70 Shelby tire sticker placement

[Bob Gaines]

I have had a few people ask me recently about the placement of the 1970 Shelby tire sticker placement . I thought I would start a thread detailing the correct type and placement. The 1970 cars had to comply and look like a 70 model and to that end the 70 Shelby's had things changed to comply. The normal 69 F 60 15 tire sticker which was placed in the glove box of later 69 production Shelby's was removed during the conversion. The tire sticker was torn out leaving residue of adhesive and in some cases part of the old sticker. A regular 1970 Mustang sticker was placed on the passenger side door post above the door catch. I have attached a picture I took of a excellent original unrestored 70 GT500 I had the pleasure of inspecting at last years SAAC convention. I hope this helps. Bob

[Texas Swede]

Thanks Bob,
Sent the picture and text to my friend in Sweden who owns
#1204.
Texas Swede

[Bob Gaines]

Originally Posted by Texas Swede

Thanks Bob,
Sent the picture and text to my friend in Sweden who owns
#1204.
Texas Swede

Glad I could help. I was surprised to find that low a VIN converted to a 70 when I double checked the registry. There sure are a lot of cool Shelby's in Sweden. Bob

[Texas Swede]

Thanks Bob,
#1204 used to be owned by a Swedish (Turkish decent) rock singer
Hiati Kafe (not sure about spelling) in the 70's. My friend bought the
car in 1981-82 and it has the original interior and drive train.
Was painted red when he bought it but it's back to it's original
Gulfstream Aqua again. We started it for the first time two years ago
and broke in the cam and everything seemed okay. However, when he restarted it last summer, there was a very strange metallic noise
coming from the drivers side. Intermittent but scary. A friend came over and said he thought it was the transmission or torque converter.
The original FMX was rebuilt by an expert and should be fine. When the cam
was broken in there was no such noise.
Ideas?
Texas Swede

[Bob Gaines]

wow, based on what you said it could be anything from a bent push rod to a loose or hung up starter. It would be just a shot in the dark at this point. I know a lot of people running flat tappet cams like use are experiencing a high failure rate shortly after break in because of a lubricant (can't think of the name) that has been taken out of motor oil products because it is detrimental to catalytic converters. I would also be sure to drain the oil and see if you find metal fillings in it . They sell oil additives for us flat tappet guys now at most auto part stores. Let me know what you find out. Bob

[rsimkins]

Originally Posted by Bob Gaines

I know a lot of people running flat tappet cams like use are experiencing a high failure rate shortly after break in because of a lubricant (can't think of the name) that has been taken out of motor oil products because it is detrimental to catalytic converters.

Bob,

You are thinking of ZDDP (Zinc Dialkyl-Dithio-Phosphate). Google it and you will get a ton of information. That is one of the reasons I'm going to be running a roller cam in my 427. Guess the EPA has decided that it harms the environment. Its elimination now harms vintage engines.

[Texas Swede]

In the case of #1204, it's not the cam. Engine runs excellent
and gives good vacuum readings. It's just the noise. Could be the
transmission pump or something. I have been using Valvoline
Racing SAE 40 for about 30 years and still do. It contains enough
ZDDP and I have never had any problems as I just drive the cars
in warm temperatures.
Texas Swede