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Anyone able to provide a good, scanned copy of the 65 GT 350 Competition specs sheet. (Has photo of 61 B car at I believe Daytona) Would also like scanned copy of ad that is titled It's What's Up Front That Counts!

Thank you.

Don
gt350bp

My 69 Super Stock CJ had the same modifications. I believe it was to save weight and provide an attachment point for a driveshaft safety loop that would be close to the transmission yoke universal joint. I think NHRA rules required the safety loop a specified distance from the yoke universal? My car was also "swiss cheese" drilled anywhere possible to allow weight to be added in a more advantages locations. My seat risers were drilled and cut as well as under dash brackets and doors.

Don
gt350bp

NPD lists a dashpot for 428 CJ w/ 735 cfm and automatic. I trust it is different or they would have listed for GT 350 also. Might work in a pinch?

Don
gt350bp

Bob,

Found my template.

Send me your address to gt350bp@bellsouth.net and I'll send a copy in the mail. I made my brackets out of 1/8" steel, but not sure if that is the proper thickness. I think, I had taken the measurements off a 65 that was being restored in the same shop in Pennsylvania that was doing the paint and body work as my replica.

Don
gt350bp

I agree that the bulkhead plate is a great idea if not using a fuel cell. I think most racing rules require a plate to close off the interior to the trunk as well as the engine compartment. The firewall does that to the engine compartment, as long as any holes are sealed. The rear bulkhead I believe in most rules requires a minimum .040" aluminum to close of the trunk to the driver's compartment.

I see that many R-Model track car utilize the rear package shelf, but they really do not seal off the driver's compartment. I use the package tray on my car, nut I am using the fuel cell. I'm going to consider installing a bulkhead closure the next time the tank or rear package tray needs to be removed.

Don
gt350bp

An update on the sequential signals and LEED bulbs is that the signals work as intended as long as the car is running. All bulbs flash bright, but when the emergency flashers are turned on without the car running, only the two inboard lights flash. When using the original dynamite sticks with red LEED bulbs, I had to replace the turn and emergency flashers with AR-5 electronic flashers, since the LEED bulbs do not draw enough current.

Many thanks to Vic Yarberry at Cougars Unlimited for help with the flashers and red LEED bulbs.

Don
gt350bp

I found that a 1/4" thick plate ring did not need the flutes as the ring was thick enough to allow welding to the tank high and low flutes.

Don
gt350bp