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Quote from: Coralsnake on January 11, 2022, 11:39:51 AM
Why do people question the power of the Coralsnake?

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They don't know you like we do 

Quote from: 69mach351w on January 09, 2022, 04:32:55 PM
Your 68 vert is SICK !!! 
Thanks for posting 

Just curious, what happened to the first couple posts?

Relevant posts in the relevant subforums 

What more needs to be said

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/ex-carroll-shelby-1988-jeep-wrangler-15/


Bill

Should be 1/2" by 20 fine thread. Over the counter Hurst shifter knob, late 60's and early 70's.

Quote from: gt350shelb on January 07, 2022, 06:17:20 PM
school bus yellow

That is what the "Color Eye" (laser sampler) told me the original formula was 


Happy New Year to you and Deb


Bill

Quote from: shelbydoug on January 06, 2022, 07:35:29 PM
The code is identified in the Pantera paint code which is now obsolete and can't be transferred to a current code.

It struck me as looking like Competition Orange, which has various names. There were three oranges that I saw when I was the '68 registrars but they never had names, just numbers.

I have no idea if it is in Poland or where it might be. Just trying to shed light on the issue.


I currently have "Factory matched" Wimbelton white it two stage. It's off "just" a little.


I had left over Pantera Res #2 in Ditzler from '86 or so. I saved it for the formula. When I brought it to my guy, he didn't want to laugh but was very upset in telling me the current reality.

It turns out that Guards Red will pass for it. Just don't tell anyone. 

With the paint code, a single stage (polyurethane) or a base/clear can be mixed with modern components. I have the modern version of the original Grabber Orange (BC/CC). It took us (paint tech rep and myself) a full day to find the match for the original paint under the fenders and original stripes. I figured I went through $600 in raw material to finally have a proper spray out card that matched.....See attached (disregard date shown, mix was 2012)...

Bill

PS: RHF75 was for that days specific humidity level measured in the booth the day I sprayed. Everything above it must be followed to the 1/10th of a gram. Any deviation will change the color/hue, yes, really.

If that is the car in NJ, it is Grabber Orange, 1 of I think 3 or 4 produced in that color, 72 & 73.



Bill

Quote from: Kent on January 03, 2022, 05:46:29 AM
Which company made their aluminum cobras in poland? Maybe its cheaper to buy there?

That would be Kirkham, raw body and chassis only in Poland, everything else done in the states.


Bill

Clearly, as soon as he had issues with the ignition key, you knew it was going to be a bumpy ride.


As for the 289 roadster from SPF, due to a death in the family, I've had other priorities, but still managed to get almost 100 miles in mine since it was delivered. Having, over the years, been able to drive many originals, I'm finding the 289 replica to be a nice change from my FIA and 427SC replicas. Still plenty of power when I want it, ride quite comfortable considering the leaf spring suspension vs the coil over suspensions I'm so used to. The benefit of the 5spd is a plus. Handling, is what you would expect with a 70's series radial tire, braking, light years ahead of the originals, as the modern version uses Wilwoods at all four corners. Fit and finish, surprisingly well put together. Some minor issues with rattles, most due to the hard mounted exhaust, I'll deal with that down the road....One dash rattle I'm still chasing, but again, overall, a fun little toy that my wife and I will enjoy to drive. Anyone local to me in SC want to take a spin, let me know, if I'm around, I'm more than happy to add some mileage to the odometer.

Bill

Quote from: BGlover67 on January 02, 2022, 05:30:43 AM
Someone well known in the hobby just informed me that Kirkham had pretty much doubled their cost on the aluminum bodies this year, and the wait is long.  I'm sure they must have gotten hit by the same material cost inflation increases as everyone else.  Perhaps a used aluminum bodied car is the way to go?  I have a recently rebuilt original 289 HIPO that I've been contemplating as to what to install it in, that's what got me started down this path. 

That is correct, per David, cost of a shipping container alone went from under 10K to over 30K, not to mention material cost increases, delays in procuring and shipping of those materials, even his propane bill all factor in to their cost increases. As with their past, every increase has not slowed down orders for their products, you want a slot, better get your deposit in sooner, than later.

Bill S.

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Quote from: CSX2259 on January 01, 2022, 05:43:21 PM

Kirkham will als make a 289 street version with the 427 coil over chassis too.

With a brass body if you like 

Quote from: BGlover67 on December 31, 2021, 11:03:02 PM
Can I ask, who makes the aluminum bodies for the Shelby CSX8000 series?  Is it Kirkham, or someone else?


Thanks,


Brian

I believe Kirkham is still the main supplier for SAI's Aluminum body roadsters.

Bill

I have a Marti report mailed out (priority 2day) on 12/13/2021 and as of yesterday, it has yet to be any closer than our regional depo. 

Quote from: Bigtphx on December 27, 2021, 02:15:20 AM
Any info on my car 8t02s182214-03184

I thought you had: 0F02R482202
https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=11814.msg99714#msg99714

Quote from: Bigtphx on August 31, 2020, 02:53:20 AM
Have a 70 Mach 1 that has Shelby stickers on front apron, and Shelby American plate, has 69 dash mounted ignition switch, holes that appear to be from 69 vin tag, but has 70 vin sticker
Vin# 0F02R482202