Well we just started doing some maintenance to our recently aquired GTH. Replaced a broken stud in the front rotor, replaced the brake pads, master cylinder, rear shoes, rebuilt the wheel cylinders, completely drained all the brake fluid etc.
Funny after all these years just how original this car is with its FoMoCo parts.
Redoing the parking brake assembly to concours correct....
Oh well unto the roads
Aloha
Fellow GT350 owners, as I labor on this fantastic sun shiny Florida day may I provide you with some words of wisdom :
If you are a DIY
What part numbers do I order for my brakes ?
Rear shoes you pick brand Raybestos Bendix Wagner # 169 cost -/+ $28
Front pads Bendix SBC 11
cost -/+ $ 19
Beats buying them from the "specialty shops" at sometimes double those prices
I reused the original (repacked) bearings and seals
Also pick up some new bleeder ( $1.25 ) screws for your calipers, our left front was stuck. But we unstuck it....
Aloha
it's me the shade tree mechanic, guess what got replaced now ?
the non stock original master cylinder, searched and found not one, but two yes two o.e.m master cylinders for $44 bucks each !
not only that they where having a close out sale on front and rear studs at 59 cents each. Took their last boxes......sold, sold, sold !
Is this a Great Country or what !
Well good afternoon boys and girls
We have been almost through the entire brake system on the old 66, so what was fixed, repaired or replaced ?
The car kinda sorta stopped in it's on way and on its owns terms.....
First off and I do mean OFF, the front metallic brake pads and rear metallic shoes.
What a terrible idea to put this on a street passenger vehicle. Even if you take it to the track ( yeah that once or twice per year trip ) to me it is just not worth it on the street.
No more feeling of when is this car going or is it going to STOP !
No longer need to :
"get the brakes to operational temperatures" or go to the GYM to do legs seven days a week
They are ready hot or cold thanks to good old regular pads and shoes
When we took the rear brakes drums off to service the brakes we found that on the drivers side rear drum "someone" previously forgot to re install the parking brake link "NO BUENO !"
We replaced the master cylinder with the "correct" original type.
What a much needed pedal improvement.
Next on to the emergency brake system, it was missing numerous parts, parts where rusted or stuck, completely set up in correctly.
But through the magic of the internet and numerous friends and acquaintances just like that SHAZAM they either gave or sold to us the much needed parts to make this car more safely operable.
In conclusion, it now stops like it should.
Gone is that queasy feeling when you once upon a time pressed on the brakes and it would continue to go.....
The End
P. S. It will never be "The End" as this is and will continue to be an old heap money pit, needing continuous maintenance .... but we enjoy the suffering, keep smiling ! :)
Quote from: FL SAAC on February 01, 2024, 04:26:15 PM
Next on to the emergency brake system, it was missing numerous parts, parts where rusted or stuck, completely set up in correctly.
But through the magic of the internet and numerous friends and acquaintances just like that SHAZAM they either gave or sold to us the much needed parts to make this car more safely operable.
In conclusion, it now stops like it should.
Gone is that queasy feeling when you once upon a time pressed on the brakes and it would continue to go.....
The End
P. S. It will never be "The End" as this is and will continue to be an old heap money pit, needing continuous maintenance .... but we enjoy the suffering, keep smiling ! :)
I wouldn't exactly characterize said car as a "heap" or a "money pit." "Rolling artwork" better characterizes the Shelby Mustang. What else would one spend one's money on? Shoes? Designer purses? A new deck to cook hotdogs on a grill?
Don't forget that special note about the brakes in the owners manual. Has anyone followed the instructions to run your car to 60 mph and use a full pressure stop to set the brakes? I wonder how many rentals did that as well. 8)
What number car is it?
Quote from: Don Johnston on February 01, 2024, 08:28:19 PM
Don't forget that special note about the brakes in the owners manual. Has anyone followed the instructions to run your car to 60 mph and use a full pressure stop to set the brakes? I wonder how many rentals did that as well. 8)
Aloha Don
We replaced the metallic brake linings front and rear with regular material. We no longer have to heat up to brake decently
As far as this many rentals did that, I would guess ZERO
that's why they would freak out and go back rent a impala.. .
Today we declared national Petronix Day
We cracked the distributor open and took out the dual points. Installed the good old petronix one.
Now the car sees the key coming towards it and starts itself.
Smoother running and idling. Acceleration response is very crisp. Noticed that the gas burns much better out the exhaust pipes, less fuel smell.
This was noticed by my better half
If you are running dual points, consider this ignition system it works very well.
Until the next adventure, keep driving them !
