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I for one am glad to see the 69/70's come up on $.  They are arguably one of the prettiest years and have been undervalued for a long time IMO.

Thanks for everyone for sharing the differences, always learning!

Wow... I wish I could unsee that LOL

Unfortunately, the lesson you learned is one that a lot of folks learn.  It starts with WOW, I'm not paying $100/hr to have my car done when Joe Blow (insurance body shop) can do it for $40/hr.  The shock of the high $$$ makes a person seek alternatives and thats where the trouble begins. 

I don't think its a "I'm cheap" mentality but "man, the price variance is to great not to at least give them a try".  Unfortunately, the insurance body shop guys are "turn and burn" and thats how they make their money.  A lengthy restoration is not their forte but they "want to" because they are car guys.  Always stick with a specialist even at the higher cost.

I am glad you got it completed and happy with the result. 

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For that kind of money I would expect it to have the right wheels.

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but how can you tell? Are there any other apparent problems you can spot?

Those are the correct hubcaps.  I didn't see a picture of the rims, which maybe what the other gentlemen is speaking about.  The 15" hipo rims are hard to find but not impossible.  The other thing to look at are the carbs to see if they are date code correct to the car.  Look at this site as it will answer a lot of your questions.   http://www.427galaxieregistry.com

Great to see it saved, I hope progress pictures are shared as we all would love to watch it come back to life 

I realize it is his car and he can do what he wants but dang, this car is going to be high modified.  He is touching pretty much everything except the sheet metal and interior and obviously doesn't care about originality or value.

Quote from: dockbay on October 28, 2021, 02:34:58 PM
Hi All,
I have been monitoring Ebay for several years and checked with all the usual License Plate frame guys and have yet to see a Ron's Ford (Bristol, TN.) license plate frame.. Can anyone confirm for me that they exist? As this was where my car was shipped to from the factory I would love to find a frame for it! Any leads would be appreciated!
Cheers,
John

John, sorry to say they are long since out of business.  I work in Bristol and have heard the stories, back in the day they had a lot of great Shelby's.

I need the proper one for 5S109 if anyone has one they would like to sell.  thanks Greg

Just as equally important is the torque limit is the sequence, make sure you follow it and you will be okay.

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Quote from: gt350hr on September 21, 2021, 01:48:21 PM
   So that makes you and I in agreement that it is not a 99 point car . Now for those here that are not "qualified" to offer their opinions like you and I , "I" offered some key things ( in my original critique ) that kept it from being a 99 pointer as Ron felt it was.  My comments were not to degrade the car , just the claim.

I just hate the pile on nonsense here, it's a lot of work to restore a car, lots of critics few have anything. I own a few early Vette's, everyone you meet claims to be an NCRS judge but funny enough few if any have a car. Drives me nuts to hear a bunch of B.S. from people that don't have any idea what it takes.

As we can agree, I don't know you and you don't know me but you made an assumption about me that was incorrect.  I do all my own engine SB and FE's builds, metal work, research, parts sourcing so I am use to getting my hands dirty.  This forum has many, many great aspects and we have to focus on that, the nonsense you are talking about is a very small portion of this site.

You may have a lot to contribute to the community but your posts seem to come from a disposition of "everyone is a bunch of kick stands that don't know" but that is not always the case.  Let's be positive and move the SAAC forward.

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Quote from: gt350hr on September 20, 2021, 05:47:54 PM
   Mine will never be a "99 point" car as long as I own it , but I still know what one should look like /have.

That was more of an observation Randy, I appreciate your knowledge but this was direct more at the forum - IMO it's really a nasty place full of what appear to be envious people looking to S#!t on everything. Most have nothing to show but opinions.

When real questionable cars come up, if said car is owned or approved/inspected by the in crowd then even re-stamped numbers are ignored on this forum.

I am glad the registry has no relationship with this forum, if they did they would loose credibility.

I think SAAC should consider calling this forum something other then a SAAC forum, this would avoid any confusion that there may be a connection between the registry and this mess.

