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These are very interesting.

I understand the need to replace the "hoop" on the Cragars during restoration as they need to be rechromed, but why would one replace on a steel wheel?

I would think, that unless terribly rusted, that you would simply clean up (media blast, chemical, etc.) and repaint.

Am I missing something here?

Curious as to what these "restored" wheels will bring.

My initial thoughts also.  I've only run across a couple wheels that were so rusty/pitted that they couldn't be used... as in actual rust holes through the outer rim and huge craters in the surface.

Those petronix units usually work best with a lower ohm coil.  If I remember right, the Ford yellow top coil is around 1-2 ohms.  Electronic ignition coils are usually less than 1 ohm depending on the system.

Any typos or issues with the sheets, reach out to the head judge for that class so they can consolidate and we will get them fixed during the yearly review.

Any specific date casting?

I'm guessing the pad was made to prevent the light bracket collapsing when tightening.  It may also have inhibited a good ground, possibly something intended early in production and then foregone later.  We know there are details in the assembly manuals that are not correct or a transient detail that was an early or late type of thing.

In regards to the screws, I have seen many San Jose cars with a regular sheet metal 3/8" hex head holding the driver side bracket on and some with with that type of screw on both.  The predominant is the machine thread phillips panhead with captured tooth washer and the same style nut used on the tail light housing to body attachment.

I had a few K3 ones and they were identical to K2.  The K3 ones I had were late dated, like June/July of '68.

Charles, congratulations on a splendid auction!  Excellent pics, descriptions and attention to details. One of the very best I've seen on BAT.

Thanks, appreciate it!  Was my first time listing a car and didn't know what to expect, was pleasantly surprised with the commentary and how things went. 

Auction ends tomorrow (Friday 4/14) at 2:20pm eastern time!