Given the fact that the owner has discussed in his video about "Returning the dragster to it's former glory as an original Factory Paxton car!" and that "They have solved the mystery about this car" leads one to believe that is his full intentions. I also wonder why he himself has never contacted SAAC about the car? I think that is part of what bothers me about the whole matter. he knew what the response would be. so instead, he ran to the 67 research gang for their Blessing. in exchange for some You Tube exposure, they took the bait, hook, line and sinker. in doing so they have put their credibility in to serious question. the owner is playing it safe as he can always claim "They told me it was this car with this Shelby number and these options!" and the 67 Research group is left holding the flaming bag of Dog shit while he rubs Petroleum Primate after shave on his rosy cheeks hoping it covers up the stench created by the burning bag of shit he lit up.
I agree 100% - How did you like them trying to claim that other “customized” 67 Shelby sporting a bunch of later mustang parts “must have been done at the factory” because the car was the first 67, basically your point about a loss of credibility is just spot on.
P.S. The sad part is Dennis Collins has great taste is cars and is entertaining and knowledgeable, why he chooses to participate in this idiotic escapade is beyond me.