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[Mecum Auctions in Indianapolis.]

#81

Indiana SAAC / Mecum Indianapolis in May

Last post by computerworks - April 25, 2026, 10:37:33 AM

SAAC will have a display booth at the upcoming Mecum Auctions in Indianapolis.

We will be there to promote the club and all that we do for the hobby and we will be there on the two key days when most of the Shelby marques cross the block... that would be Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16.

I will be manning the booth and could use a little assistance. If there is any member who is not going to the Indiana SAAC Spring Fling and will be available on Friday or Saturday, drop me a message of when you're available to help.

I need some coverage for food and bathroom breaks. I'll get you credentials for free admission to the event. If you'd like to spend even as little as a few hours on either day to help, drop me an email to pitcrew@saac.com and we can discuss.

Thanks
Ron

#82

Wanted to Buy / Re: WTB: C6DA pass side rear s...

Last post by 21.04 - April 25, 2026, 10:01:05 AM

If you had any stud ends that are pit free piece with good threads, I'd be interested in the whole shackle.

#83

Up For Auction / Re: 67 GT350 on BAT #1146

Last post by Coralsnake - April 25, 2026, 08:56:56 AM

I am not really sure that can be quantified. There are a lot of cars that don't have all their original tags. As evidenced by all three of the cars on BaT currently have tag or number issues.

A lot depends on why it's missing and you can't always determine that.

For some people its a deal breaker and for others its a footnote. 

The biggest issue I see is what if that tag turns up somewhere else?

....or what if turns up on another car?

I have seen some very questionable cars with original tags, I am not sure if thats better?

#84

Up For Auction / Re: 67 GT350 on BAT #1146

Last post by Nightmist - April 25, 2026, 08:18:40 AM

Interesting story about the car being left at a service station in 1971.  How much does having a reproduction Shelby tag detract from value?

#85

Appeals / Re: 289 rear main seal questio...

Last post by NC TRACKRAT - April 25, 2026, 07:24:03 AM

The nice thing about the two piece is that, even if you have a seeper/leaker, it can be replaced in the car without removing the transmission.

#86

Vintage Shelby Related Literature and Collectibles / Re: Valley Ford Parts catalog ...

Last post by crossboss - April 24, 2026, 08:47:13 PM

Hi all, I picked up this valley Ford Parts catalog and cannot find any copyright or year in it. Does anybody have an idea of the year of this catalog?  The Valley Ford Parts story talks about Bill Norton as if he no longer was the owner of the company as a hint.
Thanks
Cory

It has the old 213 area code before the 'Valley went to the 818. I'd guess early 1984.

#87

Appeals / Re: 289 rear main seal questio...

Last post by TA Coupe - April 24, 2026, 08:11:43 PM

1-Piece Rear Main Seal-4.180″ OD https://share.google/zfKGN0RV9PoSsKnA5

     Roy

#88

Wanted to Buy / Re: WTB: C6DA pass side rear s...

Last post by Special Ed - April 24, 2026, 08:10:14 PM

Just got home from parts hauling trip to billups oklahoma shop so will try and find mine as i am wondering if u want just the end plate with c6da # or the studs end also?  The 71 and up were sold under a d1zz# and are factory correct being a thicker metal plate since the 71 up cars were bigger and heavier so they need beefed up as i seen thinner early year shakles bent.

#89

Appeals / Re: 289 rear main seal questio...

Last post by CSX4781 - April 24, 2026, 07:53:22 PM

Tim Meyer is the guy who's having them made. His supplier is in the UK, have had couple of delays,  they're currently saying May or June. I believe they've already made and sold them for the 351c. I'll try to find and post the link shortly. I believe they are around $80 each.

Dave

#90

Appeals / Re: 289 rear main seal questio...

Last post by KR Convertible - April 24, 2026, 06:44:11 PM

None of mine really leak. I would call it varying degrees of seepage. Rarely hits the floor. Just looking for better.