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Quote from: Coralsnake on August 10, 2021, 09:38:25 AM
Late May/Early June

Definitely not March or April

Thanks Pete, I've amended my post to reflect the correct date range you suggest, much appreciated.
Regards Geoff

Looking for a C scratch 428 block, late May early June dated.
I expect this search will take some time so I'm just going to pop it up here every now and again, any leads appreciated.
I have a newly built 427 stroker(482) going in the car built on the block that has been in the car since the 70's, but once I've had my fun I would like to see the correct motor in the car, so starting the search now.

Quote from: Coralsnake on August 06, 2021, 08:08:59 AM
I wouldn't be ashamed of a work in progress 😀

The chromed boot/trunk hinges were the highlight for me.....I mean, why didn't any of us think of that? 

Yep, I felt a bit ashamed as an Aussie too.
Hopefully it will find a good home and be put right.

https://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/2021-shannons-spring-timed-online-auction/K7D6A7FDFCF5Y7BT/

Price guide is in au$, I have no connection to the car.
I think there may be one or two things "not quite correct" here.....
I can only imagine the RHD conversion was done 20 years ago when first imported, no-one would do that to a Shelby now....though some are still doing it to classic mustangs here but most are now left as LHD which occasionally makes overtaking at highway speeds tricky as we drive on the LHS side of the road over here.

Thanks Jeff for such a detailed and helpful response, there's a lot of information there to think about and consider.
Great advice, I have read it a few times and will a few more....Thank you for taking the time to give me some guidance!

Sounds a bit like me when I go for a walk these days.🙂

Natural finish parts:

So far I have on my list

Driveshaft, strut rods, leaf springs ,spring hangers and shock mounting plates.
I'm sure I am missing some/perhaps many , any advice on other natural finish parts that came with a natural finish much appreciated.

(Marcus Anghel is restoring my upper and lower control arms, steering box, tie rods and spring perches so don't have to worry about them)

I'm thinking I may the natural finish parts phosphated, or is a cast iron paint the better way to go? Or some other method?
I'm going to drive the car regularly and will no doubt get caught in the rain, so prefer to coat these pieces rather than leave natural.

Once again, thanks in advance for any advice.

OK I'll admit it took me a while, but I eventually figured out what a knee pad is. Happy to have learned something today, thanks everyone for the input.

Quote from: tesgt350 on July 29, 2021, 12:26:42 PM
No Knee Pad on the Dash?

Knee pad?

Quote from: Coralsnake on July 29, 2021, 10:36:13 AM
Power steering steel bracket

I'll add it to the list, thanks Pete.

Quote from: J_Speegle on July 29, 2021, 03:11:43 AM

Quote from: Jack4159 on July 29, 2021, 01:27:46 AM
3)spindles. I know phosphating not correct but is it the best compromise available?

More of a range than exact looking finish. How dark they were depended on how  old (and dirty) the quenching oil was at the time. Not the only product but I like using gun bluing repair fluid that is also sold under the term metal darkening.  Clean and get the metal darkened then remove the tint from the machined surfaces and the test spot on the inside surface of the spindle - reverse side to where the rotor and everything else will be added.

Thank you. I did a bit  of research after your post and we can get diy kits as you describe in Oz, good to know.

Quote from: Bob Gaines on July 29, 2021, 02:25:16 AM

Quote from: Jack4159 on July 29, 2021, 01:27:46 AM
Have found a place that will phosphate parts for me and would appreciate advice/help on parts that I should have phosphated. I have used the search function but I'm 200 miles from the place so hopeful of getting everything I need done in one go.
So far I intend to phosphate finish
1)hood hinges and springs
2)hood latch
3)spindles. I know phosphating not correct but is it the best compromise available?
4)AC idler pully bracket

Also, for the pieces that have a natural finish is cast iron paint the way to go if I don't want to leave it susceptible to rust.

The car is undergoing a full resto, not looking to show for concours but am trying to be correct where I can.

Thanks in advance for any help.

The lower fixed idler pulley bracket also.

Thanks once again Bob, always appreciate your advice.

Quote from: greekz on July 29, 2021, 10:28:29 AM
Coming along nicely.  Funny, it always takes longer than we think.

It sure does....It's almost going to come as a surprise that first day I take her out on the road I think.

Have found a place that will phosphate parts for me and would appreciate advice/help on parts that I should have phosphated. I have used the search function but I'm 200 miles from the place so hopeful of getting everything I need done in one go.
So far I intend to phosphate finish
1)hood hinges and springs
2)hood latch
3)spindles. I know phosphating not correct but is it the best compromise available?
4)AC idler pully bracket

Also, for the pieces that have a natural finish is cast iron paint the way to go if I don't want to leave it susceptible to rust.

The car is undergoing a full resto, not looking to show for concours but am trying to be correct where I can.

Thanks in advance for any help.