Posts by zray

  • K rebody??

    Quote from 66Paxtang

    If this is considered fraud does one consider it the same thing to stamp your VIN in your engine block? Page 6 of the 289 HIPO book 2nd edition calls this a restoration not a forgery.


    Thoughts/


    Regardless of the Hi-Po books statement, owner stamped numbers on a block is a misleading practice IMHO. If the date codes are close, what is to prevent the owner from then claiming the block is original ? Thusly making the car worth more ?


    Z. Ray

    '66 GT-350

  • K rebody??

    Quote from 41GPAWS

    I have an idea Brett, just post the k vin number so we are all aware of which car it is and a record can be made in the next registry. I am sure you may have no bad intentions but the next owner might try to pass it as an original body car. Just a thought.


    if the title has a salvage designation and savage serial number the history of a car would be revealed prior to a sale. Listing info in a registry is more hit and miss.


    Z. Ray

    '66 GT-350

  • K rebody??

    whether it's a re-bodied K code or Shelby or anything else, the temptation for misrepresentation will exist. If not by the person doing the rebody, then on down the line.


    At the very least, the title should be changed to indicate salvage, to protect future owners from being swindled.


    As mentioned, states have different "views" of this undertaking. This might be quasi-legal in TX but not in Ohio


    Personally, I think all rebodied cars should be given salvage titles, with a salvage serial number, as they are not either car used to make them up, and should not have the serial number of either car, nor the value it confers.


    Using the serial number from the more valuble of the donor cars is fraud in my book. Just plain wrong. Like stealing.


    Z. Ray

    '66 GT-350

  • synthetic oil

    Quote from Kman

    Does/has anyone run a 15-50 weight oil (synthetic or Dino)in their car? I have never run more than a 10-40 in mine over the years but the reformulated Mobil 1 does have me interested.


    Jack


    I'm using it ( the 15W-50 Mobil 1 synthetic ). Can't tell any different in oil pressure. No new oil leaks, etc.


    Z. Ray

    '66 GT-350

  • ELECTRONIC IGNITION

    Quote from SPECIAL ED

    Hello all...Just wondering how many of you have switched over to electronic ignition and what your thoughts are on doing so. thanks, Ed


    On my '66 GT-350 (driver) I used a MSD ready to run distributor ( part #8352) for 3 years, then added the MSD Digital 6 box ( part # 6520) and a MSD coil ( Blaster SS ). When I added the MSD box I also needed the MSD tach adaptor ( # 8920 ) for the stock Shelby tack to work.


    In retrospect, the MSD ready to run distributor by itself gave me all the performance & reliability that I needed. They used to come with a black dist. cap. Good for a more stock looking appearance. But now the MSD caps are all red. They can be painted black however as long as the paint isn't metal based.


    Whenever this car is passed on to the next owner, I can go back to the stock ignition in 15 minutes.


    Z. Ray

    '66 GT-350

  • synthetic oil


    ck. out this page from Mobil 1


    http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/Mo…_1_15W-50_.aspx


    .It appears they have "reformulated" the Mobil 1 15W-50. And this would seem to benefit the "flat tappet" crowd.


    http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/Mo…x#Mobil_1_FAQs3


    Why are you reintroducing Mobil 1 15W-50? Have there been any changes to the formulation, or is it identical to the previous product?


    Mobil 1 15W-50 is being reintroduced based on popular demand. Mobil 1 15W-50 provides higher viscosity, designed to provide extra protection for performance vehicles and vehicles that operate in severe service, such as towing, hauling and racing. Additionally, Mobil 1 15W-50 contains higher levels of anti-wear (ZDDP or Zinc DialkylDithioPhosphate) that may be required for certain racing applications and camshaft designs. This is a new Mobil 1 15W-50 formulation and is not the same as the product that was marketed a few years ago.


    Z. Ray

    '66 GT-350

  • Brake Proportioning Valve


    I would try Jim Cowles @ http://www.shelbyparts.com/index.html first. He has restored a couple of the prop valves for me and although it takes a while, his workmanship is first class.


