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I would have thought so too, so why am I running out of gas in the front bowl? I have replace the needle and seat thinking that it may be sticking closed. This was in spite of the fact that the old valve functioned properly and was not sticking.  If I had a hole in the float, the carb would be flooding.  I have not pulled the brass filter to check that but it was brand new 100 miles ago.  Do you (or anyone) have any thoughts?

It's a carb issue, not a fuel pump issue.


Bill

Thanks JohnB.  I am having a fuel delivery problem where my front bowl is running out of fuel.  I tested the fuel pressure and I am reading 4 pounds, so I am guessing that my new fuel pump is already bad.

4lbs (4-6lbs) is in the normal range for a stock fuel pump.


Bill

The button is pushed fully in, and I can feel that the rod that the button is on, is stuck. With a piece of tape, I can pull the button out and to the end of the rod, but the mechanism is still in the pushed in position. I cannot open the door from the inside by pulling the inner handle. I have tried to push against the door from the outside, but no luck.

This is going to sound strange, did you try to lock and unlock the door with your key before doing anything else? Try it, then try opening the door from the inside again. Forget about whether it moves the pull lock rod above, try turning the key (gently as normal) one way fully, try the door, then the other way, try opening the door.

I also think you need to respond to Pete's question above asking about the door being firmly closed all the way. Also check on his suggestion to try and pull up on the lock mechanism rod at the top rear of the door panel. Then try to open door from inside the car again and let us know how that goes.

Bill

I don't know how it happened, but when I closed the drivers door on my car, it is now stuck and will not come open using the outside push button or the inside door release.  I cannot get the lock button to move either.  Does anyone have a suggestion on how to get the door open. And what could cause this condition, so I can fix the issue? This is a 69 GT500.

Is the button on the outside of the door stuck in the pushed in position?
Can you open the door from inside the car?

Just asking for a little clarification.


Bill

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Imagine my surprise when driving to an appointment yesterday, when I saw a black & gold car headed towards me on route 113. For sure, it wasn't a Trans-Am. It looked like a nicely restored '66 GT350H. I couldn't tell if it was real or a clone as we were traveling in opposite directions. My first thought was what was my son doing with the car out here as this was in the opposite direction to where he was going and I had just left him at home. Now I'm curious, who owns that car? There might be a small chance I'll see it at tonight's Pottstown Cruise but the weather is not looking promising at all. So I'll throw the question out to the forum members: does anyone know of a '66 GT350H, real or otherwise in the Kimerton/Phoenixville, PA area? I'd like to meet that person and have a chat. Thanks in advance.

There is one floating around just north of Boyertown, off RT100 I used to see out and about when we were still living in the area.


Bill S.

I'm looking at this Silver Jade car and where the front side hood bumpers mount has a large rectangular hole on each side. The hole there is usually just big enough for a rubber bumper to squeeze into(see pic of my red car).  So whats up with that. Car sure looks original on both front aprons and I suspect the caulk used is covering the big hole for rubber bumper clearance in the apron? Car built beginning of Feb.

A larger shot of those areas show them neatly taped over.

Sorry I was distracted by the spackle on the bottom of the car

Dont look like holes to me?

Pretty sure those arent on my Feb built 1969

Would the spackle be concourse correct as an "unrestored" example, rumor has it CS's cousins, brothers, sisters-in-laws, cousins, nephew watched this car being hand built in CS's barn in south Africa and this is how they did it back then. 


Bill

I feel like we have had this conversation before? Trust me when I say I know where all "hidden VINs" are. There is a group of club members who also know based on their experiences. Not to mention the fact many have law enforcement contacts or are in the law enforcement business

This says it all

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Bill

Welcome back


Bill

Remembering on today  the pranks Rick would pull!

Post your favorite

Taxes on antique automobiles 

And look what popped up on marketplace, in the same city (LA). I'm not saying this is definitely the same engine / trans - but you do the math on production #'s and probabilities...

When asked, the seller of the motor gave up the VIN "81446" this morning.


I hate to break it to him, not sure I should.


Bill

Its still the best guess, but pictures of car 1995 would be very helpful

😉

But, I think you also have to take into account, Dingwall only had one car that matches the description to the best of our knowledge

Just a thought, but, perhaps, the car was sold "used" at Dingwall, or transferred in from another dealer and sold new there.

Stranger things have happened.


Bill

Brian,

   No vintage Shelbys?


Bill

Looking at a possible purchase of a 68 GT-350 Conv with a Paxton supercharger on it (#03156).   Trying to determine if the Paxton came with the Shelby originally, or if it was added buy a previous owner (guessing it was added).     Anyone familiar with #03156?

The supercharger was installed by the last owner, not from a dealer, or Shelby.


Bill

Many of us were invited to a special birthday Party for Chuck Cantwell. He just turned 29 again!

His family coordinated with 3-Dog Garage in Boyertown PA and put on an amazing birthday party Saturday afternoon. The guest list was a proverbial Who's Who in the Shelby world including SAAC Board of directors, Rick Kopec, many important SAAC folks (myself included!), as well as special VIP's Aaron Shelby, Gary Patterson, and more. Also present were Penske Race team members from Chuck's tenure there, plus family friends.

As usual, Chuck was extremely humble, not wanting to be in the spotlight.

HUGE Kudos to the Cantwell Falily for putting this together. It was truly a special afternoon!

Link to Bill Caron's Social Media post: https://www.facebook.com/groups/264936540196609/permalink/7807708572585997/

Many others have also posted, do a Facebook search for additional pictures.

Chuck and Joanne were overwhelmed with love, family, friends, fantastic atmosphere, was great seeing everyone, some who I have not seen in person in 8-10 years. Swapping stories and bringing each other up to speed, it seemed like only yesterday.

Bill