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Backspacing should be right around 3-1/2" to 3-5/8".  The 4-1/4" backspacing sounds like the measurement for a MoPar rim which many times gets confused with the Shelby rim.

Craig R.

Don they said we could have waited,but we had other things to do. Picked up the next day.

How long did the dealer keep your car to do the job?

It's quoted as being less than half a day but mine was done in a couple of hours.

Craig R

New passenger side airbag inflator installed this morning.  All is good!

Craig R.

+1 for Sam Elliott.  I was thinking he would be a good actor for this role even before his name up in this thread!

Craig R

Save your labels just in case.  Even the best of batteries can experience a shorted cell and will need warranty replacement.  Any "alteration" just might void the warranty.  Just sayin!

Craig R

Congratulations!  A diamond in the rough which will soon be on the road again.  Finding the car is the hard part but now the fun begins.  Enjoy!

Craig R.

That was great to watch!  Thanks for posting the link.

Craig R.

I had a similar problem on my '64 289 Ranchero.  It turned out to be a loose wire on the coil.

Craig R.

Thanks for sharing the pictures!  I'm sure some of those cars will be recognized by forum members.  Very cool!

Craig R

^^^  Thanks for the info, Randy.  These shoes are gone as small sections of lining at the top part of the shoe are breaking away.  Also, one of the brake cables is broken which negates the brake adjustment mechanism.  Can't wait to install all new parts!

Craig R.

Thanks, guys.

Craig, Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks, Brant!  I just sent an inquiry thru your website.

Craig R

Thanks everyone for the info.  I have purchased from Brant before and have been very pleased.  That's the route I'm going to take.

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.