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Same car that sold for $50K last year.

Joe

poboyjo65 wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 13, 2023 1:35 pm

here is some more info ;

Good stuff, John
Can't help but notice the original 260 carbs have Comet production codes

Joe

Shelby offered a 6V intake manifold like this in '63 that would fit the 260 & new 289 engines. New ones are $800+. You be the judge. https://i.postimg.cc/qB3xXPw1/IMG-0907.jpg Finding the correct carbs could be a tall order, not sure. Here's some good info- https://www.ford6vcarburetion.com/ford-6v-...

Don't the green dots have a iron case and C4 aluminum?
I've only owned one green dot, in a '66 Mustang. Did wrestle a few FMXs

Joe

Problems solved.
All it takes is a call to Secret Agent Man!

Joe

It would be cool if some one ran it a nostalgia events. But that is not likely, Not likely, why I didn't mention it but you never know! :wink: Seems there were a rash of these cars still running on the track 15-20 years ago. If the price is right, someone may step up to the plate and throw a rev li...

Owner probably built this or bought it to participate in the Gulf Coast Run and custom car show.
I've never participated. Heard it's grown way too big for my comfort zone.

Joe

comethead wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 10, 2023 2:17 am

Sadly, probably only good as a museum piece now.

Looks like it's current status, Joe. Would be cool if someone bought it to display @ nostalgia events around the country.

Joe II

If you can’t find a pin to fit I would think about threading that hole for a button head screw and assemble with a tiny bit of loctite. May be my only recourse, Pat. A very good neighbor works @ Ace and knows the entire store stock off the top of his head. He may be able to fix me up, @ least get p...

Don't know where you are located but I like this Cali S-22- https://classics.autotrader.com/classic ... /101942335
I know you said fordor but I like this one for the price.

Welcome aboard.

Joe

Parking brake cable came in couple days ago. Wife and I have been under the weather all week. Haven't felt up to getting under the car yet to pull the parking brake housing to rebuild. Have found all the parts I need and did a deep dive into getting it all together while resting a bit. Everything ex...

You really want to jump down that rabbit hole? Need longer cylinder walls than 289 block for the additional stroke for 347. JMO, what I would do if I had 260 in my car, build a replica Shelby 260 like the ones that powered the Cobras. I would pick up the 289 for the heads alone for the 260 if they a...

Galaxie prices were dropping a bit back when gas prices started to spike back up.
Good to hear they are coming back.

Joe

It's been up for sale for a few years for $275K. Price was reduced just a couple months ago.
Skillman also has three other original factory lightweights for sale. A Ford Thunderbolt, Chevy & Dodge.
Big-time Indy car man?

Joe

Aluminum 5-bolt case is L-1.

Joe