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       This is just a friendly reminder for you to start taking pictures of your favorite Shelby ride for inclusion in the upcoming 2026 SAAC Carolinas member's rides calendar.  The higher the resolution, the better and uniquely themed pics stand a better chance at snagging the coveted holiday months.

This year's calendar will be on better, glossy paper and will once again include all the fun birthday facts related to our hobby.  For instance, did you know Lee Iacocca would have been 99 years old on October 15th this year.  Who knows, maybe when they preserved his body on ice (e.g. Walt Disney), they put him in a Ford Mustang or a Chrysler Mini-Van.   

I'll be waiting for your submissions.

Brian                                         .                                                                 

Does anyone plan on attending the Mustang Owner's Museum in Charlotte North Carolina this Saturday, October 11, 2025 for their all Fords car show? It is supposed to begin at 9 AM.

So I'm back with another Paxton question.  My car (not an original Paxton car) does have a unit dated to 2/10/1967 and according to Dave was installed by a previous owner back in 1980. My question is about the label on it.  I believe it should look like the picture posted with the round Cobra logo.  When was the CS logo used as found on my unit? 

I was at Hobby Lobby today and spotted two things fellow enthusiasts like us might like for our man caves.  First was a nice 24" x 24" print of a nightmist 1967 GT500 on canvas.  Price is only $36.99.







I like everything about it except the front license plate with the prancing Mustang logo on it.  Aside from that, it kinda reminds me of Michael (2112)'s car 0875, a personal favorite of mine.

Second is a 12" x 15" metal sign of a 1968 GT350, more specifically car 0020.  It only cost $5.99.







I found it rather odd that they would include the full VIN plate for the 1968, but I guess it's a well known car and the current owner (Ken Carlson of Tacoma, WA) has nothing to worry about.  Still, would you let them pust your VIN plate on the sign?  Am I just being paranoid (as usual)?

[A Call to Action]

A Call to Action

This is an open invite to anyone in our club who would like to participate in an upcoming event. On Tuesday, October 7, Jerry Heasley of internet and automobile book fame will be filming his latest video for his Barn Finds series in Raleigh, North Carolina. Brian Styles, the creator/director/savant of the 1967 Shelby Research Group will be uncovering a car previously lost to the world.  One that has not seen the light of day since 1987.  It's a 1967 GT 500, no. 0244, and it's been sitting in a garage, somewhat in pieces, in Raleigh, North Carolina .   Brian will be using this as a teaching moment for Jerry's audience about what to look for when finding, inspecting and validating long lost Shelbys.

Ideally, we would like between six and eight classic Shelby's there to show support.   It should be a lot of fun to participate in the event, and Brian has offered to give everyone who participates a 1967 Shelby Research Group mouse pad, a much sought after item that makes the perfect holiday gift for that someone special in your life who loves Shelbys.  If you are interested and would like to be there, please reach out to me and RSVP. I will give you all the details and we can go from there.   

What do you all use to glue the fender emblems and gas cap emblem on?  Obviously the NOS adhesive is long dead.

Thanks

Brian

Does anyone have an NOS 1967 Shelby GT350 Gas Cap Emblem?

I purchased one off of eBay from a known seller and it came destroyed.

Can anyone take pity and sell me one? 

Lot's of bad information in this one, lol.  Still, it's an original white Hertz. Cool


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGpTRfg0rcM

This is a fun video to waste some time with.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XbQPki0UGo

So I have a '67 that a previous owner installed an early Paxton on.  I called Paradise Wheels and asked Craig Connely, who has always a big help to me, what the fuel line leading to the Carb box should be.  I currently have a rubber hose leading from the fuel pump to the carb box.  Mr Connely said that was correct, but online I see cars that have metal gas lines.  What is technically correct for judging, not that I ever plan to ever go that route.  I'm just curious.  I've included how the hose is connected inside the box.

https://imageshack.com/i/pohAvkuVj

I'm not near my car, but want to order new universal joints.  I see for the front, there are two versions, internal lock ring and external.  Being a later production car (2386), which do you think it would have?

