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#81

1969-1970 Shelby GT350/500 / Re: Build Sheet Question - Lea...

Last post by Coralsnake - June 17, 2026, 06:10:19 AM

Sure Ford installed some parts, but my point is that wasnt really part of the overall plan.

#82

1969-1970 Shelby GT350/500 / Re: Build Sheet Question - Lea...

Last post by cob428 - June 16, 2026, 11:34:52 PM

See attached pictures of what I have on June 69 build

Pete

#83

Parts For Sale / Re: Reproduction Double Crimpe...

Last post by Florida Realtor - June 16, 2026, 10:21:54 PM

Sent you a PM. Dan

#84

1969-1970 Shelby GT350/500 / Re: Build Sheet Question - Lea...

Last post by Royce Peterson - June 16, 2026, 10:07:38 PM

To reduce costs, Ford began installing more of Shelby's unique components directly at the San Jose assembly line before the cars were shipped to LA for final finishing. For example, the 428 big-block engines for the GT500 and the special exhaust systems were built-in. However, the remaining interior, fiberglass, and specific trim components were still finished by hand at the Shelby Facility.
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This is a different process used in 1967 versus 1969 when Shelby Automotive contracted with AO Smith to do the mods.

#85

Parts For Sale / Re: 65 / 66 Mustang / GT 350 p...

Last post by jk66gt350 - June 16, 2026, 08:40:13 PM

If anyone has any questions or wants other pictures, let me know.  John

#86

Parts For Sale / Re: 65 / 66 Mustang / GT 350 p...

Last post by jk66gt350 - June 16, 2026, 08:38:53 PM

I've had a couple of requests for pictures of the Koni shocks and attaching hardware so am attaching a few.

#87

1969-1970 Shelby GT350/500 / Re: Build Sheet Question - Lea...

Last post by 98SVT - was 06GT - June 16, 2026, 08:10:24 PM

Thats an odd statement, considering Ford did not install "Shelby" unique parts any other time....

To reduce costs, Ford began installing more of Shelby's unique components directly at the San Jose assembly line before the cars were shipped to LA for final finishing. For example, the 428 big-block engines for the GT500 and the special exhaust systems were built-in. However, the remaining interior, fiberglass, and specific trim components were still finished by hand at the Shelby Facility.

#88

Up For Auction / 8T02J19243002118 on BAT

Last post by 5s386 - June 16, 2026, 07:37:43 PM

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-shelby-mustang-gt350-13/

#89

1969-1970 Shelby GT350/500 / Re: Build Sheet Question - Lea...

Last post by Coralsnake - June 16, 2026, 07:13:03 PM

Thats an odd statement, considering Ford did not install "Shelby" unique parts any other time....

#90

1969-1970 Shelby GT350/500 / Re: Build Sheet Question - Lea...

Last post by 98SVT - was 06GT - June 16, 2026, 06:41:00 PM

The build sheets show a conventional Mustang spring was used when building the car at the Ford assemblyline.  The Mustang springs were swapped out at AO Smith during conversion.

So despite all the bad mouthing of the Shelby American line being too inefficient and all Ford's efforts to speed up production their own Shelby Automotive wasted time and dollars by not installing them during the initial assembly.