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I came across this on eBay, as I'm sure others here did as well, and decided to place a bid.  I'm always looking for interesting items to add to my collection.  It was said to be "from a 1960's era Seattle Post Intelligencer Newspaper file folder titled Race Cars" and is a 3-page press release for the "new" 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350.  It is dated January 22, 1965 for release on January 27th.  Has anyone come across one of these before?  Is this piece found in the 1965 Shelby GT350/Cobra Press Kit?

Craig R.   

[FREE SHIPPING]

I have a very nice 1968 Mustang/Shelby/Cougar AM radio currently listed on eBay in case anyone is interested.  I offer FREE SHIPPING to SAAC members.
The link to the auction is below.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/153343424330     SOLD

Craig R.

I was just putting up my new calendar for 2019 and noticed that it started with December 2018.  WOW, nice way to end the old year and bring in the new!

Craig R.

Saw this while cruising the Bay.  Not sure if it's been discussed yet.  Not mine but thought it was interesting.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-Ford-Thunderbird-LANDAU/264079451335?hash=item3d7c5ca4c7:g:4KcAAOSwvfpcDBeQ:rk:43:pf:0

Craig R.

I came across an interesting '66 owner's manual the other day.  I have seen various repos but not one quite like this.  The most interesting part is the center page.  This one shows no punch holes like the ones shown in the 2nd printing.  All print is the same without any "darker" letters which would indicate touchup.  The big issue that stands out on the center page is on the lower, center section where the stabilizer bar is described.  It should read "ONE INCH" but instead reads "O     CH" and this is the area where a 2nd printing punch hole would be located.  As an aside, sometimes this area is incorrectly filled in with "1.0 INCH".  If you look at first picture showing the covers, the one on the right (repo) is a bit darker blue and also the 4 lines of print use a slightly larger font.  The fourth line also goes all the way to the end.   Has anyone come across this version before?

Craig R.

[SOLD]

I have a very nice, recently restored 1969 Mustang AM/FM stereo radio in case anyone is looking for one.  I just had a complete electronic/mechanical restoration done on this unit.  Here is the eBay link:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/352536655501     SOLD


Craig R.

This may provide some updated info for the Registry.  I'm not sure if there's any info in the current Registry on this car but my 1997 copy has zilch with respect to owner's info.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Shelby-Cobra/253965644453

Craig R.

[SOLD]

I have a very nice 1966 AM radio for sale on eBay in case anyone is looking for one.  Domestic shipping with insurance included will be FREE to SAAC members.  Here is the link:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/352491086388  SOLD


Craig R.

I'm trying to figure which would be the correct carb to spacer (Ford 1" aluminum) gasket to use when utilizing a Holley 6919 600cfm carb.  The engine is a 289 4bbl in a '66 Mustang GT.  Should it be the same gasket that is used between the spacer and the manifold?  That one has the 4 equal size bores.  Any help would be greatly appreciated as I want to avoid any potential vacuum leaks.  I have attached a picture of the underside of the carb.

Craig R

It's time for me to do the rear brakes on my '66 Hertz.  Is there anything special I should know before purchasing the parts?  I'm going to replace shoes, all hardware, and brake cylinders.  I assume I would be ordering parts for a '66 K Code (or Special 289) Mustang in case "Shelby" isn't listed in the parts book.  The car is street driven only.  I'm accustomed to ordering parts for the wife's Escape or my '96 Mustang driver so that's why I'm inquiring.  Any tips are greatly appreciated!

Craig R 

The most recent Shelby Registry mentions 8 different race tracks found on the Hertz Sports Car Club cocktail glasses.  The ones mentioned that I have never come across or seen are Kent & Sebring.  Does anyone own one of these glasses?  Also, I was under the impression that these came in boxes of 6.  As these were giveaways would a box contain just one type of glass or 6 different ones?  If the latter were true, it would make more sense that there were only 6 different glasses offered.  Any comments/opinions?

Craig R.

Just received a notice that "parts are now available" to perform airbag recall (#16S26) service on our '06 Hertz.  This is actually to replace the existing airbag inflator which could explode during a crash shooting out metal fragments.  I called my Ford dealer and had to put my name on a list so that they can procure the necessary part.  Once in stock, I will get a phone call to schedule an appointment.  The repair should take less than half a day.  At least it appears as if the wheels are finally starting to turn with respect to resolving this recall.

Craig R.

I have 2 Hertz Sports Car Club cocktail glass up for auction on eBay in case anyone is interested.  Raceways depicted are Bridgehampton and Daytona.  The eBay links are as follows:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/352331749580

https://www.ebay.com/itm/152986396833

Craig R.

I'm looking to find a Road America Raceway Hertz cocktail glass for my collection.  I have a Bridgehampton or a Daytona glass for trade.  These glasses are in very good condition with the only issue being that the gold is worn off the area where the Hertz Sports Car Club insignia is located.  The rims still have some gold.  I will trade for a glass in equal condition or would actually trade both of these glasses for a Road America glass in very nice condition with minimal gold loss.  I can't post pictures, even downsized ones, so send me your email address and I will forward them to you.  Thanks very much!  Feel free to PM me with any questions.

Craig R   

Many of the newer, non-original type car batteries do not have the ridge on the bottom edge for the battery hold down bracket to rest on.  Consequently, the battery is free to bounce up and down.  In my case, the hold down bracket just butts up against the battery and doesn't do much good.  Any thoughts on how to remedy this situation without looking too tacky?  I was thinking of taking a piece of fuel line and slitting it lengthwise then sliding it over the edge of the bracket.  This would take up the excess space and allow me to tighten down the bracket against the battery.  I could also lay a small spacer inside the fender side of the battery tray to bring the battery itself closer to the hold down bracket.  This would allow the bracket to tighten up against the battery.  Anyone else have an idea to share?  By the way, the car in question is my '66 Hertz.  Thanks much!

Craig R

Here's today's flea market find.  It's a Ford High Performance Parts catalog along with a letter signed by high performance manager Al Rivera at the now defunct S&C Motors in San Francisco, CA.  Many, many high-perf cars were sold through this dealership.  Enjoy!

Craig R