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Can someone post photos of the slot cars for me?

Thank you.

Don
gt350bp

Unable to post pictures, but if you send me an email @ gt350bp@bellsouth.net I'll send some.

Don
gt350bp

Shelby American slot car collection for sale. All are new in boxes. They are as follows:

Monogram GT 350R / Chaparral II in 1/24 scale
Revell 64 Cobra in 1/24 scale
Auto Hobbies competition Series Daytona Coupe in 1/32 scale
Revell Cobra racing body in 1/32 scale

All are in boxes that are in VGC. $975.00

Don
gt350bp
Daytona Beach area

Can anyone advise if the 1970 351-C 2bbl. uses the same cam and pistons as the 4 bbl.? I'm hoping that a set of 4 bbl. quench heads and 4 bbl. intake is all that is needed for the upgrade.

I appreciate any info. Thank you.

Don

Might want to consider a custom fuel cell bladder to fit the tank?

Don
gt350bp

Still looking for my old 70 Yellow Mach 1 last seen in the Canton / Youngstown Ohio area. Any leads will be  appreciated. 1st post has the details and serial #.

Thank you.

Don
gt350bp

Received in Florida today!

Looking for a console white ash tray knob for a 68. Is there a source for that part? Trying to help a friend with his car.
Thank you.

Don
gt350bp

How about a rear axle vent? Drill it out for the largest vent opening. I would also suggest a rollover valve in the vent hose.

Don
gt350bp

Check Jim at Shelby Parts and Restoration for his rear window kit. The kit includes the aluminum horseshoe spacers. Not sure that these are the correct parts for a very early R-Model, but Jim is know for his exact reproductions. When I built my car, I was fortunate enough to have numbers 105 and 534 that I used for trying to get the details correct. Back in the late 80's to early 90's, 5R534 was the most original car to use as a guide.

Hope that someone that has better R-Model knowledge can confirm this!

Don
gt350bp   

Alan,

Good morning!

Greg in Pennsylvania will be in touch regarding the armrests, as he is upgrading his interior. Will pass the word around on the valve covers.

Thanks for reaching out regarding the armrests. I was lucky to locate a NOS l.h. armrest from a fellow SAAC Forum member.

Thank you.

Don
gt350bp

I don't see how the gasket can work with the aluminum horseshoe channel, as the channel takes the space of the gasket? If you do not use some type of adhesive, the window will rattle and leak more than what you can expect when done with the adhesive. The four clips themselves will not secure the window alone in my opinion at speed.

Don
gt350bp

Pretty sure it isn't butyl, as butyl degrades under UV light. I have seen some replica cars that have used VHB tape, but I do not believe it was used in the day. I do think a high quality urethane adhesive that is compatible with Lexan is the best method. Windshields since 1969 are structurally glued with urethane caulking and the urethane is also the weather seal.

Don
gt350bp

The later style rear windows that use the factory trim uses a rear window gasket and trim clips. This is an easier method to attach the rear window but is not accurate for era.

Don
gt350bp

The horseshoe frame is attached into the window area with sheet metal screws through clear holes in the aluminum frame. Window will need to be trimmed, as they are typically oversize to allow a better fit. Once the window is trimmed to suit, adequate adhesive that is compatible with Lexan is used to glue the window to the frame. Aluminum retainer clips are then pop riveted to the body.

I believe the adhesive is a urethane, as some silicones will craze Lexan. Have not been able to locate information on what I used 20 years ago, but no degradation or crazing of the Lexan is visible. I'm sure others will have better input on the appropriate adhesives.