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Our car is a Carryover #074, which came equipped with Cragar wheels. Would you let me know what the factory finishes on the two halves of the Kelsey Hayes brake calipers should be?

Hello, I've searched and have not found the part numbers for Koni shocks originally installed on Shelby's. What are the correct part numbers stamped in the shocks front and rear?
     Also, I understand the original shocks have a date code. How would I decode the date? Thanks in advance.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/pts/d/pomona-1966-shelby-gt350-steering-wheel/7914974531.html

Not mine, but it may be of interest? The center cap looks to be original with the part number but I look forward to comments.

Route 66 was officially named on April 30, 1926. Beginning January 1st, 2026, there are a large number of events all along the route commemorating the 100th anniversary, including a few drives of the entire route. If interested, visit these websites for event calendars and more information:
route66centennial.org   
route66roadtrip.com   

     

My car would not start this past weekend and turns out, the fuel pump is shot. I'm looking for a fuel pump I can pick up quickly at the local auto-parts store and get back on the road this weekend. When I'm searching on-line at NAPA, O'Reilly, Autozone, Advance etc, what year and model of Ford should I enter? For instance, would the fuel pump on a 1966 Thunderbird with a 428 work on a 1967 GT500? Or even better, if anyone has a part # for a fuel pump that fits, that would be a home run. Thanks for any help and guidance.
Jeff

Here is a look at the tire sizes on 1967 Shelby's at SAAC 50. Please note, I am not including cars with the Goodyear repro tires (E 70 15).

215 65 15     2 cars
225 60 15     2 cars

One car had a mix of 215 65 15 on the front and 245 60 15 on the rear.

A common question is, "What tire size are you running on your Shelby?" While walking through the line of cars at the Sunday car show at SAAC 50, I wrote down the tire size on each 1965 and 1966 car. Note I have not included cars with repro Blue Dots or race cars with specialized tires. The list includes cars with common street tires, mostly B.F. Goodrich Radial T/As.

14" wheels
205 70 14      4 cars
215 70 14      3 cars
225 70 14      None
225 60 14      3 cars
235 60 14      1 car

15" wheels
205 75 15      1 car
225 60 15      6 cars

Two cars had different tire sizes front and rear. One car had 195 70 14 on the front and 235 60 14 on the rear. A second car had 235 60 15 on the front and 255 60 15 on the rear.

1968 GT500KR hood with Ram Air plenum. Asking $2,500 but open to offers.  I am located in Denver and prefer not to ship but may crate and ship at buyers expense.
Jeff Holliday
(720)260-0258 from 7:30am - 9:30pm Mountain Time. Thank you. 

Many years ago, I came across a complete "J Code" 302 with date codes that were just a few days away from the date codes on our '68 GT350 and so I bought the engine as a spare. I have sold the car and now offering the complete engine. The engine was apart when I bought it and is still in pieces so the buyer will have to pick up in Denver, Colorado.
Here is a list of dates codes:

Block   8A2.   C8OE-6015A
Heads   7M8
        7M2
        302 4V cast in each head
        40 cast on both corner ears
Crank
Intake. 7M27.   C8ZE-9425-A
Exhaust Manifolds.  7M29.  C6OE-9430-F
                    8A2.   C6OE-9431-F
Valve Covers (steel "Powered By Ford")
             C8AE-9C485-B
Valve Covers I will include a pair of new       
             "Solid letter" Cobra Repro
              Valve Covers
Distributor.  7M1.     C8CF-12127 A
             Single Point w Vac Adv
Carb.      Tag Reads: Autolite 4300
                      C8ZF G
           Ear Stamp: C8SF-E
           Has a sticker that reads
           "Reman Ford Parts RM10"
Timing Chain Cover & Dip Stick Tube
            C8AE-6059-A
Dip stick.   C8OE-6750-B
PCV Valve/Hose/Spring Clamps
      Autolite FV-50
      DOAE-6A666-A
      DOAZ-6A666-A
Fan/Fan Spacer/4bolts. CF-C8TA-F
Oil Pan


Includes: Z-Bar for clutch, Pistons, Balancer, Brackets for Accessories, Bolts for Heads/Valve Covers/Oil Pan/Exhaust Manifolds, Valves/Springs/Rocker Arms for Heads, Oil Pump, Pulleys (3 groove)

I'm throwing out a price of $1,200 but please make offer. I would like to see this go to a GT350.
Jeff.  (720)260-0258 from 7:00 am - 9:00 pm Mountain time.
*Again, pick up only in Denver
**Let me know if a part # looks incorrect. I will check for a typo.

It is with mixed emotions I let the forum know Brant Halterman is retiring and has sold Virginia Mustang to the folks at Kentucky Mustang. I'm am saddened to lose an excellent resource for parts and knowledge but wish Brant many years of excellent health and enjoyable retirement.

