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The Cars => 1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR => Topic started by: capecodmustang.com on July 04, 2018, 03:58:25 PM

Title: 68 Shelby Conv Boot Identification
Post by: capecodmustang.com on July 04, 2018, 03:58:25 PM
I have a black boot for a 68 Gt 500 convertible.

It looks original.
Is there a way to identify this part?

The letters "GS" are stamped all over underneath but no part number


Thanks!
Title: Re: 68 Shelby Conv Boot Identification
Post by: Bob Gaines on July 04, 2018, 05:02:19 PM
Quote from: capecodmustang.com on July 04, 2018, 03:58:25 PM
I have a black boot for a 68 Gt 500 convertible.

It looks original.
Is there a way to identify this part?

The letters "GS" are stamped all over underneath but no part number


Thanks!
Outside texture and sometimes month and year date code stenciled on the inside. I had a 69 one handy and it had BP-4-69 for example .
Title: Re: 68 Shelby Conv Boot Identification
Post by: capecodmustang.com on July 04, 2018, 05:21:01 PM
I see the stamp GS in a circle on multiple locations.

I'm quite sure it's original but would feel better knowing before I advertised it.
Not even sure what it's worth....

None of these fit very well...

Thanks Bob
Title: Re: 68 Shelby Conv Boot Identification
Post by: bobg on July 05, 2018, 07:49:01 PM
                               

                                  Hello capecod I need one as mine is in bad shape. I can,t find a part number on it. But under GS circles in large numbers is a date of 8 67.
Title: Re: 68 Shelby Conv Boot Identification
Post by: capecodmustang.com on July 06, 2018, 09:31:43 AM
Mine is dated 4 68

Came off a KR Convertible project I had
Title: Re: 68 Shelby Conv Boot Identification
Post by: 68blk500c on July 06, 2018, 10:59:04 AM
68 boot uses nylon lip sewn into edges to grip over top belt molding.  67 still uses multiple snaps on that molding.   
The bulk fabric will have a batch date stamped on the back; plus evidence of glue for both foam pads.