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SAAC-49 / Re: SAAC 49 Images
Last post by gjz30075 - Today at 04:38:51 AMThanks for the pics guys.
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1967 Shelby GT350/500 / Throttle linkage and WOT
Last post by Air_drewdy - Today at 03:36:04 AMHey y'all,
I'm new here my father just purchased a 1967 Shelby gt 500 its number 1776 its mean man ill tell ya. But one thing is the gas pedal does not go to the floor at all. I started to look at the throttle linkage for the duals and I noticed when I pushed the throttle as far as it would go the carbs would only barely crack open meaning when the gas pedal is down all the way and the carb linkage is down all the way the carbs aren't at WOT but the pedal is as far as it will go only about 2.5 inches down it has no travel. If I had to guess the man who owned this car before messed with the linkage so you could never take it to WOT so the gas pedal only goes down like 2.5 inches not to the floor. You see me and my dad wanna drive this thing so how do I adjust the linkage so I can actually achieve WOT and the pedal goes to the floor.
Thank y'all,
Air_drewdy
I'm new here my father just purchased a 1967 Shelby gt 500 its number 1776 its mean man ill tell ya. But one thing is the gas pedal does not go to the floor at all. I started to look at the throttle linkage for the duals and I noticed when I pushed the throttle as far as it would go the carbs would only barely crack open meaning when the gas pedal is down all the way and the carb linkage is down all the way the carbs aren't at WOT but the pedal is as far as it will go only about 2.5 inches down it has no travel. If I had to guess the man who owned this car before messed with the linkage so you could never take it to WOT so the gas pedal only goes down like 2.5 inches not to the floor. You see me and my dad wanna drive this thing so how do I adjust the linkage so I can actually achieve WOT and the pedal goes to the floor.
Thank y'all,
Air_drewdy
#3
Ask a Registrar / Re: 69 GT350 VIN Conflict
Last post by 2112 - July 26, 2024, 11:35:25 PMLove these stories
#4
The Lounge / Re: Graveyard of car washes
Last post by 2112 - July 26, 2024, 11:24:56 PMWater use regulations might also be a factor.
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Washington Region SAAC (WASAAC) / Re: WASAAC meeting 7-25-34 man...
Last post by 2112 - July 26, 2024, 11:03:16 PMThis just might be the most beautiful induction combo I have ever seen.
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SAAC Forum Discussion Area / Re: prototype, engineering and...
Last post by LightWtJet - July 26, 2024, 10:52:49 PMQuote from: Coralsnake on May 24, 2024, 02:22:47 PMBrass tag cars were different to the best of my knowledge. They were cars assigned to Ford executives for the most part. I am aware of some brass tag Shelbys.
This video is from the test track in Dearborn. These were very early Shelbys. The red fastback, 9S02S100026, is a pre-Shelby production car. The convertible is Shelby car number 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fzTpCEP82M
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I would like to comment on these statements-
Brass tags were added to all prototypes at Ford. They were used to track costs and workloads by year, carline and body style for the numerous programs. Yes, executive cars got them also.
I am quite sure the video you provided was at the Michigan Proving Grounds in Romeo Mi. not the smaller Dearborn Track. There were no trees beside the track in Dearborn. I worked at the Dearborn track for over 36 years. My 1968 Mustang did development work at the Dearborn track.
The 4,000 acre Romeo Track opened in 1957 and contained a high-speed test track, numerous roads of various surfaces and topographies, a hill climb track, and a salt bath -- along with offices, garages and support structures.
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Cars For Sale / Re: 1968 Shelby GT500KR 4 Spee...
Last post by mtdubvee - July 26, 2024, 09:52:01 PMSold
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Parts For Sale / 68 Shelby GT350 GT500 original...
Last post by Bob Gaines - July 26, 2024, 09:44:32 PM68 Shelby original GT350 GT500 hood in original condition with completed repairs done on the bottom side. The top side is still in original paint so there will not be any repair like what you typically find. Repairs were completed on the bottom side and are good as is or need to be sanded smooth for concours. Original parts fit better and make your car more valuable. This excellent one is 900.00 plus shipping . I can deliver at no charge to MCA National in Des Moines Iowa Aug 9-11 . Paypal friends and family. PM me if you have any questions. Thank you for looking.
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Parts For Sale / 68 Shelby Original Fastback En...
Last post by Bob Gaines - July 26, 2024, 09:30:49 PM68 Shelby original fastback trunk lid end caps in excellent original condition . The frontside and back side is still in original paint. Body shop repairs can add hundreds to your end price and these don't need any. 500.00 plus shipping .Original parts fit better and make your car more valuable. I can deliver at no charge to MCA National in Des Moines Iowa. Paypal friends and family. PM me if you have any questions. Thank you for looking.