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Steve
Original 67 10 spokes? or reproductions? Two different styles of lug nuts. Original use a shoulder with a tapered seat. Repos use a spot face with a flat washer. I do not know what the manufactures spec is but most likely between 80-90 ftlb DRY on originals and 80-100 ftlb DRY on repos. Adding lubricate would significantly change the actual torque value. Almost all automotive manufactures torque specs are dry unless otherwise noted. Do not use anti-seize on wheel studs/nuts.
Rodney

My dad called them "West Virginia Cranks"

Quote from: TLea on February 18, 2024, 02:51:16 PM
Yes
current reproduction is modeled after the late 6768 pan so you should be all set there
The drain hole openings are a little little goofy, but they can be modified

Tim
I have seen very early 68's use the late 67 pan ( Nov and maybe into Dec. ) and then transition to the 68 style pan later. The late 68 pan has a different rib near the back of the rear foot wells that the late 67 doesn't have. Sorry I don't have a photo right now.
Rodney 

Quote from: azdriver on February 14, 2024, 05:43:51 PM
Any other sources for the axle sleeve other than Mustangs Etc..  ? Not implying there is anything wrong with them..

Pat

If I am not mistaken, you can just leave the sleeves off and use 28 spline axle seals instead.

Quote from: s2ms on February 14, 2024, 02:14:55 PM
Just checked an NOS grommet, slot diameter ~0.795"

Dave
That is pretty much the same size as the VCM repo measures.
Thank You

Tom, Thanks. Cory, Yes I have a VCM grommet. Going by the grommet I would estimate the size between 13/16" and 7/8". Another member has PMed me with a 7/8" size found on their 65. I did a 13/16" test hole on a piece of scrap and the grommet fit but it was tight. I measured the antenna hole at the body side panel and it measures .765". It would be a real struggle at best to get this grommet to go in to that hole. Any other input still welcome as I will wait a day or two before I go for it. Thank you all.
Rodney

Quote from: Bigfoot on February 13, 2024, 03:38:36 PM
What day is the event at the Simeone?

SAAC info lists it as Friday

Tim
Thank You

I have never seen a tow mirror mount to the vent window frame like that before as in the first photo

Does anyone no what size hole is in the firewall for the choke cable? Dumb a$$ body guy welded it up.
Rodney

Michael
The snorkel,s-tube and heat shield assembly have a dual function. When the car is started from cold the thermostatic controlled flapper valve allows the incoming air to be heated by passing over the right hand exhaust manifold up thru the S tube and into the snorkel and air cleaner. This helps with cold drivability issues such as stumble and stalls. It also lessens emissions. The warm air helps atomize the fuel better. Once the incoming air temperature reaches its control point the flapper valve closes off the heat shield/ S tube air and allows cooler unheated air to enter from the end of the snorkel for better performance and helps prevent pre ignition. That is how the system is designed to work on another car except a KR! On a KR with an uncontrolled Ram Air system ( no ram air flapper valve as on a RPO Ford/Merc CJ ) with the vast majority of engine air intake coming in from the ram air I would think the the heat shield, s-tube and snorkel would have very little effect on preheating the intake air when cold. 
Rodney

In reply #9 I noticed in the first link (ford- shelby- cobra sign ) that the sign says "Shelby America" not Shelby American!

PM sent

Quote from: CharlesTurner on December 22, 2023, 09:07:01 PM

Quote from: shelbydoug on December 22, 2023, 07:06:28 AM
Ford used Acrylic Enamel. I'm not even sure if that is still available anywhere? The most commonly used now that I see is two step, base/clear coat.

Easily available, just bought some a month or so back here in N. Carolina, Dupont Nason brand, single stage.

FYI, Dupont automotive finishishs has been branded Axalta since 2014

Yes C6 trans. If you look closely the vacuum hose for the modulator is visible back by the RR of the carb