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Registered for Fri & Sat on the track, also advanced.

Just a heads up for all open cars - read all tech papers carefully. They will Broomstick all open cars, and arm tethers are in the tech list.

Come prepared.

Planning on being on track in the FFR

I had known Doug since the Jersey SAAC days. Friends, Shelby Enthusiasts. Always saw him at conventions no matter where he lived. Always a story, a unique character.

He leaves a hole that will be hard to fill.

Still have open seats!

Contact me for info

Yes, 2003. Saw the tag on the frame.

Good chance it has been brought back to "as built"?

MLP-

Nothing I have found mentions the Panhard bar in the original documentation or design. Maybe others can verify? Regardless, It would be a specific built custom item, since Ford only used that on the full sized coil spring cars in that era.

For the Later Trans Am cars (69-70), They utilized a Watts Linkage to keep the differential Centered, and override traction bars to create a parallel rear suspension. This is all according to Donald Farr's Boss 302 book.

So, a simple answer to a panhard bar would be "no" to an original correct Day-2 bar from my research. But, the better rear differential location will help no matter what you use. There is no "factory" panhard bar used.

I have been there, run and instructed on the track. Tight, fun little track.

Redneck drag races on Friday nights!

Just bouncing back into the visible list, hoping someone out there has some info.

Also finding out Arning also did the front UCA re-locate to work with the still-born IRS.

Thanks JD!

Anybody have that edition and can share/scan/copy?

Again, thank you Ned!

Thank You Ned! I was going to reach out to you as well. Do you have any images of those cars?

More research for the Museum presentation:

While the Cobra body is based on the AC Ace, well known most every dimension has been changed/upgraded to work with the upgraded chassis & suspension. And the rear bodywork was mostly left like the Ace, as it was decent looking.

But the Ace in front looked like a catfish, and was re-designed for the Cobra cars. My question is who made the suggestions? Was it Shelby? Was CSX2000 the first, or were there an Ace prototype or two with the changes? Is the 2000 grill indeed an Ace grille cut down to the new opening shape?

Trying to ascertain this information as part of my research. Only details in my 4th edition registry is the simple sentence about the front being redesigned for the Cobra, but no other information.

If someone knows the origin, or can direct me to a viable source, I would be most appreciative.

Thanks You,

Dan

Working on a Museum presentation of the development and history of the iconic Shelby cars. CSX 2000, 3000, and 1965 GT-350.

For the 1965 Gt-350, just a few items trying to get info on.


Trying to definitively nail down who developed the rear suspension override traction bar design?

Was it first on:
1963 H-M Rally Falcons
1964 H-M Rally Falcons
1964 Alan Mann Mustangs
1965 Shelby Mule - Remington/Miles

I know the Ford engineer who did the design work was Claus Arnig. Chuck Cantwell verified. But what car was it first used in? And then it was adopted into the Gt-350.

The relocated front UCA holes were by Alan Mann in the TDF Mustangs.

I have had good conversations with Chuck Cantwell about much of the history of the cars. But this design was already done when he came on board and does not recall exactly where it was derived from. He did tell me some interesting IRS details. No info about this subject in the last registry I have (65-66-67).

If you can help me out and provide any additional info, I would be most grateful.

Dan

My 1968 "C" code convertible had the big block shock towers from new. Never knew it initially. Just a factory fluke. Build date was mid-July 1968.

Just a reminder, our meeting is scheduled for Monday night, Feb 16 at 7:00 PM.

LOTS to go over, see everybody there!