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The Cars => 1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR => Topic started by: Rcbach302 on August 12, 2024, 11:54:23 AM

Title: Update on 3127
Post by: Rcbach302 on August 12, 2024, 11:54:23 AM
Just delivered from body and paint. Looking forward to assembly! Before and after 9 mos.
Title: Re: Update on 3127
Post by: Coralsnake on August 12, 2024, 12:40:29 PM
Looking Good

Now comes the fun part
Title: Re: Update on 3127
Post by: chris NOS on November 19, 2024, 12:57:41 PM
Few months past now , any update on the reassembling ?  :)
Title: Re: Update on 3127
Post by: Rcbach302 on November 19, 2024, 01:41:21 PM
Drivetrain, brakes, fuel system, exhaust and exterior are done. Working on electrical which is going more smoothly than I thought. Next up is to complete the engine bay, start-up, test drive then on to interior, side glass and convertible top. Hoping to be on the road in late Spring. Comments and constructive criticism are welcom!
Title: Re: Update on 3127
Post by: Rcbach302 on November 19, 2024, 01:42:28 PM
one more....
Title: Re: Update on 3127
Post by: Bob Gaines on November 19, 2024, 01:59:14 PM
Quote from: Rcbach302 on November 19, 2024, 01:41:21 PMDrivetrain, brakes, fuel system, exhaust and exterior are done. Working on electrical which is going more smoothly than I thought. Next up is to complete the engine bay, start-up, test drive then on to interior, side glass and convertible top. Hoping to be on the road in late Spring. Comments and constructive criticism are welcom!
Missing sound deadener on aprons and splash shield edges.
Title: Re: Update on 3127
Post by: Bob Gaines on November 19, 2024, 02:02:20 PM
Quote from: Rcbach302 on November 19, 2024, 01:42:28 PMone more....
Repaint the horns to cover the bare gasket and unpainted rivets. Don't try to short cut and only touch up . Paint the entire horn for best results.
Title: Re: Update on 3127
Post by: CharlesTurner on November 19, 2024, 02:06:07 PM
A few items:  Rear bumper guards should be body color, horns should be all black, by-pass hose/clamps on engine should be blue.
Title: Re: Update on 3127
Post by: Rcbach302 on November 19, 2024, 02:11:17 PM
Thank you Bob, very helpful. I'm try to decide the extent of sound deadener based on the various differences I have seen. One question though, I have seen the spring cover bolts with the threads in the engine compartment and others, claiming to be unrestored, with threads inside the wheel well. Thoughts
Title: Re: Update on 3127
Post by: chris NOS on November 19, 2024, 02:26:28 PM
looks realy nice !
Title: Re: Update on 3127
Post by: Bob Gaines on November 19, 2024, 02:32:57 PM
Quote from: Rcbach302 on November 19, 2024, 02:11:17 PMThank you Bob, very helpful. I'm try to decide the extent of sound deadener based on the various differences I have seen. One question though, I have seen the spring cover bolts with the threads in the engine compartment and others, claiming to be unrestored, with threads inside the wheel well. Thoughts
Most typical to see the threads on the inside of the engine bay in the context of 68 Shelby.
Title: Re: Update on 3127
Post by: DennyD on November 19, 2024, 02:35:56 PM
Really nice work, keep the photos coming. THANKS
Title: Re: Update on 3127
Post by: KDunne on November 25, 2024, 08:29:48 AM
Looks very nice.  Given its a 4 speed are you also using the smog equipment?
Title: Re: Update on 3127
Post by: greekz on November 25, 2024, 09:52:59 AM
Looking very nice.  Enjoy the process.
Title: Re: Update on 3127
Post by: chipsdad56 on November 25, 2024, 06:12:55 PM
Beautiful job.