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#1
1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Shelby part #’s ???
September 21, 2026, 05:26:51 PM
A couple more photos:
#2
1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Shelby part #’s ???
September 21, 2026, 05:25:04 PM
My experience with unrestored 68s is the factory fiberglass was pink.  My experience with service NOS fiberglass is the earliest service parts were pink.  I also have seen NOS fiberglass that was mostly white with some blended pink.  I have had later boxed, service fiberglass that had a light gray primer shot on the paint surface (not the backside).  Even later boxed, NOS had darker primer on the paint surface.

Since we have photos here, without panels being side-by-side, it is not the best comparison situation.  I do know that the cast engineering # is wrong--wrong # info. and wrong font size/style. Here is a series of photos of an NOS panel and features, for reference.

#3
1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Shelby part #’s ???
September 20, 2026, 04:22:50 PM
Yes, it appears to be a quality repro part.  Engineering # was probably varied on purpose?
#4
1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Shelby part #’s ???
September 20, 2026, 12:45:09 PM
Well, I'm sure it is a repro piece, with an poor attempt at an engineering #.  See original in photo:

#5
Up For Auction / Re: 8T02J180373-03109 on BAT
September 12, 2026, 12:24:09 AM
Quote from: Bob Gaines on September 11, 2026, 09:48:52 PM
Quote from: Coralsnake on September 11, 2026, 04:49:10 PMYou lost points for original tags? That would be very atypical. To the best of my knowledge the policy is no deductions for original tags regardless of condition
Deducting points for a beat up tag is a foreign concept to me. ???  None of the judges I know deduct for a worn tag.
Really
#6
1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Fender apron strap
September 11, 2026, 01:08:43 PM
A "D" strap is used.  Remember to consult your assembly manual.
#7
Quote from: azdriver on September 07, 2026, 04:16:09 PMGT350 and GT500 used different clutches correct?

Pat

correct
#8
acceptable
#9
Not painted black.
#10
SAAC-51 / Thursday Tour private collections
September 03, 2026, 11:13:59 AM
I want to thank both families that opened their private collections to the fortunate SAAC-51 participants.  A most generous and trusting gesture that was truely memoriable.  A highlight of the weekend, for me.
Hats off to those who arranged it.
#11
Quote from: TLea on August 19, 2026, 03:31:13 PM
Quote from: 68blk500c on August 19, 2026, 09:55:10 AM
Quote from: TLea on August 19, 2026, 09:37:44 AMOh trust me I'm anything but anti header, look at these Shelby drag/trans am headers I had made. Just saying the header on the street car has its issues.



Those sure look nice, Tim.
They'd fit right in Lee's 66  ;)

Had a pair, once.
#12
Up For Auction / Re: Oh my!
August 20, 2026, 06:11:12 PM
drugs
#13
Quote from: TLea on August 19, 2026, 09:37:44 AMOh trust me I'm anything but anti header, look at these Shelby drag/trans am headers I had made. Just saying the header on the street car has its issues.



Those sure look nice, Tim.
#14
Up For Auction / Re: Ebay find......
August 18, 2026, 05:29:26 PM
Quote from: Coralsnake on August 18, 2026, 02:56:24 PMI think probably in the $15-20k range. High or low Mr B ??

They would have to be exceptional tires: tread depth and wear; sidewall/letter condition.
Tim has a point--is mine the last '68 Div I??
#15
Up For Auction / Re: Ebay find......
August 18, 2026, 02:10:52 PM
oh, there are other sets.