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Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by Jerry_Moss, Sep 23, 2005.

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  1. Sep 23, 2005 #1
    Jerry_Moss

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    Hi Folks it`s me again. :guitar:

    How knows where i can get a (even used) racing bucket seat like they had
    in the R Model? :confused:

    Here a picture of what i mean.
    [​IMG]

    And 2nd:
    Talking about override traction bars on 65 Shelbys.
    Where did you get the rubber boot from wich you need
    as a seal behind the inner fenders? :confused:

    Thank you very very much for your help. :thumbup:
    Bye Jerry from bavaria/germany
     
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  2. Sep 23, 2005 #2
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    Have you tried Delta Bay Mustang?
     
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  3. Sep 24, 2005 #3
    Jerry_Moss

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    Hi KenG.
    No i have not tried it there. In fact i never heard of them.
    Do they have the seat or the rubber boot?
    I thought the boot i might get here in germany too at a
    local tractor dealer or something like that.
    Could you give me the address for that store you told me?

    Thank you very much! :thumbsup:
    Bye Jerry
     
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    For some strange reason I can't find their website, But try this place. They should have the seats.

    http://www.shelbyparts.com/

    I will try to find the other place too
     
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  5. Sep 24, 2005 #5
    Jerry_Moss

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    Thank you i will check there! :thumbsup:
    How much can a seat like this cost? :confused:

    Bye Jerry
    :guitar:
     
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    I think they run about $225.00 ea.
     
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    Hi Jerr :thumbup:
    They just used a innertube they cut to make the seal that the traction bar
    fit through and rivetted to the floor. Some cars also had a fiberglass piece
    thaht fit over the traction bar. My car is 5S550 and my car had the fiberglass
    covers.
    Mike
     
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  8. Sep 27, 2005 #8
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    @OVERRIDE

    Thank you for answering! :thumbup:
    Sorry but my english is not that good, what is a innertude?
    Something like a shifter boot? Du you have detailed pictures?
    What do you think about my exausts?

    Thank you very much.
    Bye Jerry
     
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    An inner tube is what was used to hold air in a non tubeless tire. Instead of tube, would you call that a hose in Germany? schlauch?

    robin
     
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    @DeLa1Rob
    Correct! Schlauch! 100 points for you! :thumbsup:
    But how did he install it?
    I need pictures badly.

    Jerry :confused:
     
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  11. Sep 27, 2005 #11
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    Delta Bay Mustang is located in California USA.They do have the seat for sale.
    I bought mine there and it looks great.You have to get a little creative getting the seat bracket(they also sell this) attached to the seat .
    Their website is deltabaymustang.com and look under high performance parts.There you will find a list of all their R model parts including the seat.
    The picture is what it looks like in my car.
    Good luck,
    Pete.
     

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    Hi Jerry
    They cut a oval hole in the floor and cut the innertube (hose) to fit the oval hole in floor board. In the hose from top to bottom they cut a slit for the bar
    to go through.
    Mike
     
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  13. Sep 28, 2005 #13
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    Hey that seat looks hot! How is driving with it? Is it hard? Tell me your
    expirience with this seat please.
    Thank you for this picture and the address
    for the shop, hope they are not so expensive like others i`ll see.

    @OVERRIDE

    OK i have understood. But is this way to do it good for keeping water out?
    What are your experience? Thank you for your opinion.

    Bye Jerry
     
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  14. Sep 28, 2005 #14
    Jerry_Moss

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    Hi it`s me again, hey thank you very very much deltabaymustang
    is the best dealer ever!!!! I love the prices elsewhere i mostly paid
    twice as much as there. I called and ordered a catalog for R models.
    Boy i can`t wait till it`s here! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

    Bye Jerry
     
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    Hi Jerry
    I only got caught in the rain a few times with the car. When i pulled the tray
    out of the car to replace the override bushings i did not see any signs of water or rust, i think that they are :thumbsup: enough and with the rubber seal you
    do not get water up in there. When you weld the bracket to the floor do not weld it to the floor first, weld it to a thin flat plate first then to the floor.
    Regards
    Mike
     
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    OVERRIDE

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    Hi Jerry
    I am having a rough day. The holes for the override bars are cut high enough on the floor pan and with the seal you should not get a lot of water in there.
    Mike
     
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  17. Sep 29, 2005 #17
    Jerry_Moss

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    Hi OVERRIDE

    Why weld the brackets on a thin plate? :confused:

    Thank you.

    Bye Jerry
     
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    Hi Jerry
    The welds cracked and the floor is thin and it was easier to weld it to the plate then to the floor and i did it like that a few years ago and then still are in great shape.
    Mike
     
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    Hi,
    Regarding the traction bar boots.
    On my 65 GT350 I use a 66 Ford Truck emergency
    brake boot, C6T something that
    fits exactly in the oval hole and with a tight
    opening for the bar to go through. Looks great and
    works. Got the tip in the SAAC publication the Marque
    25 years ago. Also have the fiberglas covers.
    /Texas Swede
     
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