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Quote from: deathsled on June 17, 2021, 07:00:58 PM
I'm 6s843.  I wonder where they respectively squatted on their rubber back at the Imperial Highway circa early 1966.

G'day Deathsled, could you post a picture of your car so I can forward it to Warren, thank you? Nice to hear you own 6S843, cheers.

I met Warren the owner of 6S844 at Sydney Motorsport Park last weekend, what a Shelby.

Quote from: S7MS427 on June 14, 2021, 08:06:21 AM
Benny,

Navigate yourself over to my website and click on the SAAC 5 page: http://www.s-techent.com/Shelby_Web_Pages/////Galleries/SAAC_Conventions/Conventions.htm.  And then enjoy.

Hi Roy, thank you for the link to your website, I really appreciate it.

 Does anyone have any photos of SAAC 5 they can post on here? I'd like a few thank you.

There's plenty more photos on the Moffat Facebook link below.

https://www.facebook.com/AllanMoffats1969FordTransAmMustang/   

Moffat's Boss the most successfully raced touring car to race in Australia, winning 101 races from 150 starts.

Does it get any better than a 1967 Brittany Blue Shelby GT500 with Kelsey-Hayes Magstars 

Quote from: greekz on April 15, 2021, 01:04:53 PM
A few progress pictures.  So far, I am only replacing chalk markings that I have discovered during the process.  Really liking the no stripe look.

I prefer the GT350 with no stripes, particularly if the car didn't come with them from SA. I like them with the rocker panel decals only.

Quote from: gt350hr on April 15, 2021, 11:38:42 AM
  There is "some" value to being "an old guy from So Cal". I admit to always having an eye for something "out of place" or different.

Too right Randy & great interview of you & your Shelby on You Tube with Mustang Connection, nice GT350 you have there.

Quote from: S7MS427 on April 14, 2021, 07:47:55 PM
Benny,

You'll never get steered wrong by Randy.  The man is an amazing wealth of experience and knowledge.

That's great to hear Roy, that Randy has the good medicine, I really appreciate his & everyone else's Shelby knowledge on the forum.

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Quote from: gt350hr on April 13, 2021, 01:57:57 PM
   6S477 has the same "top logo" tach and a "stainless' cup ( now I believe from an over the counter version) and a conventional mounting bracket that has been chrome plated. With only one owner between Hertz and me , I believe the second owner did this. I plan on painting both back to wrinkle black in the future. I have never seen any proof that chrome cups were installed on them by SAI. "I" did the one on 6S240 when I owned it because I liked the look.

Hi Randy, based on what you've said would it be fair to say the tach I have is the "over the counter version" & not the black wrinkle type directly installed buy Shelby American into 1966 GT350's?

     Benny,
       "I" do not believe the "top logo" was "ever" available over the counter. Production only. OTC tachs were "bottom logo" and the logo was usually larger in diameter. The "top logo tachs have never been reproduced , HOWEVER , there are some "overlay stickers" out there that "could" convert one. I do not believe this is the case with yours as the needle and red line needle are correct for an assembly line "early" tach.
Others may have a different opinion/ experience and i welcome additional input.
   Randy

Thanks Randy, so it's fair to say I have an early production Shelby tach with correct rev & red line needles with upper Cobra? I really appreciate your input.

Quote from: Bob Gaines on April 13, 2021, 08:16:24 PM

Quote from: Benny on April 13, 2021, 07:47:19 PM

Quote from: SFM6S087 on April 13, 2021, 06:32:05 PM
That's an original Shelby tach for a 1966 GT350. And it's the early verion with the Cobra logo on top. Yes, the stainless/chrome cup usually indicates an OTC part. But once you put it inside a black wrinkle cup with a proper mounting bracket, no one will be able to tell if it's OTC or as installed at SA. Very nice tach!

Steve

Hi Steve, thanks for letting me know its an early version OTC Shelby Tach for a 66 GT350. I'll leave the stainless/chrome cup in the original condition its in. Knowing its OTC, allows me to buy an original unrestored wrinkle black Shelby GT350 tacho, I just need to wait until one comes onto the market for sale, cheers.

The only difference between the over the counter 9K tach and the assemblyline tach is the finish on the cup. You can easily refinish the chrome cup in the wrinkle black finish. It is more desirable that way. 99.9 % of people looking for the Cobra tachs want them the way they came from Shelby American. They early face style is the hardest to find and sells for the most $.

Hi Bob, thanks for your input & words of wisdom but I'll leave the tach in its OTC state. Although its not as desirable as assembly line black wrinkle tachs the OTC version in its own way, is still unique. I appreciate your input & thank you for your time, cheers.

Quote from: SFM6S087 on April 13, 2021, 06:32:05 PM
That's an original Shelby tach for a 1966 GT350. And it's the early verion with the Cobra logo on top. Yes, the stainless/chrome cup usually indicates an OTC part. But once you put it inside a black wrinkle cup with a proper mounting bracket, no one will be able to tell if it's OTC or as installed at SA. Very nice tach!

Steve

Hi Steve, thanks for letting me know its an early version OTC Shelby Tach for a 66 GT350. I'll leave the stainless/chrome cup in the original condition its in. Knowing its OTC, allows me to buy an original unrestored wrinkle black Shelby GT350 tacho, I just need to wait until one comes onto the market for sale, cheers.

Quote from: gt350hr on April 13, 2021, 01:57:57 PM
   6S477 has the same "top logo" tach and a "stainless' cup ( now I believe from an over the counter version) and a conventional mounting bracket that has been chrome plated. With only one owner between Hertz and me , I believe the second owner did this. I plan on painting both back to wrinkle black in the future. I have never seen any proof that chrome cups were installed on them by SAI. "I" did the one on 6S240 when I owned it because I liked the look.

Hi Randy, based on what you've said would it be fair to say the tach I have is the "over the counter version" & not the black wrinkle type directly installed buy Shelby American into 1966 GT350's?

My tach has the chrome cup, did Faria make the chrome cup tachs or black krinkle only or both? I also have the high mounted Cobra so is it correct they were early production? Further to this, there is know date stamping on my tach & three wires from the rear cup. I also note the screw plate on mine mounts to the rear & not to the front like the black krinkle tachs, thanks for any help .