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Try Jesse at Shelby Parts in Green Bay, WI.

Looking forward to reading it. Thanks for your endless research, Pete!

http://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=14729.0

NOS Ford Black primer Quarter Panel. Left (Driver's) side. A few small dings and light scratches as expected. Pictures available on request. Prefer local pick up but willing to work with buyer on shipping at their expense. $1500. Cheapest one currently on the market. Located in SE Wisconsin.

An unkown Part in the Engine Bay for me, any thought was that should be

I dont think it is a AC, or a supercharger, on the sticker (with extrem enlarged on the PC) it is showed
a Ford Oval Emblem, next SHELBY, and a BP Sticker

Appears, to me , to be a power brake unit. Have seen similar ones added to cars after they got into Europe in the early-mid 60's

I concur. It looks like a Girling power brake assist as fitted to Sunbeam Tigers.

Would love to get one of the t shirts and/or posters of this. Can you order online?

Here is the registration link. Not sure about shipping.

https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/46th-annual-midwest-invitational-at-road-america-northwoods-shelby-club-319120

The upcoming Northwoods Region Road America event on June 24th-27th will pay tribute to Jim. There will be a remembrance on Saturday and he is featured on the event t-shirt. Bring those Shelbys out!

Fall Historic's at Road Atlanta in my '66.


https://www.sparkplugsociety.com/Sets/HSR-Atlanta-Fall-Historics-2020/i-2bz86zx/A


~Steven

John F's old car. Looking good!

I was a teenager looking for some Shelby parts to put on my Mustang when I first contacted Jim. He was patient with me and took the time to answer my questions. A handful of years later I got involved in the running of the Northwoods Region, a group he helped start. Jim was always supportive and there to help if we needed it. It was never "his" club that he was trying to sustain, but Jim had a genuine love and respect for the cars and that's what he wanted to see continue.

Later when I restored my Shelby, Jim was a source for parts. On the rare occasion he wouldn't have something I needed, he would say, "Let me see what I can do". Without fail, Jim would come through with whatever I was looking for.

Thank you Jim for the help over the years. The parts, the support, the stories, and taking the time with a kid to share the passion for Shelby.

Erik

I wonder what Bill Neale would think about that.

This image is from 1966. The tipoffs are cars painted other than white and you can also see the windows in place of the roof vents. The image you have posted here is also cropped which leaves out some of those details 

The image was part of an article in the July 1966 issue of Super Stock and Drag Illustrated. There was a feature on the Jim Costilow turbine powered drag car that was sponsored by Francis for Fords. I am unaware if the photo appeared in any other publications.

The magazine comes for sale on eBay from time to time. If you were able to locate a high resolution version of this in its complete form, I would also love to get a copy of it.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Jim.

Erik G.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Rick!

Wow. What a shock. John's passion and enthusiasm for Shelby American and its cars will be missed.

Ron,

My condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.

Erik