I sourced 1968 GT500KR hoses (428cj) from Marti Auto, but they are stamped Autolite.
The banding on these hoses does look to be correct type for production line
I pulled out the hoses that came on the car, and they a stamped Fomoco, with the single line rectangular outline.
I believe that is more typical of what came on cars from NJ.
Correct?
Any assistance is appreciated for guidance on a source .
Attached is a photo of the upper hose.
Thank you
Fran
Ether is acceptable in concours however I believe the used ones you show are most correct and I would rather have them on a car compared to the the Autolite . Making up some stamps and DIY it would be the easiest way if I were going to do some.
Early logo with wire style clamps.
68 Judges please take note!!
Quote from: 68blk500c on August 16, 2025, 02:24:07 PMEarly logo with wire style clamps.
68 Judges please take note!!
Only the very early production 68 GT500's had the tower clamps vintage photos confirm . The changeover timeline is cloudy . All of the judges that I have worked with typically give the benefit of the doubt if not for sure on a ruling. I would caution that this is
Quote from: Craner on August 16, 2025, 01:11:33 PMI sourced 1968 GT500KR hoses (428cj) from Marti Auto, but they are stamped Autolite.
The banding on these hoses does look to be correct type for production line
I pulled out the hoses that came on the car, and they a stamped Fomoco, with the single line rectangular outline.
I believe that is more typical of what came on cars from NJ.
Correct?
Any assistance is appreciated for guidance on a source .
Attached is a photo of the upper hose.
Thank you
Fran
Fran when was your car completed? What Shelby sequential vin is it?
Shelby Sequence, Serial Number 4428
Actual NJ Build Date July 29
So much for theories 8)
When showing a car in concours judges encourage the entrant to keep a log in a binder of restoration pictures of items on the car or about the car etc. with the car . Things that seem out of the ordinary or different then accepted normal are important to document so as to help the judges do their examination in the best way possible. The pictures of those radiator hoses fall into that category. They are nice to have even if you are not showing. Thanks for posting the pictures.
Quote from: Coralsnake on August 16, 2025, 04:15:24 PMSo much for theories 8)
Yep. I think Rodney may chime in, I believe his car was early/mid April with tower clamps. Its ok I like Don continuing to school us ;D
I think Rod is on his way to SAAC 50, might ask him there ;-)
02267 late April Ford build with tower clamps
Rodney