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The Cars => 1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR => Topic started by: johnzajc@gmail.com on July 23, 2020, 09:15:20 PM

Title: Re: 1968 shelby shift handle
Post by: johnzajc@gmail.com on July 23, 2020, 09:15:20 PM
is there difference between 69 and 68--except for possibly the color
Title: Re: Re: 1968 shelby shift handle
Post by: Bob Gaines on July 23, 2020, 09:21:22 PM
Quote from: johnzajc@gmail.com on July 23, 2020, 09:15:20 PM
is there difference between 69 and 68--except for possibly the color
68 and 69/70 wooden handles are typically the same. The difference in color sometimes has to do with it being made from out of real wood . A natural wood when finished could vary in shade somewhat from one handle to the next . I have seen some that were lighter and some very dark . They typically were in a shade range comparable to the picture.Also the oil from ones hands can darken a handle.
Title: Re: Re: 1968 shelby shift handle
Post by: 1969shelbygt350 on July 23, 2020, 09:50:10 PM
Is this original?

Thx
Title: Re: Re: 1968 shelby shift handle
Post by: calspcl on July 24, 2020, 12:27:15 AM
Are the wood handles used only on late 68 shelbys (KRs)?  Black handles for early 68 shelbys?
Title: Re: Re: 1968 shelby shift handle
Post by: Coralsnake on July 24, 2020, 05:39:08 AM
In 1968, typically the handles are later in the year. The plastic handles are common at the start of production. I would expect the wood handle on GT500 KRs.
Title: Re: 1968 shelby shift handle
Post by: Bill on July 24, 2020, 06:19:33 AM
This topic split out from a parts for sale thread  ::)

Please refrain from starting discussions within the classified sub section   :)
Title: Re: Re: 1968 shelby shift handle
Post by: Bob Gaines on July 24, 2020, 02:32:53 PM
Quote from: 1969shelbygt350 on July 23, 2020, 09:50:10 PM
Is this original?

Thx
It appears to be IMO.