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I wonder where they found that car?

Quote from: Side-Oilers on August 02, 2022, 09:48:06 PM
Brett, yes that all makes sense to me.   

Anyone ever heard what the initial Ford loan $$$ was?  If it was just to build Cobras, I'd guess it was not a huge number, but still a pretty big amount for 1962...so maybe $250,000? Then more as the GT350 program began.

One paragraph from the August 1, 1962 agreement between Ford and Shelby reads:

"In order to conduct the business contemplated by Shelby, it is estimated to require approximately $35,000. per month during the first year of operation. Currently, Shelby is unable to provide the capital required."

PM sent.

This is a bump to my old ad.
I'm still interested in finding original Cobra emblems.
I'm sure there are some of these sitting in drawers. Why not convert them to money.

Quote from: Coralsnake on July 25, 2022, 10:32:07 AM

Is this 3223 ?

No,     
CSX4370

Door closer

BS begins at about the 24:40 minute mark. Be sure you have your boots on before watching. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OhH_mYzVMg

Quote from: shelbydoug on May 28, 2022, 01:35:43 PM
If the data that the 67 Registrar has indicates that the sheet metal mfg dates are too early for 1444, then presuming that 1777 is an even newer car, how can the sheet metal dates be about correct for it?

I think he is claiming 1477, not 1777.

Maybe the Registries, like the Cobra Registry, should be online. Then updates & corrections can be immediate.

Quote from: CharlesTurner on April 18, 2022, 12:57:36 AM
Concours Chairman - Mike Shally
National Head Judge - Charles Turner
65 GT350 Head Judge - John Brown
66 GT350 Head Judge - Ben Wagoner
67 GT350/500 Head Judge - Tim Lea
68 GT350/500/500KR Head Judge - Rodney Harrold
69-70 GT350/500 Head Judge - Jason Billups
Boss Mustang Head Judge - Marcus Anghel

We have updated the Concours Guidelines and working to get them posted on the SAAC site, as well as the judging sheets.

How about Cobras?

http://427galaxieregistry.com/1963modelyear.html

Nice article but again an author is perpetuating two urban legends. CSX2000 was not painted in many colors. It was bare aluminum, then yellow for the NY auto show, and finally blue. No pictures are known of it in any other color. And of course, CSX does not stand for Carroll Shelby Experimental. Read the Registry for the correct answer.

Here is another video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GjwN0j78po&t=36s

Quote from: hurlbird on March 07, 2022, 12:56:18 PM
how does the truck do? i have the same rear w/ the 302.

No problem at all. I would guess the 5.0 would even get better mileage.

Quote from: hurlbird on March 07, 2022, 11:14:01 AM
what are you pulling it with? motor\rear end wise that is

F150 Crew Cab Ecoboost, 3:55 rear. The trailer is about 2000 lbs. It would be less with an aluminum floor instead of wood.

https://www.montrosetrailers.com/