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The Cooper Cobras have a higher speed rating, and better reviews on Tire Rack, than the BFGs. 

Quote from: BGlover67 on March 12, 2019, 07:35:53 AM
I used ChockoStang, and they did a wonderful job.  http://www.chockostangclassicmustang.com

+1 for chockostang.  They also restored my complete power steering system with great results. 

I remember speaking to the owner of hi po parts about the dimming of dash lights.  He specifically told me they may or may not dim depending on some factor.  I don't remember what he said now.  Might have had something to do with the dash voltage regulator and/or headlight switch. 

Mine do. 

Quote from: 1967 eight barrel on March 04, 2019, 12:32:06 AM
Vic at Cougars Unlimited in Alburqurque, NM. is a great source. Those with sequential units cannot just throw LED's in without changes.


http://www.thuntek.net/cougars_unlimited/
                                                                                -Keith

+1. I used Vic's 1969 rear LED sequential system in my Shelby and it made a huge improvement and works perfectly.  Thanks to Gary for the recommendation.  I put Halogen bulbs in my front headlights from Virginia Mustang.  They made a big improvement and were not too expensive.  I might do the front turn signals next.  My rear tail lights and turn signals are super bright now. 

What does the chrome look like with all the dirt and dust wiped off? 

Pretty sure my filters were a blue color in my 1969 shelby.  The owner of hi po parts knows a lot about getting the factory final color lighting for each year of mustang/shelby, and what filters to use.  I ended up keeping my original filters. 

Your lights do have a blue color to them.  It is interesting you said your filters are green.   

 

Quote from: Side-Oilers on February 25, 2019, 03:31:16 PM
I did the same on my '68. But the color of the light (at least of the LED bulbs I bought) is noticeably more blue than the OEM bulbs.

That doesn't bother me enough to change them back, but it might others.

I do like to actually be able to read the gauges at night now.

One of the reasons I went with this hi po parts company's LEDs for my gauge cluster was that they assured me it would be a factory color.  All of the other companies just offered colors and left you guessing to get green, blue or white color bulbs.  I think mine look pretty true to original color, but just brighter. 

 

I pulled my receipt.  I bought 4 of the lights at the link below.  2 for clock, if memory serves, and 2 for console gauges (mine are factory cup style).  I used warm white color. I used their factory color dash LED gauge light conversion kit and was very happy with increased brightness and clarity.

https://www.hipoparts.com/ultra-bright-5-smd-15-led-bulb-ba9s-bayonet-base-super-wide-angle/

I did.  They are much brighter now and can actually see the readings at night.  I did a full review and post on the old forum about this subject.  I can't remember the company I bought from.  I did my dash gauge lights in LED also from the same company.  I will try to find my receipt and let you know.

Thanks for the reply Bob. 

What color should the 4 hood grills be painted?  Is it the same color as the front grill and top side of fog light support (argent) ? 

Love my 2016 Mustang GT Premium, 6 speed with 3.55 gears.  Perfect daily driver and makes my commute fun for past 3 years.   Android auto and large touch screen are wonderful. 

 

I've decided this is finally the year to put my original, restored hood on my car.   

Is it feasible to weld some fold-over tabs on to an older, reproduction peak molding?  The one I have is currently screwed to the underside of my repro hood and the screws are not in the original locations.  I also have a dented original peak molding that is missing the tabs (broken off).  I would rather not buy the newer, incorrect repro peak molding with screws for $300.   

Also, what type of adhesive should I use to glue the rear grates on the 2 rear hood scoops?  Was this adhesive painted black along with the underside of the hood?  If not, what color was the original adhesive? 

Thanks.

I saw these on eBay and thought they look pretty nice for the money. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Shelby-Cougar-Park-Turn-Lamps-Reconditioned/132939027893?hash=item1ef3c895b5:g:PnwAAOSwIqxcVeGD:rk:10:pf:0

Quote from: z-man on January 26, 2019, 03:05:35 PM

For those attendees who don't track their cars, and are looking for something new and different to do while at the convention, Team Shelby will be hosting a road tour on Thursday and a Poker Run on Friday.  Team Shelby welcomes and encourages all SAAC members to join in the fun!  The road tour will takes us to attractions in parts of Ohio, as well as the surrounding Pittsburgh area, including a lunch stop along the way (possibly at a Pennsylvania Dutch kitchen).  Friday's Poker Run will have us heading north through some beautiful scenery and maybe a quick stop or two, before turning around and heading back to the host hotel for the SAAC dinner.  Speaking of dinner, Team Shelby also invites all attendees to join them on Thursday night for an off-site dinner in a venue that you will find unique.  The evening program will include special guest speakers, charity auction, and some other activities that are still 'classified' at this point, but when the details start to get released, you will be quite surprised at what we have in store.

When registration opens, all Team Shelby hosted activities will be offered as ala carte choices to add to your weekend package.  We are gonna have some damn fun!!!         

Those events sound like fun.  I'd like to do the tour in my 69 GT350 convertible.