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Florida Region SAAC / Re: Palm Event 2024
« on: March 26, 2024, 12:20:44 PM »
Brian,

   No vintage Shelbys?


Bill

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: 68 GT-350 Conv w/Paxton
« on: March 21, 2024, 08:08:32 AM »
Looking at a possible purchase of a 68 GT-350 Conv with a Paxton supercharger on it (#03156).   Trying to determine if the Paxton came with the Shelby originally, or if it was added buy a previous owner (guessing it was added).     Anyone familiar with #03156?

The supercharger was installed by the last owner, not from a dealer, or Shelby.


Bill

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SAAC Forum Discussion Area / Re: Happy Birthday Chuck Cantwell!
« on: March 18, 2024, 09:20:11 AM »
Many of us were invited to a special birthday Party for Chuck Cantwell. He just turned 29 again!

His family coordinated with 3-Dog Garage in Boyertown PA and put on an amazing birthday party Saturday afternoon. The guest list was a proverbial Who's Who in the Shelby world including SAAC Board of directors, Rick Kopec, many important SAAC folks (myself included!), as well as special VIP's Aaron Shelby, Gary Patterson, and more. Also present were Penske Race team members from Chuck's tenure there, plus family friends.

As usual, Chuck was extremely humble, not wanting to be in the spotlight.

HUGE Kudos to the Cantwell Falily for putting this together. It was truly a special afternoon!

Link to Bill Caron's Social Media post: https://www.facebook.com/groups/264936540196609/permalink/7807708572585997/

Many others have also posted, do a Facebook search for additional pictures.

Chuck and Joanne were overwhelmed with love, family, friends, fantastic atmosphere, was great seeing everyone, some who I have not seen in person in 8-10 years. Swapping stories and bringing each other up to speed, it seemed like only yesterday.

Bill

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1965 GT350/R-Model / Re: Registering and titling a '65 GT350
« on: March 12, 2024, 07:44:35 AM »
what is the personal property tax rate on autos in Mo? I read online where Va is 4.15 per 100 so that would be 4150 per 100K per year just to own the car in Va? that is nuts. Here in Mi I have paid ZERO for years and have a lifetime same year plate on my Shelby. Ditto for my Mach1.

In VA, that is a one time sales tax amount on the purchase price of the vehicle. Older cars like that then don't get included in the annual personal property tax.
Brant, How does the personal property tax work in Va? On an annual basis what do you get taxed on in regards to Personal Property Tax? Thanks.

SC was easy for my 70 GT350 convertible, sales tax is 5%, with a maximum of $500 (SC makes up for this in personal property taxes on vehicles, usually the first 7-8 years worth), personal property tax on the Shelby, $36.00/annually, based on year of vehicle, not actual value. For the flip side, my 2022 Expedition PPT was $378 last year, but again, I only paid $500 for my initial purchase sales tax, this year I expect it to be $328, with a negligible reduction for the next 5-6 years before it bottoms out around $48/annually. 

Bill

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1965 GT350/R-Model / Re: Registering and titling a '65 GT350
« on: March 09, 2024, 01:58:45 PM »
I know this has probably been asked many times, but this is the first '65 GT350 I have ever had so wanted to check. I see on the title of the car I am buying has only the Shelby serial number, no Ford VIN. I am assuming my state, New Mexico, will transfer the title using that number on it and the registration without any problems or questions about a Ford VIN. I am hoping all states recognize the Shelby serial number and not a Ford VIN, correct?

New Mexico is a "reciprocal" state, in simple terms, this means that they will duplicate what the current title of the car lists on it. If the person at the Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) has questions, which is not likely, they will get a higher management team involved. Again, not likely, but it all depends on their training and experience.  Since there have been numerous 65-66 GT350 Shelbys previously titled in the state, the SFM format of VIN is already in their system, again making for an easy transition on your part. It is only when you are the first to title in the state, that you run in to minor hiccups in the process. My sound advice, don't try to reinvent the wheel, go with the flow, and it will go smoothly. Try to game the state to save sales tax, will get you more scrutiny than you might desire.

Bill

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Cars For Sale / Re: 1969 Shelby GT 350, 4 speed
« on: March 05, 2024, 04:27:00 PM »
So sorry guys,
Factory red on Marti report, fastback.
John

Last four of VIN  ::) :o ;) ;D

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1969-1970 Shelby GT350/500 / Re: convertible alignment pins
« on: March 04, 2024, 12:26:50 PM »
are 1969-70 convertible top alignment pins unique to 69-70? does anyone have a picture of them? if so does anyone have any they might part with, thanks Jeremy

Regular 1969 mustang/cougar item.


Bill S.


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1967 Shelby GT350/500 / Re: 1967 GT500 Barn Find
« on: March 03, 2024, 11:31:04 AM »
This just popped up on my phone and thought I would share.

https://www.hotcars.com/rare-color-1967-shelby-gt500-found-barn/

Craig R.

The web site is a click bait site, pulls posts and data from other places on the web, best that you do not link to it again.


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I need help in identifying these wheels on my 1965 Mustang.  15" wheels believed to be either genuine Ford or aftermarket which were performance wheels available on GT500's back in the late 60's perhaps early 70's.  These wheels comprise alloy centres mated to steel outer rim.  Any assistance greatly appreciated to help me identify maker and model.  Pls PM David or call 0403368497 if you can assist.
a couple more photos.  Close up external and close up inner hub
those are reproductions of the 69/70 Shelby’s. The welding to the steel tabs cast into the aluminum center indicate that they were most likely made by Craig Conley’s Paradise Wheels .

I can confirm those are reproductions from Paradise Wheels, a good friend has a set on his 67 convertible.

Bill

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Up For Auction / Re: Ahhh, Lubbock we have a problem...
« on: February 26, 2024, 05:13:28 PM »
I saw this auction today.  Scam or typo?  Not sure which.

Scam, multiple people need to report it for Ebay to actually do something about it.


Bill


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1969-1970 Shelby GT350/500 / Re: Stripped 69 at auction
« on: February 21, 2024, 10:38:49 AM »
It appears actual bidding starts today

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The Lounge / Re: Post count removed
« on: February 19, 2024, 10:59:05 AM »
I find it quite childish to view the number of posts as something to strive for, as it's not the quantity of ones posts that makes for a productive member on a forum, but the quality of the posts that you make.


I'll leave it at that.


Bill



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1969-1970 Shelby GT350/500 / Re: 1969 Firewall Inspection Stickers
« on: February 16, 2024, 09:56:25 AM »
Are there any drawings or photos that show the proper placement of the inspection stickers that are applied to the firewall?

This is 2642 a May 27th, 1969 built car


Hope you find this helpful

Bill

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The Lounge / Re: What is
« on: February 13, 2024, 07:02:04 PM »
Can you use the X-Plan with a Trade In?

You can, but you are better off with a straight sale. I say this as the dealer who took my "X" plan offered me 1/6th of what my 2010 Explorer (under 80K miles, fully loaded and near mint) was worth (private party sale value), gave me two days to accept the offer......By the end of day two, I had sold it for private party value (5 times what they offered me), and advised them my
"X" plan deal no longer had a trade in to deal with.

Bill

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