Daisy Debuts Carroll Shelby`s new Cobra

This Month
Jan./Feb. 2004
- Updated Club Calendar
- Membership Application Form
- Presidential Message
Next Meeting:
Sunday Feb. 15, 6:00pm
Denny’s
(Wilsonville)
Ownership not essential, Enthusiasm is!!
1967 SuperSnake 427
Daisy: Like it or hate it?
Daisy Debuts
Renew your club membership! Fill out the membership survey!
THIS COULD BE YOUR LAST NEWSLETTER!! Look at your mailing label.
It will now tell you
if you have paid your dues or not. If your label reads: Paid thru 2003 then this WILL be your LAST newsletter! Pay your dues before the publication of the March newsletter so you don’t miss a single issue!! Dues
can be sent to P O Box 242, Oregon City, OR 97045. Make your $20 check payable to SAACNW.
Carroll Shelby’s new Cobra
For information about
SAAC NW
Ed
or it’s activities, call or email
any officer:
President
Gary Kelley
541 382-0281
Vice President
Dan Patching
541 317-5678
Secretary
Paul Blanchard
503 657-9273
Treasurer
Ann Clack
503 656-3891
aclack@earthlink.net
Newsletter Editor
Brent Soo Hoo
503 323-5826
stang@ipinc.net
Webmaster
John Kelley
503 358-3193
vagabond_ds@yahoo.com
MHRC Rep
Ray Clack
503 656-3891
Asst. MHRC Rep.
Paul Blanchard
503 657-9273
SAAC National Rep.
Fred Gehring
503 657-5595
Track Steward
Brent Passmore
TrackCat@adelphia.net
Asst. Track Steward
Brian Bogdon
360 425-4017
Picture
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Brent
Soo Hoo
Email: stang@ipinc.net
From the Driver’s Seat
Edward Neiger - Professional certified welder. Mig, Tig &
Stick. Aluminum, Stainless and mild steel. No job too small.
(503) 481-9164 Lives in Gresham.
Bob Parker - An expert at Photography & has volunteered to
take excellent photos of your car. You cover the cost of film
and processing. Contact him at the next meeting.
Cary Gressinger - Owner of C&G Automotive Inc.. Has
been building quality Cobra Replicas, servicing and restoring
original Cobras for the past 10 years. C&G has just started
to produce their own replicas and chassis utilizing 5.0
Mustang components.
(503) 678-1115
THIS COULD BE YOUR LAST NEWSLETTER!! Look
at your mailing label. It will now tell you if you have
paid your dues or not. If your label reads: Paid
thru 2003 then this WILL be your LAST newsletter!
Pay your dues before the publication of the March
newsletter so you don’t miss a single issue!! Dues
can be sent to P O Box 242, Oregon City, OR
97045. Make your $20 check payable to SAACNW.
James Boscole - Structural fiberglassing. You know, let’s
take out the shake. Don’t call me for gel coat issues. Also
graphic design projects and website design.
(503) 625-7650
Thanks to everyone who filled out a membership
survey, the data will be used to make improvements. This is your club, get involved!!!
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Keith Canutt - Restoration of your early Mustang. Rusty
floor repair or replacement. Suspension upgrades and
rebuilding. Total restoration, modification and upgrades
including 5 speed conversions. “Horse shoe Rustorations”
(503) 598-8675
Late breaking news update: Our club secretary Paul
Blanchard was hospitalized 1/29/04 for a heart ailment. He
had bypass surgery on 2/1/04. Paul, our thoughts and prayers
are with you. Club members are pulling together and will
help during Paul’s recovery. Let us know if you would like
to help out. Please send any cards to the regular SAAC NW
P.O. Box and we will be sure that Paul gets your messages.
Please submit me some articles, pictures and feature stories.
I am tired of inventing/stealing(?) stuff from scratch. I know,
that is what you elected me to do, but a little help from the
membership would make this easier for me. I’ve actually
enjoyed researching up on some of these feature articles.
