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Just saw I did not post here!

Meeting tonight at Tom's

Going over all club events, and everything else!

Joint fun with SAAC & Team Shelby! All levels run groups plus Touring Laps.

Working on the details, but mark and hold the date NOW!!!

Social Media event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2128594374541207

I fail that one. Will have to replace before going.

A heads-up to anyone with harnesses - If they check them, it's usually just two years. And if your car has air bags, use the factory belts.

And you would be amazed at how many forget the long sleeved shirt! Event shirts should have long sleeve.

Has any preliminary track schedule been announced yet?

Need an unmodified brake pedal for my FFR Cobra. Converting to power brakes. Used and dirty fine, just not hacked, bent, or mangled.

And reasonable!

Dan

I have been troubleshooting the 68-70 Sequentials for many years now. I have no parts to sell, but can be of help if you wish.

I used to sell a replacement circuit board with adjustable segment speed, but that was 20 years ago.

Research update:

Going through my Cantwell/Kolasa books, a reference to testing the cars including a GT-350 race car is also mentioned. Possibly that was the "regular" Mustang Chuck mentioned?

Also provided more information on sourcing and selecting more of components used.

I figured I'd start a fresh thread for this specific endeavor. All being used on a Museum presentation on the detailed full history of the 1965 GT-350.

Looking for pictures and information on the Mustangs Remmington & Miles worked on and tested before the first fastback was built.

According to my two Chuck Cantwell interviews, they used four cars:
TDF Mustang from Alan Mann
IRS Prototype Coupe from Ford
1965 stock Mustang GT
And a Jaguar XKE used as a comparison benchmark.

The final result was the IRS front suspension(A-Arm drop), Mann rear suspension (Overrides & Konis), upgraded 289 K motor, plus minor items.

I will be very grateful for information provided.

Thank you

Dan Reiter
Lehigh Valley PA SAAC

Bringing this back to the top. The presentation I did was split into two parts. Cobra history is done, that went quite well. Now working on the GT-350's.

Information here is quite good, I will study it more. Chuck also told me that they used a Jag XKE as their target car at Willow.

I'm looking for pictures of the IRS mule car, plus the SA mule coupe before the first fastback was built.

Many thanks again!

Dan

I have seen a private presentation about the work done on the car. Yes, it has been completely apart and put back together. Fact. At least they used replacement parts that were proper, used, proper part numbers and date codes, and aged correctly, so that everything is from the correct time frame. And many repairs done to the body, including the nose.

And as noted, the "streetification" has been un-done, so it's back to the Bonneville time period. So, has it been restored, repaired, returned to, or?

Only us enthusiasts and knowledgeable Shelby folks know the story behind the car. But, yes, it should not be called completely untouched and original. But then, any vintage race car is only original when new.

I personally am glad it was uncovered, the doctor did what it takes, and the car is back in the world.

Cars already loaded inside, weather is looking good!

That process is exactly the same I used in Pennsylvania to title and register my FFR in Pennsylvania. Title and Registration say "Specialty Construction". Same rules as a Street Rod, all functioning equipment , including lights, horn, wiper, etc. They also do a safety check including brakes. The good thing is that once done, I have a standard registration and can get personal tags for it.

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As the opening activity of this years Team Shelby East Coast Grand Nationals, you are invited to join us at New Jersey Motorsports Park, located in Millville, NJ, for a day at the track!
 
Team Shelby Northeast and SAAC have partnered to be your hosts.  We will be running the Lightning course and will have the facility all to ourselves for this HPDE experience.
 
We are planning for Novice, Intermediate and Advanced runs groups, as well as our popular Touring Class for those participants who would like a 'taste of the track' without pushing their cars, or their skills, beyond a comfortable limit.  Certified instructors will be on hand for coaching and in car instruction for all run groups. 
 
Registration for this awesome day at NJMP will open shortly.  It will be an ala carte option as part of the full Team Shelby East Coast Grand Nationals.  We encourage you to join us at the track, then spend the whole weekend with us in the Wildwood and Cape May area of southern NJ.  Please continue to watch the Team Shelby Northeast and SAAC Facebook pages, as well as www.teamshelbynortheast.com and SAAC websites for more information and to sign up when registration opens.
 
While this is primarily a Shelby and Performance Ford event, all makes/models are welcome to participate.

More details and forms will be available as we get closer, but will be run similar to a standard NASA HPDE event.

I (Dan Reiter) will be the Director of the event. Please PM me any questions you may have.

We are looking for a few volunteers to help with Tech and grid.

And, of course, the group photo at lunch!