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They used to bring $1k or so, but lately I've seen a number offered in the $800 range and not sell. The aftermarket gauges have come a long way, and they have ones that look OEM now. So I think there's a little less demand unless the chrome housing is in primo shape. Just my opinion.

They are no longer made and all the vendors I know of (including Shelby Parts and Restoration) are out of stock. There's a few used ones and probably a new pair floating around people's garages.

I should have one extra that I can let go as I put the car back together from paint.

Different harness. I just removed the door wiring from my 70 AM radio car, and it did not have the provisions for speakers.

Hi. I'm sending my Shelby out for paint, and wanted to provide the proper color for the argent in the front end. I've heard it's the same as what Ford used on the rocker moldings for 70 Mach 1's, but that paint is now out of stock at every place I looked. Is there a paint code people recommend or another color that is close?

I masked off the chrome and then sanded the spokes, starting with a fairly aggressive grit since mine had nicks and scratches. Eventually, using finer grits, it was smooth but dull. I then polished it to a mirror shine with the buffing wheel.

I assumed the trap door and surround were black to prevent glare. That's a lot of sun coming in through that back window! But I'm not basing that on anything, and it may not have anything to do with Ford's thinking.

I recently sold my '70 with the intermittent wipers so unfortunately I can't run to the garage and check. I recall there being a low and high speed, with the difference being all the speeds in between.

Tony Zankofsky in PA did mine. You need pretty good cores to get a good result. PM me if you'd like his contact info.

Hey Jason. I didnt know you were the hood guys's story when we get together last month!!!! My hood part number is gone on mine. let me know if the one in your old hood frame is savable.

Patrick
Canada

Thanks again for that crank! That reminds me I need to check in with the machine shop..

Unfortunately the area with the part # on my old hood frame had already been damaged beyond repair. I wondered how I would fix it - I guess this was one way to do that!

Hi all - I wanted to give an update. My hood's been repaired and is better than before it sailed off. I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out. The hood frame was an NOS one from Jesse at Shelby Parts and Restoration.

I believe the air cleaner, snorkel, and heat riser are shared with other 1969 ford and mercury products. Where are you located? I have a setup here in N.C.

If you go with a repo bezel please paint the inside ring Argent by the plastic gauge clear bezels . The repos are chrome as they don't paint them. Seen it too many times. Both my 55 year old clocks work good in my 2 "69" cars. Curious as to how my 68 clock will work since it has been sitting for 51 years dormant now. I like the factory clock movement. 

Yes - painting that ring is necessary. But very difficult! At least for me. I've done it but it took almost a week of back-and-forth, touch ups, etc.

I think for it to be capitalism you need a buyer willing to pay more.. Not sure if that will happen here, at least anytime soon. Desirable parts but narrow market..

Sold! I need one for my SCJ. I'll PM you my info. I'll be at Carlisle as well.

I've been talking with Grant on the parts. There's more than what's shown. I could use them (couldn't we all?) but the asking price for the lot probably puts it out of reach.

Hopefully these end up on a car. Wish it was mine!