SAAC Northwest Express is a
monthly newsletter of Shelby
American Automobile Cub
Northwest, a regional club
formed in 1978 for the
purpose of preserving &
enjoying Shelby and other
Ford/Mercury Performance
cars.
Web page address/emails:
http://www.saacnw.org/
“You can do WHAT?”
--Brent Soo Hoo (Newsletter Slave)
Russ Schulte - This gentleman is a master sheet metal man.
For aluminum work, sheet metal etc. Call Russ.
(541) 451-3655
Mark Folden - Classic Auto & Appraisal. Serving all your
appraisal needs including market, loan, insurance, replacement, and diminished value reports. All appraisal reports are
done in strict compliance with the Uniform Standards of
Professional Appraisal Practice and American Society of
Appraisers.
(360) 807-8324
Jeff Sanders - Manual Transmission specialist. BorgWarner T5 expert, some “Ford” units available outright.
Rebuilding or Updates available. Intimately familiar with
Toploaders, T10’s, Muncie’s ack!! Will do some automatics
as well. (503) 625-2708 or (503) 936-1538
Dennis Turk - ‘65-’67 Mustang 4-piston disc brake caliper
rebuilds. I use custom CNC manufactured 316SS pistons,
new boots & seals, new bleeder valves and new stainless
steel cross-over lines. Will also rebuild ‘64 1/2 - ‘66 disc
brake proportioning valves with stainless steel sleeves.
Call Dennis or Mark (503) 681-3093
Discounts
Note: Businesses require phoning
ahead and proof of membership in
SAAC NW to get a discount. Take
your club membership card with you
when visiting these vendors.
Tom Jones Motorcars
Contact: Tom Jones, 2820 W. Highland Ave., Redmond, OR 97756. (541)
548-0633. Email:
tmjones@transport.com 10% discount on custom & mustang parts.
Hillyer’s Mid-City Ford
Contact: Dennis or Craig, 3000
Newberg Hwy W, Woodburn, OR
97XXX. (503) 981-4747. 10% discount
on parts only.
Schnell Automotive & Supply
Contact: Tim Schnell. 1506 NE
Lombard, Portland, OR 97211. (503)
285-3567 or (503) 285-2951. Discount
varies on all services and parts. Also
full machine shop.
C&G Automotive, Inc.
Contact: Cary Gressinger. 22015
Airport Rd., Aurora, OR 97002. (503)
678-1115. 15% discount on parts and
service.
R&S Classic Mustang Supply
Contact: Ray Mason. 250 Queen SE,
Albany, OR 97XXX. (541) 926-5383.
10% discount on parts and service.
Engine Parts Distributing, Inc.
Contact: Pete Agalzoff. 6635 N.
Baltimore, Portland, OR 97203. (800)
289-3373 or (503) 289-3373. 20%
discount on engine kits and jobber
Rose City Mustang LTD.
Contact: Bill Kubeck
521 NE 74th Ave., Portland, OR 97213.
(503) 243-1938. 10% discount on all
parts new & used excluding special
order items.
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shape that doesn't share a single dimension or proportion with the original
Shelby Cobra."
Inside, the Shelby Cobra concept is
trimmed mostly in aluminum, with
electric blue splashed on the seat trim
and steering column. A full-width
aluminum instrument panel spans the cockpit in one unbroken swath. Key design details include a predominant grille opening, vertical bumper bars, the side air intake, a powerful bulge
over each wheel and stacked lamps in the front and rear. Because the engine sits rearward of the
front wheels, the concept's front overhang is short. An equally short rear overhang gives the
Shelby Cobra concept a short 100-inch wheelbase. These proportions instantly communicate
rear-wheel-drive power and serious performance. The stance of the car on the road is unmistakably powerful and sure-footed. More subtle design touches include no windshield wipers, no
side windows and no convertible top.
November Meeting Minutes
Minutes of the SAAC NW Christmas Banquet 6 December 2003
Presidents Report
President Dan Jones brought the ceremonies to order at 7:15 P.M. Dan asked that our
club Secretary Paul Blanchard along with Ann Clack count the ballots and prepare a
list of the winners to be announced later this evening. Dan introduced a special guest
for tonight, a Mr. Phil Henney who was a member of the Fillipinetti Racing Team in the
era of the 60’s.