I recently picked up another '67 (long overdue to be back in the '67 club), and I've noticed that the aluminum dash and door panels have a thin clear coat that is starting to peel off in places.  I've never seen this before.  Do you think someone added it to protect them, or were they shipped that way and someone neglected to remove them?  It kind of reminds me of when I was a kid and visited my Italian grandmother's house and sat on her plastic clad couch.  Always fun on a hot summer day.  The car has a history of being restored in the early '80s by a previous owner using mostly NOS parts.  Did Ford sell their service replacement panels that way back then?

To further complicate the matter, the old man signed the dash panel and I can't tell if it was pre or post rap, not that losing his John Hancock would be all that devastating to me.  Like the rest of you, I probably have 20 other things signed by him.


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http://imageshack.com/i/pmW6EZ1Gj

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It's been a while since I've looked into this subject, but what are most people doing to simulate the look of either large or small lettered Speedways for the '67s (heck and '68's technically) on a much better driving radial tire than the bias ply tires currently offered?  I remember hearing some people had taken Avons and added 'Tire Tatoos' to mimic the letters.  Anyone currently selling them?


Thanks,

Brian

I'm looking at a '56 little bird and wondered if anyone on this forum is located nearby?  It doesn't have to be a professional evaluation, just a good set of eyes.  Car is located in  Cleveland, TN

Thanks,

Brian

[This is just to remind everyone that our upcoming spring event is officially less than one month away!]

This is just to remind everyone that our upcoming spring event is officially less than one month away!

When:   Saturday, May 10th, 2025  11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Where:  Shelton Vineyards, Dobson, NC

We have been promised stellar weather that day. (I'll be firing up the official SAAC Carolinas chemtrail aeroplanes and laying a nice thick coat of fake clouds to keep everyone cool and comfortable that day).

 
But seriously folks, this is an event not to be missed.  Shelton Vineyards is beautiful, and I've received numerous feedback from other people about car events they have attended there and really enjoyed.

 https://www.sheltonvineyards.com/

The winery officially opens at 11:00 am, but please arrive between 9:00 and 9:30 am to begin parking vehicles.  Also, there is ample space for trailer parking.  The Hampton Inn & Suites at Shelton Vineyards is a newly renovated accommodation available to all in case you want to come in the night before, or stay over.  

Hampton Inn & Suites at Shelton Vineyards
150 Charlestowne Drive
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: 336-353-9400

https://www.sheltonvineyards.com/hampton-inn-suites-at-shelton-vineyards

If anyone is interested, I'll setup a reservation at the Harvest Grill restaurant.  I've been informed that the food is excellent, though if you are trying to save money the winery is also perfect for a picnic.  Here is a copy of their current spring menu:

https://www.sheltonvineyards.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Spring-Menus-combined.pdf

Also, please RSVP (SAACCarolinas@gmail.com) so we may have an idea as to who will be attending, and if you'll be joining us for lunch at the Harvest Grill.  I hope you are looking forward to this as much as I am.

I wasn't sure where this car would best fit in on the forum, so I picked here.  This past weekend I had the privilege of attending the Palm Event in Palm Beach, Florida.  It is held to benefit A Place Of Hope, a charity for abused women and children in South Florida.  It's my third year attending and as in the past, it is held at Mar-a-Lago, President Trump's house. 

While I was there, I ran into Steve Johns who brought his 1967 King Cobra Can Am Race Car.  I believe that this is one of those Shelbys that most folks have minimal knowledge about, I certainly did.  When I heard the name 'King Cobra' I always thought of the original 1963 race car based on a lightweight Cooper T61 Monaco sports car. 

After the historic Ford win of 1966, Shelby thought more about branching out into the competitive CanAm race circuit, so he outsourced the building of 3 new cars to Len Terry (formerly of Lotus) in England.  According to Colin Comer's Complete Book of Shelby Automobiles, Shelby American took possession of these cars and tweaked them as expected.  They added Ford horsepower to chassis number 1 and took it racing.  It didn't fair very well, racing only twice, crashing and finally being stripped of it's usable parts.  Chassis number 2 was sold off and raced by a private owner/driver, and it still exists today. 

