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Title: Parts Wanted for 1968 Shelby GT350 Convertible...1 Owner Car, Preservation Resto
Post by: Vernon Estes on June 20, 2023, 05:45:56 PM
Hey guys!

Just wanted to drop a wanted ad for the below parts as Charles and Nathan Turner are currently in the process of completing a preservation-style recommissioning of a very special 68 Shelby for me. The car is a factory Black/Black GT350 convertible with factory air and automatic transmission. The car is special because it has just come out of the ownership of its original owner. The ole girl has had a paint job but is otherwise mostly an unrestored car...really sweet, honest car. We are looking to clean the car up, rebuild the required systems, and add what original/used/nice parts we can find to match the originality and integrity of the car. If you have any of these parts in unrestored but presentable condition, we'd love the chance to put them on a worthy car!

Please PM me here on the forum or send me an email at vestes85@gmail.com if you have something!

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AJFCJaXSyuxIIfL1sZNiHq47nwAMw-_dXn7d3go28pn8Kb-gx3fcW9-e9nffcbqADIwPm4NcwCN7YziAMaS5fiiq5mbzcaLXE_N5QFPnlTJMHelu8qdWfRsKSygx_LDIW7ofLY8Q2xM9Na82iX-BdUkuBfYs3A=w889-h770-s-no?authuser=0)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AJFCJaV7mDfd67Xo3tN1uYesEwCYwV_ao7DFKIkox2kgXvHEkR8SRQuHjB-vaJetmRUvsQp-PdoyzP0REU1OxCrZB2h-HM3VHaFE6tu8l6IIuJ96_2j7uZOYRZaWaUM2ItFwcRyrunPTAL8UyowtMPfAljQHHQ=w2584-h1938-s-no?authuser=0)

Interior
Original console arm rest
Find a better steering wheel center bezel (fake chrome part)
Correct style hazard pull knob

Trunk
15" wheel
Original spare tire, E70-15 Goodyear Speedway, RWL
Shelby lug wrench
Original used trunk mat
Original used LH filler board
Original used Shelby tail panel boards

Exterior
Good used original exterior door handles
Good used original LH door mirror and screws
Good used original tail light bezels
NOS door and quarter glass outer sweepers
Good used LH side horn, A/C style

Engine Bay
Good used original battery tray
Good used original battery hold down clamp and J bolts/nuts
Good used original starter solenoid
Good used original positive and negative battery cables
Good used or NOS radiator cap
Good used or NOS distributor cap (repro?)
BF42 power tip spark plugs
Spark plug wires, probably best to go repro?
Heater core
Heater hoses, has originals, maybe best to go with new repro?
Good used or NOS air filter?  There's a Purolator type that's a good match to original.
Brake booster vacuum port (has white one)
Correct alternator belt (repro?)

Undercarriage/Suspension
Correct set of tire valve stem extensions (4)


Kind regards,
Vern

Title: Re: Parts Wanted for 1968 Shelby GT350 Convertible...1 Owner Car, Preservation Resto
Post by: Coralsnake on June 20, 2023, 06:34:42 PM
The white brake booster valve was used on
many cars. Care to share the number?

Are those big or small letter Speedways?

The e flasher knob os reproduced, not sire if thats acceptable for you
Title: Re: Parts Wanted for 1968 Shelby GT350 Convertible...1 Owner Car, Preservation Resto
Post by: Vernon Estes on June 20, 2023, 06:43:22 PM
VIN is 2732!
Title: Re: Parts Wanted for 1968 Shelby GT350 Convertible...1 Owner Car, Preservation Resto
Post by: shlb69 on June 21, 2023, 12:14:46 AM
Give me a call I can help you with some of items   
Title: Re: Parts Wanted for 1968 Shelby GT350 Convertible...1 Owner Car, Preservation Resto
Post by: TLea on June 21, 2023, 04:51:45 PM
Quote from: Vernon Estes on June 20, 2023, 06:43:22 PM
VIN is 2732!
should be the one with the tit in the middle and word manifold embossed in it
Title: Re: Parts Wanted for 1968 Shelby GT350 Convertible...1 Owner Car, Preservation Resto
Post by: Royce Peterson on June 22, 2023, 12:38:06 PM
The white brake booster vacuum port is original but they were normally painted black along with the booster / filter and master cylinder.
Title: Re: Parts Wanted for 1968 Shelby GT350 Convertible...1 Owner Car, Preservation Resto
Post by: CharlesTurner on June 22, 2023, 02:35:10 PM
Quote from: Royce Peterson on June 22, 2023, 12:38:06 PM
The white brake booster vacuum port is original but they were normally painted black along with the booster / filter and master cylinder.

This car has a later Shelby #, but the Ford build was early March '68.  Since the booster valve type is a Ford running change, should be able to figure out from other cars built close in production at Metuchen.
Title: Re: Parts Wanted for 1968 Shelby GT350 Convertible...1 Owner Car, Preservation Resto
Post by: azdriver on June 22, 2023, 02:53:17 PM
I believe this is the original booster from my 3/14 built GT500. Will get a better picture later..

Pat
Title: Re: Parts Wanted for 1968 Shelby GT350 Convertible...1 Owner Car, Preservation Resto
Post by: CharlesTurner on June 22, 2023, 03:02:16 PM
Quote from: azdriver on June 22, 2023, 02:53:17 PM
I believe this is the original booster from my 3/14 built GT500. Will get a better picture later..

Pat

Thanks, can see that is the late style.
Title: Re: Parts Wanted for 1968 Shelby GT350 Convertible...1 Owner Car, Preservation Resto
Post by: Coralsnake on June 22, 2023, 05:12:20 PM
Charles sent you a gift
Title: Re: Parts Wanted for 1968 Shelby GT350 Convertible...1 Owner Car, Preservation Resto
Post by: Rickmustang on June 22, 2023, 05:20:23 PM
Brunson Performance just started remaking oval air filters. Not sure if it's what you're looking for.
Title: Re: Parts Wanted for 1968 Shelby GT350 Convertible...1 Owner Car, Preservation Resto
Post by: 68blk500c on June 23, 2023, 09:05:20 AM
Quote from: CharlesTurner on June 22, 2023, 02:35:10 PM
Quote from: Royce Peterson on June 22, 2023, 12:38:06 PM
The white brake booster vacuum port is original but they were normally painted black along with the booster / filter and master cylinder.

This car has a later Shelby #, but the Ford build was early March '68.  Since the booster valve type is a Ford running change, should be able to figure out from other cars built close in production at Metuchen.

My March 4 build has center tit and manifold.
Title: Re: Parts Wanted for 1968 Shelby GT350 Convertible...1 Owner Car, Preservation Resto
Post by: CharlesTurner on June 23, 2023, 09:47:50 AM
Quote from: 68blk500c on June 23, 2023, 09:05:20 AM
[My March 4 build has center tit and manifold.

Thanks, that should settle it!