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Hey Phil,
  Since it's a 69 302 head, according to Bob Mannel's book, that E is just the suffix to the  whole casting number (C9OE-E). Hope this helps.

Dave

The newer Holley accelerator pump diaphragm is a little thinner than the older ones. The screws that hold the pump housing to the bowl bottom out before the housing seals to the bowl. Not sure the current pump diaphragm from Holley are still having that problem but make sure the screws aren't bottoming out. Also might need to shorten the screws if you sanded any appreciable amount off the pump housing. Hope this helps.

Dave

Some incredible footage here.

Interesting that the BME Cougars have Magstars on at Tech. but then run Torque Thrusts during the race.

- Phillip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4ij9eaomwE

Phillip,
  Great film, thanks for sharing it. Knowing how Bud Moore was, at that point, the Magstars were probably filled with water to make weight (as if that wasn't already a heavy set of wheels..... )

Dave

Ron,
  Very cool, thanks for the clarification.

Dave

Actually looking forward to this one......

Dave

CSX2003 had the same hood latch setup with the spring loaded covers and T handle. Was a pretty unmolested car.

Dave

...and just a few more.

....and more.

A few more photos.

As part of the big Henderson NC show last weekend (approximately 650 cars), a local Ford club had a parking lot in town reserved for their club event. Included were at least six Boss Mustangs, five 68-1/2 Cobra Jet Mustangs, two Shelbys, a 428SCJ Cale Yarborough Special and a bunch of other interesting old Fords.
Lot of folks there from both NC and VA.

Paul,
  The torq-lock slider is the one you are looking for. See this ebay link for an available example:

SYNCHRO SLIDER (TORQUE LOCK DESIGN) - T10 | eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/261835017475?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&google_free_listing_action=view_item&srsltid=AfmBOoq0Hz4S-xCZ6ImlITSJsdFXRVttFn8uR6p9RyXCKKWH6CbX91C7umY

Dave

Not sure which book shows it (I'm not where I can get to my library at the moment), but I've seen photos of R Models under construction or parked outside at Shelby American with unpainted aluminum sail panel covers already installed on the cars. Maybe in the last book about Shelby American that Dave Friedman put out a few years ago. Based on those photos,  I believe the rivets should be painted. Hope this helps.

Dave

Last of the Shelbys that were there.

....some more from Friday...

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