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The photo is a couple weeks old now but I got out for a photo with the fall colors. Also, got my 4201S fuel pump back from Fred.

I purchased a set of small letter Goodyears about four months ago for my car and they arrived in a week. Coincidentally, I received an email last night from Speedway Motors (where I purchased the tires) stating that Kelsey Tire doesn't expect to ship these again until end of March 2022. Glad I was able to get mine when I did.

Shift knob found. Now looking for a pair of original 1967 (C7 marked) original kick panels.

Looking for an original 1967 mustang 4 speed shift knob and an original (uncracked) driver side kick panel for coupe/fastback. Please shoot me a message if you have these parts or may know of someone who does. Thanks.

This is helpful as I was able to decode my original spare, which coincidentally is dated January 1967 as well.

Last three digits are P45 (rather than P50) and tire is an E70-15 small letter Goodyear.

Cool! What's up with the cardboard on Cory's car?

Thanks for compiling the list, Brian. I noted there isn't a single 1967 GT350 up for auction this time.

Will be interesting to see where prices of today's auctions end.

At San Jose they started with staples then moved to the plastic "rivets" or plugs. Based on research the change over took place between 6R164xxx and 6R172xxx. Change over appears to be approx during Feb 1966. The use of the prepunched shields does not coincide exactly with the change over to the prepunched inner fender panels around the time of change over

This where using Mustang examples really increases the number of unrestored and unrepaired examples to better focus changes shared by them as well as Shelbys

Thread on the CMF related to the running change

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=14988.30

Hope this helps

If it's helpful, the 66 San Jose fastback I owned had the riveted rubber pad. VIN was 6R09K168XXX which falls right in the transition period.

Most likely meant stapled and not riveted right?

It had the plastic rivets not staples.

At San Jose they started with staples then moved to the plastic "rivets" or plugs. Based on research the change over took place between 6R164xxx and 6R172xxx. Change over appears to be approx during Feb 1966. The use of the prepunched shields does not coincide exactly with the change over to the prepunched inner fender panels around the time of change over

This where using Mustang examples really increases the number of unrestored and unrepaired examples to better focus changes shared by them as well as Shelbys

Thread on the CMF related to the running change

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=14988.30

Hope this helps

If it's helpful, the 66 San Jose fastback I owned had the riveted rubber pad. VIN was 6R09K168XXX which falls right in the transition period.

JD and Jeff are correct that there are some engine related items that are not assemblyline correct due to prior owner maintenance. The coil type and mounting location, some hoses/clamps, etc have been replaced over the years.  The thermostat housing should be blue as indicated. I am actually in the process of addressing most of these items.

Thanks for the compliments. I keep making excuses to go out to the garage. Wheels are 15x7 AR Torq Thrusts with 225/60/15 all around. Once weather clears up, I'll get some better pictures.

Someone got a cool 65 project. I too hope that they keep it as original as possible and don't fully restore it.

New tires are mounted on a set of AR Torq Thrusts that I had in the garage (bought for another mustang and never installed).

Shout out to Jon (1175) who came over and helped me swap out the tires/wheels. Purists fear not, I plan to clean up the Magstars (which are the originals) and mount a set of Goodyear small letter Speedways for shows and when a more stock look is desired. Bob, I'll heed your advise on the valve stems.

Side note, I was able to see that the rear shocks are the original dated coded Autolite shocks. Fronts are original as well.

Here's a shot of the new set up (ignore the Porsche crest in the background, the Shelby shares the garage with a few Germans).

Getting new tires mounted on a spare set of wheels tomorrow am. Forecast isn't looking great, but maybe I'll be able to catch a break in the weather and be able to get out for an inaugural drive.

OK, thanks Bob. That makes sense. I had done a search and wasn't able to find any info.