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Florida Region SAAC / American Muscle Car Museum car show
« on: March 22, 2023, 04:12:00 PM »
More photo of Saturday's car show.
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Florida Region SAAC / American Muscle Car Museum car show photos
« on: March 22, 2023, 04:09:03 PM »
More photos of Saturday's car show.
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Florida Region SAAC / Photos from Saturday's car show at the American Muscle Car Museum
« on: March 22, 2023, 04:03:53 PM »
American Muscle Car Museum
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Replicas and Tribute / Re: Shelby GT350R Restomod
« on: March 20, 2023, 11:47:22 AM »
Looks a lot like Ford Vista Blue with the purple tint to me.
Don
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GT40 - Original/Mk V / Re: Aluminum Honeycomb
« on: March 17, 2023, 09:56:20 PM »
Honeycomb building panels have been used for building facades since the 1960's or possibly the late 1950's. HH Robertson made honeycomb panels that would fit into curtainwall and storefront framing systems.
Don
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Florida Region SAAC / American Muscle Car Museum March 18th show
« on: February 21, 2023, 08:06:47 AM »
Her is a chance to see one of the finest collection of cars during the March 18th car show at the American Muscle Car Museum in Melbourne, FL. The show is put-on by the Cape Canaveral AACA and this year's theme is the 30's.
Great collection of Ford GT's, Shelby's, Bosse's and Cobra's.
Don
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Great collection of Ford GT's, Shelby's, Bosse's and Cobra's.
Don
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SAAC-48 / Re: Open Track at SAAC-48?
« on: February 18, 2023, 08:50:01 PM »
Will not be the Schenley Park street track for the Shelby Club. They will most likely use one of the layouts for Pittsburgh Motorsport Park in Kopel, PA.
Don
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2007-up Shelby GT350/GT500/500SS/500KR / Re: 07 to 09 GT 500 bumper cover
« on: February 17, 2023, 11:12:30 AM »
Finally got the 07 back from the paint shop for the front clip restoration and KR style hood. Worked out better than anticipated. The Cervini's hood is very good
quality and the fit was also very good. Had one low spot on the l.h. side hood pin as this did take a bit of work. I also made the vents functional by using standoffs to lower the water pans that fit under the vents. The only complaint is that the hood pin brackets do not clock the hood pins correctly. I've informed Cervini's of this issue and hope they make an adjustment to future brackets. I'm going to redo mine at some point, but for now just going to enjoy the 07!
Would recommend the Cervini's hood.
Don
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quality and the fit was also very good. Had one low spot on the l.h. side hood pin as this did take a bit of work. I also made the vents functional by using standoffs to lower the water pans that fit under the vents. The only complaint is that the hood pin brackets do not clock the hood pins correctly. I've informed Cervini's of this issue and hope they make an adjustment to future brackets. I'm going to redo mine at some point, but for now just going to enjoy the 07!
Would recommend the Cervini's hood.
Don
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Appeals / Re: SW 240A rebuilder
« on: January 24, 2023, 10:13:53 PM »
Love it!
So, there is enough room for the fittings inside? Are you using bulkhead fittings at the inlet and outlet and (2) 90-degree fittings with a short hose? Did you take any photos of the process? This seems like the best solution for a car that is driven.
The quality of your build is second to none. Hope to finally see your car at the SAAC convention.
Don
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So, there is enough room for the fittings inside? Are you using bulkhead fittings at the inlet and outlet and (2) 90-degree fittings with a short hose? Did you take any photos of the process? This seems like the best solution for a car that is driven.
The quality of your build is second to none. Hope to finally see your car at the SAAC convention.
Don
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Appeals / Re: SW 240A rebuilder
« on: January 24, 2023, 07:45:50 AM »
I've been running Mallory 110 pumps for 20 years in my car. The problem is when they crap-out and they do, you are stranded, as the Carter HV mechanical pump will not pull fuel through the Mallory pump. The SW 240A specs to mount no higher than 24" above the fuel level and Mallory says to mount lower than the fuel tank, so they really do not recommend my set-up.