This car, chassis number three, has the original doors and air splitter off of the original raced car no. 1.  It has an experimental Dan Gurney XE 351 engine with Gurney Weslake heads and Weber 48 IDA carbs. It may not have seen any race action under the Shelby American banner, but it's current care taker claims it to be "the last race car ever produced by Shelby American". (I'm sure that will be challenged by someone, lol).  I just thought you all might want to see the pics. Enjoy!

http://imageshack.com/a/GWZ17/1

[When: Saturday, May 10th, 2025 11:00 am to 6:00 pmWhere: Shelton Vineyards, Dobson, NC]

Shelton Vineyards

It's been way too long since we have all gotten together, let's fix that.  You are cordially invited to attend the 2025 SAAC Carolina's Spring Event.

When:   Saturday, May 10th, 2025      11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Where:  Shelton Vineyards, Dobson, NC

Located in the heart of North Carolina's Yadkin Valley, Shelton Vineyards is 180 degrees from any winery you will find on the West Coast. The distinctive characteristics of Shelton wine come from the unique soil and climate of the Yadkin Valley. This helps give Shelton wine an inimitable taste that holds its own against any wine from any area in the world.  

https://www.sheltonvineyards.com/

The winery officially opens at 11:00 am, but please arrive between 9:00 and 9:30 am to begin parking vehicles.  Also, there is ample space for trailer parking.  The Hampton Inn & Suites at Shelton Vineyards is a newly renovated accommodation available to all in case you want to come in the night before, or stay over.

https://www.sheltonvineyards.com/hampton-inn-suites-at-shelton-vineyards

Wine tasting is available as the tasting room opens at 11:00 am.  There is live entertainment from 1:00 until 4:00 pm and a restaurant called the Harvest Grill is located on the premises, though you are welcome to pack a picnic lunch and purchase a bottle red or white to enjoy and fully immerse yourself in the aviance.  I've attached a menu for the Harvest Grill, reservations are suggested.  If you reply and state you would like to patronize the restaurant, I'll secure group seating for us all.

The grounds are a visual treat guaranteed to lower your blood pressure better than any Beta-Blocker ever could.  Historically, this winery has hosted numerous car events for other clubs, all have raved about it, including the Corvette Club which will be holding their event two weeks after ours.  If you have any further questions, please contact me, and I look forward to seeing all of you again.  Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

Shelton Vineyards
286 Cabernet Ln., Dobson, NC
(336) 366-4724
http://www.sheltonvineyards.com/

For the first time ever SAAC Carolinas has fabricated a lovely compilation of our member's vehicles beautifully organized into a 9 by 12 inch calendar for your year long enjoyment.  We are offering this unique item for only $20 shipped to your door.   I've attached a couple of samples, but will keep the rest as a surprise.  The calendar includes multiple holiday and birthday reminders for historic folks related to this hobby.  I think most of you will find it interesting, and a great way to show everyone in your workplace where your interest really lies.  Thanks.

Certainly not a new topic, but disturbing non the less.

Anytime you California members want to come to join SAAC Carolinas, just drop me a line.

https://www.thedailychela.com/p/democrats-in-california-want-to-regulate

https://www.theblaze.com/align/little-deuce-prius-california-s-shocking-plan-to-ban-classic-cars?cx_testId=1&cx_testVariant=cx_1&cx_artPos=0&cx_experienceId=EX6ZDD3D9VN6&cx_experienceActionId=showRecommendationsVU3PH74ULO8X25#cxrecs_s

It's been quite a year, between elections and natural disasters.  As the year begins to wind down, it's good to think about and appreciate our family and friends, always remembering what's really important.  I'm optimistic for our hobby in general, even if the entire world seems to be turning it's back on combustion engines and full on embracing electric vehicles instead.  Nothing will ever replace that smell of fossil fuel and the sound of a Ford engine rumbling to life in the garage after a long winter's hiatus.  Something we all have to look forward to.

I wish all of you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!