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The Cars => 1967 Shelby GT350/500 => Topic started by: onelimegold on June 12, 2022, 11:27:59 AM

Title: tailshaft housing question
Post by: onelimegold on June 12, 2022, 11:27:59 AM
Hi !    I think my very late GT500 was born with a C7 tail shaft housing instead of the usual C6 . My main case is a C5 with RUG-S tag .  In your opinion , is it possible ??  if not ,then i`ll be looking for the C6  .  thx !! Reggie .
Title: Re: tailshaft housing question
Post by: shelbydoug on June 12, 2022, 12:36:34 PM
I think that there is a casting date on the tailshaft. If that date is before the Ford build date of the car by at least two weeks then it is possible if not likely.
Title: Re: tailshaft housing question
Post by: J_Speegle on June 12, 2022, 01:32:48 PM
Quote from: shelbydoug on June 12, 2022, 12:36:34 PM
I think that there is a casting date on the tailshaft. If that date is before the Ford build date of the car by at least two weeks then it is possible if not likely.

IMHO that would be real tight if not very unlikely. Consider that the tail shaft would need to be cast at one plant, sent to the transmission plant that assembled the (also machining it there or the casting plant), then shipped the assembled transmission to San Jose on the other side of the country.

Haven't studied when the change over or when we first start seeing the C7's enter production. But for this question start with the casting dates and the serial number on the transmission tag and go from there   
Title: Re: tailshaft housing question
Post by: brandosaac on August 18, 2022, 01:24:16 PM
If youre thinking you need a correct  -D tail , I will have one within a few weeks
send me a PM if youd like to be contacted once I get it
Title: Re: tailshaft housing question
Post by: brandosaac on September 01, 2022, 06:08:29 PM
I  now have a C6OR-7A040-D that id be willing to sell.
If you have interest or want pics send me a PM
Title: Re: tailshaft housing question
Post by: FL SAAC on October 25, 2023, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: onelimegold on June 12, 2022, 11:27:59 AM
Hi !    I think my very late GT500 was born with a C7 tail shaft housing instead of the usual C6 . My main case is a C5 with RUG-S tag .  In your opinion , is it possible ??  if not ,then i`ll be looking for the C6  .  thx !! Reggie .

Did you ever resolve your issue ?

Wondering what results you got ?