I like the idea of running the 240A because it was run in the day and I'm trying to stay era correct as reasonably as po$$ible. There is a rebuilder / supplier of
SW 240A's when you Google and they are located in New Hampshire. Owner is Nick Acton and the business is Acton Classic Enterprise. Price is $$$$ but the alternatives are equally $$$! I plan to call Acton Classic today and see what they have and can do. Anyone have any firsthand dealing with them?
I'll keep everyone informed and thanks to all on your input.
Don
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I like the idea of running the 240A because it was run in the day and I'm trying to stay era correct as reasonably as po$$ible. There is a rebuilder / supplier of
SW 240A's when you Google and they are located in New Hampshire. Owner is Nick Acton and the business is Acton Classic Enterprise. Price is $$$$ but the alternatives are equally $$$! I plan to call Acton Classic today and see what they have and can do. Anyone have any firsthand dealing with them?
I'll keep everyone informed and thanks to all on your input.
Don
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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Proper location for GT500KR stripe kit
« on: January 23, 2023, 01:03:24 PM »
The Branda catalog has rocker stripe information for installation.
Don
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Don
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Appeals / Re: SW 240A rebuilder
« on: January 23, 2023, 01:00:22 PM »
Looks to me like one of the contacts on the pump is broken away and the contact on the switch is not connecting. The Bakelite type material that the pump connection is attached appears to be very brittle and one wire is broken away from the Bakelite connection.
Anyone have a good rebuilt SW 240A suitable for use with pump gas and up to 10% ethanol?
Thanks Bob, for all the help. The goal is to get a working 240A in my car for the trip from Daytona to Pittsburgh for the convention. (Did that drive in 2009 and I think I have one last long trip in me with the replica.) This plus installing my rebuilt buttontop mechanical pump was my upgrades intended for this year.
Don
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Anyone have a good rebuilt SW 240A suitable for use with pump gas and up to 10% ethanol?
Thanks Bob, for all the help. The goal is to get a working 240A in my car for the trip from Daytona to Pittsburgh for the convention. (Did that drive in 2009 and I think I have one last long trip in me with the replica.) This plus installing my rebuilt buttontop mechanical pump was my upgrades intended for this year.
Don
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Appeals / Re: SW 240A rebuilder
« on: January 23, 2023, 10:38:04 AM »
No noise!
In the new gasket kit, there is a metal washer that I'm not sure what it is for. Can you advise?
I took the switch out and the gasket was junk, so I'm putting the new composite gasket into the switch housing. Inside the pump there is a rubber
gasket / O-ring where the switch fits into the pump. Looks good but no new gasket or O-ring in the rebuild kit. Is this simply a centering isolator for the switch to pump?
I guess I'm going to install the new top cover composite gasket and operate the switch a few times by hand. Maybe not a good contact because of corrosion from setting too long? Any other suggestions?
Thank you.
Don
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In the new gasket kit, there is a metal washer that I'm not sure what it is for. Can you advise?
I took the switch out and the gasket was junk, so I'm putting the new composite gasket into the switch housing. Inside the pump there is a rubber
gasket / O-ring where the switch fits into the pump. Looks good but no new gasket or O-ring in the rebuild kit. Is this simply a centering isolator for the switch to pump?
I guess I'm going to install the new top cover composite gasket and operate the switch a few times by hand. Maybe not a good contact because of corrosion from setting too long? Any other suggestions?
Thank you.
Don
gt350bp
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Appeals / Re: SW 240A rebuilder
« on: January 23, 2023, 09:07:00 AM »
Bob,
Going to check that today. Will advise, as I understand the switch is obsolete and hard to find. My pump was supposed to be rebuilt years ago and sat on a shelf.
Don
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Going to check that today. Will advise, as I understand the switch is obsolete and hard to find. My pump was supposed to be rebuilt years ago and sat on a shelf.
Don
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Appeals / SW 240A rebuilder
« on: January 22, 2023, 10:01:12 AM »
Looking for someone with experience in Central Florida to rebuild a SW 240A electric fuel pump with gaskets suitable for 93 octane 10% ethanol pump gas.
I have the gaskets, but they did not come with any instructions. Any help will be appreciated. Would like someone local so I can watch and learn if all possible.
Don
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I have the gaskets, but they did not come with any instructions. Any help will be appreciated. Would like someone local so I can watch and learn if all possible.
Don
gt350bp