P. S. I do not work for petronix nor did they give this kit to me for free
The end result... stealth
one last thing on this petronix install, some say well what if it gives out in the middle of the desert in Egypt?
Same thing as changing a flat tire....always carry a spare
Muchas gracias !
Trickle charged my battery again today. Next charge will be before I fire the old girl up for the season in April.
Have been running a pertronix unit in my car for 19 years. No issues so far.
Tony may you and yours enjoy the HERTZ in that spectacular weather environment. That electronic ignition will last for years of trouble free driving. What will kill it is if you ever forget to roll the key on without starting it. Just a few seconds like that, will cook the module. Happy motoring! ;)
Quote from: jk66gt350 on February 16, 2024, 02:57:38 PM
Trickle charged my battery again today. Next charge will be before I fire the old girl up for the season in April.
Have been running a pertronix unit in my car for 19 years. No issues so far.
You know we have had the same experience, we have run these in several car for many years and truly never had issues
Quote from: 427heaven on February 16, 2024, 03:03:18 PMTony may you and yours enjoy the HERTZ in that spectacular weather environment. That electronic ignition will last for years of trouble free driving. What will kill it is if you ever forget to roll the key on without starting it. Just a few seconds like that, will cook the module. Happy motoring! ;)
Thank you for the kind words and yes we have had spectacular weather on our side.
Petronix has been very reliable throughout the years, just a great modification
And what we like is the end results.........stealth
Pulled her out of hibernation
Quote from: sfm6s1506 on February 17, 2024, 03:11:15 PM
Pulled her out of hibernation
Sounds very throaty very healthy!
Well there I was standing over this 289 and slowly clicking away with a remote starter switch. Making the valves dance slowly to the beat, click, click, click up and down.
What horror brought me to this point ?
What would drive me to this madness ?
Valve covers off, Mobil One 15/50 slightly and slowly oozing off the heads. The headers receiving a small infusions of what is now synthetic man made dinosaur juice.
A slight smoke stack billowing off these vintage pipes looking like the great Chief Geronimo summoning all his tribe just before the battle cry is heard.
Then reality set in got to adjust these valves cause the constant hammering not only is driving me nuts, but will eventually cause failure.
Kept clicking away and adjusting. They where so loose that if they where any looser, the cam and lifters would be back in their original boxes.
Well I'm done now, car is a lot smoother and quieter. Responds really well when floored.
Some questions to the aficionados out there.
Who is this Buddy Bar who unscripted his name inside the valve covers ?
Where is his place if business located ?
Does he serve just adult liquid refreshments there or does he just packaged goods also ?
Until the next adventure or see you at the Buddy Bar.....
Buddy Bar Casting Company (https://buddybarcasting.com/ (https://buddybarcasting.com/)), Shelby's goto foundry.
Quote from: S7MS427 on February 22, 2024, 02:26:47 PM
Buddy Bar Casting Company (https://buddybarcasting.com/ (https://buddybarcasting.com/)), Shelby's goto foundry.
Outstanding, thank you for the info much appreciated
I know Buddy Bar cast the aluminum heads on my 427 and I know they cast most, if not all, of the aluminum parts for Shelby Engine Company, or at least they did.
Quote from: S7MS427 on February 22, 2024, 05:38:18 PM
I know Buddy Bar cast the aluminum heads on my 427 and I know they cast most, if not all, of the aluminum parts for Shelby Engine Company, or at least they did.
They also did GM
After 58 years I guess the rubber components have held up considerably well, but it's time to replace.
Starting with the front end tie rods, pulled them off, cleaned, applied grease and new dust boots
Once the rods are off, clean, clean and clean. Apply new grease and new seals.
Match the new seals to a big socket that is close to the size of the metal rim on the new boots. Apply grease and "s l o w l y" tap down with a rubber mallet or hammer
The end results are you will have these almost new tie rod ends.
Not bad looking for a daily driver type car
Now to replacing these components today.
You can do it !
Use a socket to tap boot on to tie rod, I think I am one of those bonafide mechanics or as they are called today techs
And remember kids, cardboard is your garages floors bestes friend
Took these McNasties OUT and put in original type sway bar links and strut rod bushings
What fun this is !
Well replaced a old fan belt on our 1966.
Got one on sale from $33 to $14.68
I have been told its not correct. But it has a Ford script and numbers on, looks pretty kool. Think the correct number is C5OE-8620-K. This belt has C4TE-8620-S
Maybe this was a over the counter Ford replacement at one time or maybe two times?
I guess you can get some paint thinner and take the numbers off if they bother you a lot. To me they are fine, turns that blade around to cool the car.
