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Quote from: shelbydoug on Today at 11:27:45 AMI don't believe that there is any factory documentation that mentions specific car cut offs.

The information comes from owners filling out Registry information cards for the SAAC Registry.

Quote from: Ray on Today at 11:15:07 AMWas there a SFM serial number cut off point when override changed to underride or was it random?

It wasn't random but a effort by SA to a lower cost of material and labor ,like Koni shocks and lowering A arm at the same time . Factory memos and observations over the years indicate it was approximately Shelby vin 900-920 or there about when changes including eliminating the override traction bars were being made.

Up For Auction / 1968 Shelby GT500KR (#02432) M...

Last post by S8MS-01904 - Today at 11:48:26 AM

Acapulco Blue / Auto / Fastback

Any past into on the car? Looked it over, decent driver, appear original quarters, doors and such. Noticed carb, radiator, 10 spokes and a few cosmetic issues.

What else crazy issues would bring the value down?

Concours Talk / Re: Hipo heads irregularity

Last post by pbf777 - Today at 11:45:50 AM

Quote from: 6s1640 on May 13, 2026, 08:35:40 PMthe 73 heads appeared to have a provision that are not drilled out as far as I can tell.

The "provision", or recess, in the location of, if equipped, the thermactor plumbing is not "as cast", rather the recessed porting is of a "machining operation"; and if so, then if looking into the exhaust port isn't there a small casting boss presenting a bored thru-hole visible in that upper corner of the port?

Now you might have to look for details, as I see the heads have had some porting work done and it is often practiced to plug these passages; often with some rather creative processes.

Also, anybody know how late, chronologically, did Ford produce "service-replacement" castings for the 289 H.P.? $:-\$

Scott.

Misc. For Sale / 1965-67 GT350/500 “Day One” pa...

Last post by john galt - Today at 11:45:34 AM

Many of us expend great efforts to make the underside of our 1965/66/67 Shelby's "Day One" correct with red primer and drips, body color overspray and blackout paint. However, we often gloss over (pun intended) a truly accurate appearance of the hood, the LeMans stripes and the side stripes.

Those of us who were around in the early days remember the original finish on fiberglass hoods, brake ducts, 1967 trunk lids, LeMans stripes and 1965 side stripes looked looked substantially different from the paint on the main body panels which were glossy, baked enamel FoMoCo paint w/ orange peel.

The reason for that difference in appearance is: SAI's paint shop sprayed acrylic lacquer on the parts they added, including LeMans stripes. Old timers know lacquer has a unique appearance.

This "Day One" paint package will allow you to accurately duplicate SAI's "Day One" lacquer paint process. Package consists of: 1 gallon of Wimbledon White Code M lacquer and 1 gallon of Guardsman Blue Code F lacquer. Enough paint for numerous Shelby hoods, stripes, etc. This paint is the real deal, mixed years ago with accurate color formulas.

Package price is $625, plus UPS shipping to continental USA locations. Very limited quantities.

Ask a Registrar / Re: Override traction bars

Last post by shelbydoug - Today at 11:27:45 AM

I don't believe that there is any factory documentation that mentions specific car cut offs.

The information comes from owners filling out Registry information cards for the SAAC Registry.

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Ask a Registrar / Override traction bars

Last post by Ray - Today at 11:15:07 AM

Was there a SFM serial number cut off point when override changed to underride or was it random?

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