Secretary’s Report
Those wishing fair-weather, fast driving on open roads need only apply.
"When you're setting out to tell a story about an automobile in a fresh, contemporary way,
you're not actually looking to create beauty – you're looking to create meaning," says J Mays,
Ford Motor Company group vice president, design. "We have interpreted that ass-kicking
Cobra attitude in a very modern way."
Paul Blanchard and Ann Clack counted the ballots and gave a list to Dan Jones for the
formal presentation of the new officers for 2004.
Included with the ballot was a survey for members to fill out listing their interests as to
what they would like to see in the New Year. They will be turned over to our Newsletter
editor for compilation.
The Shelby Cobra concept was built in just five months at a relatively low cost by a select
group of Ford enthusiasts in Dearborn, Mich. It's a fully developed and engineered racing
roadster that represents the best modern racing technology Ford has to offer today. When
parked next to the all-new Ford GT supercar and the redesigned 2005 Mustang coupe, the
Shelby Cobra concept completes a trilogy of legendary Ford performance vehicles and signals
what might be a next step for the blue oval.
Shelby Daisy Cobra Concept
Treasurer’s Report
Cont. from pg. 13
Classified Ads - Cont. from page 9
FOR SALE: 15 inch Mustang wheels (4 lug) with studded tires. These rims and tires are in
excellent shape. Asking $350.00 for set of 4.
Flowmaster 3 chamber cat back system for 87-93 Mustang 5.0 LX $150.00
MAC strut tower brace (excellent condition) $75.00
Bob Parker gave the treasurer’s report, said that we have money to put on our annual
Club Christmas Dinner. Bob wanted to mention that we have enough money to fund
some of our annual charities that we give to each year.
Newsletter Editor
Brent Soo Hoo asked members to think about photographs that are of interest to all
club members in the coming year, ones that can be added in the monthly newsletter.
Brent Soo Hoo discussed the Club inventory of T-shirts asked members for their input
has to type and how many. Brent brought in Club jackets for those members who had
ordered them, they are great jackets indeed!
If interested please contact Michael Pettebone at: (360) 667-0171 Vancouver, WA
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Shelby Daisy Cobra ConceptCont. from pg. 12
December Meeting Minutes -cont. from pg.3
New Business
A motion was made by Fred Gehring and seconded to donate $500.00 to the Oregon
Food Bank this year. In addition we have chosen to donate money to the Ronald
McDonald House through the purchase of stuffed Kitty Cats through the Multnomah
Hot Rod Council.
"We were planning to use the Ford GT suspension systems, and we asked ourselves how much
more of the Ford GT could we borrow," says Manfred Rumpel, manager, advanced product
development.
Dan Jones read the elected new officers for 2004, they are as follows:
President
Vice President
1. Gary Kelly
1. Dan Patching
Secretary
Treasurer
1. Paul Blanchard
1. Ann Clack
SAAC National Rep
Newsletter Editor
1. Fred Gehring
1. Brent Soo Hoo
Web Master
MHRC Rep
1. John Kelly
1. Ray Clack
MHRC Alternate Rep
Track Steward
1. Paul Blanchard
1. Brent Passmore
Assistant Track Steward
Historian
1. Brian Bogdon
2. Don Knapp
Quite a lot, they discovered.
Key design details include a predominant grille opening. The Shelby Cobra team worked
closely with John Coletti, head of engineering for Ford's Special Vehicle Team, to maximize
commonality with the Ford GT supercar. The bulk rear structure of the Shelby Cobra concept
is made from slightly modified Ford GT components, including the massive cast-aluminum
suspension nodes, the rear rails and bumper beam, a major cross member and the brackets used
to mount the transmission to the car. The center portion of the space frame also has a high level
of commonality with the Ford GT, as its major aluminum extrusions are based heavily on
existing pieces.