Belt is made by the original manufacturer that these cars brought "Goodyear"
Pretty easy two nuts to loosen on the alternator.
Going to start making videos soon
Till then tootles !
Just drove out onto the driveway for a wash and carnauba wax beginning...now...
Quote from: deathsled on May 06, 2024, 04:47:15 PMJust drove out onto the driveway for a wash and carnauba wax beginning...now...
Gota post a picture or video. Or it did not happen....wax on....wax off
Finished sorting out the ATF leak into the coolant. Pictures coming to my website.
If I haven't told you "great job on that website"
Exhibit "A" for identification. P21S. Great wax.
Quote from: deathsled on May 06, 2024, 09:14:04 PMExhibit "A" for identification. P21S. Great wax.
One word.....slick !
Quote from: FL SAAC on May 06, 2024, 09:04:58 PMIf I haven't told you "great job on that website"
Tony,
Thanks for the compliment, much appreciated. I'm still writing up the procedure on how to flush the block. There will be plenty of pictures to illustrate the process. And instructions on how to duplicate the tooling I had to build to do the job properly. Nothing exotic, just simple hand tools.
Quote from: S7MS427 on May 06, 2024, 10:15:35 PMQuote from: FL SAAC on May 06, 2024, 09:04:58 PMIf I haven't told you "great job on that website"
Tony,
Thanks for the compliment, much appreciated. I'm still writing up the procedure on how to flush the block. There will be plenty of pictures to illustrate the process. And instructions on how to duplicate the tooling I had to build to do the job properly. Nothing exotic, just simple hand tools.
How to flush the block? Information I need to know.
Quote from: deathsled on May 07, 2024, 12:17:33 AMQuote from: S7MS427 on May 06, 2024, 10:15:35 PMQuote from: FL SAAC on May 06, 2024, 09:04:58 PMIf I haven't told you "great job on that website"
Tony,
Thanks for the compliment, much appreciated. I'm still writing up the procedure on how to flush the block. There will be plenty of pictures to illustrate the process. And instructions on how to duplicate the tooling I had to build to do the job properly. Nothing exotic, just simple hand tools.
How to flush the block? Information I need to know.
There are small pipe plugs in the side of the block. They have square drive heads on them. One on each side of the block. I think they are 1/4npt threads but as of this writing, I forget exactly.
Those are the drain ports. Those can be replaced with "petcocks" like used on the radiator to make it easier in the future to drain the system.
The petcocks are more susceptible to road damage so caution should prevail with casual users.
If you flush the entire system according to the manufacturers (of the flush) instructions you really don't need to remove the block drain plugs or install petcocks.
The value of the petcocks is for removing the cylinder heads without flooding the piston cylinders. That doesn't happen for most often. You would likely need to be more of a racer where tearing down the engine often is more common.
So, in short, most should leave the factory block plugs alone.
Quote from: S7MS427 on May 06, 2024, 10:15:35 PMQuote from: FL SAAC on May 06, 2024, 09:04:58 PMIf I haven't told you "great job on that website"
Tony,
Thanks for the compliment, much appreciated. I'm still writing up the procedure on how to flush the block. There will be plenty of pictures to illustrate the process. And instructions on how to duplicate the tooling I had to build to do the job properly. Nothing exotic, just simple hand tools.
Dont mind you posting your procedure on here
Thanks in advance
We found a new old stock replacement carburetor. Boy what a change in idling and acceleration.
The interesting thing is the carb it had on looked as if someone rebuilt it. Looked as good as this one.
My buddy is a ASE mechanic tore it apart could not find anything wrong.
I dont know diddly squat, but noticed that the gasket used did not match the little holes on the carbs metering bodies.
That was it.
You see I have always been the guy that walks around kinda lost and looks up and around....some will get it, most wont...
Oh the cat, he is also a mechanic that helped us
Nice looking engine bay. Is that an Autolite carburetor?
Quote from: deathsled on May 07, 2024, 12:02:38 PMNice looking engine bay. Is that an Autolite carburetor?
Naaaaa it's a Holley
Thing starts right up, no choke just two kicks to the accelerator. Then purs like a kitten with solid lifters....
Quote from: FL SAAC on May 07, 2024, 12:15:08 PMNaaaaa it's a Holley
Thing starts right up, no choke just two kicks to the accelerator. Then purs like a kitten with solid lifters....
Surprised you're not getting some binding with the throttle rod installed like that, should look like this...
Hi Dave
Thanks for the picture. Truly don't know why it is that way.
