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The Cars => 1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR => Topic started by: Steve Meltzer on November 19, 2023, 02:07:13 PM

Title: Rear Air Scoop on a KR
Post by: Steve Meltzer on November 19, 2023, 02:07:13 PM
As I was waxing and fondling my new KR, I noted what looks for all the world to be clear silicone wiped across the top of the rear air scoops. It is on both sides of the car and does look like someone took a clear silicone bead, and then tried  to wiped it off. Since it's on both sides, I wondered if it might be factory correct. The car is a well-known award winner and that is another reason I thought it was proper. A picture is attached for your perusal. Any comments? Thanks again, Steve.
Title: Re: Rear Air Scoop on a KR
Post by: Coralsnake on November 19, 2023, 03:29:28 PM
Very correct. Should be on lower scoops as well
Title: Re: Rear Air Scoop on a KR
Post by: Steve Meltzer on November 19, 2023, 04:54:39 PM
Excellent....thanx and it is on the lower edge as well. s
Title: Re: Rear Air Scoop on a KR
Post by: KR500 on November 20, 2023, 09:11:44 AM
And to add to that it should also be present at the front fender extensions and rear quarter panel end cap seams. And about the lower scoops. Yes usually clear silicone around the perimeter, but I have seen multiple examples were the scoop appears to fit poorly to the body at the bottom were A.O. Smith used a thick black mastic sealer to fill the gap.

Rodney