Even though it shares many parts with the Ford GT, the Shelby Cobra concept is more than two
feet shorter with a wheelbase that is nearly seven inches shorter. Comparatively small proportions like this gave designers the chance to create a body that is tightly wrapped around its
engine and chassis.
Fred & Gayle Gehring
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"We let the powertrain, the space frame and the suspension dictate the architecture for the
body," says Richard Hutting, chief designer. "And the result was a very modern and desirable
"In many ways, it's not very exotic," says Graham Hoare, director for Ford research and advanced engineering. "It uses the same basic castings and assembly techniques as our production
modular engine family. The output, though, is phenomenal."
The Shelby Cobra concept's engine has 10 cylinders and is bored and stroked for a 6.4-liter
displacement. With a front-mounted engine and a rear-mounted transmission, the Shelby Cobra
concept has nearly perfect 50/50 weight distribution and a surprisingly roomy cockpit. Because
the transmission is rear-mounted, there is no large center tunnel between the seats. This allows
the driver and passenger to sit relatively close to one another, and there is as much front legroom
as in a Crown Victoria. Instruments include a 220-mph speedometer, a 10,000rpm tachometer and critical temperature
and pressure readouts.
When a think tank in Dearborn set to
designing and engineering the Shelby
Cobra concept, they looked to another
recently completed project at Ford for
ideas – the Ford GT.
December Meeting Minutes -cont. from pg.4
Other Items of Interest
Please find enclosed a letter given to us by Gayle Gehring that summarizes the annual Christmas Dinner, and an additional toy drive for charity.
Respectfully submitted: Paul R. Blanchard, Secretary
December Banquet Report
2003 by Gail Gehring
I sincerely hope everyone had a good time at Heidi’s; the restaurant was beautifully decorated
inside and outdoors for the Holidays.
After dinner, Dan Jones gave awards, and presented the new officers and staff for 2004. He
then introduced a special quest speaker, Mr. Phil Henny who worked for Carroll Shelby during
the 60’s and still does. (He sees Carroll every month.) His presentation was very informative
and quite entertaining.
Shelby Daisy Cobra Concept
Cont. from pg. 11
RE: SAAC NORCAL MiniNats - Get your reservations!
It "just" occured to me that Willows is a pretty small town, and motel room space is likely to
be at a premium for MiniNats weekend, so I thought you might like to put a suggestion in the
next newsletter that folks interested in going should reserve space as early as possible.
MiniNats dates--June 18-20 (details on NorCal website; major stuff--car show & "social
stuff" Friday; o/t @ Thunderhill Sat & Sun)
(POTENTIAL CONFLICT for Friday {ie, Thurs as travel day}--SAAC NW @ PIR Thurs, 6/
17...darn it!)
I booked a room at the Best Western Golden Pheasant Inn (530) 934-4603 today; that's the
place I've stayed every time I've been to Thunderhill--accomodates trailers pretty well--big
parking lot & long, straight curb along the street; & they have a block of rooms reserved for
"Shelby" folks for the MiniNats weekend...(actually, I think they reserve a "Shelby" block for
every weekend the NORCAL club has an event there) but I wouldn't count on that block
lasting 'til May...or even April...or Maybe not thru March? 2 DBL beds $60 night/2 QUEEN
beds + Fridge/Microwave $65 night, add rollaway bed for extra $10 night--Dave Lennartz
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Congratulations to our door prize winners John & Doris Clarenbach, Larry Cockerham, Steve &
Mary Heilson, Phil Henny, and Don & Gail Knapp.
We had the usual “ no holds barred “ fun raffle followed up by Bob Parker’s excellent slide
program and witty commentary.
Ray and Ann Clack won the Bent LeMans Award for having two cars broken at the July Historic
Races.