We purchased as is and slowly are attempting to correct the maladies. Thats the way the carb we replaced was set up.
When I have an opportunity I will attempt to place it like the picture you provided.
Thanks again
Quote from: deathsled on May 07, 2024, 12:30:44 PM
" Your killing me smalls " with these professional " King Richard E Video Productions " in living color and music in the background !
Just can't be out done you are the envy of the entire SAAC World
Keepem coming !
Quote from: FL SAAC on May 07, 2024, 02:45:53 PMQuote from: deathsled on May 07, 2024, 12:30:44 PM
" Your killing me smalls " with these professional " King Richard E Video Productions " in living color and music in the background !
Just can't be out done you are the envy of the entire SAAC World
Keepem coming !
It's a tin pot operation. Unsteady camera, poor angles. I use classical and romantic era music as it remains in the public domain and the composers can't chase me down for a copyright strike. If they did, that would be a neat trick. I do what I can with a phone but I would like to get a real and decent video camera along with a gimbal for a steadier shot. Plus a good drone for aerial shots. Perhaps I am a frustrated and/ or failed screen writer and director and settled for law as the consolation prize. And I need to lose ten pounds of fat. It has become harder since I turned sixty. But I have a plan. If I stop eating, I can't keep the extra ten pounds of fat forever. Or can I?
King Richard,
Look what I did today, only because you motivated me .... wax on....wax off !
Well it's me again, everyone's favorite shade tree mechanic.
Today I tackled the very loose auto shifter in our 1966 GTH.
Instead of purchasing one from a vendor for +/- $250 - 300 U.S. dollars and receiving a part made in SHINE - AAAA we decided to rebuild our own original shifter
First let me tell you I researched quite a few instructional videos on the net. And all of them are not at all up front with the time they tell you it takes to rebuild this shifter.
Some say 15 minutes up to 1 hour or so.
It took me about 3 hours. First we do not have a lift, we are grounded and have a floor jack and some basic tools.
These are the steps I took:
Step 1: Remove Shifter Handle
Step 2: Remove Shifter Bezel
Step 3: Remove Shifter Retaining Plate
Step 4: Remove Shifter Bucket Hardware
Step 5: Remove Shifter Bucket
Remove the cotter pin connecting the shifter linkage rod to the transmission linkage. Then, slide the washers off and the linkage should disconnect. Now, remove the shifter bucket from the car. FOUND IT EASIER GOING THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF CAR
OUR CAR THE PREVIOUS GENIUS HAD PUT IN 1,000 WASHERS ATTEMPTING TO CURE THE EXCESS PLAY IN THE SHIFTER
Step 6: Remove Shifter Nut
Step 7: Remove Shifter Lever and Shifter Linkage
Step 8: Clean the Shifter Bucket
Remove any broken or deteriorated bushings where the arms connected and clean up the area.
HERE WE TOOK OUT TIME BY CLEANING THIS AREA
Step 9: Install Replacement Bushings
Slide the two replacement bushings from the kit into place on the shifter bucket. One goes on the outside of the bucket while the other goes inside.
WE ALSO LUBRICATED ALL THE MOVING PARTS AND BUSHINGS
Step 10: Reinstall Shifter Bucket
You need to order these two set of bushings
The replacement bushings that go into place on the shifter bucket
Lubricate them before installing the complete shifter
This is the other set of bushings
This is where the previous OWNER had 1,000 washers
Lubricate them before installing the complete shifter
So where did I get the parts ?
The old internet assisted me
We found the following parts and prices
Gear shift insulation bushings reduced from $10.29 to $4.54
The auto trans shift bushing each $2.02
The auto trans (ours was in pieces) shift seal $6.61 reduced to $2.04
So with some patience and about $20 bucks your shifter will be as good as new.
Ain't that one pretty o.e.m. shifter?
No SHINE - AAAA here !
Quote from: FL SAAC on May 23, 2024, 02:33:13 PMYou need to order these two set of bushings
The replacement bushings that go into place on the shifter bucket
Lubricate them before installing the complete shifter
That Bushing is like the one used for the Brake (and Clutch) Peddle Assembly.
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Quote from: FL SAAC on May 23, 2024, 02:33:13 PMYou need to order these two set of bushings
The replacement bushings that go into place on the shifter bucket
Lubricate them before installing the complete shifter
That Bushing is like the one used for the Brake (and Clutch) Peddle Assembly.
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Oh so very close....but no cigar....
