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Started by Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas, January 30, 2018, 04:43:47 PM

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shelbydoug

When I had my chance to buy the SuperSnake it was the whitewalls that blew the deal. Yuk!
68 GT350 Lives Matter!

acman63

Doug:  i thought you were always a wide white guy sort of guy  living down there in Yonkers
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SFM66H

Quote from: shelbydoug on November 23, 2018, 09:34:53 AM
When I had my chance to buy the SuperSnake it was the whitewalls that blew the deal. Yuk!

shelbydoug,

I don't know you, so I don't know if you're being facetious or not, and I hear you about whitewalls.

But IMHPO, when a feature that I actually don't like at all (WW tires), happens to be historically correct (and exceedingly rare), it rockets right up to the top of the COOL scale for me!

Different, rare, AND historically accurate? NICE!

When I win the Lottery and the Super Snake becomes mine, it shall retain it's made-of-unobtainium, only-NOS-set-on-the-planet, Goodyear Thunderbolt whitewall tires!

But that's just me . . . .

1966 GT350H owner since June 30, 1976

2112

^^^^^

Must have been the torque of the 427 cracked the windshield?   :o

Side-Oilers

#154
Quote from: SFM66H on November 23, 2018, 12:30:10 PM
Quote from: shelbydoug on November 23, 2018, 09:34:53 AM
When I had my chance to buy the SuperSnake it was the whitewalls that blew the deal. Yuk!

shelbydoug,

I don't know you, so I don't know if you're being facetious or not, and I hear you about whitewalls.

But IMHPO, when a feature that I actually don't like at all (WW tires), happens to be historically correct (and exceedingly rare), it rockets right up to the top of the COOL scale for me!

Different, rare, AND historically accurate? NICE!

When I win the Lottery and the Super Snake becomes mine, it shall retain it's made-of-unobtainium, only-NOS-set-on-the-planet, Goodyear Thunderbolt whitewall tires!

But that's just me . . . .



Has this photo been doctored?  Looks like the L/R tire is off the ground, and there might be a wheel of a floor jack visible under the rearend. But there's no suspension droop...so optical illusion or??
Also, the tread of the L/R tire looks strange...like its been enhanced for contrast by the photo processor or something. 
Current:
2006 FGT, Tungsten. Whipple, HRE 20s, Ohlin coil-overs. Top Speed Certified 210.7 mph.

Kirkham Cobra 427.  482-inch aluminum side-oiler. Tremec 5-spd.

Previous:
1968 GT500KR #2575 (1982-2022)
1970 Ranchero GT 429
1969 LTD Country Squire 429
1963 T-Bird Sport Roadster
1957 T-Bird E-model

JD

#155
if the jack is one of the long versions for trucks it would reach to the diff and that would account for the rear suspension not dropping...
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Side-Oilers

Hell, CS would drive it at top speed with the rearend on a floorjack, big crack in the windshield, bowl of chili on the seat, whatever. 
Current:
2006 FGT, Tungsten. Whipple, HRE 20s, Ohlin coil-overs. Top Speed Certified 210.7 mph.

Kirkham Cobra 427.  482-inch aluminum side-oiler. Tremec 5-spd.

Previous:
1968 GT500KR #2575 (1982-2022)
1970 Ranchero GT 429
1969 LTD Country Squire 429
1963 T-Bird Sport Roadster
1957 T-Bird E-model

Richstang

I'd change it to the Magstars with small letter Goodyear's, as I'd expect it left the factory.
The white walls on the 10-spokes would make for a nice display along side, but I'm not a fan of them on the car.

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JD

Quote from: Side-Oilers on November 23, 2018, 01:50:27 PM
Hell, CS would drive it at top speed with the rearend on a floorjack, big crack in the windshield, bowl of chili on the seat, whatever. 

...that's funny and probably true.

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Bob Gaines

Quote from: Richstang on November 23, 2018, 02:06:14 PM
I'd change it to the Magstars with small letter Goodyear's, as I'd expect it left the factory.
The white walls on the 10-spokes would make for a nice display along side, but I'm not a fan of them on the car.


That is a big 10-4  :o .
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

shelbydoug

Quote from: SFM66H on November 23, 2018, 12:30:10 PM
Quote from: shelbydoug on November 23, 2018, 09:34:53 AM
When I had my chance to buy the SuperSnake it was the whitewalls that blew the deal. Yuk!

shelbydoug,

I don't know you, so I don't know if you're being facetious or not, and I hear you about whitewalls.

But IMHPO, when a feature that I actually don't like at all (WW tires), happens to be historically correct (and exceedingly rare), it rockets right up to the top of the COOL scale for me!

Different, rare, AND historically accurate? NICE!

When I win the Lottery and the Super Snake becomes mine, it shall retain it's made-of-unobtainium, only-NOS-set-on-the-planet, Goodyear Thunderbolt whitewall tires!

But that's just me . . . .



Cool is a relative term. Many have had issues in restoring a particular car with significant history.

I think the best advice that I heard was that you just need to pick a place in time to restore it to?

Every owner needs to make a choice. I doubt there are any 100% perfect solutions.

If you own it. Do what makes you happy. Life is too short.

"But it's all right now, I learned my lesson well.
You see, ya can't please everyone, so ya got to please yourself" - Rick Nelson, Garden Party

Right on.
68 GT350 Lives Matter!

SFM66H

I've always made this personal observation of history in general:

You may not like it. You may not agree with it. But it happened.

1966 GT350H owner since June 30, 1976

shelbydoug

Quote from: JD on November 23, 2018, 01:44:52 PM
if the jack is one of the long versions for trucks it would reach to the diff and that would account for the rear suspension not dropping...

How fast is that jack?
68 GT350 Lives Matter!

SFM66H

Not as fast as this 5th wheel, I would surmise:

1966 GT350H owner since June 30, 1976

Side-Oilers

#164
Quote from: SFM66H on November 23, 2018, 06:57:16 PM
Not as fast as this 5th wheel, I would surmise:



OK, seeing this angle, now that earlier pix makes sense.  Rearend on floor jack. Guys installing a fifth wheel.

Someone says "Hey Carroll, go stand by the car and pretend you're getting ready to drive it, for a photo. And who's got his black cowboy hat? Toss it on the hood."
Current:
2006 FGT, Tungsten. Whipple, HRE 20s, Ohlin coil-overs. Top Speed Certified 210.7 mph.

Kirkham Cobra 427.  482-inch aluminum side-oiler. Tremec 5-spd.

Previous:
1968 GT500KR #2575 (1982-2022)
1970 Ranchero GT 429
1969 LTD Country Squire 429
1963 T-Bird Sport Roadster
1957 T-Bird E-model