I want to thank all of you who donated a childrens gift; 36 items were collected – games, books,
stuffed animals, puzzles, dolls, Legos, Batman toys, a fleece blanket, robots, and of course,
lots of die cast and model cars! These were given to M.O.M.S. ( Mothers of Military Support) at
the American Legion Post 122 in Canby, Oregon. The toys and gifts will go to service families
whose father or mother is serving over seas and are just too strapped to afford the extras at
Christmas. This organization collects year around for military families, and accepts cash
contributions as well. If you are interested in making a contribution, their physical address is:
LOWER COLUMBIA LONG SHOREMAN’S CREDIT UNION
629 14TH AVENUE
LONGVIEW, WASHINGTON 98632
Good Wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year!
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Rarest 1967 Shelbys (Part 2)
Researched and Compiled by Brent Soo Hoo
1967 GT 500 Shelby Mustang 427 Shelby “Super Snake” V.I.N. 67402F4A00544
1 of 1 - 26,304 miles. Special model built at Shelby American for Mel Burns Ford. Intended to
be the first of 50 but no other Super Snake was built due to the retail price was $7,500 and a
427 Cobra could be bought for roughly the same amount. Driven by Carroll Shelby and Fred
Goodell at Goodyear test track in Texas for tire promotion film production. Carroll recorded
lap speeds over 150 mph and top speed of 170 mph! The Snake has been carefully detailed and
would do great in any show but its uniqueness will always set it apart no matter were it goes.
Appeared on the Nashville Network “My Classic Car Video Magazine” 1/21/96. Listed in the
Shelby American World Registry-1997 and the subject of so many articles that Jeff Ford (editor
of Mustang Monthly) said “that the car has staple holes in its belly button”. Add one more hole
due to the extensive article and cover page in Mustang Monthly in August of 1997. It was the
subject of a three and a half page article in August of 1967 issue of Drag Strip Magazine. This
one of a kind Shelby was factory equipped with a unique blue narrow-wide-narrow Lemans
Stripes; powered by a lightweight 427 medium-riser engine with aluminum heads, tuned
“bundle of snakes GT40-style” headers, 780 CFM Holley 4V carb, aluminum intake, oil cooler,
remote filter, 4 speed trans backed up by a 4.11 Detroit locker rear end.
Shelby Daisy Cobra Concept
By: Brad Nevin | Ford Communications Network
DETROIT – Huge engine, tiny car.
Those are the two founding principles of the Ford Shelby Cobra concept on display in
Detroit at the 2004 North American International Auto Show.
It's the foundation motor racing legend Carroll Shelby used when he built the legendary
Cobra with a 427-cubic-inch V-8 engine under the hood of a tiny British roadster in 1964.
And it’s the formula Ford is using today to build a powerful, fully developed, productionfeasible concept car.
Shorter than a Mazda Miata and weighing just more than 3,000 pounds, the Shelby Cobra
concept has a 605-horsepower, all-aluminum V-10 engine mounted at the front of an advanced Ford GT-based aluminum chassis.
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There is no roof, no side glass and no radio.
"That's the formula," says Shelby. "It's a massive motor in a tiny, lightweight car."
Loosely based on the 4.6-liter, 32-valve V-8 used in the 2004 Mustang Mach I, the Ford
Shelby Cobra concept engine has 10 cylinders and is bored and stroked for a 6.4-liter
displacement.
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The car was returned to Shelby American, in Los Angeles, and Goodell started looking for a
buyer. He turned to Don McCain, a former Shelby American Field Sales Representative (who
had also been responsible for the GT350 drag program). By 1967, McCain had left Shelby
American to become the High Performance Sales Manager for Mel Burns Ford, a Shelby dealer
in Long Beach, California with a reputation for performance car involvement. McCain envisioned having Shelby American build 50 Super Snakes which would be sold exclusively
through his dealership as a Shelby alternative to the 427-powered Camaros and Chevelles and
426 Mopars which were in a league above standard Shelbys. However, when he tallied up the
cost of everything--even using a slightly detuned and therefore less expensive 427 engine--the
bottom line was a cool $7,500. That sticker price was just too high. There was no question that
the Super Snake was a real stormer but when prospective buyers realized it was about the same
price as a 427 Cobra, they usually bought the Cobra. The Super Snake was eventually purchased by a pair of airline pilots who drag raced it on weekends.