You are way off base and if you feel this way why are you even a member of this forum.  You obviously got your feelings hurt by one of the experts and you keep grinding your axe.  Lay it down and if you have something positive to contribute then do so.

Not true at all, look through every post I made or respond to, it's an open book. I just think you (and those like you) have nothing to show us but your opinion. You can see what I own, what do you own ?

As I said, be positive.  I don't know why you care or it even matters but for information, I own a 65 GT350, 66 GT350 and a 70 GT500.

Great, now please share what number cars you own and some photos so we can see your proper restoration in comparison. If you actually own these cars and they are correctly restored I will gladly eat my words. I found that most on the shelby forum lie and currently don't own a Shelby.

It's funny how you think that owning a Shelby is an entry card to enter or speak in some mysterious world or it makes a person special, sir it doesn't.  Like me, you have been blessed to be a caretaker of the brand, it will outlive you and someone else will carry it on.

BTW.... in the background is a 66 Rcode Fairlane (1 of 57 factory ford drag cars).  Not in the picture is Phil Bonners 64 LW Rcode Galaxie 1 or 25 HiRiser 4speed cars and 63 1/2 rode Galaxie.  I don't have pictures of the 66 on my computer but call Howard if you need assurance he can verify.

The 65 is number 109 original paint, drivetrain, unrestored car.  The 66 is 1078 undergoing restoration the original engine has been restored and was submitted to this site for their review and critique (of which I was not offended but glad to have the comments).  The 70 is previous bronze winner at a SAAC meet a number of years ago is number is 483281 (SCJ, drag pack, 4speed).

One question, how old are you? 

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Quote from: Greg on September 21, 2021, 10:58:43 AM

Quote from: 427hunter on September 20, 2021, 06:05:07 PM

Quote from: gt350hr on September 20, 2021, 05:47:54 PM
   Mine will never be a "99 point" car as long as I own it , but I still know what one should look like /have.

That was more of an observation Randy, I appreciate your knowledge but this was direct more at the forum - IMO it's really a nasty place full of what appear to be envious people looking to S#!t on everything. Most have nothing to show but opinions.

When real questionable cars come up, if said car is owned or approved/inspected by the in crowd then even re-stamped numbers are ignored on this forum.

I am glad the registry has no relationship with this forum, if they did they would loose credibility.

I think SAAC should consider calling this forum something other then a SAAC forum, this would avoid any confusion that there may be a connection between the registry and this mess.

You are way off base and if you feel this way why are you even a member of this forum.  You obviously got your feelings hurt by one of the experts and you keep grinding your axe.  Lay it down and if you have something positive to contribute then do so.

Not true at all, look through every post I made or respond to, it's an open book. I just think you (and those like you) have nothing to show us but your opinion. You can see what I own, what do you own ?

As I said, be positive.  I don't know why you care or it even matters but for information, I own a 65 GT350, 66 GT350 and a 70 GT500. 

Quote from: 427hunter on September 20, 2021, 06:05:07 PM

Quote from: gt350hr on September 20, 2021, 05:47:54 PM
   Mine will never be a "99 point" car as long as I own it , but I still know what one should look like /have.

That was more of an observation Randy, I appreciate your knowledge but this was direct more at the forum - IMO it's really a nasty place full of what appear to be envious people looking to S#!t on everything. Most have nothing to show but opinions.

When real questionable cars come up, if said car is owned or approved/inspected by the in crowd then even re-stamped numbers are ignored on this forum.

I am glad the registry has no relationship with this forum, if they did they would loose credibility.

I think SAAC should consider calling this forum something other then a SAAC forum, this would avoid any confusion that there may be a connection between the registry and this mess.

You are way off base and if you feel this way why are you even a member of this forum.  You obviously got your feelings hurt by one of the experts and you keep grinding your axe.  Lay it down and if you have something positive to contribute then do so.

Check the oil pan bolts, if they are tight (not overnight as that is bad as well) then with that much oil you will have to pull the trans to find the source.  My guess, rear main seal.