know. Oh, $75.00 plus shipping.

Cheers,
~Earl J

Quote from: TJinSA on January 13, 2021, 06:11:45 PM
Can straight and dog-legged bars be differentiated from under the car?

Yes, the "dogleg" can be viewed from the underside. It's approximately below the frame rail dog-legging into the wheel well before it enters the slot/hole into the interior above the forward part of the leaf spring.
Obviously, the straight bar is in the same location, just without the dog leg.

Cheers
~Earl J

A true loss from all aspects. Jim was a wonderful human being. Condolences to his family. Rest in peace my friend.
God Speed


~Earl J

Back to the 289/302 dual quad optional manifolds. There is/was the Shelby RamBox which was discussed here on the forum. I'm still contemplating & shopping carb options (I'm thinking dual NASCAR type 390cfm or 450cfm DP's). For my stroker 326/331.
Anyway, this manifold was yet another option in 8V but these days more desirable in 4V configuration.

Happy Holidays,
~Earl J

I use the original chromed version of the Raydyot which is also a bit heavier than the more common lighter aluminum version. Since the base only contacted the edge of the "dip", I ground both sides of the contact edge base wide enough so it wouldn't rock fore and aft. I also made a large curved washer the same contour as the dip for the underside next to mounting lock nut. The mirror is good and steady.

Cheers,
~Earl J

Quote from: gt350hr on December 09, 2020, 03:41:29 PM
   Let me offer this. When Cyclone built the Tri Ys , "I" doubt the quick steering arms existed. It is "my " opinion a standard HiPo 289 Mustang was used . MY original tri Ys have "flats" where the pitman and idler arms hit during  the 50,000 miles it got in the eight years of use it got prior to me. The only other "possibility" is that the guy who prototyped them didn't check for "lock to lock" interference. Every original tri y I've owned was flattened ( more or less) in the same locations. The ones for 477 are still in the rafters.
    Randy

Randy,

Is this the flattened spot you're talking about? See pics

Cheers,
~EarlJ

Happy holidays,

For the Watch aficionados, and Shelby fans.


Found: Carroll Shelby's Prize Patek Philippe From The 1959 24 Hours Of Le Mans - HODINKEE
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/carroll-shelbys-prize-patek-philippe-from-the-1959-24-hours-of-le-mans

Cheers,
~Earl J

And when the new owner finishes replacing the correct pieces (should he or she decide to) he/she could swing it by the body shop and have the side stripes re-sprayed in the correct location and dimensions either before or after spraying the pinch seam.
Hey, this would be an incredible car.

Happy holidays
Cheers,
~Earl J

I too would have to agree that this is an incredible car. I'd start by saying aside from what others have are really mentioned I like that I see the square cornered door sills as well as the all clear windshield, but to nit-pick the items to be corrected further I'd also say it definitely needs s new tachometer. It's currently reading about 1000 rpms sitting there in gear and no oil pressure. It's definitely broken in need of replacement with a correct AC Delco unit.
The horn toggle in there is a Lucas piece, not the momentary (but this was considered a prototype) also its mounting location is not the norm. And lastly the Steering wheel center cap isn't the double stepped piece either. But, this is an awesome car to own. It would be a fun project to correct.

Happy holidays,

Cheers
~Earl J

I just saw this post. Cobra Automotive sells a pre-mixed (out of a rattle can) KONI paint for early cars that's dead on.
It's not in there catalog. You have to ask for it.

Cheers,
~Earl J

Thanks Jesse for stepping in. Get well Jim.

~Earl J

I would have to agree that it would have been a NASCAR/Grand National type application. If one were to look at the second image of the sump, it shows the gate (trap door) feeding the right side of the pan indicating to "left hand" turning only and the dividing wall in the sump oriented to the right side as well. Just my opinion of this pans usage.

Cheers,
~Earl J