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Shelby wanted to use Chevy engine instead of Ford but GM said no . Check out Scaglietti Corvette for some interesting history . Did not see the movie so don't know if this was covered . Italian body on 59 Corvette frame and running gear .

Hope you were able to obtain the incredibly rare part , anxious to see what it is . Rare parts are the icing on the cake ! You are perfect caretaker for this car from what I've seen .

I'm not Dave but do know him , I actually live in the fair city (Fairborn ) Dave lives in same county different city. And picture of vr would be appreciated . Thanks .

And you can tell the boss that I think she should be honored to have you work on this car at you alls house !

Manual steering boxes were same for several years ( Camaro , Chevelle , Nova and full size cars same just different pitman arms ) , longer pitman arm and different steering knuckles made for quicker steering ratio for Z cars and other cars ordered with f41 suspension . Have read if you ordered optional f41 on top of Z28 (very rare )steering boxes were couple turns less lock to lock ( different internals same outer casting and casting # ) and very difficult to turn if not rolling ( no fun at all to parallel park , not even for Popeye ) . Yours looks to be cast on 105 th day . The assembly date was  typically 5 + - days after . Assembly date should be stamped on raised pad ( just need to wipe off dirt to see stamp ) near cover .  Julian date followed by 9 for year . Hope to see this one at WTWW in Fairborn 2022 !

Great car , glad to see it preserved . Can you check date on voltage regulator and post ? I had heard or read somewhere that red mark on trunk seal means it passed leak test .

Pinion angle vibrations tend to be most noticeable around 60 mph as I recall. Might try to change trans angle at crossmember with washers , see if it gets better or worse .

Check out amazing survivor thread under original cars. First page shows original battery and y77 replacement (pictures and describes difference) . Both battery's were saved from when car was new .

Fork tabs in relation  to throw out bearing seem to be an issue for some . Some people seem to install fork onto bearing so the tabs rather than the fork apply pressure to bearing . Something to check if you are not sure .

Very nice car . Congrats ! Could you specify the dates on the yh rims ? Thanks .