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Hi,
Another suggestion that may help. Contact Drew Serb of the Cobra experience in California.
On the AC Club forum they mention a 63-67 Jaguar code 0013 Opalescent Silver Blue Metallic
So that may offer a cross reference?? Original paint would be Nitrocellulose Lacquer made by I.C.I.
Which most likely is no longer available. All color samples appear to be Silver with a tint of Blue
Listed as ICI P151-R843 AC Code 15 Hope this helps!
R.R.

Hi,
Just 1 more thing to add to the growing list of things for a rule meeting. This should be a clear written statement about the Shelby tag, and all judges should be following a consistent way to judge
Such as any original tag gets full points for authenticity and is only deducted for/on condition.
Reproduction tags are deducted for being not original. Judges decide on this when the car is entered
Yes we are human and can have opinions but the judges carry the largest responsibility and need the
Proper written rules to back them up.
Just my 2 cents
R.R.

Thanks for letting us know J.D.
Now we can add it to the Christmas list!!
R.R.

Just to mention it....The other car, Possibly a Jordan? Did you know they offered an "R" model?
The only clue on it is the chrome trim pieces behind the driver. Again Thanks for posting this!!!
R.R.

Hi,
That is really cool. Would think this is a picture new to all eyes, and its even in color!
Now comes the questions.....This looks like a 66 possibly a carryover car? (No gauge pod visible on dash and chrome round rimmed type speedo as well as left outside rear view chrome mirror)
Would also be nice to know what the other car is, could be late 20's early 30's
Thanks for posting it.
Regards R.R.

Hi,
Sent you a PM
R.R.

Hi to all detail interested people.
To answer your question about the washer reinforcement that is welded to the top 65/66 are round and  the 67-up type are known as a "clipped" type. The metal will eventually fatigue and split if a stiff shock is used without a spacer. Whenever you remove a bracket they should be inspected for distortion and damaged threads....this applies to cars with high mileage especially.
To show what Ford learned about this look at how a 60/70 BOSS 302 racecar is set up.
Hope you found the correct parts for your carryover!
R.R.

Hi,
I see an advertiser on the concoursmustang site as midlife harness.com and it appears he is repairing harnesses....might be worth contacting about a connector.
R.R.

Hi all,
Just to verify things a bit more. The picture shown with a cap without a hose is known as "open"
And was not intended for use on California cars after the beginning of 1967. We see this on many
Invoices so I would suggest getting documents from Dave Matthews to show where it was sold new,and if there is any doubt as to cost,get a Deluxe Marti report. They were under $7.00 I think.
Greeks car was part of the train derailment and was intended to be sold originally East of California, which would explain why it is an "open" type.
R.R.

Hi SCJSTU,
The picture you posted is a typical closed crankcase type. If your car is a 200 series and sold new outside of California (thermactors were suggested to be sold within that state) Very few HIPO 289 engines were equipped with them. And they are difficult to find correct parts for.
They (thermactor equipped) also used a closed crankcase type as pictured.
R.R.

Hi again,
Yes that is what I think is proper-and have a pair that match, just want to verify so no threads are damaged. Thanks for the tip.
R.R.

Hi 68 fans,
Need to know what the roof bolts are for the  rollbar. They are 13/16 and much like seatbelt bolts
But have 3/8" coarse threads and a small shoulder...if memory serves correct...also have some fine thread Type that fit in the floor for seatbelts.At least they were saved, Looks like some advertised have Torx head which can't be correct. Thanks for the help.
R.R.

Hi,
Best people to work with-Power Brake Booster Exchange in Washington state....Just has "Mark" do
Several and am very pleased. Dewey has retired.Company has great reputation still. If I am reading
Correctly they are also doing hydraulics. Be sure to keep the original master as they are rare.
R.R.

Incredible!!!
Best news ever.
Will forever be #1 all time favorite for me,and now all together.
R.R.

Hi Texas Swede,
Sent you a private message.
R.R.