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#2928 may already be in the list. Just in case its not. DSO shows completion date of 6/7.Marti report shows it came with 6A trim.

#2928. Adopted in '81. Undocumented Paxton Supercharger and Upper scoop lights.

#2928 has upper scoop marker lights. They were in place when I adopted the car from my boss in '81.
When I did a restore/repaint years ago I was told by people here that know, that the lights were installed
the same way they were installed on the early cars and help me get the correct lenses.
No documentation on who or when they were installed.

CA shelter in place until May 31st. No Problem. The 68 Registry was in the mailbox today. 1072
Pages should get me through the month.
Clarence

In between jobs and finally have time to read up on what is happening with our cars.
Just to add my info into the mix #2928 has the Z stamp just before the serial number.
It never made it to a dealership but was sold through Shelby American as seen below:
DEALER: 84X999
SHELBY AMERICAN INC
6501 W IMPERIAL HWY
LOS ANGELES CA 90009

Clarence

Figured I'd throw out an update.
It has been a couple of months since the engine was installed and
after about 200 miles or so it seems to be running well.
I also felt comfortable lifting the hood at the car shows. Lol
Brought it out to do some work and detailing so figured it was
a good time to do a quick walk around of my pride and joy.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ywuealg338cgz12/Shelby-walkaround.mp4?dl=0

Clarence

I'll add to the do not even consider this company.
I contacted ATK to get an engine built for my Shelby in January 2019.
No problem says the sales guy. February I put half down and was told 4 to 5 weeks to build and ship.
Early April, still no engine. on 4-9 was told "the engine is finished we are just having an issue with our new operating system to be able to ship it out.  The engine should ship out this week." 4-23 the engine still not shipped out due to shipping issues. 5-1 still not shipped 'cause computer issues lost the shop address it was supposed to go to. 5-7 I was told "It seems that your engine has been lost, the shipping department tried to track it down but no one can find it." Then they were building another engine but were waiting for a camshaft. on 5-24 I asked for my money back since nothing was showing up.
Long story short, if you need a crate engine contact Kell at BlurPrint Engines. I  asked for an engine and it was shipped out in less than a week.
Clarence

congratulations!!

Those spec's read a lot like an engine I had and it looks the same, heads, oil pan, front cover - it ran great.

Headers??

Thanks, it has been a long haul project for sure.
Stayed with the tri-y's. After being in place for 40 years why mess with what works.
I also transferred the Shelby intake, Buddy Bar valve covers and the Shelby style oil pan to try to keep things looking somewhat original.
I'm hoping it runs as well as expected. The real test will be in bumper to bumper traffic with 100+ temps like coming from Laguna Seca back to the bay area.

Perfect - I bet it sets off many car alarms and mothers grab their children once you're in ear-shot!!

(Oversize radiators help)

Lol, alarms going off, yes including the one on my 07 Shelby. Going home today my son was following behind me and said No One, neither people on the side of the road or in their cars took a second look. He said he was very disappointed. I did have one guy ask what year the car was and saying it was very nice.
I may try an oversized radiator if I have issues. A shorter fan spacer was installed so there is some room for a thicker radiator.
Still want to try to keep things under the hood looking as original as possible though.

Clarence

That's sounds strong!
Glad you have her up and running again. Good luck with those summer high temps!

Had a short 30 minute test of bumper to bumper traffic.
When I could stay at 30-35 the temp was around 190 deg. when sitting at a light forever the temperature would go up to 200 or just a tad over.  Outside temperature was in the high 80's.

Congrats!  That's incredibly exciting to hear... pun intended. 

Thanks,
And pun accepted.
Exhaust is going through almost 40 year Thrush long tube glasspack mufflers
although I doubt there is much glass left inside.
Clarence

congratulations!!

Those spec's read a lot like an engine I had and it looks the same, heads, oil pan, front cover - it ran great.

Headers??

Thanks, it has been a long haul project for sure.
Stayed with the tri-y's. After being in place for 40 years why mess with what works.
I also transferred the Shelby intake, Buddy Bar valve covers and the Shelby style oil pan to try to keep things looking somewhat original.
I'm hoping it runs as well as expected. The real test will be in bumper to bumper traffic with 100+ temps like coming from Laguna Seca back to the bay area.

Ok, until I figure out how to get the indash tach to work with the Pertronix I have an Autometer 2301
3-3/4" pedestal tach mounted on my steering column. Sooooo
Hurray!!!
The Beast is officially alive again. The new engine is running good.
At least from the shop to work. 
A bit more cam than the old engine. Some quick specs:
378.5 HP, 343.8 ft/lbs torque at 5800 RPM
Cam specs: .543 Intake, .554 Exhaust - 218 Intake / 226 Exhaust Duration
Heads: 60cc chambers - 2.02 Intake / 1.60 Exhaust - 190cc Intake / 60cc Exhaust
I will need to get used to the lumpty-lump movement of the car at idle.
Engine: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ozlo5q18bzjs9xm/new%20engine.jpg?dl=0
Engine first fired up: https://www.dropbox.com/s/nvw3xzxm8k0506q/Shelby_Sound-7-31-2019.mp4?dl=0

Clarence

Hurray,
The Beast is officially alive again. The new engine is running good.
At least from the shop to work. 
A bit more cam than the old engine. Some quick specs:
378.5 HP, 343.8 ft/lbs torque at 5800 RPM
Cam specs: .543 Intake, .554 Exhaust - 218 Intake / 226 Exhaust Duration
Heads: 60cc chambers - 2.02 Intake / 1.60 Exhaust - 190cc Intake / 60cc Exhaust
I will need to get used to the lumpty-lump movement of the car at idle.
Engine: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ozlo5q18bzjs9xm/new%20engine.jpg?dl=0
Engine first fired up: https://www.dropbox.com/s/nvw3xzxm8k0506q/Shelby_Sound-7-31-2019.mp4?dl=0

Clarence

I'm installing a Pertronix distributor and because of this I was told that I need to "Upgrade" the tachometer from a 2 wire to a 3 wire setup to get the tachometer to work.
Any recommendations on who I could send mine out to in order to get this done? Cost estimate for this to happen?
Help is always appreciated.
Thanks,
Clarence

i would NOT screw with changing the tach unless yours has failed. It can't be changed back. You can run the factory tach with pertronix. I posted on Phil and he rebuilt the Ford factory tach. He is one of the few that has the parts. Stay away from Tachman.
If you need assistance on how to make the factory stuff work shoot me a PM. I'll be glad to walk you through. It's pretty simple.
                                                                        -Keith

Hi Keith,
PM sent.
Clarence

I'm installing a Pertronix distributor and because of this I was told that I need to "Upgrade" the tachometer from a 2 wire to a 3 wire setup to get the tachometer to work.
Any recommendations on who I could send mine out to in order to get this done? Cost estimate for this to happen?
Help is always appreciated.
Thanks,
Clarence