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Started by Greg, April 17, 2020, 08:04:03 PM

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Greg

I figured I would post some things I found from the original engine. 

The coil when cleaned has its original stamp. 

Opened up 3939S fuel cannister to find an original element I believe.  Cannister is scratched up but I can't expect better from a 55 YO part.

The HiPO motor mounts look great when cleaned.

Shelby's and Fords from Day 1

Bob Gaines

Quote from: Greg on April 17, 2020, 08:04:03 PM
I figured I would post some things I found from the original engine. 

The coil when cleaned has its original stamp. 

Opened up 3939S fuel cannister to find an original element I believe.  Cannister is scratched up but I can't expect better from a 55 YO part.

The HiPO motor mounts look great when cleaned.
I doubt that can is original to the car. If it is it is in absolutely fantastic shape for one exposed to the elements for 50+ years . Regardless no need to replace it.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

Greg

Quote from: Bob Gaines on April 17, 2020, 08:21:25 PM
Quote from: Greg on April 17, 2020, 08:04:03 PM
I figured I would post some things I found from the original engine. 

The coil when cleaned has its original stamp. 

Opened up 3939S fuel cannister to find an original element I believe.  Cannister is scratched up but I can't expect better from a 55 YO part.

The HiPO motor mounts look great when cleaned.
I doubt that can is original to the car. If it is it is in absolutely fantastic shape for one exposed to the elements for 50+ years . Regardless no need to replace it.

I agree.
Shelby's and Fords from Day 1

Bob Gaines

The appearance of the hipo motor mounts are fine for a unrestored ,survivor or nice driver car and they should work perfectly fine. They have too many age cracks if you are using them on a restored car that is going to be shown IMO with my judges cap on however. It depends on your expectations.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

s2ms

Quote from: Greg on April 17, 2020, 08:04:03 PM
The coil when cleaned has its original stamp. 

Original coil from a 65 should have an oval FoMoCo logo in the stamp, not Autolite. What's the code?
Dave - 6S1757

Greg

Quote from: Bob Gaines on April 17, 2020, 11:11:52 PM
The appearance of the hipo motor mounts are fine for a unrestored ,survivor or nice driver car and they should work perfectly fine. They have too many age cracks if you are using them on a restored car that is going to be shown IMO with my judges cap on however. It depends on your expectations.

Thanks, The car is a survivor, original paint etc... so I figured it would be better to use them as is. 
Shelby's and Fords from Day 1

shelbydoug

68 GT350 Lives Matter!

Greg

Here are some photo's of the unrestored air cleaner. 
Shelby's and Fords from Day 1

Shelby_r_b

Nothing beats a classic!

Bob Gaines

Quote from: Greg on April 18, 2020, 07:29:23 AM
Quote from: Bob Gaines on April 17, 2020, 11:11:52 PM
The appearance of the hipo motor mounts are fine for a unrestored ,survivor or nice driver car and they should work perfectly fine. They have too many age cracks if you are using them on a restored car that is going to be shown IMO with my judges cap on however. It depends on your expectations.

Thanks, The car is a survivor, original paint etc... so I figured it would be better to use them as is.
I agree.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby