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I have a 1969 GT 500, and the Marti Report mentions "with blackout hood treatment." What does that mean?

Thomas

Nothing related to the Shelby hood, but instead part of the cars original and humble beginnings going down the line like any other Mach I would have.

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As many here know the original radios used in MKI and MKII Cobras were Motorola 323TC's or 324TC's. These are basically universal radios that were sold to the general public as 323T'S or 324's (I have yet to find a 324T, but I did find what is thought to be an original 424TC radio and the TC on it is ink stamped). those 323T and 324 model numbers were die stamped on the housing on the forward antenna input side. The C was ink stamped on the 323T model while it appears that the TC was ink stamped on the 324 models. I believe those ink stamps were to designate it specifically for the Cobra's.

I've had some down time while my SPF is having some additional work done on it out of state, so I decided to spend it trying to locate as many Motorola 323T and 324 radios as I could find. I believe over the past several months I may have at this point cornered the market on what has been available. So what did I intend to do with all of these radios you might ask? Well, I decided I was going to clone one of the 323T' or 324's for myself and once I had figured out how to do that I would continue to make others for anyone on this forum who might be interested in having one for their car (original or replica/continuation). Long story short I have 7 available (8, if you count mine) of either 323TC or 324TC with rechromed faceplates, new "COBRA" radio dials made by Instrument Specialties, repainted dial pointers, original reconditioned 2-piece knobs for 11 of them (the knobs are still in process). Those have all been bench tested nd all have working lights and some even have working speakers. I also have another 8 that are other model numbers, but otherwise look identical. I might add that.the only way to read the model number once it is in the car is to contort yourself behind the dash to get a look at the stamping. The original style radio mounting bezel for these radios can be purchased from https://www.csxparts.com/products/trim-radio-face-plate-289?_pos=1&_psq=Radio&_psid=8ffa8a3a3&_ss=e.

Basically, I'm just looking to cover my cost on these radios to make them available to you, $895 each plus shipping for those with an original model number and $795 for the non-original model numbered ones (lower 48 only).

Attached is a picture on the 16 radios. The 8 on the right are the 8 with the correct model numbers. Those 8 on the left are those with the other model numbers, but otherwise look identical. Yes, they all have the internal speaker, just different model numbers from the same era. If you look closely at the radio dials you may be able to see that I also had them all made with the correct blue Civil Defense triangles. Messge me, if interested and let me know if your car is original or who the manufacturer of your car is.

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I know nothing about these but I have a friend that is asking how to use 6 pin wheels on car set up for 5pin?

This entails removing the 5 pin hub/adapters and replacing them with the 6 pin hub/adapters.
Choices abound:
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trigowheels.com
https://www.cobraracing.com/ProductsPages/AccessMain.html

Great color combination

Went through on Saturday, bid to 95K no sale. Back on marketplace for 120k.

Yours?

Our condolences to his family and friends


Bill

C9ZZ-1130-D
Last set of NOS 1969/1970 Shelby wheel caps. $625
Serious inquiries only please
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All of my 65/66's, at least those with 14" rims, ran 225/60/14's all the way around without any clearance issues. If your rear springs are soft, or sagging at all, the 245's will rub over bumps and bridge expansion joints frequently.

Bill, if they are metal then they are repro . If chromed plastic than they are genuine.

Thanks, I'll check them tomorrow.

cleaning out the storage boxes from our last move, ran across a set of S2MS-1130-c style center caps. Have to be in the box for at least 25 years, real, replica, is there a part number embossed on them somewhere. Only stuck them on the counter to take the two pictures for now, but will dive in deeper if I need to.Thinking they are early reproductions, but not certain.

Thanks in advance
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Tall tale, I'd say he just does not want to be bothered with replacing/installing it.

Interesting history and BAT member comments from the old auction

What does everyone recommend for tires to use for look, longevity and handling? I currently have BF Goodrich 245 60 R15 in RWL. What is better suited (appearance wise) for the 69 GT500?

I've been really happy with Cooper Cobra, 235/60/15 all the way around. Have them on both my 69 GT500 fastback and my current 1970 GT350 convertible. Nice, quality ride, quiet on the highway, and no clearance issues. I mount mine blackwall out as perhaps one day I'll add the proper raised white lettering for show, but for now, that is not my focus, which is the drive.........Everything about the cars in my collection is about the drive, as my 300 mile round trip, with the top down, to and from SAAC 51 can attest.