What Groucho said. Better luck next time
I viewed several "after market" alternatives, but was not convinced
They where close, but not close enough
If the originals kinda sorta lasted from 1966 to 2024 (possibly changed before 2024)
Then I will stick with the o.e.m. design
Yup just about 300 bills for this repro junk + shipping
Don't do it
Stay tuned for our next adventure going to install a 1965 filtered fuel pump. Put that button top away.
Again the net has found a new Carter filtered 289 fuel pump for just $28.79
Compare that to other new or rebuilt fuel pumps costing much more than this.
Good afternoon fellow SAACkers and owners of the "real ones" in this case a true bonafide 19 and 66 GT350H car.
As promised we are turning back to the year 1965 and installing a fuel pump with an attached fuel filter.
Yes we know its not correct but it sure will be more efficient in the filtering department.
Parts used :
Carter fuel pump M4009
comes with fuel pump - gasket - needed brass fitting adapter
Cost +/- $29
Repro fuel canister with FoMoCo script
+/- $20
New fuel line - make sure you get the one for E10-15 fuels. About $5
You will thank me later
Start by putting a pan underneath the fuel pump to catch the fuel that will drop once you release the fuel line and then F. P.
Unbolt first the fuel line
then the F. P. bolts
Clean all surfaces
One thing that EVERYONE told me I had to replace was the fuel line.
I did not, as the F. P. brought a brass fitting adapter.
Again unbolt the fuel line on both ends first.
Then when reattaching, slightly bend the fuel line on the fuel pump side with a fuel line tool/ bender thingy.
Use teflon tape on all attachments points to prevent leaks.
When reattaching the F. P. on the motor, then attach the fuel line to the F. P., then to the carb
Now with the car up, slide underneath and replace all the original fuel (oh nooooo it no longer has the original FoMoCo rubber hose - no concourse award for you) line
Start car and see if its has any leaks.
If none, proceed to drive and enjoy your GT350H
I personally drove to one of our local seven an eleven gourmet (lol) stores.
I proceeded to consume a gigantor cherry coke slurpeeeeeee !
And observed the patrons of this sites comments:
Naaaa its not real, if it was it would not be here
I use-ta own one just like that, but it was yellar
I would drive this everywhere
I think it's worth about $35k more or less
Don't have AC
Why would someone drive it in the rain
Oh my god it's so kool
I think they brought a big block, maybe a thee-fiddy
He left it open with the windows down
Until next time hasta la vista, enjoy the ride cause that's all you got !
Even if we had the original button top, we would have taken it off, placed it on a shelf for the next caretaker to decide its fate.
To us changing the old non original pump on our 1966 Hertz cult car to the better filtering fuel pump of the 1965 hi performance 289 is a much needed improvement
After replacing the Fueling Pump
I decided to replaced the thermostat with a brass marine 143 degree thermostat.
If you have never attempted before, it's a technical and arduous process.
Remove upper hose at the thermostat
Remove two bolts
Clean surfaces and install new gasket
To be precise ALWAYS use a micrometer
Install thermostat correctly
install two bolts
And torque to just enough
Reinstall upper hose to thermostat
Wala....you are done
143 degrees is the bestes temperature to cruise around Floridaland.
Now that's kool daddy !
Photos of the fuel purchased items, the thermostat did not sign the filming waiver
Thus no picture of said 143 thermostat
Your write up is timely FL SAAC. Thanks. I have had the same pump in the box for 3 months on my garage floor ready to go on my '66 tribute. In my case I want what's going to provide the best performance and heard this 65 style pump is a much better design and flows better than the '66 style.
A couple of questions. Did you have to adjust the float bowls in the carb after fitting the pump?
Was any form of sealant required on the gasket?
Quote from: spiller on August 31, 2024, 10:19:51 PMYour write up is timely FL SAAC. Thanks. I have had the same pump in the box for 3 months on my garage floor ready to go on my '66 tribute. In my case I want what's going to provide the best performance and heard this 65 style pump is a much better design and flows better than the '66 style.
A couple of questions. Did you have to adjust the float bowls in the carb after fitting the pump?
Was any form of sealant required on the gasket?
Good morning
First and foremost we are not mechanics nor do we play one on any TV series
Really don't think you have to readjust the floats, but we did adjust them anyways.
The only thing we used was thick grease, in our case we used a light smear of wheel bearing grease on both sides of the gasket
Just to hold the gasket in place so it wouldn't slip and slide.
In the future should you want to remove he fuel pump you dont gave to spend 12 hours scraping the block clean or fight to take the pump off.
