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Could this actually be a black car and not blue?  The angle that light reflects off a shiny surface can create some deceptive views at times.

Craig R.

Here's one you that is not seen too often.  It's a brochure inviting customers to see and drive the new 1967 Shelby on November 10, 1966 at their participating Shelby dealership.  This one is from Riesmeyer Motor Co. in Crestwood, MO.  I obtained this not too long ago and have seen only 3-4 of these over the years.  I knew of their existence but was never able to find one for a reasonable price.  The dealer's name is imprinted on the brochure and not stamped.  This particular dealership sold a total of 27 Shelbys.  It was designed to be folded down the center and undoubtedly many were mailed out.  Hopefully Vern and others will chime in with some additional info regarding this brochure.

Mr Gaines is special, do not question that 😉

Couldn't agree more!

Craig R.

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Sorry, Bob, but you're not "special" as you REALLY WANTED your manual, just not to that extreme!  Some could just care less which is hard to fathom when such an iconic car is involved.

Craig R.

Received mine just a couple of days ago in California.  Great issue!  I think the missing pages are the "table of contents" for that portion of the book.

Craig R.

Very impressive build!  I really don't think you'll be waiting until Spring.  I wouldn't have that much willpower. That's for sure!

Craig R.

Decided to take my 7yo grandson to play some peewee golf and visit the arcade.  This is one of his favorite outings (and mine too!).  The 18th and final hole gives the player a chance for a free game of golf if he/she gets a hole-in-one.  Well, he did it!  This is the 2nd time in a row that he accomplished this feat.  He was just bursting with excitement!  Then it was off to the arcade.  While he was busy using up points on all sorts of money grabbers, I happened to see these games.  Wonder why they caught my eye?  Anyway, we both had a great time and that's what it's all about!

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Congrats!  Another match made in heaven!  I'm 7 years away from 50 with my wife and am at 20 years with my '66 Shelby.

Craig R.

Thanks, Cory, for confirming.  You're da man!

Craig R.

I have a quick question.  Is there any difference between dipstick/tube assembly for the HiPo C4 vs the non-hipo version.  I'm pretty sure there's no difference but just wanted to double check.  The original was provided when I purchased the trans but I seem to have misplaced it!  My shed is overloaded!  Thanks!

Craig R.

Thanks very much for offering this book!  Just ordered mine.

Craig R.

Thanks everyone!  Since functionality is the key for me I'll probably go with the FelPro.  My car is "leak city" as I'm faced with a stripped oil pan plug hole, leaking rear main seal, and leaky trans due to what I believe to be a bad shifter shaft seal.  It should all be taken care of within a couple of months.  Turns out this will be the perfect time to get my correct HiPo trans finally installed in my car.  I came across a freshly rebuilt trans several years ago that actually came out of a '66 Hertz!

Craig R.

Is there a preferred oil pan gasket for the '66 Shelby?  I'll be having some work done on my Hertz and may need to source a part or two.  Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Craig R.

It's far from perfect, but you can eliminate some of it by playing with it.  Try searching titles only. A lot of sellers have hundreds of keywords down at the bottom of their listing.

I just tried to find a way to do that but it appears it can no longer be done without including the description.  Do you have a trick?  I have my eBay searches linked to PicClick. That way it's easier to weed out the "junk" as you're only viewing images of the items for sale.

Craig R.

Here are some pics of the inner wheel markings.     SOLD

Craig R.