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[Wonder what he's driving upstairs?]

I have one of Wayne's old cars. He used to tear around the Tulsa meet in a KR vert. Fun times. He drove them like he stole them, and collected some of Ford's best hi-performance offerings. Wonder what he's driving upstairs?

From everything we know of those who survived an NDE and described what they saw, you can be fairly confident that he is.

I would be remise if I didn't ask if 5R002 drove the rally with its headlights taped up.  There was some minimal controversy about my dad's car (well now my car) having taped headlights and possible violation of state statutes and local ordinances.  I passed by a cop today with my taped headlights on and the cop showed zero interest in pursuing me.  It would have been a good stop too. Couldn't be bothered.  Gonna keep the tape on.

https://www.saac.com/forum/gallery/15-071124155931.jpeg
The other side of 5R002

Damn!  So difficult to avert my eyes.

Nice to see a pic of Gas Ronda's Car.  And yours too of course.

Saw (and heard) the real deal while on the GT350 tour in New Mexico last week. Awesome car.

Thanks for posting that photograph.  She's a beauty!

Looks red.  To me.

That didn't last long...someone got a nice car...

Went for a very early drive this morning, hopped out of the car with all lights on to make sure everything was working and saw that now the passenger side tail light was out.  I got back and replaced the 1157 bulb (they are packaged in pairs) and it went into the socket with no fanfare.  I checked to ensure its operation and it still wasn't working.  I checked the contact points in the socket but they looked clean.  Then I remembered in the Ford shop manual that a wiggle test is appropriate to track down an electrical problem so I began wiggling wires until I got to the base of the socket and there I found the issue.  The wiring is loose at the base so I will need to determine if a new base is required or if the wiring can be resoldered to save the base.  I wiggled the wire(s) to the point that the light works but for how long?  The saga continues.  Thank you all for the help!

Thank you J.S. for the detailed photos. 

That clears it up.  Thank you very much.

I was told I was missing these on my car.  Wondering where they might go on the cowl.
https://www.kentuckymustang.com/windshield-washer-hoses-at-cowl-mounting-hardware-1964-1-2-1966-amk.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm5e5BhCWARIsANwm06gMk3hzXflhugb0_bTBmmLWR8HDDCuH1zzhB3bO8KS9gJ8Htz2H3UgaAjIpEALw_wcB

You might try sanding down the contacts a little on the new bulb.  I have also found that the old sockets can get stiff and sticky after all these years.  Push in on the socket contacts and see if it is hard to compress or is sticky.  Sometimes a little sil-glyde on the contacts will help.

+1 .It is typical to have to have to adjust the solder contacts/pins on the bottom by filing down so that the locating pins on the side work properly. I typically take the bulb firmly in hand and rub it back and forth over a section of rough concrete like a sidewalk, cinder block etc. to file down.

Oh wow! I used a little force to get the third iteration of bulb in and it worked. That is useful info Bob and 67350#1242. I will remember that.

You're welcome...

Living a saga at the moment to find a tail light bulb that fits the 65 fastback. I tried a Sylvania 1157 made in Slovakia of all places. Fits but the pins on the bulb don't go doan far enough to allow that twist to lock them in place. Returned them and went with NAPA 1157 and same issue though they are made in Taiwan. Ironically the burned out bulb fits perfectly and that too is made in Taiwan. I believe the socket and base to be OEM but I will let you decide based upon the photograph attached. It's rare to have to replace a burnt out tail light bulb on any car. But when it happens on a 65 and perhaps 66 too, watch out! Problems can follow. Sykvania is heavily pushed at Walmart and Autozone FYI. Any suggestions?