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RIP Jeff

What aluminum alloy does Kirkham use to make body's?

I'm thinking they had a running change years ago, so if you have an interest in a specific chassis, you might want to reach out directly to them:

https://www.kirkhammotorsports.com/index.shtml

Shelby's first encounter with improving a car sold by Chrysler.

Shelby did design the improvements/modifications to the Sunbeam Alpine to create the Tiger, but Chrysler Corp actually did not have their hands in the Sunbeam portion of the Roots automotive group till mid year 1966 during the 67 model year change over is when the Chrysler emblem started to show up on the new 67 Tigers being exported to the US.

Rupps Auction came to Tallahassee this past May 21st. and a White 1966 Tiger was entered in it.  It only bided up to $35,000.  I was shocked, I thought for sure it would hit $75,000 but nope.  Yours is really nice.

Thanks, I know someone "on the ground" during the auction, the car while clean and polished on the outside, did not show well otherwise. Plus it did not have a "TAC" done, something every Tiger owner should do.

This picture of the engine compartment tells part of that tale where just the correct air cleaner assembly is a $800-$1,100 item
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As for mine it's just a poor mans cobra, just as much fun, at a fraction of the price 

Is this show still happening? Driving 200 miles with a hotel reservation. Thank you in advance. - Kevin

Yes

1965 Sunbeam Tiger, California rust free car, Midnight Blue, Black interior, Hardtop, Tonneau cover, soft top, rebuilt 289 engine
Edelbrock Performer Aluminum heads, Edelbrock Performer aluminum manifold, Comp cam extreme energy hydraulic cam
Windage tray, MSD billet distributor and ignition system, Holley DP carb, Aeromotive Billet electric fuel pump with Fram filter assembly, arp bolts, Tiger club member owned, STOA (TAC) certificate/label #129, Set up for street, autocross, HPDE events
Roll bar with removable petty bar, Pannasport 15" wheels, Kumo 205/50/R15 tires (2023 dates), Wide ratio toploader 4 speed
Centerforce flywheel and clutch assembly , 3:31 rear axle ratio, Panhard Bar, 600lb springs and coils overs, Dale's restorations rear leaf springs, Wilwood 4 wheel disc brakes., High performance aluminum radiator. Edelbrock Victor series aluminum water pump, aux electric fan, Gas tanks powder coated, Adjustable Carrera shocks, Dale's restoration front end with MG Midget steering rack adapter kit, Road race oil pan 8 quart, Oil filter adapter, Original steering wheel , tons of spares I've been collecting to get the Horn/wipers to work again (new main wiring harness in case it is needed), seal kits, master/slave rebuild kits, additional steering wheels, glove box door signed by "CS", spare tailights, and more.
Asking $65,000 obo
Serious inquiries only please
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Well then, a tutorial on sidewall grinding would be pretty handy.

As would a direct link to the appropriate (IE: correct) lettering and such.

Just saying 

Tire lettering sellers are all over the internet. Do not depend on them to know what you need for a vintage tire. You have to spend the time to do your own research on application wording,size etc.I am not aware of a one click stop.

Perhaps then you can point me in the right direction as to what I need for the radials on 2642 vs the Bias ply tires that the car was sold to me with. 

I have located a Raven Black 68 KR Shelby number 2591. I have many questions about this car as the inner fender does not match the Ford number. Other than that, it's a beautiful car. It is listed in the Registry. I have tried to contact the last owner, a Donald Pealer in Virginia with no success. My dilemma is that he may still own it and I'm not sure what I will be potentially buying. At this point and time, I'm going to assume it's a clone, but I really would like to explain the Tags on the car including the Shelby fender tag, door tag and dash tag. Any information would greatly be appreciated. I can supply my phone number if needed. Thanks Dan

Dan,

   For someone who specializes in Chevy's you seem to run across a bunch of questionable shelby products

Anyway, the 68 Shelby registrar contact information is below. He will be your best bet in regards to current information on the car.
As for your statement of the inner fender numbers not matching, that is your first clue that the car may not be what you or the seller believes it is. No matter how clean and shiny it it. Give that information to Vinny below as well.

'68 Shelby Registrar

Vincent Liska: 68registrar@saac.com

Well then, a tutorial on sidewall grinding would be pretty handy.

As would a direct link to the appropriate (IE: correct) lettering and such.

Just saying 

http://web.archive.org/web/20040201000000*/                       go to that link ........... add     saacforum     in search

 then there are 10 years of  random archived bits   we may not get  it all back but there are  some  bits worth cut and pasting or hyper linking

www.saacforum.com
saacforum com
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106,748 web captures from 2008 to 2017

https://web.archive.org/web/20090701000000*/saacforum.com

Tell Paul I send my regards.



Bill

Was at a wedding in NJ this weekend and had a friend of the family come up and ask me about whether or not the later Shelby products were offered with an automatic transmission. Won't go in to specific details why do to privacy concerns, other than they cannot drive a manual transmission due to physical limitations. If not, are there any companies out there that offer a conversion from manual to automatic?


Thanks in advance


Bill

My 67 mustang came to me with a 351 and what I assume is a C4. I have had a 428 built with a stroker package, roller rockers and lifters, aluminum heads, etc so I'm guessing the power and torque will be in the neighborhood of 450. I'm planning to stay with an auto trans and Im not going to be racing the car so nothing exotic is needed but I like the idea of something that has overdrive. What trans would you guys suggest?

Check with the guys at Performance Automatic (google them) in Hagerstown, Maryland

Things they will want to know:
General engine specs (dyno sheet for HP/torque curve would be extremely helpful)
Your specific usage (IE: street cruiser, drag racer, road racer, or ??)

Great guys and can assemble an automatic transmission for your specs and use.

Bill

I don't need to put it in a better light. You do.

The offer stands... you should take it.

Ron,

  Neither of which offers a warm and fuzzy feeling while you attempt to get the information being carefully shared offline.

Bill

Les bought his car back, good for him. Can't wait to see it