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Okay, so I'm a new owner and am learning.  I'm curious what people will say to this.  In your opinion, what are the 3-5 most important original parts to have that make a 66 Shelby a 66 Shelby (excluding VIN plate and chassis)? 

Nice stop in Clifton, VA

I'm going to cars and coffee in Great Falls, VA tomorrow if anyone is in town.

You're a class act Brant.  Thank you for taking the time to educate me offline. 

Thanks Gents!  I haven't looked at the rear closely since buying the car - I haven't checked on the top of the rear where the overriders should be.  I wonder if they were ground off.  The '65 that was restored at the same time has a '66 rear with overriders (I presume welded on).  I'll take a closer look tomorrow and let you know what I find.

Where would I find the date code on the pumpkin?

So, one thing I think I'd like to fix on the car is the rear end.  I understand the current rear didn't come with the car.  I'm still learning so bear with me.  I understand this is a 1966 rear but not the correct one for a Shelby.  Mine came originally with a detroit locker if that makes a difference.  The story goes that when my car was imported back to the US with a 65 Shelby the rears were swapped when both were restored simultaneously.  The 65 has a 66 rear as well but it currently has overriders on it.  I have the original metal tag that came with my rear.

Could you please confirm this rear didn't come with my car?

Are the rear ends date coded? 

Is there an external indication that the rear is a detroit locker?

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Nice color
Where are you in Virginia

South of DC

Nice ride !!  I think Ive seen that car in the past. How far south of DC are you ? Fredericksburg area ?

Woodbridge.  I bought the car from Virginia Beach.  It's only been here for about two weeks.  Where are you?

Thank you all,  it's tough getting details of it's racing history.  I've been able to connect with three people familiar with the car when it raced in Peru. I've got several photos of it racing from 1969-1974.  It raced in the Caminos del Inca which is a 1700-2000 mile race around Peru.  It's like the Mille Miglia in Italy. It won twice with Teodoro "El Zorro" Yangali driving.

Quote from: davez on March 09, 2019, 01:28:41 PM
Nice color
Where are you in Virginia

South of DC

Thank you all!  It's going to get some miles on it.  Here's a photo of it when it raced in Peru.  Luckily it still has the original engine.  It's hard to believe it lasted!

A real dream come true.  See you all at the shows and track.

I can see it on the post above now.