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I have seen two variations of the drop bracket, but nothing like that before either.

If you mean the one in Tennessee, it is way too far from nice hotels, restaurants, etc.

The PCA apparently doesn't think so.....

First 2 owners were in Talahassee.... I will respond with a PM.

I think you put this under the wrong post.

Roy

Not if you look at the previous threads and responses.

I don't mean to be critical but WOW that's a lot of Undercoating.

Typical of up north dealers back in the day.... all new inventory was undercoated prior to hitting the dealer inventory sheet.

My GT-350 was sold new at Frontier Ford in Niagara Falls, NY and the original owner immediately took it to their home in Tallahassee, FL. It was, and still is slathered with that wonderful stuff.....

Not sure if this makes a difference but is the price in US $$ Dollars? or Canadian $$ Dollars?

Yes, I would say that makes a difference..... 

I found it.... while unraveling the old electrical tape covering on the tail light harnesses, I found that what looked to be a couple original connections that were weak and maybe intermittent.  Put it all back together, changed a couple of weak 1157s and everything worked well.

Thank you to all that responded.

How about Flatrock ? 

I'll bet Mr. Biddle would be very excited to host such a prestigious event and get his new track front and center......

Thanks all..... the trip home was perfect with no surprises.

I'll get it up in the air the next day or so and R & I the cylinder rod connection just to be sure.

I'm still trying to figure out the MIA brake lights if anyone has an idea.

I believe the big block Cobras did substitute some motors, but that was an entirely different matter

As I recall the 390 Cobra SAI experiment for the Bahamas Speed Week was affectionately referred to as "The Turd". I would assume that reference speaks volumes.

I would get the front end up in the air and double check the torque and bushing installation just to be safe.

Thank you.... good advise, as I was definitely leaning this way. I just hope I don't mess anything up driving it home. It's only about 5 miles, but some tight turns out here in the country.

Thanks guys.... the new bracket is a lot more stout than the one twisted up..... and the weld is on both sides.

My question was regarding my field installation of the slave cylinder rod end bushings and rod end lock nut.

Thanks again.

About ten years ago when I purchased my car, I noticed the power steering slave cylinder bushings were in bad shape on the drop bracket. Purchased a replacement bushing kit and installed with the front end in the air in my garage with no problem. I failed to notice, or know, that the bracket bolts should have been installed with lock washers.... so now, appx. 5,000 miles later, a couple of them loosened and twisted the bracket. Unfortunately I noticed this away from my garage, so I was forced to replace the bracket and related hardware with the front end on the ground.

This time around it was a little more difficult getting the rod end of the slave cylinder through the bushing hole of the new bracket far enough to get both retaining washers and bushings installed and compressed to be able to get the cotter pin through the castle/lock nut.

My question is, I know this is probably not the best way to install the bushings and lock nut on the rod end, but is this going to pose a problem with the power assist system..... and should I get the car home, get the front end in the air, and remove and re-install ?

I sure don't want to tear anything up now, or down the road.

You expertise would be appreciated.

Several posts with the same lengthy link by user "yermum".

I haven't clicked on any but seeing them everywhere this morning 8/30.

Congratulations Allen....no small feat.

I can relate.... Edmonton, Alberta to Ramona, CA non-stop 19 hours in a 1955 Thunderbird.