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1969-1970 Shelby GT350/500 / Re: Power Steering Ram cylinder rebuild
« on: October 21, 2023, 02:28:09 PM »
Is Roger Rode still providing this service? Last I know he did not have a web site, but he has been doing very capable power steering rebuilding for decades. Many others advertising this service actually subletted the work to Roger.

Rodes Restoration (Pronounced "Road-ee")
1406 Lohr Rd
Galion, OH 44833-9508
(419) 468-5182

Or

Midwest Remanufacturing LLC, Bedford Park, Illinois
http://www.mwreman.com/

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Radio speaker
« on: October 12, 2023, 04:02:06 PM »
One thing to bear in mind is that some of the aftermarket speakers currently being sold as direct replacements are foreign manufactured and sized metrically, meaning they vary slightly from the original SAE dimensions and so will not properly fit without a rework.

If the original is still with the car, you may want to consider having it rebuilt / reconed. There are various services that do automotive speakers - Search "auto speaker reconing". Kits are also available if you want to try it yourself.

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Leaking Holley Carb
« on: October 09, 2023, 11:27:51 AM »
I have experienced Holley "phantom leaks" in the past that were the result of the primary throttle shaft bore in the base plate being worn to the point that the fuel leaks from the throttle bores along the shaft to the outside of the carb. Tried a bushing kit repair without satisfactory results. This fix is best left to a professional.

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1967 Shelby GT350/500 / 1967 G.T. 500 Sold for $104,500 at Mecum's Indy
« on: October 07, 2023, 06:33:58 PM »
I have been selling these cars for 45 years and the fact that is lost on most people is that there are two distinct markets for these cars and they do not typically interrelate. The two '67 500's in this sale are demonstrative of this:
 
Car #706 sells for $275,000:
 - Arguably the most desirable color combo of Nightmist Blue / Parchment interior
 - Fairly recent restoration to a high standard by a noted organization
 - Provenance and documentation

Car #775 sells for $104,500:
 - Arguably the least desirable color combo of Lime Gold with black interior
 - Unrestored but not a survivor in the strict sense - offered in its shabby "as put away in 1975" condition.
 - Questionable mechanical / operational status
 - Modifications such as wheels, stripes, outside mirrors, shifter - missing under dash gauges
 - Minimal documentation

Buyers at the top of the market want only no issue examples such as #706 and completely shun those like #775. So the second car defaults to the hobbyist / reseller / speculator market, and it is a LONG fall from the top to that next level. Most high end buyers do not want to be bothered with improving a vehicle, although some may if it is sufficiently desirable and valuable. The hobbyist / dealer / speculator market either cannot or will not afford to pay up, as they typically want a margin of value either to protect themselves or assure a gain on resale.

It will not surprise me to see #775 soon make another appearance, fluffed and buffed, on BAT or some dealer web site.


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Up For Auction / 67200F7A00102 on BAT
« on: October 02, 2023, 02:34:12 PM »
I evaluated this car in December of 2015 for a potential buyer - here is a summary of my notes. Other than the wheels and tires, it does not appear to have changed much since then.

'67 GT350 Production number 102
VIN 67200F7A00102
 
Black plate California car, just shipped east last month
Same owner 33 years
Original VIN tag and numbers intact
Ford VIN verified beneath Shelby tag
Engine and trans inspected by Kevin Marti and are reported to be original matching numbers
Kevin Marti personally signed report
Listed in SAAC Registry with clean history
 
Originally Lime Gold color, repainted in 2004 to a non original GM blue, color is between Acapulco and Nightmist
Original black interior, speakers in rear side panels but uncut panels are available
Early production car with upper scoop lights, functional brake scoops, metal reinforced hood, smooth seat upholstery
Factory 4 speed
Presently 3:25 rear - original 3:89 center section comes with it
Paxton supercharger added  2004
Presently has Foose custom wheels, the original Mag Stars (4) are with it but need to be restored
No spare tire, wheel or jack
 
Body is said to be all original metal and fiberglass
No rust - car spent its life in California and Arizona
Underneath is original not detailed - driver quality
Fully sorted, tight feeling driver with excellent road manners - and fast!
 
Carburetor, cylinder heads and cam were changed when the Paxton was installed
The original cam and heads are intact and come with the car
Another carb comes with the car - may be the original but this is not verified
Distributor was changed to MSD ignition - original not with car
Shifter changed to Hurst - original not with car

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Cars For Sale / '71 429
« on: September 27, 2023, 11:49:20 AM »
I have a '71 Mach I 429 4 speed for sale. Red / black interior J code. Very intact driver class car, recently refreshed after long term storage. It will be on display in my car corral spaces CB 142-143-144 at the Fall Carlisle swap meet today through Saturday.

I have photos available of all visible date codes, engineering numbers, tags etc. No exterior photos yet, will have some later today.
Bill Collins
Bill Collins Collector Fords
Harrisburg, PA
717-648-6600
bill@bcfords.com

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Up For Auction / SFM6S1716 at Mecum Dallas
« on: September 25, 2023, 03:17:50 PM »
Previously sold for $126,000 by VanDer Brink Auctions as part of the Ken Brownlee sale in Smithville, Missouri in September of 2016. Seven years ago almost to the day.

