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Thanks for the pep talk Doug.

I appreciate the "build something easier" sentiment but I've dreamed of driving this car WAY to long to back out now. I thought Carol Shelby was a master of pulling standard Ford parts off the shelf to keep his costs down so I figured the clone/tribute routine had been done enough times that somebody out there has a list of the necessary part numbers needed to assemble the front of a 428. Probably wishful thinking. I don't expect to fool anybody into thinking I have an original so maybe I just need to know what will work rather than what it takes to duplicate the original. As an example, I'd be happy to hear what thermostat housing is the best available substitute for the Druid Priest version etc. etc.  I'm well aware that you guys are all about owning and maintaining the real thing so I'm just happy that you haven't laughed me off the forum.

I'm curious about the issue with Koni shocks that required the axle cables on the 65 cars. Is that not an issue if Konis are used on a 67?

Guess I should clarify my project. I have a 67 fastback that was a factory 289 car. I want to build a GT500 tribute that is relatively accurate (428 w/ toploader) but I'm making allowances for things like stroker internals, aluminum heads, and tube headers for the sake of performance. Beyond that I'd like to include power steering, power brakes, and AC (I'm in MS so AC is a must for anything you actually want to drive). Obviously I will never be in any concours judging situation so no need to spend a bunch of extra $ purely for originality but I want to accomplish original appearance wherever I can. I know you guys all have original cars but I simply can't afford that so the next best thing is to reproduce the driving experience and just enjoy the Shelby style. I really appreciate the expertise and passion that you guys have for these cars so any help that you can provide is greatly appreciated. Everything outside the engine compartment is pretty straightforward so I'm focusing on the hard part.
Mickey

It was mine until the last 20 seconds. Earl, I'll take you up on that offer for a set of plans on building a tank.

Are these still available? Aren't these rebuildable?

Does anybody sell these new? I'm building a tribute car so I certainly don't need an original but I DO need a gas tank.

I'm looking at a 428 on ebay for my GT500 tribute and wondered if I can count on using all the accessory brackets. This motor has AC and power steering so I would have everything I need if they are the same as used in the mustangs. Seller thinks it's from a galaxie or Tbird.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/183869039732?ul_noapp=true

So assuming the 289 Fairlane w/ AC radiator can only be found in a junk yard (somebody please tell me it can be ordered new from somewhere) can anyone define the range of years this radiator was used and if it was used in any other vehicles. I just want to know what to ask for when I start the junk hunt. A Ford part number would be great to have.

As a new guy I may be prone to dumb questions but can someone share a ford part number for the proper Fairlane radiator? Anybody got a source for the proper part?

So are some of the R code cars out there set up with the 780 carb?

I'd settle for some good pictures of how the larger radiator is mounted. Maybe I can make my own tabs.

The best set of photos I have found documenting an R code are the restoration photos on the Legendary Motorcars web site. Both cars have won concours honors for the originality of the restoration and both cars are owned by the family that originally sponsored the cars so historic documentation for the restorations should have been readily available. R100 and R105. Beautiful cars and a treasure trove for those who are restoring an original or, like me, interested in building a tribute car.

https://www.legendarymotorcar.com/inventory/1965-ford-mustang-shelby-gt350-r-816.aspx
https://www.legendarymotorcar.com/inventory/1965-ford-mustang-shelby-gt350-r-796.aspx