    Z. Ray

    '66 GT-350

  • vin number on block

    the star is normal. sounds like the motor was replaced at some point. Hopefully your title VIN matches the number on the fender.


    Z. Ray

    '66 GT-350


  • 1966 K-Code GT Fastback *Updated*

    the price may be a little high. Without seeing the car it's hard to say. But this is for certain, auctions aside, volume of classic car sales doesn't pick up substantially (after the winter slump) until spring is pretty much over.


    Z. Ray

    '66 GT-350


    Quote from Joe6pack

    So far, this car hasn't gotten much traction. I sent pics to about 10 folks and have been offered a K vert as a trade. No one has actually seen the car in person.


    Even if you aren't interested how about taking a look at the car in the link above and give me your opinions. I am about at the point of just recovering the front seats and replacing the dash pad. At that point, the car will need nothing. I would also like your opinions on the pricing. I felt like $40k for a numbers matching K fastback GT with all of its hard to find parts (except the fuel pump) was pretty fair. Am I wrong?

  • Aftermarket Fuel Pump

    I'm using a stock 1965 pump ( with the integral filter) w/ a Holley 715 and don't have any fuel starvation issues.


    Z. Ray

    '66 GT-350


    Quote from Joe6pack

    Since none of us can seem to get our hands on original K-code fuel pumps, I am looking for recomendations on an aftermarket fuel pump capable of keeping up with a hipo engine. Right now I am running a stock early Mustang Carter pump. However, I would like to see if there is a big difference in performance utilizing a high performance pump. Any recomendations?

  • Seeking advice - carb, manifold, header upgrades

    If were your shoes, I'd keep the Hi-Po carb and ford intake. Add a pair of ceramic Tri-Y headers and a Magnaflow stainless steel 2.5 inch exhaust system with the X pipe crossover. Your can get the Magnaflow system for $ 349 shipped to your door. Vendor is


    http://www.performancepeddler.com/


    You have to use the discount Code EBAYROCKS


    Having done that, if you want more go, and who doesn't, look in changing the carb & intake.


    if you want to change the intake & have a vintage look, Cobra Automotive sells a nice reproduction of the Cobra Hi-Rise style used on the '65 & '66 GT-350's. However, you may find the Autolite Hi-Po carb doesn't match up well with an after-market intake flange (air leaks). The Holleys carbs have less of a problem in this area. I have no experience with other modern intake designs, so perhaps other will chime in with recommendations.


    Z. Ray

    '66 GT-350


    p.s. I am now using the exhaust system described above, and don't consider it too loud. Certainly less noise than flowmaster or Borla mufflers.

  • '66 brake proportioning valve adjustment

    Quote from round2K

    Stanger site has the best info. I had Mark Farrier sleeve mine and he did a great job. His instructions have info that says that increasing spring tension by turning in the adjuster is supposed to provide more hydraulic pressure to the fronts.


    So far all the feedback I've recieved contradicts this.


    Randy @ http://www.stangerssite.com/ sent me this email: "...I believe threading the adjuster OUT increases the pressure to the front brakes, which decreases the rear.

    I have not tried this myself, but this is the way I have read it adjusts...."


    and I've have heard the same from a couple of other sources. However, I've not tried this out yet. I can't break loose the nut on the prop valve with it installed, and have decided to wait to remove & adjust it until I'm ready to change the brake fluid at the same time.


    Cresting a hill & seeing a car stopped just ahead, It's pretty "exciting" when the rear brakes lock up sending the car into a slide.


    a) Didn't want to let up on the brakes as the stopped car ahead was looming closer,

    but

    b) wanted to ease up on the brakes as the slide was becoming uncontrolable.


    lucky for all concerned the car ahead turned left & there was no opposing traffic as I slid across the yellow line and made my own unorthodox left turn.


    Z. Ray

    '66 GT-350