Like we did because the previous Mortimer had an endless supply of that 3M black glue and applied to BOTH sides
Yes BOTH sides
Wishing you the best of luck on your project
Thanks for the tip on the grease, good idea!
had not had the time to post the pictures of the installed petrol dispensing feed pump and its new modern rubber piping
here is the end product in its cradle, simply an outstanding improvement
more to be done, until next time my faithful followers !
Looks like a good unobtrusive install.
Quote from: deathsled on September 05, 2024, 06:07:03 PMLooks like a good unobtrusive install.
Yes indeed my good man
Let me tell you, don't know if the old pump ( that looked brand new ) was going bad or maybe the old fuel hoses were collapsing.
But with the new pump it starts like our newer fuel injected cars, not even using the choke.
I think this new 1965 style fuel pump maybe pumping more efficiently than the other.
To be continued....
Continuation of the Hertz Legends
Aloha !
When we acquired our 1966 Shelby last year, the coconut telegraph went wild.
Had one specific call from a friend who at one time owned another 1966 automatic Shelby and had converted it to a stick as he wanted to row, row his boat at the time.
Then life "happened" marriage, house, children guess what got sold?
the S H E L B Y that was never going to be For Sale
It traveled north with it's new owner into a different state.
Oh that anemic C4 transmission who wants that ?
So it laid there for years being an eye sore, collecting dust did we mention a tripping hazzard
So it laid in a dark corner of the garage (sung like hotel California - Eagles)
cool wind in my hair
Warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air
Up ahead in the distance
I saw a shimmering light (it's my wife)
My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim
I had to stop for the night
There she stood in the doorway (told you it's the wife)
I heard the mission bell
And I was thinking to myself
This could be heaven or this could be Hell
Then she lit up a candle and she showed me the way sell that tranny (the wife)
There were voices down the corridor (wife)
I thought I heard them say sell that tranny
So guess who just got the hi-po transmission.....ME or better said the Musketeer!
And guess where one of the Three Musketeers is spending its week vacation ?
Some say Hotel California.....not
It is spending an all expense and all inclusive week at the "Le TransMeSion Spa and Resort" located in the beautiful hills of Opalocka Carol City.
You have heard "Pennies from Heaven" well this is "Transmission from Heaven"
better lucky than good
Truly blessed, wishing everyone a fantastic weekend !
Oh the pretty little red car is just that a pretty little red car
How goes the install?
Quote from: deathsled on September 29, 2024, 10:24:49 AMHow goes the install?
Aloha
Dropped off on Friday, stayed over night at the "Hotel" up on a lift
The replacement tranny was put into a simmering tank to under go spiritual cleansing
Will keep you updated
And thanks for asking
On the last update or adventure on one of our Three Musketeers we had stated that we found an original C4 transmision for our Hertz Cult Car.
This transmission was taken out and has sat for years in a garage. It was out of Hertz car #XYZ that was converted into a row row your boat manual transmission in a effort to make it faster and of course "more interesting to drive"
Question ?
Why do 99% of all automatic Mustangs have the transmissions lines cut and spliced?
We don't know , but we purchased new lines for our butchered lines.
On our journey to the Magic City of Opalocka Floridaland for the rebuild of the old but new to us C4 transmision, we met this precious little import.
Believe it or not its paint, tires, wheels, hydraulics and other modifications put it at nice $100k more than the car itself.
If you ever have time you should take your family through lovely Opalocka to enjoy its distinct and quaint charm
Have more pictures coming
Love the bumper sticker.
Well if you know me then you know we dont do anything half-donkey
Currently you have a nice running no issues automatic mustang.
Why mess with some old transmision that's been in someone's garage for who know how long 10-15-20 years ?
Why ?
Because it came of a Hertz Shelby Cult Car that was converted to a manual stick shift transmission and your cars (they say) transmission is not the correct automatic transmission.
So let's make everyone happy and return their "JOY" by installing the correct type C4 back into your Hertzmobile.
So you drop of your Cult Car off, take a number and patiently wait your turn.
You order a complete transmission rebuild kit and new converter, then you wait some more.
These parts must have come from the middle east via a camel and everyone knows that camels are very slow swimmers....
You order a trans go shift kit, even though your "transmision specialist" tell you its not required.
That if you install this shift kit , the shifts will be very hard.
The "transmission specialists" has never seen you row-row-rowing your manual transmission on your other cars, hard shift's ...lmao
So with ALL the 50 holidays in the way, slow camels delivering the parts, etc this is what was ordered and eventually came.
The rebuild kit includes all of the High Performance Red Raybestos Friction Plates, Kolene Steel Clutch Plates, Sealing Rings, Metal Clad Seals, Gaskets, Orings & Rubber Piston Seals, Modulator, Filter, Band, complete Bushing Kit, New Converter.
