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If you have a roller cam, you don't need the high zinc oil. 

I feel very fortunate that Bret helped me secure my highly original, all factory metal California car back in 2009.  I've seen perfectly restored cars that present well, but had floor pans, and a lot of rust/collision repair.  I got lucky with my car.  When I bought it I didn't know how to tell the difference between original versus reproduction, but I do now thanks in large part to contributions by knowledgeable people on this forum. It's been a journey.

Here's a photo of my 69 Shelby convertible roll bar.  I've been told it is original.  The green paint is a tell. 

Does anyone know if there was a metal clip fastening the metal line to a top bellhousing bolt on a 1969 FMX with a 351W?  I had my FMX rebuilt recently and can't find an upper clip.  I'm not sure if it is lost or not.  I do have a lower retaining clip at the tail shaft bolt.  Thanks. 

I don't have access to my car for a while.  I'm not sure measuring springs installed on a car will be helpful.  My springs have sagged a bit.

I can do some measurements when I get the car back.

#100.  I'm not sure if the 5RS68 leaf springs is an early/late thing. 

Thanks everyone!

While my FMX is out, I would like to make it look as correct as I can.  What color was the tail housing and bellhousing for a '69 GT350?  Was the main body cast iron color? 

If anyone has a picture of what it is supposed to look like, that would be helpful.

Thanks.

I'd like to get my 5RS68 springs re-arched if anyone is is still doing it.  It probably won't be permanent but it should help reduce sagging for a few years. 

I'm in PA during summers and I keep the Shelby in PA as well.  Competition Transmissions did answer and said they do not rebuild FMX transmissions.  They don't really do C6s very often either.  It appears that very few parts are offered for the FMX based on my recent searches.  They are rapidly becoming extinct.

They are an easy transmission to rebuild if you are willing to take on the work. If not there is a very good shop in NY that does a lot of classic cars.  Competition transmission in N. Tonawanda. Close to Buffalo
https://www.competitiontransmission.com/

Thanks for the referral but they don't answer their phones, and their mailbox is full. 

My original FMX lost reverse today, and has been acting up for a while.  Can anyone recommend a good rebuilder preferably in Pennsylvania or a neighboring state.  I'm also not against putting it on a pallet and shipping it.  Thanks.

I was very close to putting a Tremec TKX 5 speed into my '69 GT350 convertible with an FMX this year.  I am 6'4" and decided to try sitting in an identical car that was converted to a 5 speed.  I couldn't shift comfortably without my knee hitting the door panel, steering column and/or turn signal switch.  The clutch pedal sits pretty high, and I know it can be adjusted with some work.  Also the seat can be moved back.  In the end, I didn't want to fight physics.  Besides, my car is faster with the automatic and easier to drive in traffic. 

What an incredible collection he has. 

Someone will put it back to original someday.