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I've got an extra.  New condition with the tire sticker on the thread...used as a mounted spare in my trunk.  $400 plus shipping.

Gary
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(1) 6S299
(2) Latch end (0) open
(3) Latch end  (A) no web
                     (C) full web w/holes for Leather
(4) Ray Brown
(5) (L)  long hook
(6) Chrome

You might want to hang on to your Holley.  Are you sure it is not original?  It could be...I also own an October '65 build Shelby and it has an early date carb as well.  Some research may be to your benefit before you consider trading for a later date. 
Gary B.

Hopefully these photos post!

Here are photos of my driveshaft laying on the tailgate of my F150. It is original to my 66 Shelby with 4 speed.

The painted stripes are dark green, dark blue and a light blue. I submerged the driveshaft in Evapo-rust and matched the revealed painted areas as best I could. Used Testors paint and applied the stripes with a brush. Since I could not find any school bus yellow paint, I spray painted the stenciled marking Rust-oleum golden sunset. Also used liquid gun blue to replicate a welded look on parts of the shaft. All inspired by a J Speegle article on restoring driveshafts.

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Do I see "genuine leather" seat covers?

Many thanks for your photos and explanation!

Some 25 years ago I bought a bunch of Fomoco and Autolite points from a dealership going out of business.  Never used them because I later installed a Petronix and forgot about them.

Now, looking over my points and since they are not boxed, how do you tell the difference from a DP-3, DP-6 or DP-12?

6s299 has Cragar wheels. It's invoice shows "special alloy wheels" for $214 and rear seats for $40.

When I bought the car, I remember removing a 7.75/15 Goodyear (not a blue dot) from the trunk and buying (5) new 215/60 R15 to learn that the new spare would not fit in the trunk. So, for all these years, I've used a regular 14 inch wheel and tire for a spare. Now, with new tires, trying to put a new blue dot in the trunk and can't do it.

What did they do back in 1965?  Thanks in advance for your replies.  Gary

I have noted that my original seats have a bluish color thread in the seat cushion areas. Maybe the stiching has faded with time and sun or maybe that is the way they were originally.

These last photos shows a single crimp and what looks like a copper ferrule.  Another interesting find and contrary to what is generally found. 

Gary C. Bergman

I submitted the photos of the axle limiting cable with the single crimp copper ferrule and taken from 6S299.

After reading the following discussion and studying my saved cable, it appears the cable ends were soldered or melted together. No cable frays exist.

As said before, I had assumed the ferrule was aluminum until one day I notice what looked like a tinge of copper. Using some steel wool, I confirmed it was indeed copper.

While it is possible the ferrule could have had a protective coating covering the copper, it doesn't appear to be the case. Simply tarnished copper and road debris is what appears to me.

I always assumed the cables were original since I removed them in 1999 and knew the car history from the 70's.  Still, I respect what Bob Gaines says about necessary proof. I saved what I thought was important at the time, removed the cables from the context of things. Now, I can only offer what might contribute to solving a puzzle.

It will interesting to learn more from others.

Gary C. Bergman

Thanks all, just offering a contribution to what I found on 6S299 back in 1999.  Enjoy following along with details about the early cars and the knowledge Bob Gaines and Jeff Speegle provide. 

I would expand more but forum or my computer slowness makes it difficult.

Gary C. Bergman

Greetings....Here are photos of what I saved from the original axle limiting cable of 6S299. 

In one image you see the dirty crimper and what appears aluminum.  In the other photos it shows that it is actually copper.

This discovery (few years ago) was to my surprise as I always assumed they were aluminum.  I bought new cables from Shelby Parts & Restoration, probably in 1999 and never installed them, and they included aluminum crimpers.

My apologies if the photos do not attach.  I'm not confident with my use of tech things. 

Gary C. Bergman

Greetings....Here are photos of what I saved from the original axle limiting cable of 6S299. 

In one image you see the dirty crimper and what appears aluminum.  In the other photos it shows that it is actually copper.

This discovery (few years ago) was to my surprise as I always assumed they were aluminum.  I bought new cables from Shelby Parts & Restoration, probably in 1999 and never installed them, and they included aluminum crimpers.

My apologies if the photos do not attach.  I'm not confident with my use of tech things. 

Gary C. Bergman