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Hey Mike, maybe we could get exclusivity by state. LOL

Can't wait for my hood to arrive, so I can join MikeStang in the elite Ridge Runner hand-crafted Shelby hood club!

My son and I have been following the progress of this hood. He likes the hood, except for the look of the center vent - he thinks it needs a scoop. Well, I just came across this car that has both, so I may have him convinced.

It will be more if they pick it up and/or deliver to a residential address, so if you can take it to a business for pick up, that helps. Since it's only 52lbs, you don't need a dock or lift gate. You definitely want to check the liability limits when choosing a carrier. For instance, in the quotes above, Con-way's liability limit is $25 per pound, which would be $1300, while Old Dominion only insure $5 per pound.

Ridge, I did a freight quote through UShip.com, shipping from your zip code to me (Houston, TX). $150-160.

Hey Ridge, what's your zip code?

Wow, that's crazy! As I've been looking at hoods (new and used), most freight quotes have been $150-200.

Hey, I finally found the link to a car with a similar kind of hood. I have been searching for a source for this hood for months, without any success. Most likely it was custom made, or perhaps cut from a Shelby hood? Anyway, looks very similar to what you're building Ridge Runner. Keep up the good work!! http://www.vehiclesbyseller.net/1969-Ford-Mustang-Convertible-Nebraska-68127/5273529

First, thanks to Randy at Midlife for a quick response to my email! Here's the connector setup: On the outside curve starting at one end: Yellow White/red Green/red Orange/blue Blue On the inside curve starting at the same end: Blue/yellow White/blue Green/white Green Empty Also, the turn signal switch I ordered from NPD had the correct number of wires (9).

The image the original post references is no longer there. Does anyone have a diagram of the steering column turn signal connector, or a pin by pin color list? I have my old one, but the colors are pretty faded, and I just want to make sure I have it right.

Hey, maybe we'll get some honey out of the deal!

MikeStang and I are on the way with flamethrowers. That should take care of them!

Wow, what a mess. So sorry this is happening. Praying for a good outcome.

The motor mounts seem to be in good shape. The motor was replaced by the PO a few years ago with a 1980's 302. I tried moving the shroud down, but there is a lip on the bottom of the radiator that prevents that. I may just have to shave a little off the bottom of the shroud.

The PO of my 69 coupe installed a 20" aluminum radiator with an electric fan (which sounds like a jet engine). I am in the process of changing the fan set up to a clutch fan, however, the new fan is hitting the bottom of the existing shroud. So, I'm trying to decide what to do. I'm not sure if I can find a shroud with a larger opening for that size radiator. I've always thought the radiator looked weird with the gaps on either side of the radiator support. Would the car have had a 24" radiator originally? It's a base coupe with a 302 engine/C4 automatic. I'm not so concerned about originality as I am about functionality.

A few months ago, I installed my new export brace prior to having shock tower bracing plates welded on. I wanted to make sure it would fit before stiffening up the towers. After the welding was complete I removed the export brace as I continued to work in the engine compartment. Now, I'm at the point where I'm ready to take the car off stands and put her back on her own feet. I planned to leave the export brace off while it goes to the body shop, because I want the shop to paint the front of the cowl and top of the pinch weld. However, should I be concerned about not having the brace installed with the full weight of the car and power train on the suspension?

I'm starting to feel really shaky. I don't think I can take it anymore!! No hood updates for an entire day!

That looks awesome!! I think you mentioned this in a earlier post, but just to confirm, the idea would be that the scoop openings would have screens?

Wow, it's really coming together nicely! I was hoping we'd have an update today.

Does it come in black?

I'm second in line behind MikeStang, so just in case you hit the snooze button, wake up and get to work! :-D

That looks awesome! I'd be interested in one as well. I've been looking for something like this.

Do you still have this mirror?

I've been searching for something like a Shelby hood that would fit on a couple (like the Shelby De Mexico hoods) without any luck. I did come across this one tonight from Andy's Auto Sport. Anyone have any experience with these? http://www.andysautosport.com/products/anvil__010637.html#Product Details

I might be able to help you. I'll check my old tank and email you.