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I'm confused.  The auction say it ends February 24.  Shouldn't the auction be over?  Last I checked, it's now March.
Cory

Hi Vern,

Can you get an image and post? "The solid aluminum hub used with the 16 inch steering wheel is pretty noticeably thinner than the die cast chrome hub".

Thanks

Cory

Here is an image of 5R002.  Looks like a die cast chrome hub with 16 wood wheel.

Is that in period or later?

Hi,  This photo of 5R002 was taken at SAAC 50 dinner at the COBRA Experience.  It is likely not originator to the car.  But I know when this car was restored, much care was given to originality.

Cory

Here is a  car with what looks like an aluminum hub, but 15 inch wood wheel, no retaining washer.

Here is a mid production car.  Looks like a die cast chrome hub.

Here is an image of 5R002.  Looks like a die cast chrome hub with 16 wood wheel.

Hi Bob,

OK, Shelby American save some money by going to the diecast. So it is a later version.  Are all the middle and later hubs same height as the early version?

Are there three versions?

1). First hundred cars with aluminum hub with the early 16 inch  wood steering wheel?  2 inches tall.

2) Is  there a second hub for the mid production wood wheel with the holes in the spokes?  Unique to this mid production wheel?

3) Die-cast chrome hub used with the later  15 inch wood wheel?  2 inches tall.  Same interface to the 16 inch wheel, but no retaining washer?

Cory

Hi all

Years ago, I picked up a S1MS 1965 GT350 wood steering wheel hub. At the time I was under the impression it was a later hub that was taller than the earlier hubs.  After SAAC 50, looking at early 65 GT350's hubs, I'm not so sure it's a later hub.  All the early cars had hubs that were 2 inches tall. This one is 2 inches tall, so is it an early hub?  Any education on the hub heights and variations would be appreciated. Please see attached images.
Thanks
Cory

I did a Google search on 1965 early Cobra Intake manifold and found this image from Dan Case.  It looks like this may have been the manifold used to make the manifold I posted above. No need to remove the firing order or the Shelby American part number. Just remove the feature that cast the word COBRA.

See link below.  It is the same manifold.

https://www.saac.com/forum/index.php?topic=11325.0

Hi guys,

Thanks for your input.  A fellow, very knowledgeable and long time SAAC member, sent me a PM.  This is how I interpreted his input.  He is suggesting that the manifold may have been marketed by some other Non-SAI Speed Job or retailer. (Maybe even approved my SIA, Ford, Offenhauser or other supplier.) To avoid issues with licensing or other infringement, the retailer may have had the manifold made, from the same supplier as SIA, with all the Shelby American (COBRA and S1MS 9424A), FORD (Firing order) and supplier identification markings removed.  This is consistent with the manifold.  That way they could sell without legal issues. The best way to determine if this was the actual origin, would be finding an old period sales flier or news print ad showing the generic intake.  It might have been a local speed shop and all the advertising is long go.  This of course is all conjecture.  We may never really know for sure.

However, this does not explain why the PCV provision was removed and an threaded hole added to the No. 8 runner.  Other than, if they started with the race version manifold, that provision was already gone.   Then, the threaded hole was added by the first owner to tap in a line for some vacuum.

Take care

Cory

Hi all,

I picked up this intake years ago because of its uniqueness and similarities to a S1MS 1965 GT350 intake.  The nameplate is blank.  The temp sensor  provision is the smaller version.  There's no firing order nor part number . The  casting features for a PCV connection are absent and the casting sprue, typically with a manufactured marking,  has been trimmed off. There is a threaded hole in the very aft runner, No. 8.  What is the origin of this Intake?  Is it a prototype? Is it a test part to validate the casting? Is it an early production part?  Is it someone's creation by modifying a S1MS manifold?  It's a mystery to me. What do you think?
Thanks for looking
Cory

Will do.
Thanks Brian

Hi all,

I got this speedometer speed sensor with some other parts and have no use for it. It looks to be in very good shape. It also comes with some sort of coupling. It looks like it has a 9H date code for 1969.  I'd like $60 plus the ride. Please send me a PM if interested.
Thanks
Cory

Hi all

I got these hood pin backing plates with some other parts and have no use for them. I believe they're for 1969 and possibly 1970. Ihate to throw them away, but if somebody can use them, you can have them for free plus the shipping. Please send me a PM if you're interested.
Thanks
Cory

Beware, the individual selling the wraps for around $100, may not send you the wrap shown in the auctions.  I purchased one from him and a different one showed up.  He refused to take the return.  I file a complaint with eBay and they refunded me the money and did not require me to return to seller.  The seller had a fit and disparaged everyone in Western Washington.  I have since heard from a fellow member he is not a reliable seller.  Beware.

Cory

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