While three 1967 GT500s received 427 engines by special order at Shelby American, only one
was a special model called the Super Snake. (From page 615 of 1997 Shelby American World
Registry)
There are videos of Carroll driving this car on a track that you can see as well! This car recently sold for $200,000+ on Ebay. This ain’t no clone “Eleanor” GT500E, this car is well
worth the investment dollars. As we saw a non-original motored 427 1967 GT500 go at BarrettJackson this year, you have to wonder what those bidders are thinking. One like this is the real
deal; original and documented. And documentation is everything.
Rarest 1967 Shelbys
-Cont. from pg. 6
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SAACNW 2004 Events Calendar
SAAC NW Event Calendar for 2004 (A starting point, more events to be added as we go - editor)
Date(s)
Event
2/13-15/04
2/13-15/04
2/27-29/04
3/5-7/04
3/26-28/04
4/1-4/04
4/2-4/04
4/11-15/04
Portland Rod/Custom Show (Portland, OR)
SAAC Does Vegas (Las Vegas, NV)
Seattle Roadster Show (Seattle, WA)
Portland Roadster Show (Portland, OR)
High Desert Rod/Custom Show Descutes Cnty Fairgrnds
Portland Car Collectors/PIR Swap Meets (Portland Expo Center/PIR)
Portland Swap Meet (Portland, OR)
Mustangs Across America leaves from Ontario, CA to Nashville, TN
www.mustangsacrossamerica.com
Kool April Nites (Redding,CA)
MCA Mustang 40th Anniversary Celebration (Nashville, TN)
www.mustang.org/specialevents/MCA.cfm?details
Open Track @ Thunderhill (Willows, CA)
All Ford Show-Knott's Berry Farm (Los Angeles, CA)
SAACNW PIR Track Day #1 (PIR Portland, OR)
Portland Transmission Show (Portland, OR)
Lost in the 50's (Sandpoint, Idaho)
Central Oregon Cruise-in/Show (Sisters, OR)
All-Ford Show (Hillsboro, OR)
Medford Cruise/Show (Medford, OR)
SAAC-NW Open Track #2 (PIR Portland, OR)
SAAC-NorCal Mini-Nats @ Thunderhill (Willows, CA)
Planters Day Celebration (Woodland, WA)
SAACNW Dyno Day #1 (Lake Oswego, OR)
LaPine Show and Shine (LaPine, OR)
SAAC-29 National Convention (Detroit, MI)
Pacific NW Historic Races (Seattle, WA, Pacific Raceways)
Sunbeam United National International (SUNI IV) Meet (Park City, UT)
www.suni4.org
Roseburg Graffiti Days (Roseburg, OR)
Portland Historics (Portland, OR, PIR)
Mustang Round-up/Open Track/Pony Trails/Concours...(Bellevue, WA)
Forest Grove Concours (Forest Grove, OR)
High Desert Rod/Custom show (Sisters, OR)
Factory Five++ Tour-Russ/Dale Shulte (Albany?, OR)
Mustang Stampede (Vancouver, WA)
Hot August Nights (Reno, NV)
Flashback Cruise/Show (Bend, OR)
Dearborn Classics Show/All Ford Drags (Woodburn, OR)
SAACNW Baskin & Robbins Ice Cream Cruise (Aloha, OR)
SAACNW Dyno Day #2 (Lake Oswego, OR)
All British Show/Racing (PIR Portland, OR)
SAAC-NW Open Track #3 (PIR Portland, OR)
High Desert Show/Swap Meet (Redmond, OR)
SAAC-NW BBQ-Tom Jones Motors (Redmond, OR)
Wildhorse Casino Show/Swapmeet (Pendleton, OR)
Maryhill-Loops Hill Climb (Goldendale, WA)
SAAC-NorCal Fall Classic @ Thunderhill (Willows, CA)
Empty
4/12-18/04
4/16-18/04
4/17-18/04
4/18/04
4/30??/04
5/8/04
5/14-16/04
5/28-30?/04
6/5/04
6/11-13/04
6/17??/04
6/18-20/04
6/19-20/04
6/26/04
6/26-27/04
7/1-4/04
7/2-4/04
7/4-10/04
7/9-11/04
7/9-11/04
7/15-18/04
7/18/04
7/23-24/04
7/31??/04
7/31/04
8/1-8/04
8/6-8/04
8/14-15/04
8/15/04
8/28/04
9/3-5/04
9/9??/04
9/11/04
9/11/04
10/9-10/04
10/9-10/04
10/23-24/04
11/2004
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Presidential Message/VP Message:
2004
--Gary Kelley/Dan Patching
As I look ahead at the upcoming year I see a year filled with a wide variety of activities and
opportunities for all car enthusiasts to participate in. From the Portland Roadster Show to the
High Desert Swap Meet & Barbeque there should be plenty for all to enjoy. We are looking at a
possibility of 3 open track days which should give all who have a "need for speed" plenty of
track time. This club survives on the hard work and dedication of it's members so let's all work
together and make this a great year. Thanks for the opportunity to serve as your president in
2004.
