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Hi to all,
Just wondering how this project is going. Can't wait to see a picture in the direct sun!
R.R.

Hi,
This looks like we are in toy heaven!!
Thanks for showing/sharing WOW ! What a trip down memory lane.
R.R.

Hi all,
The date code on an FE Block is near the oil filter If you  need more details check out the site 428cobrajet.org  It has some good info and pictures to show details.
Hope this helps.
Regards R.R.

Hi to all,
Thanks for the great car pictures Brian. Is it just me? Or is that a flat gas cap type emblem on the front and rear of the racecar. Would be interesting to chase that story HOPE This keeps the questions alive.
R.R.

Hi,
Depending on exactly what your expectations are, one suggestion is to get a good sample of the tape stripe, and have your paint shop match it. This was the initial goal by S.A.I.!!!  Other suggestions would be to buy a registry. All info known as far as paint codes for the cars is printed. Hope this helps.
R.R

Hi Folks,
Looking to have some Midland brake boosters rebuilt, and as per Hemmings it looks like the usual place has moved from Oregon to Washington....."Booster Dewey" is now "Mark"
Is it still the usual quality ?? Has anyone worked with them recently? I'm guessing that
"Dewey" has retired, and the business moved. Thanks for any help.
R.R.

Hi Rod,
Need to know if the evaporator and condensor cores are new or originals?
All the parts that had mineral oil must be flushed clean or replaced. The oil used with R-134 (PAG) IS NOT COMPATABLE. There are blended/synthetic oils that also claim to work
There are also differences in coil types and fins of both evaporator and condensor cores. Most conversions are kits that give you all new parts. The drier should also be new. Please list what parts you have changed/replaced. This is critical to determine the oil capacity also. One step at a time we can explain this.It is so simple to stay R-12 And it may be worth considering...depending on what you have bought/replaced.
R.R.

Just a simple reminder to RE-TORQUE after a few miles of driving. This is simple and critical to insure no problems. I keep a small note pad with the car to document when this is done and the mileage.

The reason Ford says dry threads is to keep things consistent. As an example if 1 wheel is assembled with threads oiled, and another had anti-sieze on the threads there is a huge difference in applied torque. Clean/dry = simple.
Enjoy the road!!
R.R.

Hi 67 Fans,
Just a few goodies I noticed which are easily "corrected" Number 1 is a missing fuel filter. Number 2 is the coil is not mounted properly. It would be nice to know more details about camshaft and gear ratio as it appears this is peak at around 89 mph if the screen numbers are accurate. Thanks for the video!
R.R.

Just another example of how a picture is worth 1000 words. Thanks for such a great follow up.
Very good work!!
One of the most important things to learn is NEVER dispose of original parts until the restoration is complete and functional. Ford also teaches us this by saying "Replace with a known good part" Just because it is new doesn't mean it is perfect. Thanks again for a well
Presented demo.
R.R.

Hi to all,
Details like Tires and stripes show this car matches # 1731 picture in the registry.
Thanks Dave for the clue! Amazing these cars are seen all over the world.
Wonder what fuel is available and what the current price is??
R.R.

Hi Marcus,
Just to test a few things in order-do the fog lamps work if you power them direct ?
If so then they have a good ground. If not I would think you have a ground fault.
Fog lamps are high (30) amps and must have a good ground to allow current flow..the relay will operate and does not require very much current to trip....this is what fools most people-they think that there is not enough power-yet the problem is not a good ground.Often caused by thick paint and failure of a toothed washer to bite into bare metal. Hope this helps.
R.R.

  WOW Really impressive !!! 
R.R. 

Hi Charles,
Just saw 7 mil thick on Dead nuts on site but it is 1" wide. May work or Jack would know where to get thinner width....Hope this helps.
R.R.

Hi,
With just a quick check it looks like the date of San Jose build of Mustang cars for the last Shelby was the week starting July 7 and the July dates on these drums put them beyond that....at least for as built correctness. Still possible service replacement parts. Hope this helps.
R.R.