SAAC Forum

The Cars => 1967 Shelby GT350/500 => Topic started by: BGlover67 on April 26, 2018, 09:52:57 AM

Title: Interesting hood feature
Post by: BGlover67 on April 26, 2018, 09:52:57 AM
My good friend who is a long time '66 Hertz owner asked me if the space seen below the molded in hood scoop was correct as seen in this picture:

(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/196-260418094822.jpeg)

He had seen it on a '67 for sale online.  I honestly had never noticed that feature before and had to check to see if it was on my car when I got home from work. Sure enough, it was.  I just wondered how many '67 owners also never noticed this detail before?
Title: Re: Interesting hood feature
Post by: 2112 on April 26, 2018, 10:24:22 AM
Somehow, in my mind I see that spine extending further into the scoop.

But when I checked just now, it looks pretty much just like the one pictured.  🤔
Title: Re: Interesting hood feature
Post by: Richstang on April 26, 2018, 11:48:01 AM
The spine running through the centerline of the car can even be seen in the rear window as it continues the roofline to the trunk lid.
I've heard that Ford design feature was "borrowed" from the '63 Corvette.
Title: Re: Interesting hood feature
Post by: 2112 on April 26, 2018, 12:01:28 PM
Quote from: Richstang on April 26, 2018, 11:48:01 AM
The spine running through the centerline of the car can even be seen in the rear window as it continues the roofline to the trunk lid.
I've heard that Ford design feature was "borrowed" from the '63 Corvette.

And that was borrowed from a 1960 Ferrari 250 which in turn was borrowed from a 1956 Continental MK II!      ;D
Title: Re: Interesting hood feature
Post by: Richstang on April 26, 2018, 12:13:02 PM
Well, at least it circles back to Ford.
;D
Title: Re: Interesting hood feature
Post by: BGlover67 on April 26, 2018, 01:16:42 PM
Just when you think you know every curve and line on a '67 SHELBY, something like this comes along and surprises you.
Title: Re: Interesting hood feature
Post by: 2112 on April 26, 2018, 02:37:30 PM
Quote from: Richstang on April 26, 2018, 12:13:02 PM
Well, at least it circles back to Ford.
;D

Quote from: BGlover67 on April 26, 2018, 01:16:42 PM
Just when you think you know every curve and line on a '67 SHELBY, something like this comes along and surprises you.


Xactly     8)
Title: Re: Interesting hood feature
Post by: 98SVT - was 06GT on May 05, 2018, 06:53:13 PM
Quote from: Richstang on April 26, 2018, 12:13:02 PM
Well, at least it circles back to Ford.
;D
I think Talbot Lago or Delahay used it in the 30s