Gary Kelley
SAACNW President 2004
Vice President’s Message
As I sit here working on the events calendar for 2004 I get more and more excited looking forward to all the activities available to us in the coming months. If I'm able to make 25% of them
I'll be very happy. We already have 7-8 people for Kool April Nites and welcome any others.
New attendees Bob and Gail Parker are in for a treat. There are things to do and places to cruise
for everyone. It will be great to re-start the Central Oregon BBQ Jerry Zimmer used to do on the
afternoon of the High Desert Show/Swapmeet in September. Lets try to put in a good showing!!!
Take a look at the SAAC-NW Events Calendar and start dreaming of the next event for you and
your car!
Dan Patching
SAACNW
Vice President 2004
Carroll Shelby at the
wheel of the new
Daisy Cobra Concept
Classified Ads
FOR SALE: For sale 94-95 5.0L Hi Flow Off Road H-pipe 2.5" used $75.00 For Sale T5 World Class Ford V8
Transmission, rebuilt, 3.35 1st gear, .68 o/d $650.00 Outright $550.00 Exchange Rebuild or re-gear your T5
WC labor $150.00 Plus parts. T5 WC Close Ratio gear sets $695.00 T5 WC Close Ratio gear change over with
labor $975.00 I can Rebuild, Repair or Change ratio's on Toploaders & T10's as well, call or email your
questions and I will reply as soon as I can. Speedo Calibration a speciality, call or email your needs.
Jeff Sanders
503-625-2708 Home
503-997-3640 Cell
Email: jeff@alltransmission.com
Sherwood, OR
FOR SALE: Wheels for sale: TWO sets of (4) 15 X 7 /4 lug wheels used on GT Mustangs and other cars 85
up to 93. Set 1 very nice, polished clean and straight with 4 polished caps: $200. Set 2 is used, scratches, all 4
caps not perfect, wheels are straight: $120
One set of 16 X 7 / 4.5 x 5 lugs. Mustang GT wheels, 94 up also used on Sport Package V6 Mustangs, came off
our 98 V6 Mustang at 13,000 miles. Straight nice five spoke wheel. Painted. $400
One set of tires: 225/50 16 VR Michelin Pilots. One tire never used the other three have one trip of 800 miles.
Tires have been double bagged stored in side dry and cool. Paid $900 make offer if you can use them! Nice
Ultra High Performance tires, one of the best! This stuff is not being used so its time to move on, give a call and
we can work a deal out!
