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Having owned a 69 Big Block, I can offer some areas that I focused on:

Engine health - Especially in Vegas, cooling system 100%
Engine mods - I did a cam upgrade to make it a little happier mid-range. Headers and better exhaust, but still stock-ish. Maybe look into the throttle-body EFI so no vapor-locking and better running? Hides under the air cleaner for a good look.
Brakes - YES!!!! Best you can put inside the `15" wheels
Better shocks and sway bar connections. Connect it better to the road.
Front suspension & steering - New & Tight!

Built this in 1980-1982 based on a standard 68 convertible. Pictures are from 1985!

I used this, also from the company I got my LED bulbs from:

https://www.superbrightleds.com/led-light-load-resistor-kit-led-turn-signal-hyper-flash-warning-fix+packamt-2-pack

I have used bulbs from Superbright LED's, quality stuff and bright. The page you need: https://www.superbrightleds.com/vehicle-lights/led-vehicle-replacement-bulbs

Tony is also correct about current draw. You can add a resistor to each side which will mimic the draw of a filament bulb. I did this to my car after going to LED's, the flasher then worked fine.

Dan

I'm looking forwards to being on the track!

Yep. Been waiting for this to be public.

Waiting for the details next.

Two here back East are still operating Ford dealerships.

In NJ, Watchung Ford is still a Ford dealer, but re-sold so many times, no clue on the current name. - Update - Liccardi

In Allentown PA, Gilboy Ford is still owned by the same Family.

We had a ball! Curvy twisting roads, 34 Stallions, and lots of happy people!

(We won't discuss the , Ahem, speeds....)

Pics and video:
https://www.facebook.com/events/765730879398943/?active_tab=discussion

Congrats Vern!!! You'll need a Shelby for each kid! Your own fleet!

Super Shame! I loved Instructing on that track. The back is so technical.

SAAC did it first as just the Beaver, later as Pitt.

Seems quite close to what it should run.

My 68 with 3.50 gears and a little bit of work on the 302 ran 14.5's.

Years (decades?) ago I saw a presentation by someone involved with the program and still have the presentation paperwork. Exactly, a GM parts-bin build, Camaro and Alero.

As stated above, just did not capitalize on it's target and inspiration.

Been hearing about that today from a few groups I run with.

The current owners put a bunch of $$$$ in the place. Must be quite an offer!

So much for a possible future convention location....

https://www.facebook.com/events/765730879398943

Running the 2nd annual Fall Tour, the re-creation of the tour segment from the NorthEast Shelby Meet. Fun day getting a bunch of Shelby's, Mustangs, & Fords together for a 125 mile drive on some fabulous roads. We'll again run the "PA Tail of the Dragon", stop at the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area for lunch, and an Ice Cream stop on the way back down. Lunch is a burger, chips, drink. You pay at ice cream.

$25 for car & driver, gets you directions, mug, lunch, decal.
$15 for each passenger, gets lunch & mug.

Contact Dan Reiter (Cobrask8) for more info
Reiterdrds@ptd.net

Ron,

In the "SAAC Forum" Forum part, but it's own section, not under looking back.

Call it: "50 Years of SAAC", and it's for all members to post memories and pictures. Covers anything SAAC.