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I'm not certain, but I "feel" that my front end height may not be correct at 29 1/2". I rebuilt the car with the front springs that came in the car, BUT the motor was not in at the time. I do know that I had a lot of difficulty (after the motor was installed) in getting the shocks attached.  I did NOT measure the unloaded spring height before installing them. I would like your thoughts, and correct measurements, if you would, PLEASE.

I damaged one stripe and hope someone has a section that they could part with.  I need the section for the drivers side in front of the rear wheel-well.  Color is white.  i only need the one piece

Decal placement.  Has anyone ever compiled a chart, by year, of where the Shelby specific decals should be placed.  That is where I am in the final throws of getting my car back on the road. I have he "Shelby recommended tire pressure" for the glove box, Shelby Automotive certifies...section 108" - which goes somewhere inside the trunk lid,  and the "engine timing/idle speed" engine spec decal - which I am not sure where it goes.

Has anyone thought of putting together a page for each car showing and identifying where each decal goes.  I know that I would love something like this

I "WAS" ready to install my remote mirror in the door of the 69 GT500, and discovered that the threaded retainer (in bottom picture) is missing from the cable (top picture) from when it came back from the body shop. Does anyone have any idea as to where I could get this part?? 

Can someone post a picture of the liquid and return lines.  I need to see how they route from the compressor to the firewall.  What do they go over/under.   I can't figure out how the lines out of the firewall can make the bend to route back along the firewall to come up the drivers side of the engine to the compressor as depicted in my "exploded view manual". A picture is worth a thousand words

I am in the final stages of having 3098 back on the road after a 30 year absence. I should be ready in the next few weeks to put the side stripes on the car.  I have been reviewing a lot of web pictures  and have noticed that some of the vehicles have one, or both of the end stripes not properly aligned visually. Some have a slight smile. Some have a slight frown. And some have had a stroke. Is there a trick or technique that best insures that these align properly the full length of the car?

on a 69 GT500, how many staples are used to attach the seal, and where are they located (picture please).  Also, on the original seals, I have been told that there were some notches cut out to overlay the bolts on the seal. Could I get a picture of these too.  thank you.

I am NOT an electrical guy and I need some help.  First, can someone post a picture of an installed and wired junction block for me. Second, my guy informed me that he needs a fused link wire that attaches to the junction block on my car. If so, where do I obtain the correct gauge, color and design for my application?

would a set of 245/60 15's fit on my 69 GT500 without having clearance issues?

After all these years, due to age and health reasons, it is now time to sell my beloved AC Cobra (tribute). My problem is in how to determine the value of the car.  In looking on line, I see them ranging from the $30K's to the $100K's + range. And then there is the problem of knowing where to list, or how to sell.  Can anyone provide some insight?

Did they come with inboard or outboard disc brakes?

Discovered this bracket in the box of parts with my car.  What is it or where does it go???  It is approximately 7" by 2".

My GT 500 came with a front chrome molding, all wrapped up from "plater". When opened, I discovered a dent and a scratch. Anyone able to help me out?

What color/treatment would I put on the underside of the front fenders? Body color? Undercoat? Primer?
On the front center hood scoop, behind the opening, Is that area painted black or is it body color?

From Shelby American, how would the front wheel well (iapron to the firewall) be correctly painted?  I have seen some of them with body color in this area. is it red oxide, body color or

I do realize that the tray under the grill was painted with the grill paint while the front end was assembled. My question is concerning the under side of this pan. I know that initially, the whole car was painted body color. Next, Shelby took the front assembly, masked it off, and shot the gray. (As in the attachment) Did the bottom of the tray get painted gray, or was it left body color with over spray?  OR???

I have all new wiring (Alloy Metals) and both new gauges (Branda) installed, along with new sending units. I have checked the installation, but am not getting any readings on either gauges. No drop off on the ammeter when I turn on the key. No pressure reading on oil. All the connections have been checked (with a power probe) and are good. My interior toggle is working and I have verified the grounds.  I need some suggestions from some of you electrical guru's.

I just don't know if any registrys exist on early K code cars and any help would be appreciated. I am looking at a 65 fastback K code and have some concerns. The vehicle VIN is 5F09K749605. I am having a difficult time determining if the block is original, and is a K code block.  Does anyone know of this car b the VIN or any history.  I did see that it went thru Mecum, but nothing since then. 

Has anyone repaired the wire mesh screen on a 69 grill.  I just discovered that there are two breaks in the screen and would love a repair technique vs. getting a replacement $300.00, grill

This is a new one for me. 

69 GT500, with ALL new, rebuilt or fully restored components.

Finally got the car running for the first time in over 19 years.  The problem occurred that after starting the engine, timing it and setting the fuel mixture, when I went to shut off the engine (with the key), the car continued to run at idle speed. Moved the key from run, to off, to acc, back to off - no change - it continued to run.  I had to disconnect the battery to shut it off.   And I am not talking the dieseling/run on effect for when a motor is refusing to shut off.  It is running and will accelerate with the key off. Thoughts/suggestions on where to start troubleshooting.