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I recently picked this up at SAAC 51. I assumed it to be a reproduction when I did. I took it out today and took a closer look and found these numbers cast into the part S8MS-8191-A.
What are your thoughts on this part? Real or aftermarket?

Thanks in advance

Sorry for the crappy pic. Which cap would be correct on a February 06th build GT350? Most all online searches show the silver cap but I was told the gold one would be correct for my car.

Do you happen to know where the export brace came from. a car?

We've discussed this elsewhere and though I would agree with others for use on a 68 and to not use it in its current configuration or to make the extra holes go away.  But IMO there seems to be evidence that some cars (Mustangs and possibly Shelby's) did receive these at one point. Possibly using up earlier ones for exports on 67's or some reason like that.   

See you found that thread.

That is why where this one came from is important or to explain it as a owner modified part.

Guy just turned 100 years old last week. He could not remember the year but was adamant it was from a real Shelby. That's why he had saved it all these years. I've bought buddy bar valve covers Shelby oil pan and air cleaners from him in the past. All legit parts. Some days he's sharp as a tack others not so much...

The 1968 export brace only has four holes at the cowl

Thank you 😎

Ok just curious on this post from Concours Mustang forum. Remember guys I'm just trying to learn here, so if you don't mind explaining what I found here concerning the export braces with dual patterns.

https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=27419.0

Duel pattern never came on a Shelby from the factory. Those are examples of modified braces. The different size holes is one indication that it was not factory done.

Thank you for the clarification 😎

Ok just curious on this post from Concours Mustang forum. Remember guys I'm just trying to learn here, so if you don't mind explaining what I found here concerning the export braces with dual patterns.

https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=27419.0

I'm trying to find an export brace to put on my GT350. I purchased an original from an older gentleman that use to restore/modify them back in the eighties. He could not recall what year it came off of but was 💯 positive it is real.
 #1 Can anyone tell me what year it is I have?
#2 would this be considered correct/incorrect on my 68 GT350?
Thanks

Pics of end caps

Located and purchased
Thanks!

Pair has been secured...
Thanks to those that have helped 🙏😎

Looking for a pair of original end caps (quarter extensions) for my 68 GT350 mines a fastback body style but after reading the recent post about quarter extension research, it sounds like either body style (fastback or convertible) will work.
Thanks

Yes sir & absolutely I do.
I thank you for taking the time to explain it.

It can be hard to identify a rim profile of shiny chrome. I quickly put some masking tape to highlight the profile and marked the edge with a sharpie to identify the edges. I took a picture from two slightly different angles.  I hope that you can see the difference in the offset of this wheel compare to the one you first pictured. To me there is a big visible difference between the Hertz wheel and the Mopar wheel in your pictures. Some people for whatever reasons have difficulty seeing small differences in this special wheel. If you can't see the difference then I can't help further. I hope this helps.

Thanks!
So it is the depth of the center hub so to speak into the rim itself. Thank you for explaining 😎

I was fixated on the deep dish outer part of the wheel rather than the part closest to the Hub🤦�♂️

Thank you

Bob, I'm not doubting you.  I'm here to learn.
Rather than just saying "it is a small amount" can you be more specific? I genuinely would like the know. Thank you.