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Hi Guys,
thanks for taking the time to give your opinions.
sounds like a good company that I will give a try!
Dave

Morning All,
Just wondering if anyone has done business with West Coast Classic Couger?
Of course some Couger parts crossover with Mustangs , so just checking if
anyone had any thoughts on their experience.
thanks!

I can see it now
Minivan white with blue stripes

Bob is right.
My original belt fobs on my 66 were getting tattered and I went to Tandy, they had leather
scraps they sell and I found some exactly the same thickness as the originals. Using the
old ones as a pattern I cut the new ones then lightly buffed the finished side of the leather with fine
steel(4000) wool to accept the black stain then sealed that side. Then I did not like the new leather look
on the other side of the fob , so I stained that side to match the aged look of the originals, I did not seal that side. The original rivets are available, it takes a tool to install them. Tandy sells the dyes you need.
Mine look like 1966 again.
Dave

Hi All,
Its been quite a few years since we attended a SAAC convention and are planning for SAAC 50.
I don't remember if there was a swap meet or parts for sale area. Also none listed in the schedule of events unless I missed it.
Maybe there is not one , but if so would anyone know the day it would be?
thanks and see you there.
Dave
 

Hi All,
I have a friend who is looking for a driver quality 66 Shelby .
the ideal car would be solid driver with its original born with engine, Shelby tag, vin. etc.
Cash works or if you are interested, one or more of the following cars + cash as a trade .
2002 Viper ACR with 11K miles
1969 shelby GT500
1966 Mustang convertible. 
If you have any interest please drop me a personal message with a few details about your car and
I will be happy to pass them along to him.
thanks,
Dave

I think Pinto's may have come with one.

It would really be nice if some of the Shelby folks who attended Mecum could post what
they saw regarding 6s2374 in person.  I am sure there were quite a few knowledgeable Shelby people
there and some reasons why the bidding stopped at 75K. With the work needed maybe thats all its worth.
It really makes me believe that the BAT auction previously was a lot of fake bidding.

I guess he will have to push it across the block unless he spends the time and money
to have it go under its own power at least. might get a few bucks more for it.

Hey thank you very much, With the bearing still installed I did not
realize that the axle diameter is stepped larger where the bearing locates.
that would explain it.
Dave

Hi all,
I was wanting to replace my axle bearings and where am I wrong?
I ordered skf bearing RW 207 CCRA which is supposed to be correct but the I.D. of
the bearing is 1.377 and the axle diameter where it is pressed on is 1.365 obliviously
not going to press on.  could anyone suggest a brand or know what part I need? 
The axle seal seems to be the correct size and I think it will seal , just completely
confused , any help would be greatly appreciated.
Dave

Now with the car cleaned up you can really see the work it needs.
My car is a little dusty, so I do need to find out who his auto detailer is so
I can raise my cars value 100K

   I guess we will have to wait for the next to last one made to come along.

Just my 2 cents,
I can't say if all the bidding was real but I do believe some of the money was scared away
by the negative comments.  First the tag controversy, the seller stated it was likely a repro.
I tend to agree with him,. Even though the stories trying to match the evidence could not be proven. 
Next the engine... is it rebuildable? or cracked or bored to the max already who knows. last but not least is
the varied estimates of restoration costs. Not a car for me. All the discussion was good at least the bidders
should have been pretty aware of what they were bidding on.  There are a few really good 66 shelby experts
beyond me on here and there should be more interesting reading.
Dave

When it comes to 65,66 or 67 original serial number tags
if you can read it at all , leave it alone.