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The Cars => 1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR => Topic started by: chipchambliss on September 28, 2023, 10:55:44 AM

Title: 68' GT500 / 4 spd vert / suspension parts
Post by: chipchambliss on September 28, 2023, 10:55:44 AM
Any recommendations out there for good sources on replacement front end suspension parts?
Title: Re: 68' GT500 / 4 spd vert / suspension parts
Post by: Bob Gaines on September 28, 2023, 11:13:07 AM
Quote from: chipchambliss on September 28, 2023, 10:55:44 AM
Any recommendations out there for good sources on replacement front end suspension parts?
The answer to your question as it is posed is very lengthily and has many alternatives if answered completely . Many people avoid answering broad questions that require a lot of typing to answer completely. You should narrow down your question and should clarify if you are looking for good aftermarket replacements or assemblyline looking replacements  Some assemblyline looking replacements are only available used or NOS for instance. There can be a big difference in availability and price.
Title: Re: 68' GT500 / 4 spd vert / suspension parts
Post by: chipchambliss on September 28, 2023, 11:47:04 AM
Bob - good point - appreciate it.

I think I'm in a bit of a panic mode because we just were notified that we'll be in the F1 Driver's Parade at COTA in a few weeks and I've been procrastinating on getting all of the now metal on metal parts & pieces replaced up front.  One of these days I'll hopefully be able to harass Pete or Tim into helping me with a full on "correct" restoration, but in the interim I suppose I just need to get something that will be functional/safe (and most importantly readily available) so we're not breaking down on the back straight.  I'd prefer Ford to beat Ferrari in this instance since I think we'll be the lead car ;)

Thanks,

Chip
Title: Re: 68' GT500 / 4 spd vert / suspension parts
Post by: Coralsnake on September 28, 2023, 01:14:53 PM
Chip for upper and lower control arms you should be able to source a brand called "Rare Parts".  I believe NPD sells them

As Mr Gaines stated you can get progressively more detailed from that point, until eventually you go completely mad.

I think Rare Parts also sells the no zirk tie rods, but I maybe mistaken.

For a driver, just save what comes off the car, it could potentially have some rebuild value.
Title: Re: 68' GT500 / 4 spd vert / suspension parts
Post by: gt350shelb on September 28, 2023, 07:24:19 PM
if you plan on driving it  moog  from any auto parts store or online  rock auto  .....ect 
Title: Re: 68' GT500 / 4 spd vert / suspension parts
Post by: 69 GT350 Vert on September 29, 2023, 12:06:46 PM
Moogs new 1 piece strut rod bushings are a great upgrade over the stock multiple piece units.