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https://youtu.be/xVxwpW-TX5I

Long but interesting discussion on how this unfolded.

Very interesting and informative YouTube videos from Gregg Richhart on the disassembly and freshening up process of his 1969 silver jade GT500 convertible #1291. Great shots of unmolested areas of the car which is in very good condition even with some previous maintenance and repairs in its history. Below link is the first of several parts that are currently available with more to come.

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https://youtu.be/iEPeYazNYog?si=rl_ykiNHSjmHqm29

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Pitt Race (Pittsburgh International Raceway) just sold...apparently to a developer and will no longer be a racetrack.  This is devastating news!

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/news/pitt-race-sold-set-to-close-at-the-end-of-2025/

Lots of aftermarket parts everywhere and therefore many unique Shelby items missing including front upper shock mount brackets with washers.

Here's the NOS original 1964 truck bumper chrome versions with non clear glass lens that were repurposed by Shelby and brass metal painted black. Unfortunately when installed into the fiberglass tail light panel the bezel metal prongs really chew up the edges of the plastic panel hole and many fell out and were lost. Some lucky owners noticed them loose and applied sealant and rotated them slightly after reinstalling to engage in better section of fiberglass edge. Very common issue you see replaced with the wrong only half shrouded no 64TK marking white plastic lens made in China make shift solution.

This is the correct light socket with separate ground and power bullet plug that's used for Shelby license plate light application. The ground wire is white paint stamped with a S9MS FOMOCO identification number.

Here are some photos of what others have described starting with the large retaining collar version used on 69/70 truck bumpers and which has the same SAE-L 64TK JWH chrome cover and glass lens.

Same video as response #2 but on YouTube with some interesting commentary. 

https://youtu.be/WaW11YC5TOI?si=wGUcyUBhclqFgic2

Happy to help Bob.

Some historical perspective of this issue.
https://youtu.be/UxnC1WW95XE?si=jVDGJ7yqGIvniIVy

This video about flow testing a Shelby COBRA intake manifold although modified with porting may be of interest to some.

https://youtu.be/wZ-ZW2J3Occ?si=9A5TqrRl_Mb-qUj9

Interesting comprehensive video of the history of 1969 and 1970 Shelby Mustangs with lots of details some with references and some debatable.

https://youtu.be/g3LD28vPr-4?si=L1rNaWxXMjP_lEju

Car and display earlier discussion for others to reference.

https://www.saac.com/forum/index.php?topic=17805.msg143162#msg143162

Looks like maybe a potential vacuum leak due to the cracked rubber cap/plug on fitting next to the coil.

Clamp on fuel filter hose should be crimped style or at least have sharp corners.