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The Lounge / Re: Two smart guys chime in on the US economy
« on: November 23, 2022, 08:02:12 PM »
Wow! And you can defend the ones I mentioned as well as Palin and Trump? All mentioned are college flunkies that you want to steer the ship? Don't know much about some of the ones you mentioned, but I do believe Pelosi will be looked at kindly in U.S. history. If you listen to the Fox News flunkies, then she is the devil, but I choose to get my news from other sources than "opinion hosts". I get enough opinions from the rest of the old guys at the local Panera.

Don't know about you but my net worth has significantly increased over the last few years. Yes, I pay more for certain things, but as long as more is coming in than going out, I'm good to go. My former company is generating record revenue like many others so why would I want to go back to trickledown economics"?  I prefer to go forward than to backtrack to status quo. Just like any good company that invests in itself, how can we not invest in our country?

Don
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The Lounge / Re: Two smart guys chime in on the US economy
« on: November 23, 2022, 09:14:49 AM »
Time to invest in the country and fix the infrastructure and especially the grid not to mention security from foreign and domestic hackers. These would be great investments for the future. Beats the hell out of giving money back to rich folks to support their lifestyles. We all know in their good hearts; they really need that mega-yacht so they can hire workers to keep it afloat.

I also wonder how folks vote. Can't imagine the mentality of someone who could vote for Margorie Taylor-Green, Lauren Boebert or Herschel Walker. Must be the water in their districts? If this is the future leadership and you think things are bad now!

Don
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No issues on the inside, as I have 1 1/4" clearance from the tire to the spring with the 245-60 x 15 wheels. I assume you are using the inboard rear end snubbers and have removed the factory Mustang snubber sheet metal.

I do not like running the track tires on the street as they pick up too much debris and sandblast the body here in Florida. I like the Comp TA's just fine on the street, as sudden downpours are common and I'm glad I have some tread. I've put over 16,000 miles on my replica and try to drive it as much as possible this time of year since the temperatures have moderated. It is no fun in 95-degree Florida summer weather unless you enjoy a moving sauna. My first long trip to Charlotte from Daytona, my right tennis shoe started to melt on the floor pan, so they do get very hot from the exhaust system under your feet.

Good luck and have fun.

Don
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I run 245-60 x 15 on 7" Torque Thrust D's with no issues. I also had 255-60 x 15 Comp TA R1's for track use with only a slight rub under full jounce. I do have my wheel openings rolled and only get the rub with over 1/2 tank of fuel in the R-Model fuel tank.

Don
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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: 68 date coded Carlite windshields
« on: November 13, 2022, 04:19:17 PM »
Thanks Charles!

Don
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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: 68 date coded Carlite windshields
« on: November 12, 2022, 09:53:49 AM »
Finally got notification that my date coded windshield has shipped. Does anyone have a recommended sealant for inside the gasket and around the perimeter of the gasket after installed?

Thank you.

Don
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1969-1970 Shelby GT350/500 / Re: Gas pedal catch
« on: November 10, 2022, 04:54:05 PM »
Check carb gasket to intake. Found an interference issue with my Quick Fuels 750 as the gasket intrude on the manifold opening.

Don
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The roller bushings are the way to go if you intend to drive the car. This will be some of the best money spent, as it takes any wobble out of the pedals and allows smooth operation.

Don
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Appeals / Re: Recommendation for engine shipping
« on: October 13, 2022, 06:49:41 PM »
I recently shipped two engines from Daytona Beach to Sacramento area and strongly recommend building a box around them. One was a new Boss block and the other an aluminum 427 FE. Can't be too careful. I think both went via AAA Cooper with no issues or problems.

Don
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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / 68 Lucas fog lights
« on: October 13, 2022, 06:41:52 PM »
Lucas fog lights on Pittsburgh Craig's List for $800. Look like they need quite a bit of work and have a cracked lense, but if you need.

Don
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1965 GT350/R-Model / Re: R-Model Rear Brake Drum Cooling
« on: October 13, 2022, 11:44:17 AM »
October 1991 Mustang Monthly photos. Hope these are of help.

Don
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Concours Talk / Re: 1968 Shock Tower Covers... inne's or outies?
« on: September 28, 2022, 10:10:08 AM »
It would make the most sense that the bolt threads and nuts be protected by installing to the engine compartment side.

Don
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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Fuel Pump Replacement
« on: September 24, 2022, 01:14:30 PM »
I'm currently using a Carter pump in my GT 350 Competition replica, and it is steady at 5.5 psi.

Don
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SAAC Forum Discussion Area / Re: Ford Station Wagons
« on: September 13, 2022, 01:38:09 PM »
Pretty cool Mercury station wagon in Hemmings this month. How about a custom order 428 with 4-spd?

Don
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I think if you use the oval head screws noted in the assembly manuals, the washers are required to seat correctly. It seems to me that when the interior panels were removed to install the side scoops, likely the mechanics were stripping the small screws holding the bezels to the fiberglass. Maybe slightly larger screws were used to reinstall the bezels when gorilla hands stripped them out. Just a theory. My July 68 car had the washers.

Don
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