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  The history: was sent out to redo the face of my 6000rpm factory tach (on my S code tribute car) to an 8000rpm look-alike.  I put in a Petronics II module in the distributor.  Seems to only read a constant 500rpm.  Kind of at a loss as to what the check.
  Plus, can't send it to the best tach man we used to have any more if I need too.

  Many MCA members also own Shelbys and are also SAAC members.  How is that going to play out with entry fees either with the members car, or without.

  I might be looking for a new intake for my Tribute car.
   OK, isn't Blue Thunder out of business?  Those have gone to $1400 plus.
     So, the next choice is Edelbrock.  But, looking on Ebay, what's with all these unbranded aluminum dual plane knock-offs in the price range of $220 to $300.??
   Are they any good?
   I'll likely buy the Edelbrock one.

  John Brown's #1071 Brittany blue, 4 speed GT 350 at the 2025 IN. SAAC Fall FEST 10/18/2025
 
    This car is stellar!!
  How often are you going to have an opportunity to see one?
1) From the left front
2) from the front, note: the fuel line running
3) from the right, more fuel line
4) from the left, carb box and gas pedal linkage

  Front story:
   My pal Marty was having a lot of headaches.  So, the doctor sent him for a head scan.  It showed a golf ball sized tumor at the rear of his brain.  A staff of ten specialists worked more than eight hours to get it taken care of.  The less gnarly description is that they went in through his nose.
  This was at Rush University hospital in Chicago.  And they wanted to tell Marty's story.
   Marty is a retired electrician. He also was on the Griffith Indiana fire department.  The fire trucks shown are not Griffith's, but so what.
  The "old car" is mine 67 GT350 #0036.  They edited out the "GT350" from the stripes, the fender emblem, and the "Goodyear" from the tires.
  The 30 second spot has started to play on major Chicago TV networks this week. YouTube: Marty's Story-Rush University is where you can see it.

 

As mentioned. Don't forget those after-the-show parade laps.

  I'm having a little issue on my tribute car in that the BFG's on Magstars want to rub the front fender the front. Tire size is 215R 70X15     So looking around at the Coker website the current price for repop Speedway 350's is $600.00 (!) For each tire.
 Just a guess that this must be tariff related.
     Seems BFG's at 205R 65 X 15 are not being made anymore. I hope I'm wrong about that.

  Yep, my 67 GT 350 does not have A/C.  But my 67 GT500 lil'Red tribute does.  So, let's hear the how, where, and whatever about recharging the factory A/C with R-134.
  Post any YouTube shorts I could go to. 
   PS: the Air compressor is brand new (rebuilt) and the lines have been cleaned.

Still looking. PM, and no spammers.

   Introducing my 67 GT500 Lil' Red Tribute.  Backstory: Every SAAC registry I have stated that the
real Lil' Red was crushed.  1987, 1997, 2011 said it was gone.  I've always thought that car was the coolest.  S0 in 2011 I bought a well optioned 67 GTA "S" code car from Oklahoma.  The 390 had a 4 inch crack in the #1 cylinder.  One rust hole and a dent in the right quarter panel.  Wiped out interior.  Wiped out vinyl roof (was white).  Ok, we all know the REAL Lil' Red was found in 2017 0r 18.  I had already committed to building this Tribute.  I used the earliest version as I also own 67 GT 350 #0036.  Makes for a good stablemate.
  Body: GTA hardtop, San Jose assembly plant, Modifications to the hood- Early type metal underlined with louvers, Deck lid: early type with metal under liner, rear valence: cutouts for the early car chrome trim,
 side scoops- blocked off.  Yes, Lil' Red was not built with a vinyl top (it was sprayed on) but since this car did I installed a new one.  Tinted glass- all new from OEM glass, Lincoln Power antenna.  Front parking lights are chromed.  The front grill is a one piece angled unit.  Magstar wheels.
  Interior: color change to black (was red) no console but I did re-install the upper console, AM/FM radio, Shelby oil & amp gauges, Ford A/C, Scott Drake Shelby repop steering wheel, Tilt column.
  Engine: 428 Cobra Jet .030 0ver, Scat crank-rods-pistons, roller cam (mild streetable grind) Cobra T oil pan (Branda's), Aluminum Trick-Flow heads, Aluminum P.I. intake (single 4bbl), Holley Sniper EFI (single Paxton in the future)
  Driveline: C-6 with newer gearing and a Gear Vendor's overdrive unit. Rear end: limited slip with 3:77 gears.
  Suspension: Shelbyized front meaning Koni shocks, Arning drop, soon to be Eaton front coils (sits too low right now) and a front sway bar from a 67 Shelby.  Rear shocks; Koni.
   I haven't driven it yet as I got this finished just about 5 weeks back.  Can't wait until spring to go for a ride.

  It's coming up.  November 23-24, Rosemont IL   On-Line info at www.ncacn.com

  If you are buying tickets on-line, they are $40.00
  At the door it's $45.00

   Wowzers!

   Anyway, at Indiana Saac's fall classic I did hear that Pat & Hunt Palmer Ball's fantastic 67 GT 350 will be on display. 
  See you there

  Registration starts at 11am - 1:30pm.  Free parade laps after the show 5:30 to 6:30

  Eclectic amounts of Fomoco powered autos.  Door prizes, music.
    And a really great concession stand.
           Note: Entrants must be Ford Powered.
  Autobahn Country Club
  3795 Centerpoint Way (aka) Patterson road, Joliet IL.

  www.Chicago-Mustang.com

  At the usual place in Bourbonnais IL.  C'mon, usually plenty of door prizes.

  The first 130 Shelbys have the headlight buckets mounted using bands around the circumference of the bucket.  Each band is held on by two bolts each.  The question: what marking is on the bolt heads?
 Blank? three slashes? "Rockford"? or "Dorman"?
  These buckets during the early assembly were installed at Shelby American, not at the San Jose assembly plant.  In conversation with some other owners, they have some "Rockford" headed bolts on these bands.  Way back then, many parts stored had a rack of "Dorman" bolts in drawers.
  Sorry, my car #0036, I mistakenly bought bolts at Ace hardware.  These are very like Chinese and they gotta go!
   My newest AMK catalog, (2014) does not show either of the Rockford or the Dorman headed bolts.  Would S/A have called a local auto parts store for a supply.  As in "we need these today"?
   Likewise, the four bolts that hold the grill to the support bar.  What would the head markings be?

  Looking for a pair of rear backing plates that will work on a 10 X 2 1/2 rear brake conversion.  Include price in reply, and where they are.
  Looking for a pair of 66 date coded (June/July/August) usable hipo heads.  Be prepared to answer any questions.
  Thank you.

   Sorry to post this with the show tomorrow. I've been a little busy.

   A really good show out here in the Chicago (actually Joliet) area.  See you there

  Posting just to get that post the children mistakenly put into the thread here.

  It's at Perry Farm Park in Bourbonaise IL Sunday August 6th.  Always a great show.  Door prizes, Food truck or 2, Popular vote.

  Well, that is what the Email I just got from the said.  Just passing this along.

  Time is getting close.

 I've have a set of Konis that I removed from my 67 GT 350 years ago.  I do not remember where the setting was, so, before I mess something up I want to know if there is a way to tell when to stop turning the shock while setting the stiffness.
  Thanks