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      mlplunkett,

      I have, for the past 10 years, been using PS ENG. wheels, 15" x 8" with AVON 225x65R15's on all 4 corners. I
      believe, this is about, as big, a tire/wheel combo, that will fit 65/66-wheel wells. My fenders, are rolled, as that
      is what I prefer. It is close, but no rubbing.

      Doug C.

I see that Avon jumps from 225-60 to 245-60. Is that a bridge too far? I'm building a 65 R-Model tribute and wondering if I can go up to 8" wide wheels and wider tires.
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      I have 8"x15" PS ENG. wheels, mounted, with AVON 225x65R15's, at all 4 corners, on my '66 Shelby.

      The fenders are rolled, as I like a crisp, aggressive, wheel/tire combination and I have no rubbing.

      Doug C.

   

   Randy,
   You have a PM.
   Doug

    Randy,
    What would be a correct, rebuild kit, for the 65, early 66, Aluminum T-10?  Since mine is currently out of
    the Shelby, I should go thru it, at this time. Thank you, for any information.

    Doug C. 

    Is it really Open?  Doesn't work for me.

    Doug C.

    According to Howard Pardee's article, in the Summer edition, of the Shelby American, pages 220-221, Nothing
    has turned up, on 5R529 since it arrived, at Rice-Holman Ford, in Merchantville, New Jersey.

    Doug C. 

TonyS,

Charter Auto Transport, is a Shelby experienced transporter. I just sent my Shelby up to Tony Conover's, Performance  Motors this past week with them and they will be bringing it back to Florida, when the work is done. They have moved my Shelby several times now, with no problems. And their prices are competitive.

Charlene and Peter, do a great job and and right now, they are making almost weekly runs, down here to Florida,
bringing the Snow Birds back. So you should be able to schedule a trip with them.

Their number is: 717-961-9386

Doug Creanta




 

I went to parts school and learned to look at the bolt holes as in that ebay example. The ones that bolt it to the block. They are off center.

    What that means, is, the register, of the pilot bushing, is off center and your transmission input shaft, won't line up.

    Doug C.

I think everyone can agree that the original Goodyear Blue Streaks didn't last very long, I've heard they were all pretty much worn out by about 6,000 miles .
Any of the experts out that can add to this would be appreciated
Thanks

   I'm not an expert, but, I can tell you, from my experience, with the '67 Speedway 350's. I was the original owner
   of a '67 GT350 and experienced, first hand, the short comings, of those tires.

   When I first noticed, an unusual wear pattern starting ( the outside edges and center rib, of the tread, were higher
   than the ribs, between the center and out side edges. Looked, sort of wavy. ) So I checked and adjusted tire
   pressures, and rotated tires frequently. But, it didn't help much at all. They were worn out, in about 8,000 miles.

   The next issue, was a shocker. When I found out my local Goodyear dealer, was only going to charge me $58.00 +
   tax, each, I about passed out. You have to understand, $250.00 for a complete set of tires in 1967, was a HUGE
   amount. But, according to the owners manual, that, was it's special tire.

   Fast forward, about 10 months or so later and I'm faced with the same problem. There were 3 friends, who also had
   '67 GT350's.  So, I talked to them, about what they were going to do, about tires. Well, one of the guys had already
   done the research and he had found, a Firestone, black wall tire, with almost identical dimensions and ONLY $34.00
   each. That was a no brainer. So, the Shelby, was shod with Firestone black walls, which were not only easier on the
   wallet, but gave me 2+ times the mileage. I was a happy camper and I've always had black wall tires, on my
   Shelby's, as I decided, white letters were not worth the cost.

   That's my experience, with the Speedway 350 tires. Others may have different mileage.

   Doug C.

Maybe the large Ford logos or white center stripe will help narrow it down.

              Or, maybe, those cool looking Firestone's.

Bare cast iron with semi-gloss black paint hand brushed on the front face...

   And, along with a dose of surface rust, they sure look sad, peeking out behind a five spoke mag wheel. So, I just had
   the drums powder coated with semi-gloss black. They look great and still do, after about 15 years of use. Since, I do
   drive my Shelby ( a lot ) is was a basic, solution, to clean up an ugly spot.

   Doug

  For those of you, who haven't had the pleasure, of installing the 1/4 window trim pieces, please be Aware....

  Pay close attention, to the interior sail panels, where the chrome trim, has been cut out for the 1/4 window install.

  Sometimes, the SA workers were not too careful and removed too much material and the opening is too large, to
  allow, the trim pieces, to fit properly. I noticed that the trim pieces ( originals ) in my Shelby never matched at the ends.
  They were spread apart.

  When I went to install replacement trim panels, I found when I had them snugly in the rear, I had about 3/16" gap at 
  the front and when I moved them forward, I had the same size gap at the rear. Trying to equally place them in the
  opening, didn't work, as they just didn't look right.

  So my solution, was to procure a real nice set of used interior sail panels and take the time to mark the cut out area
  accurately and was very careful, in cutting out the trim pieces. This paid off, as the replacement 1/4 trim pieces, fit
  perfectly.

  I'm sure, my Shelby, isn't the only one that came from SA, with this condition, concerning the 1/4 windows.  Just be
  aware, it's a possibility and take a close look at what you have.  Good Luck

  Doug Cresanta

  You can put  me down for a size Large. Thank you for making Chuck's T- shirt available.

  Doug C.

   Deepest, heartfelt sympathy and condolences, to Gooch's family. Gooch, was a wonderful friend and mentor.

   RIP, My Friend.

   Doug Cresanta   

Branda get $129 for a set of interior panels.

       And, none of Brandas, has ever fit.

       Just a reminder for fit: sometimes, the SA workers, cut out too much material from the interior sail panels,
       leaving an opening too large, for the 1/4 window panels to fit properly...even from the factory.

       Doug C.