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5so45 was unrestored when I purchased from Steve Yates, had the early carpet and vinyl strip on inner rocker. Positive cable was missing, so not sure of color

The 65 GT had the same round gauges as the 66 gauges but the bezel was different than 66.  The 66 Holdover cars had the 65 GT gauge package. Also the 65 Gt glove box door is different than a standard door.

Is there a problem with running bf32 Autolite plugs? Have been using them in my K cars and Shelbys since 1973. Will my engine run better with the 45s?  Thanks

For sale nice used original 289 High performance crank balancer. C5 date. Rubber looks good not spun. Asking 575. I do not use pay pal money orders are fine. Will ship to lower 48 states. Thanks

I agree with the divot indicators. You can clearly see them on the air cond. knockout plate. I think my 65 had some kind of gumbo sealer and not a rubber grommet. The choke cable hole on the Hertz car will remain the way it came off the assy. line. It is a little crude, but that is the way it was made. Thanks for your knowledge on early Shelbys, the input helps.
       Maybe you can answer a question about the 1 inch sway bar. Was it painted black or just black from heat treatment?  Thanks

        Have a 65 also a 66 Hertz both hipo cars. The 65 is a punched thru hole. I am the second owner of the 65. Purchased In 1973. The 66 clearly has a different hole. Not sure of the process, but does have an area towards the bottom that looks ripped You can see in the pic.  Read an article years ago maybe in Mustang Monthly and they mentioned punched holes. For the choke. The Hertz looks like it could have used a hole saw and it ripped the bottom of the hole. Some holes may be 7/8 but my 66 isnt that big.

Rodney, You are welcome to come and measure mine. Also the hole was punched not drilled. My 65 is a smaller dia. than my 66. The hole in my 66 is just under 5/8 Tom

Shelby Parts and Restoration and Branda sell the correct looking battery tray. I dont remember any part no. on my original tray. Also the tray in my 66 Tiger was plastic  Neither had a cover. 2 threaded bolts and a cross over hold down completed the 65 Shelby application. You can buy the complete setup from Branda. Was it safe, who knows?

Original Ford optional AM FM radio. Year 1966 Mustang. Good condition, some small pitting. I have not hooked it up.  May need cleaned and serviced. Wires are not cut. Asking 1,500. Plus lower 48 shipping. Checks only I do not use pay pal. Also see ad in swap meet section. Thanks

Decent not mint chrome has small pitting. Never hooked up but all wiring is there not clipped. Overall good condition. Should be cleaned and serviced. Would trade for optional 66 Shelby wood steering wheel. 

Original covers. But someone has taken the time to polish the sides smooth. Not sure if that does anything to the value. Nice covers though.

Hello I know Shelbys but not much about Boss 302s and Cobra Jets. I have some very early Boss parts. A 69 oil cooler adapter and a Nov. 10 1968 stamped oil cooler. I have looked but cannot find a 69 oil cooler adapter. They all seem to be 70s. Seems like a pretty early date on the oil cooler. Also has the Ford oval stamp the 70s that I have seen do not. Could they be part of the Trans Am race program? Pics included.  Thanks for any info.

When did the S2MS 3259 carbs become available? Were they not a production line carb? Also agree with a 3 digit date code for original carbs.

Would check pcv valve.   Run the engine in a dark garage with the hood up to check for plug wire arch. By your desc. the carb is okay. Could be vac. leak from carb gasket, or intake to head gaskets. Just some thoughts

Tip of the day, heat gun works great. Heated up then used a utility knife blade to slide down the length behind the plate. Thanks Bob