Reference Book That Every Vintage Shelby Enthusiast Can Benefit From

[Bob Gaines]

It has been talked about before but bears repeating .There are questions all the time on this forum in regards to historical facts about 65-68 289/302 engines. In a effort to help preserve the historical heritage of the Shelby Marque among other things I am glad to be help answer question for folks about engine details but this book is the bible on the subject.  Mustang & Ford Small Block V8: 1962-1969 . I can't give it enough praise for the historical detail information it contains . I have referenced it more times then I care to count and I still glean information from it frequently. This reference book along with shop manuals and assemblyline manuals should be in every enthusiasts collection that is concerned about how the cars were originally built. Also least I forget the author Bob Mannel is great guy besides being a genius IMO.

[CharlesTurner]

+1, great resource.  Believe there is also a pdf version.

[Dan Case]

+1, great resource.  Believe there is also a pdf version.

Correct Charles. I bought a online subscription. The online version is much more up to date (chapters get revisions too sometimes) and for me is easier to pull up my digital copy that go get the hard copy. I use the chapter on carburetors a lot. I suggest that every Cobra owner get the hard copy as a minimum and or better yet subscribe to the online version.

A subscription to the digital files means you get access to the files online and you can download what you are interested in.

[557]

Anything comparable for fe motors?

[Rukiddin]

When I first got my copy I could hardly believe the information within! The amount of time it took must be amazing. I refer to it for many details. If you don't have a copy....GET ONE !

[silverton_ford]

Here is where you order a copy.  Great book.  I have one too. - https://fordsmallblock.com/

[Rodster-500]

It has been talked about before but bears repeating .There are questions all the time on this forum in regards to historical facts about 65-68 289/302 engines. In a effort to help preserve the historical heritage of the Shelby Marque among other things I am glad to be help answer question for folks about engine details but this book is the bible on the subject.  Mustang & Ford Small Block V8: 1962-1969 . I can't give it enough praise for the historical detail information it contains . I have referenced it more times then I care to count and I still glean information from it frequently. This reference book along with shop manuals and assemblyline manuals should be in every enthusiasts collection that is concerned about how the cars were originally built. Also least I forget the author Bob Mannel is great guy besides being a genius IMO.

+1   

Even if you are not super concerned about how cars were originally built, you can learn a lot about what to look for and the differences between the same parts.  A must for a SBF owner/enthusiast.   

He continues to share his knowledge and his amazing skills on the Fairlane Club of America site. Worth a membership to follow along on his builds. 

[shelbymann1970]

Thanks Bob. I never knew a book like that existed. I got "how to rebuild your SB Ford" book(decades ago) but not a detail one like this. Gary

[Corey Bowcutt]

Here is where you order a copy.  Great book.  I have one too. - https://fordsmallblock.com/

Thank you for listing this web site.  I first went to Amazon and it was $118.  Here it is $39 and you get both the book and the PDF.

Corey

[Rodster-500]

Here is where you order a copy.  Great book.  I have one too. - https://fordsmallblock.com/

Thank you for listing this web site.  I first went to Amazon and it was $118.  Here it is $39 and you get both the book and the PDF.

Corey

The fordsmallblock site is has some good information about the book and Bob too.

[FL SAAC]

Anything comparable for fe motors?

Yes I recommend "How to rebuild a boat anchor" by Captain E Hemingway....lol

[FL SAAC]

Excellent print

It has been talked about before but bears repeating .There are questions all the time on this forum in regards to historical facts about 65-68 289/302 engines. In a effort to help preserve the historical heritage of the Shelby Marque among other things I am glad to be help answer question for folks about engine details but this book is the bible on the subject.  Mustang & Ford Small Block V8: 1962-1969 . I can't give it enough praise for the historical detail information it contains . I have referenced it more times then I care to count and I still glean information from it frequently. This reference book along with shop manuals and assemblyline manuals should be in every enthusiasts collection that is concerned about how the cars were originally built. Also least I forget the author Bob Mannel is great guy besides being a genius IMO.

[557]

Anything comparable for fe motors?

Yes I recommend "How to rebuild a boat anchor" by Captain E Hemingway....lol

.   I would sooner ask that cat about "How to clean a shotgun".........

[FL SAAC]

Anything comparable for fe motors?

Yes I recommend "How to rebuild a boat anchor" by Captain E Hemingway....lol

.   I would sooner ask that cat about "How to clean a shotgun".........

"I drink to make other people more interesting "
Cheers !
Admiral Ernesto Von Hemingway

[shelbymann1970]

Here is where you order a copy.  Great book.  I have one too. - https://fordsmallblock.com/

Thank you for listing this web site.  I first went to Amazon and it was $118.  Here it is $39 and you get both the book and the PDF.

Corey

Amazon..... I went to buy the Kar Kraft book there a few weeks ago. Got it cheaper from Summit Racing. Amazon is a crapshoot for low prices on many things. Gary