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Misc. For Sale / After 50 years - time to purge: SAAC publications
« on: February 28, 2024, 08:36:02 PM »
I've been a loyal member of SAAC (and SOA) since 1974.  Bought my '68 GT 500 45 years ago.  But, as we age, it's time for the next generation to have fun. :-)  I sold the Shelby in '22 and am preparing to downsize.  I have all of the publications (annuals, The Marque, etc.) since 1974 to the present - only missing 2 issues in the 70s: Vol 4, #6 and Vol 4, #4).  All, but 3, of the annuals are in their plastic wrap - and even the 'pre-wrap' issues look as new (I don't have much time to read, as you can surmise :-).
With all that said, I am open to offers for the entire lot (only).  And if you're not 'way too far' from western NJ, I'll even meet you half-way (as I suspect the shipping would be crazy). 

Note: moderator says I have to put a price...I haven't a clue...so let's pull 'something out' - knowing I am open to offers. $175 (+$25 shipping/delivery if you are within driving distance from me - free if you pick up, of course).  Almost forgot: stored in a smoke-free home. :-)

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SAAC Forum Discussion Area / quick hub cap question
« on: June 14, 2022, 05:29:08 PM »
I'm going through a bunch of parts in storage and found these GT hubcaps [tried attaching a photo - didn't work - but they are the standard dog bowl hubcaps with a red GT logo, with chrome beauty trim with lots of slots].  Looking it up 'they' say it is for a '68 Torino, etc.  I've never owned a Torino and don't know anyone that did - but I did own a '69 Mach 1, 64-1/2 Mustang and a '68 Shelby.  Could someone shed some light as to what they were on?  I'm guessing the Mach I since I remember replacing the wheels.  I doubt they came from the Shelby since there are plenty of them available on ebay, with no mention of these in any of my Shelby reference books - but just wanted to confirm that was not the case. Thx!

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / wiring diagram
« on: January 22, 2021, 07:15:59 PM »
About a week or so ago I asked the folks here an 'Electrical Question'.  Got some great responses and sent them to my friend to help him with our quest (he said 'thanks, all!).  He lives out of state, but will be coming by next week to look over the issue and see if he can fix it.  In the meantime, he asked if anyone had any sources on getting a wiring diagram (68 Shelby GT500).  I have a Mustang book called an 'exploded view' - which is helpful, but he really would prefer a wiring diagram.  Any suggestions?  Thanks, much!

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / electrical question
« on: January 12, 2021, 03:33:00 PM »
I know electrical issues can be a bear to locate so I thought I'd present this to the folks here - in case someone else had a similar issue so as to help narrow it down a bit before I send it to a shop for analysis.  Thanks, all!

My '68 GT500 was recently put back in running condition - after many years of storage; so it's probably still in the 'working out the bugs' stage. Although the battery was less than a year old, I just discovered it had totally died.  I bought a new battery and when we went to connect it, it sparked a lot more than usual, then heard a ticking sound (no key in the ignition yet).  We put on the headlights - and them, and the interior dash lights - were flickering, in unison with the ticking sound.  My friend pulled some of the fuses out; no change.  The ticking appears to be coming from the dash - driver's side. Any thoughts as to where we should focus our efforts first would be greatly appreciated!  (the battery is now disconnected on a trickle charger, since I presume whatever the cause of the ticking is what may have caused the last battery to die prematurely - I did not hear it prior to connecting the new battery, though, but it is possible I wasn't listening for anything - thanks, again!)

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Shock installation question
« on: July 11, 2020, 12:41:42 PM »
Hello!  I have my '68 GT500 at the shop and they are having some problems with the shocks.  When they tried to take the worn ones off it was noted that they were very 'tight'.  Probably took them awhile but once they got them off, they went to put a new set on and were faced with the reason that the other shocks were so difficult to remove.  He stated that the angle was very extreme - basically if he were to put them on as intended, they would hit the towers - hence who ever put them on (40+ years ago - during which time the car has been in pretty much storage since) must have really had to use some force to get them to even bolt on.  I told him I would check with the pros on this site and see if there is something unique about the installation, or perhaps a special tool was used - or perhaps the previous owner may have done some 'improper modifications' along the way.   Thank you for your assistance.   

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