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A better working link.    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-dodge-shelby-charger-3/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Model_Update

Ok, so the shop is going to rebuild the fuel pump and add a vapor return line. They're going to pull the radiator for either rebuild or replacement as well as the water pump and thermostat. We'll see how all that goe$$$$$$$$$...

Could you elaborate on the purpose of the vapor return line and where you are adding it? You had best do your research so that you can determine if the radiator is original or not. An original 69 GT500 radiator is a valuable and rare part. The top tank ,the side straps and the bottom tank are all valuable components in their own right. Typical shops replace radiators with generic replacements instead of rebuilding because it takes too much time and trouble. A generic radiator can be easily identified by a knowledgeable enthusiast.

Do the cars come from Kirkham with the fuel cells installed or is it something SA changes/adds?
That might be another source.

Sorry for the 289/427 mixup - it's hard to tell the players without a scorecard.

Keep in mind that the building of Continuation Cobra's by SAI has constantly changed throughout the years so the build process from 1997 will be different than the build process used in 2007 or 2017 but in my expereience any SAI installed bladders will have the certification paperwork from FuelSafe in the individual Cobra build file which is why I suggested calling SAI' sales department and asking them to pull your specific CSX file as to provide the owner with details. Seems the easiest way to me.

And cool Cobra model chart. Thanks for posting that as I've not seen it before. SAI would be doing a great service if they hung a large copy of that chart in their Heritage center.

Fuel safe has you send in your old fuel cell to them to guarantee a fit I assume. Given that they require to have your old fuel cell anyway I doubt any additional paperwork from Shelby would be helpful or what am I missing?

CSX8000 is a 289 continuation.

Sorry that I was not clear enough so as for you to miss my point that Fuel Safe brand was used on both CSX4000 and CSX8000 continuation Cobra's.

Hello everyone, hope you are well. Where would be a suggestion to get a new fuel cell bladder for a csx8000 series car. Thanks

You could always phone the sales department at Shelby American, 702-942-7325, with your CSX number and have them look up which bladder was originally installed during the build of this contination Cobra.

Hello everyone, hope you are well. Where would be a suggestion to get a new fuel cell bladder for a csx8000 series car. Thanks

You could always phone the sales department at Shelby American, 702-942-7325, with your CSX number and have them look up which bladder was originally installed during the build of this contination Cobra.

I believe Fuel Safe is typically what the CSX4000/8000 cars came with when first built.

Recently bought a 69 GT500. Tons of problems, knocking them down one by one. ($$$$$) Looks like I either need my fuel pump rebuilt or replaced. Maybe a vapor lock issue. So, question. Better to rebuild the fuel pump? Replace it, but with what? Or do the dirty deed and go with EFI? Thoughts? Advice?

Overheating problems. Already have a clutch fan. Radiator looks pretty rusty inside. Repair or replace? Replace with what?

Thanks in advance for all the input, it's greatly appreciated!

The short answer is to rebuild components if they are original assemblyline type.  Mods like efi on these cars typically are frowned at and diminish the value of the car by the amount in labor and materials to return it to stock.

I am happy with any date code...the repro I got is so horrible that I am happy with a ford one of any kind ....Thanks,
Do you have one?

I believe I have misinterpreted your wanted ad. In quickly reading I thought "radiator and fan shroud" which is why I asked about the date. I realize now upon review you meant fan shroud only. I have a 66 radiator but no fan shroud. Best of luck on the search.

Our car is a Carryover #074, which came equipped with Cragar wheels. Would you let me know what the factory finishes on the two halves of the Kelsey Hayes brake calipers should be?

From the factory the back half is cast iron and front half is ether plated zinc silver or I have seen painted with no smudge silver paint. FYI that is the same as a regular disc brake Mustang.

I think I asked the question incorrectly, what is used to block the holes?

Pete

Not typically blocked that I have seen. If you want to block you will have to improvise a fix.

Did they use these clips (shown on regular antenna for mustang) this is from Concoursmustang

Not typically. They are seldom if ever seen on the long extension coaxial cable used for the PM300 antenna installation that is run differently than a regular Mustang typical antenna and coaxial cable.

Anybody have one? Looking for original Ford one

Do you only want a date code correct one or will any date for 66 production period do?

Well an update, I was able to recreate the texture for the decklid and in doing so did find the original "part/engineering" number on the declid. Not sure if the resolution comes out well at least I know that it is original now.

That looks historically accurate IMO. Congrats on the great job and effort.

For those reading I have collected a number of the factory sequential boxes that I have confirmed working by installing on a car that if you are interested contact me by PM for the nominal fee. This is not the place to post a for sale part.

Speaking of having a Ford vin and a Shelby vin on 67s the take  I got is little red was titled when sold by the Ford vin. So today is the car titled by the Ford vin or the known Shelby vin?

To answer Gary's specific question,- from a pure number stand point and not from a authentication of the body standpoint that Ford vs. Shelby VIN information may be an interesting footnote for some ,a matter of personal pride or a strategy to keep raising value vs personal property tax assessments (where applicable)under the radar to others. From a strictly identification stand point it really doesn't matter if the Ford VIN is used or not because the information is out there by SAAC and on that particular noted 67 GT500 coupe from other sources to determine what it is by cross referencing the Ford VIN and the Shelby VIN. There are aspects of the Ford VIN regardless of what year Shelby car that are specific and easily identified without looking up or contacting SAAC by a large number of knowledgeable enthusiasts that have educated themselves.Of course a complete authentication of the body and VIN are needed even if the car has all original numbers and authentic Shelby VIN tag.  Thank you SAAC for establishing this information chain available to the world.

Why would the police remove the tag in the 1970s?

If the police got involved my first thought is that it probably got taken off to verify the Ford VIN and than got misplaced. It was more common back than but still common today for the police and other government agencies not to understand the legitimacy of how Shelby identified the cars that they manufactured. Many states to this day only recognize the Ford VIN. Of course with enough owner documentation and pushback they can be forced to recognize the facts.