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Messages - KR500

#31
Up For Auction / Re: One for Pete.....
February 18, 2024, 05:48:56 PM
Quote from: TLea on February 18, 2024, 02:51:16 PM
Yes
current reproduction is modeled after the late 6768 pan so you should be all set there
The drain hole openings are a little little goofy, but they can be modified
Tim
I have seen very early 68's use the late 67 pan ( Nov and maybe into Dec. ) and then transition to the 68 style pan later. The late 68 pan has a different rib near the back of the rear foot wells that the late 67 doesn't have. Sorry I don't have a photo right now.
Rodney 
#32
Wanted to Buy / Re: Rear wheel bearings 68 GT-500
February 14, 2024, 06:57:52 PM
Quote from: azdriver on February 14, 2024, 05:43:51 PM
Any other sources for the axle sleeve other than Mustangs Etc..  ? Not implying there is anything wrong with them..

Pat
If I am not mistaken, you can just leave the sleeves off and use 28 spline axle seals instead.
#33
1966 Shelby GT350/GT350H / Re: Choke Cable Hole Size
February 14, 2024, 05:25:49 PM
Quote from: s2ms on February 14, 2024, 02:14:55 PM
Just checked an NOS grommet, slot diameter ~0.795"
Dave
That is pretty much the same size as the VCM repo measures.
Thank You
#34
1966 Shelby GT350/GT350H / Re: Choke Cable Hole Size
February 14, 2024, 10:16:02 AM
Tom, Thanks. Cory, Yes I have a VCM grommet. Going by the grommet I would estimate the size between 13/16" and 7/8". Another member has PMed me with a 7/8" size found on their 65. I did a 13/16" test hole on a piece of scrap and the grommet fit but it was tight. I measured the antenna hole at the body side panel and it measures .765". It would be a real struggle at best to get this grommet to go in to that hole. Any other input still welcome as I will wait a day or two before I go for it. Thank you all.
Rodney
#35
SAAC-49 / Re: Announcing SAAC-49
February 13, 2024, 05:55:36 PM
Quote from: Bigfoot on February 13, 2024, 03:38:36 PM
What day is the event at the Simeone?
SAAC info lists it as Friday
#36
1966 Shelby GT350/GT350H / Re: Choke Cable Hole Size
February 13, 2024, 05:53:58 PM
Tim
Thank You
#37
I have never seen a tow mirror mount to the vent window frame like that before as in the first photo
#38
1966 Shelby GT350/GT350H / Choke Cable Hole Size
February 13, 2024, 12:10:08 PM
Does anyone no what size hole is in the firewall for the choke cable? Dumb a$$ body guy welded it up.
Rodney
#39
Michael
The snorkel,s-tube and heat shield assembly have a dual function. When the car is started from cold the thermostatic controlled flapper valve allows the incoming air to be heated by passing over the right hand exhaust manifold up thru the S tube and into the snorkel and air cleaner. This helps with cold drivability issues such as stumble and stalls. It also lessens emissions. The warm air helps atomize the fuel better. Once the incoming air temperature reaches its control point the flapper valve closes off the heat shield/ S tube air and allows cooler unheated air to enter from the end of the snorkel for better performance and helps prevent pre ignition. That is how the system is designed to work on another car except a KR! On a KR with an uncontrolled Ram Air system ( no ram air flapper valve as on a RPO Ford/Merc CJ ) with the vast majority of engine air intake coming in from the ram air I would think the the heat shield, s-tube and snorkel would have very little effect on preheating the intake air when cold. 
Rodney
#40
In reply #9 I noticed in the first link (ford- shelby- cobra sign ) that the sign says "Shelby America" not Shelby American!
#41
Appeals / Re: 67 flat gas cap emblem / sticker
December 24, 2023, 12:04:39 PM
PM sent
#42
Appeals / Re: Paint Thickness
December 23, 2023, 03:22:52 PM
Quote from: CharlesTurner on December 22, 2023, 09:07:01 PM
Quote from: shelbydoug on December 22, 2023, 07:06:28 AM
Ford used Acrylic Enamel. I'm not even sure if that is still available anywhere? The most commonly used now that I see is two step, base/clear coat.

Easily available, just bought some a month or so back here in N. Carolina, Dupont Nason brand, single stage.
FYI, Dupont automotive finishishs has been branded Axalta since 2014
#43
1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Vintage Engine Pic
December 23, 2023, 12:00:19 PM
Yes C6 trans. If you look closely the vacuum hose for the modulator is visible back by the RR of the carb
#44
Quote from: shelbydoug on December 19, 2023, 11:27:56 AM
Thanks Steve. That's what I thought that I remembered but wasn't sure because I didn't document it.

Ironic. One thing leads to another. Now I see that my staples are in the crease. Not in your location.

I'm not gonna' ask about that. That will really piss off Gaines and it could be the last straw and they might need to take him away in a straight jacket? You never know who's right on the edge? ::)

...oh no! I just noticed that my gasket is about 1-1/2" shorter then yours. That's it. I ain't sayin' nuthin' no more.
Just a note to all. The hood seal in the photos has been replaced, as it is a repo. Not saying anything is wrong just saying it's not original.
#45
1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Unbeatable
December 16, 2023, 06:13:54 PM
I had this car in my shop maybe 8-10 years ago for some work. It was black then, looked like it was blue at one time also. It had been in AK at one time. I believe someone that was/is on this Fourm from CA owned it at one time also.