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Hi Brandosaac,

Because the original black trim pieces were plastic, not fiberglass like the Branda Kit, yours are likely original because they are plastic.  Because of their age, they tend to warp and that is when owners like to replace with new straight pieces.  The aluminum molding is probably original as well, guilt by association to the plastic pieces.  The plexiglass if original probably has some grazing, showing it age and authenticity.  I'd say, base on your story and the what you have shown us, they are original.  Value is a harder one to determine.  At least a couple of hundred dollars.  Maybe double a Branda kit.

Hope that helps.

Cory

Hi CSheff,

You might consider a trade with someone that has a OEM finish manifold for your polished manifold.  Can you post an image?

Cory

Hi all,

I have a COBRA Automotive steering wheel hub, two inches tall.  This fits both early 16 inch with retainer plate and later 15 inch version, with no retainer plate.  I'm assuming it also fits middle version wheel.  This taller hub gives the driver a little extra room for the knees for shifting and braking. I end up with extra hub in my search for the shorter hub for 16 inch steering wheel.  Retail is $139 plus shipping.  I'm asking $120 with free shipping.  Please see images and ask questions.  If interested, please send me a PM.  Thanks

Cory

Hi GeotechDuck,

Bill Collins said in another post:

"Here is some info from a post I made in 2018:
I had a set of 14 x 6 Hertz Magnums restored a few years ago by Pico wheel in California.  They have been been in business since the 1920's and know what they are doing. Reasonable turnaround time, not inexpensive but the work was outstanding.  http://picowheel.com/contact/"

Give them a call.  Please let us know what they say.

Best of luck

Cory

Why not ask Bret? He has always did right by me in the past.

I have sent him a PM.  Just waiting to hear back from him. Thanks for the suggestion.

I also sent Rocket a PM.

Cory

Hi all,

Does anybody know the backstory on 6S838? Cape Cod Mustang sold back in January 2026 It looks like it's been left outside for sometime and maybe partially parted out. Just curious to see if anybody knows anything more about it.  Any pictures of as found?
Thanks
Cory

Hi Rocket (Ron),

In another post on the forum you said you had pictures of 6S838 when Jim Wick owned. Would you be comfortable posting them here and share the story?
Thanks
Cory

This is the closest aftermarket gasket I can find that is white, but differ slightly in the shape.  They are made by Mr. Gasket No. 253.  Not all of the gaskets are white on one side. Many have printing on both sides. But I found a seller that at least in his image show White on the one side in the attached image. We'll see if they show up White on the one side or not. I bought a couple.

Here's an image from early catalogue showing the Tri-Y headers with gaskets. The gaskets appear to be different than White, however, a white gasket probably wouldn't photograph very well. They may have altered the gasket so they could photograph it. I'm mostly looking at the shape.

Hi Scott,

I did try the Best Gasket website and searched for the header gasket. It came up "go fish". Thank you for the link.

Hi Jeff

I agree with you.  I am a little skeptical of the Internet search, but it did get Cyclone right.  It's possible to purchase white header gasket material and custom cut them. My son has a laser cutter that could do the job. All I need is an image of what an original gasket looks like and reverse engineer it and make a period as close correct gasket. Mark Hovander told me they put original gaskets on either 003 or 002. What would be interesting would be if we can come up with an image and see what we can do from there.  I'll have to check the period catalogs to see if there's an image of that gasket for guidance.

Thanks

Cory

A fellow member sent me the judging sheet for 66GT350.  The rule says to check for "white" header gasket.

Hi all,

I have two questions relating to the header gaskets for the tri-Y headers.

1) Who was the original supplier for the gasket?
2) Any recommendations on a gasket that looks closest to OEM?

Below is a screenshot of what the Internet says, Cyclone sourced the gasket from "Best Gasket".  Is this accurate?

Thanks

Cory

Hi All,

What is the typical production practice at Shelby American with the 66 GT350 hoods?

1) Where the hoods a delete item at San Jose?
2) Did Shelby American paint the hoods?
3) Was the underside of the hood painted to match the color of the vehicle or are they painted black?
4) Were the fiberglass steel frame hoods and all steel hoods treated the same way in terms of the production?  I know the all  steel hoods had problems with paint sticking due to the poor prep.

I had a buddy ask me about this, and I really hadn't paid much attention to the color of underside of hoods.  As far as I know, all the Wimbledon white hoods are painted black and all the black cars are black. What happened to the blue, green and red cars?  Is it a mix, some painted the color of the car and some painted black?  What was the original intent?  Is either considered OEM configuration?
Thanks
Cory

Foam is good , just the stitching has let go in a small area. Does it need to been taken apart to resew it?

IIRC, the underside has a plate with screws.  Remove screws, disassembly, remove cover, resew and then reassembly.  You will need to purchase a more robust thread than retrieving some light duty thread from your wife's sewing basket.  LOL

Cory

6M22 with thermactor ports
No 4V.
These may be service heads.
Is there a way to tell if they are?

Hi S412Gofast,  because the heads have a December 1966 casting date code, they could be either - Production for a 1967 GT350 or a service part.  Because it has the 65 cast into as well, I'd guess more likely a production head for 1967.  The service heads with C8ZE are definitely service parts.

Cory

Cory

Hi Roy,

Thank for the link to the SAAC-2 photo's.  I added it below and amended the photo's transcribed comments to include an accurate count on the GT350H's.

Cory