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Anyone else ever use their Shelby to remove a live-trapped critter.  My wife insists we relocate them from our garden to a park.  I figured the Shelby was a good vehicle for transport. 

Quote from: Special Ed on May 22, 2019, 12:39:34 PM
Yes vytas was a big help judging as he knew alot about 69 shelbys.

It drives Vytas nuts that my car is not concours.  He is always pointing out "issues" with my car.   

My friend's name is Vytas - he provided the enclosed trailer that allowed me to bring my car.  He was busy helping Ed Meyer with judging. 

Thanks for posting the photos Gary.  It was nice to finally meet you in person after all these years.  Had a great time at this well organized event. 

Is anyone bringing a Grabber Green 69/70 Shelby convertible?  I have never seen one in person. 

Quote from: shelbymann1970 on April 29, 2019, 05:09:44 AM

Quote from: 69 GT350 Vert on April 28, 2019, 05:59:59 PM
I also have 235 60 15 and like them.  The only issue I have is my speedometer is 3 to 4 mph too fast with that tire size.

What make tires? When I went shopping I went for the direct replacement but then again my car was a F-60-15 car. Back in 1986 when I put Goodyear STs on it 245-60-15s were the replacement size. Not all tire sizes are the same also from manufacturer to manufacturer. Found that out buying tires for my 68 Shelby(coming up with mismatched size as I went with 215-65-15s in the front and 255-60-15s in the rear). I have used waze to match my KPH to MPH. Waze is really accurate in seeing your MPH. Gary

My current tires are 10 years old and need replaced due to age - I think.  they are firestone firehawk indy 500s.  I really like them, but are no longer available.  The only 2 I can find in that size that are readily available on tirerack.com are the BF Goodrich and the Cooper Cobras.  I am planning to purchase the Cooper Cobras sometime soon.   

I also have 235 60 15 and like them.  The only issue I have is my speedometer is 3 to 4 mph too fast with that tire size. 

The scheduled build date on my Deluxe Marti report does not match the date on my original warranty plate on my driver's door.   Just wondering if there are other areas where the Marti doesn't match the actual car's information. 

What do the stats tell us?  Is overall (concours and non-concours) vintage shelby car attendance at conventions increasing or decreasing?

If car attendance is high/increasing, then why fix something that is not broken?

If car attendance is low/decreasing, then a change may be needed.   

I think the originals were the gold colored bell style senders.  They pop up as NOS on eBay pretty often.  I don't know the resistance.   

I believe the originals had 2 or 3 spot welds that were visible on the chrome underside that fasten the mounting tabs.  Pretty sure the originals, and recent reproductions sold by branda are from azsco corp.  The current reproductions are very good in my opinion, and also have the spot welds like the originals.

I just registered for this event - never attended it before.  Is there room to park our enclosed trailer and tow vehicle at the hotel parking lot or somewhere close?  We are planning to bring my 69 GT350 convertible. 

Good questions.  I don't know what the screw size is of the branda part.  I will ask the shop about tig welding.   

Quote from: TOBKOB on April 02, 2019, 09:56:08 PM

QuoteSomething to remember when installing is that it was not uncommon for A O Smith to use a thin double sided tape to help hold down the hood peak molding besides the fold over tab's.

I used 3M outdoor double faced tape on mine...So far so good...   I installed several peak moldings (Ford) back in the 70's and they came with double sided tape attached.

TOB

The Branda peak molding comes with screws, which hopefully would match up to the slots in OEM hood for securing the molding.  Do you think I could get away with only double sided tape and eliminate the screws? 

Upon further review, I think I will buy a new hood peak molding for my original hood that will be getting painted soon.  My old repro molding is in rougher shape than I thought.  Has anyone used one of Branda's newer style peak moldings with the threaded screws instead of fold over tabs?  Were you happy with the fit and finish? 

Also, I need to buy 4 hood grates.  Who makes the best looking reproductions? 

Thanks.