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JD and Jeff are correct that there are some engine related items that are not assemblyline correct due to prior owner maintenance. The coil type and mounting location, some hoses/clamps, etc have been replaced over the years.  The thermostat housing should be blue as indicated. I am actually in the process of addressing most of these items.

Thanks for the compliments. I keep making excuses to go out to the garage. Wheels are 15x7 AR Torq Thrusts with 225/60/15 all around. Once weather clears up, I'll get some better pictures.

Someone got a cool 65 project. I too hope that they keep it as original as possible and don't fully restore it.

New tires are mounted on a set of AR Torq Thrusts that I had in the garage (bought for another mustang and never installed).

Shout out to Jon (1175) who came over and helped me swap out the tires/wheels. Purists fear not, I plan to clean up the Magstars (which are the originals) and mount a set of Goodyear small letter Speedways for shows and when a more stock look is desired. Bob, I'll heed your advise on the valve stems.

Side note, I was able to see that the rear shocks are the original dated coded Autolite shocks. Fronts are original as well.

Here's a shot of the new set up (ignore the Porsche crest in the background, the Shelby shares the garage with a few Germans).

Getting new tires mounted on a spare set of wheels tomorrow am. Forecast isn't looking great, but maybe I'll be able to catch a break in the weather and be able to get out for an inaugural drive.

OK, thanks Bob. That makes sense. I had done a search and wasn't able to find any info.

What about on the backside on the fender apron? I found a "K" and "D" on the backside of the battery apron.

Quote from: 1175 on February 04, 2021, 10:22:22 PM
Saw it in person today.  Plenty of details that will need to be documented.  VERY original car! Hope to get a better look at it this weekend as we both suffered from a lack of time today.  BTW no welded washers on shock tower brackets😉

Jon
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Yes, many thanks Jon for stopping by and helping me out.  We'll have to spend some time and go over the details this weekend.

2645 arrived to its new home in WA today safe and sound. First time its seen rain in a lot of years!

Per the Marti report, it looks like this is one of the "rail cars" damaged in 1967.

Sad news. He was a very talented artist and apart of the Shelby legacy. I have some of Bill's artwork in my office. RIP.

Quote from: Bob Gaines on February 02, 2021, 12:56:28 AM

Quote from: Britton on February 01, 2021, 11:55:07 PM
Appreciate all of the interest and kind words. The car is scheduled to be picked up tomorrow so it should be in my garage by Friday.

I don't think the Goodyear Eagle ST is even still being made. No joke, those tires are probably only a handful of years younger than I am. I'm ordering a new set of tires tomorrow.

If you plan on pleasure driving the car don't order the reissue speedways. You will regret it. If not planing on pleasure drive then that is a different story. Some people have two sets of wheels and tires.This issue has been talked about here many times before . If you were going to order the reissue speedways I suggest that you take a minute and review all of the evidence/advice so that you can make a informed decision. Consider yourself warned. Just want you to have the best Shelby experience .

Thanks for the warning, Bob. I am considering having two sets of wheels/tires; one with radials and one with the reproduction speedways. I was planning to buy the radials first. I'll do a little more reading and research on the speedways.

Appreciate all of the interest and kind words. The car is scheduled to be picked up tomorrow so it should be in my garage by Friday.

I don't think the Goodyear Eagle ST is even still being made. No joke, those tires are probably only a handful of years younger than I am. I'm ordering a new set of tires tomorrow.

Quote from: 6s1640 on January 31, 2021, 02:50:02 PM
Hi   Britton,  Love the car.  Based on you other cars you looked at, you were destine to get a green car.

Are you going to stick with tires on the car or go with an new style OEM tire?  Or? If you plan to get out on the interstate, your may want new rubber.  We all get to struggle with this issue at some time, tires are old but look great.  Local drives is probably okay.  I do like the GOODYEAR EAGLE ST's.

Thanks for sharing.

Cory

Yes, seems like a green car was meant to be.

New tires will immediately be installed. The Goodyear Eagle STs are the same ones that were on the car in the early 1990s (I have photos from that time period).

Quote from: Richstang on January 31, 2021, 12:46:12 PM

Quote from: Britton on January 30, 2021, 04:24:43 PM
I prefer the rear mounted antenna look so it was just by chance that this car has it.

The car was shipped to Hysen-Johnson Ford in San Luis Obispo, CA although it was reportedly sold new through Riverdale Ford in Riverdale, CA. The original owner was from the Fresno area which isn't too far from Riverdale, so that makes sense. I just don't know how/why the car ended up being sold through a non-franchised Shelby dealer.

Congrats on acquiring a great car!

As you might know, SAI didn't install antennas on any units shipped to dealers (by truck, or rail).
The antennas were enclosed in the trunk for dealer installation. This was done to avoid shipping damage.

Hysen-Johnson Ford may have just handled the order for Riverdale Ford to expedite the order. SAI & Ford opened up the sales to non franchise dealers in April (for an added cost). SAI shipped 37 units around the country as 'Demonstrators' for the district salesmen to reduce inventory. Your cars' invoice was likely a "Vehicle Invoice' and not a 'Continuation Invoice' which is a clue to why it was done that way.

More info on rear installed radio antennas can be found here in the SRG; https://groups.google.com/g/shelbyresearch/c/lDLxy7CJRjQ

More on the 37 District Demonstrators can be found here in the SRG; https://groups.google.com/g/shelbyresearch/c/E1DuWUmkQ-I

Thanks for the helpful information. I read the thread on the rear antennas and the theory presented makes sense.

I just looked and you're correct that the invoice is a "Vehicle Invoice" rather than a "Continuation Invoice."