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On a 69 GT500, what finish does the front sway bar have? Same question for the endlinks and components, bushing mounts and mount bolts.

Being new here, I am not sure as to all the protocols. But I would like to ask if there is a list, or way to see what other member live in my area of Northern Georgia. I am looking to find 69 GT500 owners that I can meet with and discuss issues over the car to help me while I put my car together. I am familiar with the fact that there is a registry, but do not know how to view it, or if it has the members by state, or even if there is contact information.  I would appreciate any insight on this since I am hoping to have a finished car as nice as most of your.

Is there anything different on a Shelby C6 vs. a stock Ford C6?  Are they aluminum body with cast iron tail shaft?

My car came nearly completely disassembled, hence I am missing most of the hardware. East Coast Bolts sells a Shelby hardware kit and I would like opinions as to how accurate (or not) they are.  I need the hardware for nearly the entire car so your input is important.

I understand (unfortunately) that no one restores these. My set has very nice chrome, but the aluminum spokes need some light attention.  Is there anything that could be done to improve the appearance of them? Mask the chrome and a light media blast??? Does any one have a picture of what they should look like?

What is the correct shifter handle for a 6/13 build A/T car?  Is it wood or   Anyone reproducing this?

What is the best/proper way to restore them? OR who do you recommend restore them?

As I am getting my components together, I have realized that I will need some specialty help from some outside vendors. The following items will require professionals far better than me, to make them nice and original. If any of you have some recommendations for me as to who to send these items to, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you in advance for all your knowledge and recommendations

Outside service items needed for restoration.
steering wheel
Shelby wheels
instruments
carburetor
wiring harness
seatbelts
shifter handle
brake booster
air-conditioning components
a.m. – 8-track radio
grill
deck lid/tail panel trim
fan clutch
distributor
what stall torque converter to use power
steering pump
fuel and brake lines
suspension components

I did discover the build sheet (or remnants there of) and was wondering if anyone does restoration and decoding of these?

I am looking to see if there are any Northern Georgia owners close by that I could communicate with about the proper (or near proper) restorations of my GT500.

On your 69 500's, what are most of you doing with the smog pump? Are you restoring everything and making it fully functional, or deleting this item from the engine. And if restoring it, who do you recommend to restore it?

Hi, from a newbie, to my soon to be new friends.
I just purchased a 1969 Shelby GT 500, grabber blue car, and am looking for guidance in the restoration process. I am aware that most restoration books tend to be mediocre at best, but could you fine folks point me to one of the better books out there for reference? And please don't be afraid to point out what is wrong in those books.
I have been professionally restoring cars for nearly 40 years now. But my specialty has always leaned toward the Mopars. I tend to be very detailed conscious, and strive to be as authentic and correct as I can for putting a car together. I am aware that there are always nuances and inconsistencies (which is why I am asking for YOUR help) to minimize as many mistakes, and reworks, as I can.
You, as current owners, enthusiasts, and knowledgeable experts can also help me (and hopefully others) by pointing out some of the more common mistakes made in restoring Shelby's. Anything to prevent me from having to redo something (because I did wrong the first time) will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks to everyone in advance.