Quote from: Coralsnake on January 26, 2020, 08:08:46 AM
At the time the black side wall tires were not reproduced
Very nice, I look forward to the day mine looks like that.
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#241
1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: GT500KR unrestored
January 31, 2020, 01:51:29 AMVery nice, I look forward to the day mine looks like that.
#242
1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: GT500KR unrestored
January 25, 2020, 11:10:18 PM
OK I'm on L plates, another attempt with pics hopefully clearer 
#243
1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: GT500KR unrestored
January 25, 2020, 10:55:17 PM
Sorry thought I had attached 4 pics, got it worked out now, pics attached.
#244
1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / GT500KR unrestored
January 25, 2020, 09:51:37 PM
Hello all,
I have just purchased 4159. it's on a train home now.The panels are in good shape, paint is in bad shape with a coat of clear to preserve, rear axle housing does not have the taper so may??? not be original.
Interior trim has never been touched, upholstery in good shape, woodgrain on dash is faded, original carpet in great shape, steering wheel and shift stick are incorrect.
Motor pulls hard and car runs and drives well, came from factory as 4 speed, highland green, factory air, tilt wheel, factory tinted glass.
So, what to do and I seek advice/feedback.
My thoughts are full restoration, panel, paint and engine work by the pro's, the rest me and an old school speedway mate.
I'm undecided about the interior, do I leave it as is?selectively restore ie do all the brightwork?Will that make the rest look tired?If I restore the woodgrain finish on the dash the doors and console will have to be done as well....what to do?
I will post a few pics and would value your advice on what restoration approach is best, or just leave as is?
I'm not looking at a concours car, but everything off, on the rotisserie and full top notch paint and paint.
Apologies for long post but I'm seeking the second owner , a Dr Robert Lee Dougherty of Poway CA.Dr Dougherty owned the KR for 40 years the first owner selling it to him after about 1 year of ownership and the third owner in Australia(who I purchased it off)doing only minimal maintainence type work in 10 years of ownership.So all the history resides with Dr Dougherty, he owned not only the GT500KR but also a GT350 so it's not unrealistic to think someone within the SAAC community may know of/him.Story goes he used to tow the GT350 with the KR(towhitch is still in place) to race meets.I would be grateful for any contact info, would love to make the story as complete as possible for this car.
Thanks in advance for any responses.
I have just purchased 4159. it's on a train home now.The panels are in good shape, paint is in bad shape with a coat of clear to preserve, rear axle housing does not have the taper so may??? not be original.
Interior trim has never been touched, upholstery in good shape, woodgrain on dash is faded, original carpet in great shape, steering wheel and shift stick are incorrect.
Motor pulls hard and car runs and drives well, came from factory as 4 speed, highland green, factory air, tilt wheel, factory tinted glass.
So, what to do and I seek advice/feedback.
My thoughts are full restoration, panel, paint and engine work by the pro's, the rest me and an old school speedway mate.
I'm undecided about the interior, do I leave it as is?selectively restore ie do all the brightwork?Will that make the rest look tired?If I restore the woodgrain finish on the dash the doors and console will have to be done as well....what to do?
I will post a few pics and would value your advice on what restoration approach is best, or just leave as is?
I'm not looking at a concours car, but everything off, on the rotisserie and full top notch paint and paint.
Apologies for long post but I'm seeking the second owner , a Dr Robert Lee Dougherty of Poway CA.Dr Dougherty owned the KR for 40 years the first owner selling it to him after about 1 year of ownership and the third owner in Australia(who I purchased it off)doing only minimal maintainence type work in 10 years of ownership.So all the history resides with Dr Dougherty, he owned not only the GT500KR but also a GT350 so it's not unrealistic to think someone within the SAAC community may know of/him.Story goes he used to tow the GT350 with the KR(towhitch is still in place) to race meets.I would be grateful for any contact info, would love to make the story as complete as possible for this car.
Thanks in advance for any responses.