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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. 

Interesting.  Thanks.

My early '69 GT350 (#100) has 5RS68 stamped on the leaf springs, and no other stampings.  Does anyone know what colors would have been stamped on my build sheet for the leaf spring section?  I can't find my build sheet.

My car has a few other anomalies as well.

It's a good thing I decided to replace my original rag joint.  The splines are worn away. 

Is there a specification for the length, or trial and error?

Yes, it's in the shop manual.