Brian Bogdon
360-425-4017
btsracing@solidnet.com
Longview, WA
FOR SALE: SAAC license plates. I (Fred Gehring) purchased one of these at SAAC 5 in Dearborn, Michigan
twenty three years ago. The guy that had them manufactured has moved to Vancouver, Washington and still has
a pile of them left. Dan Jones bought two from him at our last Open Track day. They're really cool. Both '66'
GT-350s sport one at our place now. I was told at the DMV 'ordeal' last Saturday we only need to display one
license plate under the 'SP' (one time registration) deal. The cops will not write you up for not displaying a set
front and back. Good news for those who wish to display this club logo plate. It's 12" x 6" standard plate size
with mounting holes in the same locations. The classic Cobra round logo in red and blue, text in blue (“Shelby
American Automobile Club”) with plate background in white. His asking price is $5.00 each. Here's how you
get in contact with the seller:
John Hollada
1606 SE 163rd AVE.
Vancouver WA 98683
360-256-3867
jhollada7@aol.com
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FOR SALE: SAAC Logo Alum. Valve Covers, EFI Plenum Cover, CS billet Oil Filler Cap. From a late
model SAAC Mustang. $395. Contact Bill Magnett 503-285-1140
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Collectible/performance cars owned—please indicate year, model, color, and special features.
SAAC Northwest
SAAC Northwest (Shelby American Automobile Club Northwest Region) is a regional club
formed in 1978 for the purpose of preserving and enjoying Shelby and other Ford and Mercury
performance cars.
Club meetings are scheduled for the 3rd Sunday of each month, 6 p.m. Denny’s Restaurant
of Wilsonville, OR. From I-5 take Exit 283 Turn east; turn right on SW Parkway. Guests and
visitors are always welcome!
Dues are $20 per year (pro-rated quarterly for new members joining throughout the year).
Bring your dues to the next meeting, or mail to, Treasurer, SAAC Northwest, P.O. Box 242,
Oregon City, OR 97045 (Make Checks payable to “SAAC Northwest”, please)
Membership benefits include a monthly newsletter, eligibility to run during the SAAC Northwest track days, club discounts from numerous parts suppliers , and opportunities to participate in
car shows and other club activities like tours, picnics, car corrals, etc.
Please note: To take advantage of member rates at Track Events, you must be a member at
least two weeks before the event!
For more information about SAAC NW or its activities, call
any officer.
2004 SAAC Northwest Officers
President:
Vice-President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
SAAC National Rep.:
Newsletter Editor:
Webmaster
Open Track Steward
Asst. Open Track Steward
MHRC Representative:
Asst. MHRC Rep:
Gary Kelley
Dan Patching
Paul Blanchard
Ann Clack
Fred Gehring
Brent Soo Hoo
John Kelley
Brent Passmore
Brian Bogdon
Ray Clack
Paul Blanchard
(541) 382-0281
(541) 317-5678
(503) 657-9273
(503) 656-3891
(503) 657-5595
(503) 323-5826
(503) 880-1967
(360) 636-7885
(360) 425-4017
(503) 656-3891
(503) 657-9273
SAAC NORTHWEST MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION AND INTEREST SURVEY
First and Last Name
Date
Spouse or Significant Other
Amount Paid
VIN/Serial Number:
1.______________________________________________________________________________________________
2.______________________________________________________________________________________________
3.______________________________________________________________________________________________
More: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Are you a member of the national Shelby American Auto Club? Circle one: YES / NO
What sort of events/tours are you interested in? Please specify.
What club events/tours did you participate in during 2003? Top 3 favorites?
What non-club events/tours did you participate in during 2003? Top 3 favorites?
What sort of items would you like to see in the newsletter? Please specify.
Are you interested in any long distance trips like SAAC National Convention, Mustang Celebration, Mustang Roundup, Hot August Nights, or similar events? Please specify.
Would you rather drive your car on tours/club events or show it in judged shows? Or both?
Are you interested in an 8-week wide spectrum technical “Ford” night or weekend class put on
by a reputable local speed shop? Would you be willing to pay a nominal fee to enroll in such a
class? How much would seem fair to pay? $80 or $160? What items would you expect to be
covered in such a class?
Address
City
Home Phone
State
Zip
Internet Address-
OWNERSHIP NOT ESSENTIAL~ENTHUSIASM IS
1967 Shelby GT500
SuperSnake
67402F4A00544
427 ci
Medium
Riser
from Drag Strip magazine
Aug. 1967