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My MSO states "Model Year: 1965 Replica"
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SPF 3120 delivered in August has model year "1965 Replica"
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So, it seems that the majority of Cobras have "1965" as the year replicated.
The GT40s have "1966," with few exceptions. |
And what is the significance of this? You were teasing us about some new found issue?
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Rich,
If you live in California, and go through the SB-100 process, it could mean a world of difference....depending on who is inspecting your car. Why, you ask? Because the inspector may decide that since the MSO says 1966, the car must be replicating a model from 1966. Why should that matter, you say? Guess what device is found on most (but not all...depending on your source) Ford passenger cars starting in 1966? Don't know? A smog pump. Ever tried to fit a smog pump on a GT40? Since they never had one, there is no place to put one. That's why you don't want your MSO to say 1966...just in case your inspector (or the head inspector, for that matter) decides that the date on your MSO must be the date your replica represents (even if it doesn't). If that happens, you get to try to either prove that your car doesn't actually represent a 1966 model, or find a way to fit a smog pump where one can't go, or somehow convince said inspector that Ford did indeed sell a select few cars in 1966 without smog pumps, or find an engine dated 1965, have it rebuilt, buy a new clutch, flywheel, bell-housing and exhaust system. That's why it matters. |
Of course, Superformance could make it easy, and just put 1965 on all the MSOs.
One might wonder why this hasn't happened? Yes, one might wonder. |
i imagine if you bought a new spf and needed the mso to say 1965 vs 1966 they would issue you a new one.
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The DMV confiscates the original when you start the process.
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Anyone have an old, but running 289 they'd like to sell (1965 or older date code, please)?:) |
I'm not familiar enough with the GT40, but is there way to fab a simple exhaust, or maybe even find a used exhaust from someone like Fran Hall at RCR or Dennis Olthoff?
Locally, there's a Shelby club member by the name of Tony Navarra of T&D HiPo Motors (lives in Gilroy) and he could source everything. Also, there's Sacramento Mustang and Mostly Mustangs in Oakland owned by Jack Schroll. I'm sure there are a few more locally that advertise in the Mustang Monthly or one of the other Ford magazines. Mostly Mustangs | Ford Mustang Service, Performance and Customization | Oakland, CA 94612 Or buy the $2K exhaust and then take the hit on selling it, you know "used only once." |
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I guess I'm just stubborn. I really shouldn't HAVE to do it. I know the process and rules well enough, and have followed them to the "T". The fact that a beaurocrat who doesn't really know what he's doing has become a stumbling block through his ignorance just eats me up. Before I give in, I'd like to challenge the system with the facts, and see what happens. That said, Superformance really should address this. I'm just one, but any future California SPF GT40 buyer needs to be aware of this (potential) problem. |
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For whatever reason, you got stuck in the CA SB100 process. I once got stuck in the "Gross Polluter" regulations, by accident no less, with a car that I used to own, and subsequently CA went to the "pre-'75" law, after I went through the BAR ref hurdles at the time. So I understand the nonsense. Sometimes it's just easier (and more$$) to acquiese and move on with your beautiful GT40. But that's just me. It always seems to boil down to time and money. That's why I would throw money at the problem, so you have more time to enjoy it. :) |
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