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I have an original one piece nose that may work for you.
It will require repair.  It’s not terrible, but has needs.

I sent a PM

Mike C

Interesting topic, and one I have had to wrestle with. There's different ways to look at this, and every car owner has different priorities & goals. If someone called me and said they had something that belonged to my specific '65 and they wanted to sell it to me for $6K I might think they believe they have me over a barrel and are attempting to gouge me. Looked at from another perspective, I could say that person only has 1 prospective customer so their chances of getting top dollar are pretty slim if I am not interested. I can see both sides and it really depends on how far the owner is willing to go to get the car back to "original".

In this case, the car will run just fine without the manual. With rising values these cars have become investments, and the expected ROI has to be there to spend $6K on a document.

Good observations.  I recently negotiated on a part for my '65.  The seller reminded me several times how rare and unique the part was.  I pointed out that buyers are equally rare for his part.  A large percentage of '65's are restored or at least in a condition satisfactory to their owners.  How large is the market for very specific items like a steering wheel?  I think my point of view prevailed as I was able to secure the item and a "reasonable" number.   Your point is well taken, the car runs just fine without the manual. 

There are a lot of enthusiasts who are not as passionate about history or documentation compared to the small sample of opinions here.   On the other hand the individuals who own '65's are likely passionate about the history of their particular car.  Not to say there aren't rich guys who simply want to own a '65... 

Hey, I happen to need a manual.  If the the "proper" owner isn't interested, so be it! 

Hey all,

Considering a purchase of an original set of '65 Cragar wheels vs. a repro set. 
The original wheels will need to be restored, replated at the least, maybe re-rimmed. 
Once a set of original wheels is restored, are they indistinguishable from a new set?

If the repro's are made with original tooling, are they not going to be identical to a restored set?  I'm assuming a restored set has the rims removed, plated and then welded back on...

To me a part is only original once, when its "restored" it isn't truly original.  Maybe it's a matter of semantics, but that's my point of view.

Thanks.

Mike C 

Hello,

I need a "Shelby" looked at in Apex, NC, just southwest of Raleigh.  It's a 1986 GLHS Omni.  Yes-don't laugh they are collectible. 
You don't need to be an expert on this type of car, I just want eyes on the car, look it over for any repairs or damage, listen to it run. 
It's a 13,000 mile survivor and looks very nice in pictures. 

I'll compensate for time/gas.

Please PM me or email at:  Cincyboathouse@gmail.com

Thanks! 

Mike C

Hi,

I'm looking for someone who can inspect a '65 convertible in Dover, NH.   Just a std. Mustang nothing special.
PM please.
It's a paying gig.

Thanks,

Mike C

Been to a lot of SAAC meets but never participated in the Popular vote show.  Are the cars grouped by year or type?  Driving in from out of town that AM, will arrival at 9:00AM allow enough time to get in and park etc? 

Thanks.

Mike C

The Cincinnati Concours Invitational is truly a class showing.
We were accepted by the Invitational committee for a factory werks car we have.
The Invitational is first class all the way and politics seemed to be non-existent.
A very enjoyable and welcoming group.
I would recommend that a person participate in the pre showing events, one was at the airport as I recall.
Against all odds with competition from Porsche, Mercedes, Corvettes, Lambo's etc, we managed a Blue Ribbon in the factory werks race class and a rather large 1st place crystal trophy in another class.

We would highly recommend anybody with a Shelby, Cobra or GT 40 to enter and participate.
Congrats to SFM5S159 for being a recruiter for the event !
Respectfully
John

Thank you for the kind words about our concours. 
I am also a judge, and no, there aren't politics that I'm aware of anyway.  Just a sold group of people in the mid-west lucky enough to host a world-class event with some world-class automobiles.

Mike C