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Hi to all 67 fans,
Nice to see Mike and his family share the fun. Very well done video!!
Proof the nicest people,and cars go together.
They are only original once.
R.R.

Hi
The difference between the specs are 0.020" is cold (engine temp when it has not been running)
0.018" is with the engine at normal operating temp or hot. The slight difference allows for heat expansion of engine parts. If you have the time to inspect the rocker arms--check the surface that contacts the valve stem. If the clearance was too large it can wear a groove in the rocker arm and this makes adjustment inaccurate. With the original cam and rockers set properly you will have many miles to drive before it needs to be checked/readjusted again. I find it a good time to remove the sparkplugs which allows the engine to be turned with less effort. It is really simple when you get into it. Let us know how it goes.
R.R.

Hi Bill,
The first people to contact are the folks that run Power Brake Booster in Washington
(503) 238-8882  They have a great reputation and should be able to help with your questions and the rebuilding/restoration of a Bendix crimped type booster.
Still a good idea to remove the wheels and inspect closely....the last 69 G.T.500 That I was involved with had both rear wheel cylinders seized up.Most likely from sitting. Good thing the new owner had it trailered home, as he was told-Fly in and drive it home....All the best from a salesman
Please keep us posted on what you find.
R.R.

Normally do not make much about auction cars, but what is with the hood on this car?
Regards R.R.

Hi,
Did some quick checking as most of us really like this color, and there appears to be only 1 G.T.
350 made with a White interior # 2614 sold new in Ohio mid June 67. No G.T 500 cars show up. Looks like Knightmist and Brittany Blue were the most popular colors with White interiors.
One other detail is Acapulco Blue was introduced late in production and all seen in person were originally built with outboard headlamps. Only 1 G.T.500 in Red with a White interior-Started off a demo for Al Dowd. Stayed in Cal. Most of its life. Total 145 code O cars 81 were G.T.350 64 were G.T.500 Built in good sized groups of cars by Shelby in late May through the end of production.
If you really gotta have one with that combination then 2614 is the only choice.
Best Regards R.R.

Good to see a legend with a great book in print!!
Thanks to all that put this together especially Mr. Cantwell and Thanks Greg Kolasa.
R.R.

Hey to all,
Just re read the book by Chuck Cantwell and page 105 shows the boot and the foot note mentions a shifter boot from a Ford truck....may not be from a parking brake as we thought. Most likely an
Obsolete part from Ford, somewhere or somehow it would be nice to have the original part  number
To chase. My guess is in the 7200 range of Ford numbers.
R.R.

Hi to all,
We found the same oval cutout floor and rivet holes in #822 AND now thanks to this group of folks, can see/picture what was originally done by S.A.I. All parts were missing. Holes sealed with silicone and the oval cutout was sealed with a metal piece siliconed in place.Installed fiberglass covers to save time and they sealed things up. Wish we had the car still,was last in Texas??? 
Did anyone ask Howard if he has the part number for the boot? If anybody would know it should be him
R.R.

Hi Again,
Just to get a point across. The C7 restamped harmonic balancer was only stepped to allow for pulley
Offset-this does not affect balance or change the distance/clearances involved with the hatchet.
Much like machining a flywheel when replacing a clutch,will not require a rebalance. I have chased 67 A/C K cars for over 40 years and have learned a lot of mis-understandings/rumors Facts are
They are rare, as the total was 132 cars. Most books say A/C was not available with a K engine.....
This is because most people have not seen one. Ford/Shelby first equipped cars with A/C in 1966 when they finished the year with 4 Convertibles.We have documents showing the special request for K engines with A/C. For 1967 Ford used the same setup for the crank pulley and it was given a new part number to show the change.The C8 part is different and became a common replacement.A K engine will have EXTREME imbalance if the hatchet is removed and the engine is not rebalanced. It is actually 30.2 ounces with a K engine because of the hatchet,heaver rods and different flywheel/harmonic balancer ....A standard 289 is 28 ounces.The best way to check out your engine is remove the oil pan and inspect/verify what you find. And a car built in the 1200 range is not considered "Early" to be precise it would have to be in the first few hundred and finished by Shelby before Jan 1967.
Hope this clears up any rumors/myths that you may have. Jim Cowles (r.i.p.)is the only other person that seemed to understand K cars with A/C and we really miss him.
R.R.

Hi to all,
First question is did it run smooth? If so it must have been balanced without the hatchet.Not a big deal but it does mean someone has been inside this engine. On the positive side you can now use the
Timing chain of your choice.No clearance problems. The hatchet with a narrow chain is getting to be expensive and seems like someone has already made this choice for you. Unless you are planning a total rebalance, it may be best to replace and get running again with new parts. Also the difference with A/C is in the step to allow a pulley to mount-no balance difference.The other question is why do you consider it an early car?
R.R.

Hi Kent,
If you look on the AIR FUEL SPARK site you should be able to figure out what you need.
Hope this is helpful.
R.R.

Tim,
One long time advertiser in Hemmings is SMS in New Hampshire. May be worth a call. Very sad to here about Roland-his work was very nice, and he will be missed by many "Car restorers"
R.R.

Hi,
Thanks for the good news!!
Look forward to a copy in my library.
Regards R.R.

Bob,
Take it easy and get in touch with Craig Conley. He will know and be able to set you straight..
Meantime I suggest music as a simple help for your temporary condition. Find your favorite and crank it up.
R.R.

Thanks!! That explains it 100%
Any word on the registry?

R.R.