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What's the deal with the radiator? I didn't think aluminum radiators became a thing until a few years later but it sure looks like one in the pics.

Walt Hane referred to having run an 8 inch wide rear wheel on his GT350R in an interview reflecting on his 1966 BP championship winning season.

I a glass pack side exhaust from Cobranda for my Shelby clone. I am looking for some detailed photos to show where and how the exhaust is hung from the underside of the car as well as how far the side pipes extrude from the rocker panels. I would like to mount the exhaust like Shelby did back in the day. Appreciate any info and pics.

I have gone with 2.25 inch as my existing exhaust is larger than the original 2 inch, though I don't foresee this creating any issues.

Thanks

I am relatively new to SAAC forum. Thanks for having me. I am also a member on Vintage Mustang forums where I have shared many pics of my '66 Shelby clone.

I have for sale, a set of original leaf springs from a 1966 Shelby GT350.. These parts were fitted to my 1966 Shelby clone when it was restored in Oklahoma in the early 2000s. At that time, the owner of my clone purchased a real Shelby and fitted these old springs to the clone after upgrading to new springs with the Shelby.

The stampings on both springs read:

C4ZA-5556-S
16 6E

The springs are a matching pair and complete. They are located in Australia and are currently off the car.  I understand most people only require the bottom plates for the stampings. This will also make shipping far more economical. Happy to work with interested parties on the best way to ship, also happy to disassemble the springs to make shipping more economical.

Asking $1350 USD + shipping. Payment via PayPal friends and family or buyer to add fees.

It's an original ford pump. The hose kit is not new however all of the hoses for the system appear to be sized correctly based on others pics I've seen online. The plastic nipple for the pump outlet is in tact, could it be cracked further in from the end and not be visible? I had the pump out just yesterday cleaning it up but have re-fitted it. Easy enough to get it out again to take a pic of things.

These pics are very helpful. I spent a little time yesterday fiddling with my windshield washer system. Does anybody have a tip to get the main hose which runs from the electric pump to the nozzle to seal properly at the pump? The nipple on the outlet of the pump is smaller than the T piece for the first nozzle, causing fluid to leak from the pump. I have tried a cable tie but this has been unsuccessful. I wondered whether I had the incorrect hose however it looks to be the same size as the hose in the pics above.

I have a 15x7 with 3.75 backspace on my '66 tribute car running a 225/60 tire front and rear. Fenders are not rolled. Only a slight rub on the fronts under certain situations. 215 would not rub at all I shouldn't think. Every car is a bit different however.

I notice the driver's seat back is reclined further than the passenger. Were they like that when new?

Late to the party here. I recently fitted new Koni to my '66 tribute and went half way on the front and 1/4 from soft on the rear. Very happy with the performance. Are they no longer making the Avon CR6ZZ or just supply issues?

Thanks for the tip on the grease, good idea!

Your write up is timely FL SAAC. Thanks. I have had the same pump in the box for 3 months on my garage floor ready to go on my '66 tribute. In my case I want what's going to provide the best performance and heard this 65 style pump is a much better design and flows better than the '66 style.

A couple of questions. Did you have to adjust the float bowls in the carb after fitting the pump?

Was any form of sealant required on the gasket?

Hey deathsled, I noticed in your pic that the radio antenna has been modified on your car. Are you able to share any details? I like it!

https://ponynsnake.com/1965-shelby-gt350r-5r539-24h-le-mans-1967/

This article has some interesting info about the car's life after the '67 LeMans race, including it being converted to a coupe to satisfy racing regulations. No details as to its whereabouts post 2004.