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Fair67,

Check with Cobra Automotive for replacement shoes and pads that are an upgrade from stock but don't need to heat up to stop the car.  They sold me a set last year which I'm very happy with.  And they didn't break the bank either.

Thank you for the info. I will be ordering from them tomorrow !

UPDATE: No rear disc brakes! It was decided to renew the factory brakes and rock on. I must admit I am happy we are going this direction instead!

Also, yes it is on the car and running. Although I do have another carburetor to go on it as this one has an issue with the throttle shaft.

Is the paxton all set up on your engine, and running?
New set or older original set up?

This car has the original Paxton supercharger on it. It is my understanding the original owner had it installed around purchase time. It is date coded, I believe, in late 66

I have an original Paxton gauge set to install on 1933. It has a fuel pressure and a boost/vacuum gauge. I have no hoses or tubing with it. I'm hunting any info I can find on connection points and hose/tubing(with fittings) suppliers. Has anyone been down this road?
Thank you in advance!

This car is manual. Factory air car..even though that doesn't matter. I'm trying to talk him out of changing over to rear disc brakes.

Thanks for all the Intel!
The wealth of knowledge y'all have is awesome!

I would think it would be time well spent convincing the owner to use 15 " wheels instead of the 14". If using Magstar style in 14" or 15" you may incounter clearance problem .  I am not aware for a replica 14" magstar wheel. Even if it were a 15" the center portion of the 15" magstar was the same center as your typical 14" wheel. The rim necks down in that area which causes clearance problems sometimes with front calipers like when used with a 68 single piton caliper. I imagine it will cause problems with calipers mounted on the rear also .

Are there similar issues with the ten spokes? I am always open to learn!

I would think it would be time well spent convincing the owner to use 15 " wheels instead of the 14". If using Magstar style in 14" or 15" you may incounter clearance problem .  I am not aware for a replica 14" magstar wheel. Even if it were a 15" the center portion of the 15" magstar was the same center as your typical 14" wheel. The rim necks down in that area which causes clearance problems sometimes with front calipers like when used with a 68 single piton caliper. I imagine it will cause problems with calipers mounted on the rear also .

The car with 14's are the magnum 500 wheels, but that doesn't matter here.
This car has four piston calipers on the front, but I was unaware of the construction of the magstar center you mentioned. That is why I am here. To learn from the masters! Thank you!

Actually they are 15's  after laying eyes on them.
The 14's are on another non Shelby car. It will be getting a similar upgrade.

I have done the conversion on A 9" with 16" wheels. It was a dentside. I used the factory master cylinder and an adjustable proportioning valve to fine tune the brake bias. However, that is a truck, already had larger brake lines to the back, and is 12 years newer. It was a big improvement!

I am here asking questions....as part of my research.

As you can guess, rear disc brakes are in order for my client's 67 GT 350. He is keeping the 14" wheels. Can anyone recommend a kit that will work with these replica magstar wheels? I am only interested in a bolt on kit, so it can have the original parts reinstalled in the future, if desired. I have identified some kits out there that are compatible with 14" wheels, but I wanted to be sure there isn't something I am unaware of for this car...and these wheels. Thanks in advance!

Yes, that is correct. Thanks!
By the way....it is car 1933

And welcome to SAAC and the forum. Good luck with your project changing out the hoses. Good to hear you are out wrenching on your car.

Full disclosure... It is NOT my car. It is a friend of mine car. Awesome story...he owned and raced it in the 70's and now has bought it back again. It is not a concourse original car, but I want to do it justice!!

Thanks for all the replies! I am sure I will have many questions. Such as, is the steer cylinder the same as a mustang? I will be rebuilding it as well.

New to the club and wrenching on a Shelby. Where is the best place to find all the power steering hoses for a 67 GT 350? Or, would be better off finding a company I can send mine to and have them make new ones? I am about to rebuild the cylinder and the hoses are 53 years old and tired.
Thanks in advance!

The problem turned out to be the cam, that the idle screw rests on, is loose on the throttle shaft. When running, the throttle plates would crack ever so slightly. Thanks for all the replies. I will be installing the carburetor the owner supplied.