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Good idea as carpet would help keeping beer cooler from sliding around ya thank

I was thinking the carpet would be better and keep your skin from sticking to the slick package tray when you were laying in the back with your girl friend on a hot summer night.   

Need the following 428 PI engine parts:

LH and RH Exhaust Manifolds (Dec 1967 or Jan 1968 date codes preferred)

LH and RH Cylinder Heads (Dec 1967 or Jan 1968 date codes preferred; car has emissions system)

Smog Pump Pulley C8AE-9C480-B

For future reference 68 GT500 typically had emissions system. Best of luck with your search.

Not again....

Ha!  It's like Tony is back....I know, I'll bite my tongue.

Don't jinx us

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Pete can you elaborate on the position of the antenna when it is all the way retracted? I know the 65-6(7?) are different in the retracted position than a 68 so when mounted judges would know by retracting the antenna to see if it is correct or not. Thanks.

65/66 antenna ball sticks up a little to over a inch from the main mast section when fully retracted. The 67/68 antenna ball typically sets flush with the main mast section when fully collapsed.

have a question on ID'ing a 428 fan shroud. ive read the great ways to tell the difference by Anghel Restorations. Mine seems to be a combination of example 1 and 3. Has FoMoCo in Rectangle, then C8ZE-8146-C, then BARNUM OS FIBRE CO INC on side. TOP at left top. no other markings. and it's smooth instead of rough. so is it original or reproduction? thanks

I don't believe the reproductions have the Ford trademark .That way they do not have to pay licensing fee's . It sounds like yours is the last service replacement before they went obsolete. The assemblyline ones are different then the service replacements.

The only place I`ve ever seen texture on the under side of the trunk lid is in between the framing. the textured part is the underside of the top panel. Unlike on the end caps I do not believe this was intentional but rather a result of the molding process.

Yes the unintentional but the product of the process texture on the underside of the trunk lid is different then the intentional faux leather grain texture in the fastback end caps.

Ok, a little more research and some help from friends, the serial number would indicate this to be an October 1967 pump.  This would make it available, probably over the counter, for the 68 model year.  Thanks!  Jack
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Cool part for a day 2 modification. Of course you know that there were no factory regular production 68 GT350's.

Miss him RIP. Best of luck with your search.

I have new windshield in my original 289 Cobra, CSX 2429. I have the template to etch the old logo into the glass.
First I need to remove the new logo. It appears to be applied but isn't a sticker. Anyone done this?

You will have to polish out the new logo if it is etched into the glass and not a sticker.

What JD is talking about using the 10 spoke emblem IMO is the only viable option. Honestly unless you're right on top of it it's is hard to tell. Looks way better than the non embossed version.

I agree it is the next best thing short of concours correct. Of course that is the first thing I check for if the centers look nice. 

The right reference is an original '67 Wheel Cover emblem, not a steering wheel label.

Artwork and specs created from the Wheel Cover emblem will need to be made as a starting point.

Proper gauge, correct color anodized aluminum plate with correct finish, will need to be sourced, Trimming die, embossing die, printing plates (black and matte clear) and approval, licensing agreement from Ford/Shelby.

This issues raises its ugly head every year or so. You could have some made using all of the steps JD laid out for yourself and not raise any eyebrows but if you start selling to others expect legal push back to the extreme. Unfortunately I see the costs assosiated with having some authentic looking ones made up for ones self most likely exceeding the cost of buying a set of NOS hubcaps. Unlike 68 Shelby's where all cars got hubcaps there is a much smaller fraction of a market by comparison for selling 67 Shelby hubcap emblems . That has no doubt influenced others on making the financial,time consuming and stress related commitment .

Adjusted image, I will delete if not wanted...

(looks like a '69 or '70 Shelby front right fender behind the guy on the far left?)

Most likely a 69 because no 70 front spoiler installed.

The subject is a moot point regardless because it will be quite a trick finding 3 more service replacement horn button foils since they were never reproduced and the hubcap emblems never came with GT350 or 500 designations that are available. At least they used to be sold separately. Another issue is the Shelby Cobra service horn button appears to be the same mustard shade as the service replacement hubcaps.

Honestly who would want a purple shelby?

The guys that own those things must be real wierdos

Why I otta