My project continues removing the Lincoln Versailles disc brakes and converting back to the 10 X 2 1/2" drums. I have searched and searched for the correct size axle gaskets and come up empty. I am almost certain the inside diameter of the gasket for our early '66 GT350 should be 2 7/8". I had a gasket that I bought a LONG time ago in storage with a NAPA part number J 26568 that was perfect. My old school NAPA parts guy Troy could not find that gasket but cross referenced to a Fel-Pro gasket part number 4828. The bolt holes line up on the newer 4828 but as you can see in the picture, the inside diameter is larger. I measure 3 1/8" ID on the newer blue gasket.
      Does anyone have a source and part number for a gasket with a 2 7/8" Inside Diameter? Will this new 4828 gasket seal just fine even with the larger ID?
Thanks in advance for any thoughts on this.
Jeff

Would these axle studs be what was originally installed on a very early (Carryover) 1966 GT350? Notice the thicker shoulder of the stud near the axle face.

For anyone interested in learning more about the 252 cars considered Carryover cars, there is an excellent website:
https://carryovergt350.com/

On this website, you will find a link listing the unique features of the Carryovers along with many pictures. This is super helpful for anyone considering the purchase of a Carryover:
https://carryovergt350.com/index.php/unique-features/

A hidden gem is the "Gallery" with many pictures of many Carryovers along with close-ups of specific parts, literature etc.

While many have contributed stories and knowledge to the website, a special shout out to Steve Sloan who has spent hours and hours researching, gathering information and writing about these unique Shelbys.

Is there an official torque value for tightening the lug nuts on the Cragar wheels?

For Sale: a pair of 10 X 2 1/2" brake drums. I took these drums to two shops that turn brake drums and both verified they are "in spec" and usable. The dates on the drums are G127 and G117 which translate to July 11 and July 12, 1967. The drums have FoMoCo cast in the rim and are manufactured by Kelsey Hayes. Asking $900 for the pair plus shipping but open offers.
Thanks for your interest.
Calls or texts until 11:00 pm Eastern are fine.  (720). 260-0258.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/santa-rosa-1968-shelby-gt500kr-speed/7819264371.html

I have no affiliation but this may of interest to someone looking for a project KR. 

Kelsey Hayes brake calipers came installed on the REAR axle of our '66 and it's time for new brake pads. I've searched but come up empty, can someone tell me the year and model of Ford these came from? The part # cast into the caliper is KH 107786 with Ford in an oval. On the other end of the caliper is what looks like a date code (?) of 6115 and below that D2.

Admittedly, this story is not about a Shelby, but it does involve a '69 Mustang convertible equipped with a 428CJ and the effort to hunt down this car and reunite with it's original owner.

https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/cars/my-quest-to-find-mustang-sally-162be515?mod=hp_featst_pos5

[A Pre Purchase Inspection (PPI) by a respected Shelby expert is highly encouraged!]

Offered for sale, 1966 Carryover #074 - Interested buyers must read the history of this car in the Registry. If you do not have a Registry, contact me and I will send to you. A Pre Purchase Inspection (PPI) by a respected Shelby expert is highly encouraged! I will split the cost of the inspection with an interested buyer after placing a refundable deposit.

#074 was one of the first cars brokered by Peter Klutt who owns Legendary Motors in Canada

It was also owned by Bill & Jean Whitley. Bill was the SAAC rep in the NY area and while he was driving a Cobra, wife Jean became well known in the area driving #074. Their story can be found in the Fall 2010 SAAC Annual magazine.

Another owner of note was Paul Fix, who has been involved in Shelbys and the Shelby community almost from the beginning.

I purchased the car from Canada just north of Bellingham, WA during Covid. The story of buying the car across the border during Covid and getting it home appears in the Winter 2022 SAAC Annual magazine.

I drive this car at least twice a week weather permitting and everything works as it should and it runs really well. I was able to purchase a Holley carb dated 1st week of July 1965 off the SAAC website and had Drew Pojedinec rebuild and restore. The engine starts with the bump of the key.

I am confident the drive train is original. The engine block is stamped with the corresponding Ford VIN verified by Howard Pardee. The transmission has an aluminum case dated 4-12-65 and a cast iron tail shaft. The rear end and housing appear original. The 3.89 tag remains on the rear end which shows the Carryover-only part number of C5ZX-B.

The main variations from the original configuration are a rear pan hard bar and side exiting exhaust.
   
Correct drum brake backing plates stamped with FoMoCo and KH 70390 and KH70391 and new 10 X 2 1/2" brake pads, drums and hardware have just been installed along with functioning parking brake.
 

Again, please read the Registry on this car and contact me directly for more history or questions about the car itself. I am located in a suburb of Denver and have a clean Colorado title.
Asking $249,000.
(720) 260-0258 between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm Mountain time
Calls are preferred but text is fine also. Thanks for your interest.