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[Ducts]

For reference, Shelby American called the (plastic?) fittings on each end of the brake hose "Inlet and Outlet Ducts." So that's the term I'm going to use. Some people refer to these as "ferrules."

See attached pictures. The white ducts are original from 6S087. The black duct is supposed to be original from a car in the 600s. I have info on a few cars from previous research efforts, and a pattern is emerging. It looks like Shelby American started out using white ducts and later transitioned to black. I'm trying to confirm that theory and possibly pin down when that occurred. Further data is needed.

If you know what color the original brake ducts are on any 1966 GT350, please let me know the VIN and color of the ducts.

Thanks for any info you can provide on this topic.

Having Fun Every Day,
Steve Sloan

A friend who is not on the forum asked me to post this. He found a 1970 Shelby hood on the side of the road. He will give the hood to the rightful owner. If you can identify the hood (color, condition, etc.) and roughly where it was lost, it's yours. Please contact me if you're the owner and I'll put you in touch with my friend. An email will work best as I rarely think about checking for PMs here on the forum. You can find my email address in my member profile.

Steve Sloan

Looking for a cover for my 1966 GT350. Need only protect from dust in my garage. Will probably never be used outside.
- Top priority is to be soft so it won't damage the paint even if dragged on and off several times a week.
- Second priority is to be light, also to minimize any paint damage in dragging on and off.
- Third priority is to be thin, so it will fold up small when not in use.

I've been thinking about the 100% cotton flannel cover by California Car Company. Any comments about that cover or other recommendations appreciated.

Thanks,
Steve

There's a mouse in the house and I want to keep it out of my Shelby. I think this has been discussed, but I searched and can't find that topic. Maybe it was on forum 1.0? Any advice appreciated.

Thanks,
Steve

[Shelby American]

The latest Shelby American issue is now in the Members area at SAAC.com

http://saac.memberlodge.com/

Lot's of SAAC-44 coverage & more.

Congratulations to Ruben Bonales for getting to Shelby Nirvana a second time and sharing the story with us. Thanks for the great article, Mr. Horseshoe.

Steve

https://fortpittclassiccars.com/listings/1966-shelby-gt-350-carry-over/

I have no affiliation with this car. Just posting for informational purposes.

Steve

According to the attached ad from Sports Car Marketplace, 6S144 will be in the New England Auto Auction, August 16-17, 2019. (I got the VIN by emailing and asking.)

I'm guessing that eventually there may be more details and more pictures of this car on the auction web site –  "owlshead.org" and click on the Auction link at the top-right of the page. For now all they have pictures of are cars from previous auctions.

Steve Sloan

I'm trying to learn something about the assembly process at San Jose in 1965-66. In particular related to the installation of the engines.

How did they know which engine to put into which car?

Did each car have paperwork that traveled with it down the assembly line to specify what engine to install? If so, how was that engine specified on that document? Via a code like 554J? Or something else?

I know each engine had a metal tag and a sticker – each with the engine code. Did the workers match the code on the paperwork for each car with the code on an engine sticker? Or maybe the workers were trained on how to identify particular engines on sight without having to refer to codes?

Here's your chance to perform a public service*. Teach me something.
[*Accredited for public service hours for deferred sentencing purposes in TX, LA, & AR.] 

Thanks,
Steve Sloan

Does anyone have a 1966 GT350 after 6s252 that has its original engine tag? If so, would you please post a picture of the tag and tell us the Shelby VIN of your car.

Thanks,
Steve Sloan

SMF6S061 at Mecum in Kissimmee in January.

https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0119-359488/1966-shelby-gt350-fastback/

Steve

The Fall 2018 edition of The Shelby American is out! Another great issue with SAAC-43 coverage and much more. Find it here at the members only section of the SAAC.com site:

http://saac.memberlodge.com/

Thanks to all who contributed!
Steve

What's your preferred brand of silicone (DOT 5) brake fluid? Or are they all pretty much the same?

Where do you buy yours? I like to support the local stores, but no one seems to have DOT 5 on the shelf.

Please save your comments about silicone vs. other types for another topic. My car already has silicone and it's working fine for my limited driving purposes.

Thanks,
Steve

Asking for a friend.

1966 GT350 with T10, 3.50 rear gear and 14 wheels & tires.
At true 30mph his speedo reads 35.
At true 60mph his speedo reads 70.
In round figures that calculates to a 17% error at both speeds.
I think the gear on the end of the speedo cable that goes into the trans has 17 teeth.

Does he need a speedo gear with more teeth or fewer teeth? Anyone know exactly how many teeth would correct this error?

Thanks,
Steve

I noticed a minor difference in these two pictures. 6S033 has a HOLE where 6S933 has a SLOT.

As a carryover, 6S033 was built from a 1965 chassis. Is that the difference? Did this change occur with the 1965/66 model year change? Or was it phased in at some arbitrary time like so many other minor changes?

Thanks,
Steve

6S033 has a HOLE:


6S933 has a SLOT:

I just realized the even when I'm logged in, I don't see a "Member's Lounge" topic.
Is it just me, or has that topic not reappeared yet?

Steve