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The Cars => 1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR => Topic started by: wkvasnicka on September 07, 2026, 08:32:28 AM

Title: Air conditioner compressor
Post by: wkvasnicka on September 07, 2026, 08:32:28 AM
I have noticed that the compressors on restored 1968 Shelby GT500KR's are either painted black or left plain. Are they correct either way?  My KR was restored by a SAAC head judge and left plain.  Thanks, Wayne
Title: Re: Air conditioner compressor
Post by: 68blk500c on September 07, 2026, 09:36:14 AM
Not painted black.
Title: Re: Air conditioner compressor
Post by: azdriver on September 07, 2026, 09:37:31 AM
Looks like it is painted silver.

Pat
Title: Re: Air conditioner compressor
Post by: 68blk500c on September 07, 2026, 10:17:46 AM
acceptable
Title: Re: Air conditioner compressor
Post by: Bob Gaines on September 07, 2026, 11:52:11 AM
Quote from: 68blk500c on September 07, 2026, 10:17:46 AMacceptable
A correct statement . Just to clarify to the OP so that there is no question, the 68 Shelby AC York compressor is expected to be ether bare aluminum or painted no smudge aluminum. 
Title: Re: Air conditioner compressor
Post by: wkvasnicka on September 07, 2026, 12:41:07 PM
Thanks guys.  Mine is bare aluminum. I have seen a lot of black ones!
Title: Re: Air conditioner compressor
Post by: Krelboyne on September 07, 2026, 02:20:12 PM
Did the 1968 Shelbys with A/C have a C8ZX... tag on them?
Title: Re: Air conditioner compressor
Post by: Bob Gaines on September 07, 2026, 03:21:57 PM
Quote from: Krelboyne on September 07, 2026, 02:20:12 PMDid the 1968 Shelbys with A/C have a C8ZX... tag on them?
Typically yes.
Title: Re: Air conditioner compressor
Post by: azdriver on September 07, 2026, 04:16:09 PM
GT350 and GT500 used different clutches correct?

Pat
Title: Re: Air conditioner compressor
Post by: 68blk500c on September 07, 2026, 10:05:20 PM
Quote from: azdriver on September 07, 2026, 04:16:09 PMGT350 and GT500 used different clutches correct?

Pat

correct