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Hi All,   5s444 is finally ready to go to the paint shop for the Lemans stripes and the side stripes.  I have found in the 2019 edition of the 1965 registry the diagram on page 20 showing how the stripes taper.  However, the diagram is not as clear as I would like.  Is there a better diagram on the Forum, or at the SAAC website somewhere as I have searched and couldn't find any diagram.    Since the page 20 diagram is pretty clear on the overhead sketch, my questions are about the dimensions on the lower grill support, stone guard, and valance...  As well as the rear taillight panel and valance.    Any help with a better diagram or specifics would be appreciated, as I want to get this right the first time.  Thanks, and with my recent retirement, this project is well underway.  Mark

SFM5s444 is under reassembly now, and the front tire is too far forward.  I have searched and read all the old posts about UCA, shims, caster, and didn't find any definitive answer to center the wheel. Attached are the 2 front wheels, and there is a noticeable difference.  Driver side needs to go rearward about 1 and 1/4 inch to be centered.   I have checked the inner shaft in the UCA and measured the distance from the bolts to the edge of the bushing, and the inner shaft is already centered.  Should I remove the UCA, and adjust the inner shaft to move the control arm rearward on the shaft ?  Will removing a couple of shims from the rear bolt on the Upper Control Arm be a fix, or is there something else ?   Thanks for the tribal knowledge.  Mark

I realize this is an old post, but I wanted to share photos of 5s444 that was sold at Warren Anderson Ford in Riverside, CA in Nov. 1965.  The original black plate is RRW833.  Currently (4/2025 ) the car is finally being reassembled, and more photos will follow. Mark

Thanks for the post on the NOS PCV valves.   Is the C5zz you listed the recommended part for a '65 GT350 with the stock motor/S1MS manifold and the 715 carb ?   Thanks, Mark

I haven't posted in a while, and I am unable to find a way to attach photos to a new post.  What's the new process to add photos?
 
Thanks, Mark

Wow, I never saw that story before.  Read it with a little imagination, and you will tear up like I did.  Bravo.
Mark

More photos of control arm support struts.   By the way, ignore the photo showing the inside of my Shoei helmet with the broken sunvisor actuator, that was an error on my part.   Mark

During my restoration of SFM5s444, I came across a post from another member that had a machine shop make him some very cool control arm support struts.   Clearly over the top in design, engineering, machining, and assembly, and even personalized with the selling dealer's name engraved.    This was in November of 2018, and since I have some tribal knowledge and appreciation of how machine shops produce parts, I decided to ask for a set to be made for my car.     I will post photos of the completed parts that have been supporting # 444 for several years now on a 2 post lift.   Mark

Ogden Chrome does the show chrome for the Kindig it Design shop in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Check out ogdenchrome.com.
Mark

Here in the SoCal desert area, we have the same rodent problem.   After my 2019 Ford Transit 250 Van had a $ 2,000 repair for a sub-harness to the knock sensors under the intake, I bought the Mouse Blocker Pro 12v edition.  I used pop rivets to mount the small unit ( about the size of a pack of cigarettes ) to the top of the fuse box inside the engine compartment.   It is designed to emit various high frequency noises, and flash small LED lights randomly.    It is ON anytime the engine if OFF.   The unit has technology that will turn it off anytime the battery voltage drops below 12v.    When the engine is on, and the unit senses voltage of 13.7 or more, the unit is OFF.      The Mouse Blocker Pro was installed 2 1/2 years ago.  Since then, no rodent damage.   I am not affiliated in any way with the Mouse Blocker product, just a Shelby owner with a Van that is parked outside for the last 5 years.   Mark

I had my '65 # 444 radio and speaker restored and re-coned by the Antique Radio Doctor Barry Dalton in Grants Pass Oregon.  You can reach him at (541) 474-2524.    You can look at his profile and samples on Facebook at Antique Radio Doctor.  Beautiful work, very professional, and reasonable cost.  Good Luck, Mark

#444 is not on the road yet.  In progress when time allows.  Life is complicated, and gets in the way of our hobbies some times.
Mark

I have these shots from 444.  Mark

Thanks for the additional tips.   There are no VIN numbers ( partial or full ) on the case anywhere, and no serial number as described by John.  Sorry there was no additional info.  My takeaway is still from my prior post that this transmission is NOT from an original Cobra as the seller thought.  He is very appreciative of the info you all have provided, and I hope that the David Kee Motorsports site is helpful to him.   Thanks again for all the help.  Mark   

Thanks guys, I knew the collective knowledge of the forum members would know the answers.   I will let the seller know that his transmission isn't from an original Cobra ,  and I'll refer him to David Kee Motorsports for clarification.  Mark