The reported Mecum price includes the buyer premium - hammer price was $165,000.

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Parts For Sale / 1967 inboard grill questions
« on: September 24, 2023, 02:36:17 PM »
This was recently discussed on the Forum. I saved a couple of photos and descriptions relative to the outboard style. I do not recall who the original poster was, but I will give them credit anonymously.

First photo - 67 Shelby grille original - one piece stamping, mesh is narrow outboard style

Second photo - 67 Shelby grille reproduction - multi piece welded mesh and light tabs, mesh is wider inboard style

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1965 GT350/R-Model / Front Valance
« on: September 19, 2023, 12:00:38 PM »
Are you looking for used, date matching used or NOS ?

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / 68 GT350 9" carrier id
« on: September 08, 2023, 02:44:02 PM »
I recently sold one of these - the attached photos of it may be helpful

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Cars For Sale / '68 GT500KR #3588
« on: August 27, 2023, 03:07:36 PM »
Vinman, thanks for updating the Registry info on #3588, glad my info was helpful. I received some additional info on the car since my original post, so have updated it to include that.

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Cars For Sale / '68 GT500KR #3588
« on: August 26, 2023, 07:38:22 PM »
A few more photos:

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Cars For Sale / '68 GT500KR #3588 Updated post
« on: August 26, 2023, 07:18:50 PM »
With the recent interest in Maroon '68 Shelbys, I thought I would post this KR that I have for sale. See the discussion of Maroon cars here:
SAAC Forum »The Cars »Vintage Shelby Related Literature and Collectibles »Maroon 68 KR Model

Also, Revology recently delivered its first KR and the color chosen by their customer was Royal Maroon - see it at this link:
https://revologycars.com/car/1968-shelby-gt500-kr/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=**LP%20Branded&utm_term=Revology&utm_content=Revology

KR #3588 was purchased in 1979 by a long time friend and customer. Those of you who have been around for a while may recall that at that time, we did not worship at the altar of originality as we do today. SAAC had not yet instituted a judged concours and convention shows were popular vote affairs. So, owners often modified their cars to suit their particular taste.
 
So it is with #3588. Originally Lime Gold, the owner changed it to Royal Maroon when he redid it in 1986. He also liked the look of the stencil callout on the Boss 429, so he eliminated the rocker stripes and had the GT500KR text done as a standalone in that style. Underhood, it is minimally detailed and underneath not at all. Other changes included a custom fabricated muffler bypass system and the addition of ten spoke wheels.

Other than these changes, 3588 is a very intact, high integrity example. Actual mileage is about 59,500. The paint remains in very good condition with only a few minor flaws. The body metal and fiberglass are all factory original with no accident or rust repair. The interior is original with exception of a period Ford AM/FM radio. All Shelby unique interior equipment is intact. The spare tire has been replaced with a space saver style.

The engine is the original matching number, the C6 transmission is the factory iron tail, and the differential is 3:50 locking with nodular case and 31 spline axles. The original C8OF-AB carb and cast iron exhaust manifolds are intact on the engine. Some of the other unique KR equipment was removed in 1986 but retained by the owner and will accompany the car. These include the air cleaner/snorkel assembly.  I am preparing a list of the takeoff items that will be included.

The overall character of this car is that of a 1980's street driver. Built to run hard and long, #3588 has done SAAC convention track time at Charlotte, Pocono, Mid-Ohio and Watkins Glen. While a hand full on the road courses, it really showed its stuff on the high bank tracks, hitting a greater than expected 150+MPH. The owner has an independent auto repair shop and has maintained it in fully operational condition.

#3588 is listed in the 2020 SAAC registry of 1968 Shelbys on page 879. There is a photo of a yellow KR in the listing; it is not this car. 3588 was its original lime gold until the 1986 maroon respray, and photos of it when Lime are available. It was not, as inferred in the Registry text, a special order maroon car.

I am offering this KR at $165,000. I have ordered the Marti Report and Shelby factory paperwork; they will be available upon arrival. The car is at my facility and available for inspection by appointment.

Bill Collins
Bill Collins Collector Fords
Harrisburg, PA 17111

717-648-6600
bill@bcfords.com

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Big Announcement coming very soon
« on: August 20, 2023, 04:58:17 PM »
Scale models / toys of 1968 Shelbys?

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Wanted to Buy / 1967 headlight retaining rings
« on: August 15, 2023, 01:08:05 PM »
I just purchased a large NOS parts stash from a long closed Ford dealer. Included were some late 1960's headlight buckets and retaining rings. There are two ring styles; they differ by the configuration of the retaining brackets. One is an "L" shape with a single round hole in the base. The other is a slot style - the screw goes through a larger opening at one end of the slot and the ring is then rotated so the smaller opening is beneath the screw head. The screw is then tightened on each style.

I can take and post some photos of the two styles if requested.

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