One shift (hard lmao) kit for a 1966 C4
A few gallons of the B & M fluid..yummy!
One last comment if you know Miami, then you know that in the months of November December and January everyone stops working in our community.
It's like siesta time for months until next year on the Three Kings Day.
You know thinking about this, it was probably one of those camels that brought the parts.....Muchas Felicidades y Prospero Año Nuevo!
Quote from: hertzz350 on January 10, 2025, 06:09:46 AMLove the bumper sticker.
We had those made up years ago. May have some left overs.
Send me a PM with your information and if I find them, I will send you one
Congrats on the C4. Did you have a 5-speed in there before?
BTW...Bumper sticker is awesome!!
Why does every (there he goes again exaggerating, everyone knows it's only 99% of them) early Mustang have their transmission lines spliced with hoses or couplers?
And after analyzing the cut up lines on our transmision they were cheap fuel line the ones that cost about 10 cents per foot, not the good hydraulic type hose.
Why , Why, Why?
More Mustang Shelby approved improvements coming very soon
Quote from: GeotechDuck on January 11, 2025, 09:51:05 PMCongrats on the C4. Did you have a 5-speed in there before?
BTW...Bumper sticker is awesome!!
No the car was purchased with a C4
Through the village we heard that once upon a time another Shelby Hertz C4 car was converted to a five speed.
That is a great conversion probably the best of both worlds acceleration and 5th gear for cruising.
We chased the owner and he gave us a real good deal on the C4.
Purchased it had it rebuilt and as they say the rest is history.
Speaking of history we found out this particular vehicle has a very very very interesting history that was or has not been reported in the SAAC chronicles.
To be continued....
Quote from: FL SAAC Team Leader on January 27, 2025, 10:20:12 AMQuote from: GeotechDuck on January 11, 2025, 09:51:05 PMCongrats on the C4. Did you have a 5-speed in there before?
BTW...Bumper sticker is awesome!!
No the car was purchased with a C4
Through the village we heard that once upon a time another Shelby Hertz C4 car was converted to a five speed.
That is a great conversion probably the best of both worlds acceleration and 5th gear for cruising.
We chased the owner and he gave us a real good deal on the C4.
Purchased it had it rebuilt and as they say the rest is history.
Speaking of history we found out this particular vehicle has a very very very interesting history that was or has not been reported in the SAAC chronicles.
To be continued....
Looking forward to some supernatural horror story associated with the car.
Quote from: deathsled on January 27, 2025, 02:24:10 PMQuote from: FL SAAC Team Leader on January 27, 2025, 10:20:12 AMQuote from: GeotechDuck on January 11, 2025, 09:51:05 PMCongrats on the C4. Did you have a 5-speed in there before?
BTW...Bumper sticker is awesome!!
No the car was purchased with a C4
Through the village we heard that once upon a time another Shelby Hertz C4 car was converted to a five speed.
That is a great conversion probably the best of both worlds acceleration and 5th gear for cruising.
We chased the owner and he gave us a real good deal on the C4.
Purchased it had it rebuilt and as they say the rest is history.
Speaking of history we found out this particular vehicle has a very very very interesting history that was or has not been reported in the SAAC chronicles.
To be continued....
Looking forward to some supernatural horror story associated with the car.
No mystery, no horror here
More like Bond James Bond
Today: Started the engine and pumped up the tires, moved the car a foot to avoid flat spots. That is all.
Quote from: deathsled on January 27, 2025, 05:45:44 PMToday: Started the engine and pumped up the tires, moved the car a foot to avoid flat spots. That is all.
Confucius says:
The way to continously improvements is one
Foot
At a time grasshopper
Quote from: FL SAAC Team Leader on January 28, 2025, 02:02:29 PMQuote from: deathsled on January 27, 2025, 05:45:44 PMToday: Started the engine and pumped up the tires, moved the car a foot to avoid flat spots. That is all.
Confucius says:
The way to continously improvements is one
Foot
At a time grasshopper
Well I do have a head, thorax and abdomen.
well here are some long awaited photos of the transplant to our shitty shitty bang bang car
little by little does the trick
And then we tested the little two hundred eighty nine motor with it's new slush box C4.
It barks pretty good for a nine inch rear single spinner.
Second gear is second to none, very lively
But you know what I notice is that all the body movements,lack of traction and of course the engine noise contribute to "the illusion of a fast car"
And probably for its day it was, but today watch out for those Honda or Toyota four cylinders.
