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More infos regarding my car at: leesa.talsky@manlymail.net .
1966 GT350 replica
Based on very nice A code 1966 mustang fastback that was built in NJ plant and then at some point vehicle relocated
to California (documented) where it was restored and then purchased by previous owner an air force mechanic. I
purchased vehicle as a very nice car that was extremely well kept (right down to logging all miles driven and all
maintenance) from the Air Force mechanic in Virginia in 2011 from a Hemmings listing. It was my starting point to
bring the vehicle to the level that it is in currently.
Since I have owned the car I have done a lot of professionally installed upgrades and maintenance most through
Carolina Automotive Restoration Services and have receipts.
Engine:
289 that has been confirmed and decoded but not original
Performance:
Has been rebuilt and has a mild comp cam (have receipts for the cam) done with previous owner. Rebuilt at some
point prior to our ownership and maintained properly.
I do not have any specs on the rebuild but runs extremely well on pump gas 91 octane with excellent power and no
smoking, excellent oil pressure and cylinder pressure.
NEW Correct high rise air intake – Shelby Cobra model from Branda Performance
NEW Correct finned oil pan – Shelby Cobra model from Branda Performance
NEW Cobra valve covers
Mallory electronic ignition (new replaced rotor and cap) with matching new Mallory coil and new wires from as well
as new plugs
New Edelbrock 600cfm carburetor with electric choke and ½ inch phenolic spacer. Set of metering rods and springs
to adjust performance convey.
New correct air filter.
New fuel lines –stainless steel with insulation for helping keep the fuel cool as well as new fuel filter.
Engine has been professionally tuned and timing done.
New starter.
New Ford Heavy duty clutch and resurfaced flywheel
Period correct Hurst shifter linked up to a 4 speed toploader.
New 3.55 Richmond gears
Rear end is 8 inch ford with posi/limited slip
Traction Bars
Monte Carlo bar
1" Lower front performance springs from Branda Performance
1" Lowered (blocked) rear
New aluminum radiator with top portion painted correct engine black to blend in well with the period correct
components but keeps us running cool on hot Carolina days with confidence.
The entire cooling system has been recently flushed/ new antifreeze and new hoses. The thermostat was replaced at
the time. New 13 psi cap.
The braking system is stock drum brakes x 4 corners with single reservoir. The brakes have been recently redone
with new components and fluid and adjusted correctly and the vehicle stops without any pulling.
Disc brakes (front or front/rear) can be added easily at an additional cost and could be discussed at time of
purchase.
Wheels are period correct American Racing Torque Thrust D with BF Goodrich tires. The center caps have been
replaced with correct aluminum polished R Model caps from Branda Performance.
Inetrior:
Correct Shelby door sill and dash badging
Correct center Shelby reproduction dash mounted tachometer (slightly cosmetically different from the concourse
original but very nice and backlit when the dash and headlights are on)
Moto Lita period correct steering wheel from England and horn works
Hurst shifter and knob.
All gauges work
All lights work on dash/ courtesy lights
Original AM working Radio
Reproduction racing front leather seatbelts (again very nice and period correct but concourse correct are black)
Perfect headliner
Seats appear to be original and in excellent condition. Slight tear in drivers seat at seam (apparently easily
repairable from an interior upholstery shop per my local repair restoration shop)
Very nice overall interior
Exterior and paint
Under my ownership repainted Base Coat/Clear Coat correct Wimbeldon White with LeMans Blue stripe (the stripes were
painted first so that there is no ridge in the paint) and paint has been color sanded to a deep finish.
The stripes were painted with the correct measurements per the original vehicle specifications.
I am really pleased with the paint: door jams as well as trunk were painted correctly at the time. My local shop
has confirmed to me how well preserved this vehicle is when they could be loo
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