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I don't believe that the way the car is titled (Ford Mustang vs. Shelby GTXXX) matters to most.  Some actually prefer the Ford name on the title to keep what they have a little more private.

I'm looking for driver side blue 66 GT350-lettered stripes.

Looks like CSX2129. https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo21/monterey/lots/r0078-1963-shelby-289-cobra-works/1121364

I've got an extra set of tri-y.

Quote from: Frankdenver on May 24, 2021, 10:21:18 AM
I have Jan 69 and mid-Feb 69 blocks. Please send me PM if interested in more info. Thanks.

PM sent

Left message, thanks. Still looking for now.

Good tip, thanks.

Hi folks, I'm looking for a good 428 CJ block for a September '69 built car.  It would be nice to be date correct.  Thanks for looking.

Now a no-sale on eBay for $100,100.

I did something similar to what is mentioned above, Saranwrap over filler and shut cap over it so I didn't get a whiff of fumes when walking past over the winter.

The listed priorities:

Soft: flannel is very soft
Light: flannel is heavy
Thin: flannel is thick

I have had multiple California Car Covers flannel covers. Very nice quality. I've also had multilayer nonwoven synthetics and didn't like them as well. Lighter, but still thick and bulky and don't hold up as well.

My most recent purchase was one of the form-fitting satin feeling ones. I believe that it most closely aligns with your priorities of soft, light, and thin. And they look really great on the car.

Quote from: jamesfee on February 16, 2021, 08:45:05 AM
Blue is currently running Torq-Thrust D's; 15x7 w/ -6mm offset and 215/60R15 upfront; 15x8 w/ 0mm offset and 235/60R15 in the rear. BFG Radial T/A's all around
I have the front A arms lowered 1". The fender lips have been rolled and I have no rubbing issues. It took a bit of massaging to get to this but well worth the effort.

Jim

Nice picture!  Does the staggered size setup lead to dartiness on straight roads or notably increased understeer?

Yes, and Virginia Classic Mustang has an enthusiast owner. I'll likely try a 225 tire rather than the 215 in the package.

 

Quote from: rraceme on March 06, 2021, 04:30:01 PM
On my 66 I'm running the legendary 10 spoke 15X7 - utilizing 225/50/15 tires. My car has 1 inch Shelby drop and 1 inch lower front springs. So far so good - no rubbing issues. The wheels look really nice but are not perfect match to the originals, but close. I plan to send my original 14" wheels off to be restored and only use when showing. If you want see a picture i can load later. I'm at work right now and no pics on my work computer. My legendary 15X7 wheels balanced out very well taking very little weight. To make the wheels more visually appealing used stick on weights. I know this is not the exact wheel you asked about but I can speak to fitment and quality of my experience. I wanted the legendary 15" wheels for several reasons, affordable 2nd set wheels, better handling with lower sidewall tire, more tire options,  not damage original wheels, and modern CnC machined for better balancing.

I would prefer to by American made and do when I can,  but very often there is no other options. I hope this helps and good luck.  Fred

I'd love to see pictures. Are you running the same tire size in the rear?

Yep, we all use stuff made in China every day. And lots of stuff that is "Made in USA" is really stuff that is assembled here from parts made there.  I can have those original wheels that are made in the good ole US of A back on the car in about 10 minutes so never fear

I'm really looking to hear if others have tried it and what their experiences were. Trying to avoid rubbing of course and fit a little more tire under the car because my thing with these cars is driving them!