In the end it's the exhaust fumes, rattles that take us back to better days
Look at that one tire gripping...impressive, most impressive....
To Trans Go or Trans Not that is the question ?
Our transmission guy, decided not to put the transgo shift kit in.
He said that "this" transmission was different than the other one the car had, that the "servo" was sufficient for quicker, faster and firmer shifts.
No shift kit needed.
Having said that for those of you that have been fortunate to have owned or currently own one of these mystical pegasus with the C4 have you installed a shift kit in it?
If so, what where your results?
Any benefit from doing so?
Firmer or harder shifts than what it was ?
If really no improvement was had, the shift kit gets returned and I get a refund that I will employ to treat myself to seafood tacos or sushi.
To Trans Go or Trans No?
Dump the Transgo then and keep what the car originally had.
Quote from: deathsled on Today at 01:25:14 PMDump the Transgo then and keep what the car originally had.
I truly comprehend what you are saying and the first to second is very impressive to say the least.
Second to third is also no slouch.
This tranny woke up the little feller, feels completely different now.
What I am looking for "if" the shift kit is installed will it be noticeable improvement?
Case and point I had a 1970 Mach 1 C6 yea4s ago, put in a B&M reverse manual valve body in it.
This thing when shifted the rear end and tires wanted to go through the floor boards.
It was a savagely totally brutal fast
shifting car
So TransGo or NoGo...that is the question
Yesterday was a very nice sunny (that's the usual) day in Floridaland.
So I took the old cult car, Hertzmobile out for a spin.
What a wonderful and glorious ride it was.
But the journey left me with more questions.
Why is that lil injun so loud?
All that clackity and clack?
Sounds like that car Dick Van Dyke drove chitty chitty bang bang.
Why does that right rear wheel screech and excrete so much smoke when applying slight pressure to the GO pedal?
If anyone has any insight to these maladies that this car suffers from, feel free to chime in.
As I am not a mechanic/technician or a renowned shelby expert.
to be continued ...
Thats normal......
289 hipo Solid lifters typically make a sound that can be described as clackity and clack or a old sewing machine. The 66 GT350 came from the factory with a open rear end which means when step on the go pedal one tire can break loose and spin while the other does not.
If I am at a car show and am asked about what kind of sound system and audio enhancements does the 66 have, I reply the audio comes from under the hood and out the rear pipes. Shelby stereo. Listen up!
That someone is clueless. Is he/she/? 25?
What did I do to my '66 today?
I bought a 2nd version 1966 steering wheel. It's going to look great.
More importantly, I met a great guy while doing it.
Quote from: NickG350 on February 24, 2025, 09:42:01 PMWhat did I do to my '66 today?
I bought a 2nd version 1966 steering wheel. It's going to look great.
More importantly, I met a great guy while doing it.
Post a picture of the new bling
Quote from: FL SAAC on February 25, 2025, 06:24:37 PMQuote from: NickG350 on February 24, 2025, 09:42:01 PMWhat did I do to my '66 today?
I bought a 2nd version 1966 steering wheel. It's going to look great.
More importantly, I met a great guy while doing it.
How do I post pictures?
Post a picture of the new bling
But you know what's truly embarrassing, as we headed home it told me to stop for some drinks...I truly believe "IT" has a drinking problem and only drinks top shelf stuff
We also went to lunch and had sushi
But I guess someone dont like sushi and
had a immune system over reaction, developed hives, swelling, and breathing problems.
Then blew my post away
Quote from: FL SAAC on March 04, 2025, 03:12:20 PMBut you know what's truly embarrassing, as we headed home it told me to stop for some drinks...I truly believe "IT" has a drinking problem and only drinks top shelf stuff
Will be a surplus of Jack Daniels for it should the car so desire. Nice photo of the Hertz in its natural habitat (out of the garage).
Quote from: FL SAAC on March 04, 2025, 07:19:54 PMWe also went to lunch and had sushi
But I guess someone dont like sushi and
had a immune system over reaction, developed hives, swelling, and breathing problems.
Then blew my post away
Sushi itself is cold rice. Nothing more nothing less. Raw fish is the typical garnishment or shell fish. Lots of parasites to contend with when one goes down that road regrettably. Sushi alone should not cause said reaction.
This weekend Shelby American came to town.
They came to visit Miami, cause Miami is where it's at !
They brought and show cased their newest state of the art products "The New GT350" built just like "The Real Ones" back in the day
Enjoy
Took out ye old Cult Car today to purchase 93 octane combustible and then to our local supermarket.
I was presently surprised that they have specially marked parking spaces.
Does your supermarket have these designated parking spots?