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#91

1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Export braces

Last post by pbf777 - February 28, 2026, 06:43:24 PM

Ockham's razor the problem-solving principle comes to mind when contemplating this issue.

    But is this actually "truly problem-solving"?  Or rather just a "suggestion" for simplicity sake and expediency; that when encountering multiple theories in competition, that the one with the lesser sum of "assumptions" might be the better bet?  Sounds reasonable!  But seems to present more as a crutch, as unfortunately does not "actually" present any "fact" or "solution" for which hypothesis might "actually" be true. 

    And here in this discussion, with either position, there are assumptions being made, and if not and if only "absolutes" on the subject existed, this discussion wouldn't exist, and to say that "typically" something happened, which very well may be true, doesn't actually present for "fact" that something else "never" happened.  And one might just be missing something if refusing to venture from a currently accepted norm.   

    So perhaps, before one should say "absolutely not", ask ones' self: how firm is that ground your standing on, and is it "possible", that something else "could" have taken place, and that just because one isn't aware of such, doesn't mean it didn't.   

    Scott. 

       

#92

Wanted to Buy / Wanted to buy…metering books 4...

Last post by 1968GT500CS - February 28, 2026, 06:26:55 PM

Anyone have metering blocks for my c80f-9510-D..

Thank you

#93

1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Export braces

Last post by Bob Gaines - February 28, 2026, 06:06:27 PM

Is a NOS C5ZZ-E export brace considered a one for one replacement for a assembly line 67/68 export brace ?

Depends on when it was made and the details. Service replacements can and do have different details so comparing the specific part to an original is the place to start rather than a blanket statement IMO

We did a side by side comparison of an original 66 and a NOS/service replacement in a thread a while back. Think it was here or on CMF. Didn't do a search for it here on this site as of yet

+1 . I have seen some late service replacements before they went obsolete that looked terrible . Even though they were serviced with the same number the last service replacements looked dramatically different then the assemblyline parts. In fact they looked as bad as the cheap repros which makes me suspect that is why the repros looked so terrible because the aftermarket copied the last service replacement. It has to do with the thickness of the metal and how the metal was formed. 

#94

1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Export braces

Last post by J_Speegle - February 28, 2026, 05:35:52 PM

Is a NOS C5ZZ-E export brace considered a one for one replacement for a assembly line 67/68 export brace ?

Depends on when it was made and the details. Service replacements can and do have different details so comparing the specific part to an original is the place to start rather than a blanket statement IMO

We did a side by side comparison of an original 66 and a NOS/service replacement in a thread a while back. Think it was here or on CMF. Didn't do a search for it here on this site as of yet

[+1 ... I got about 7 or 8 minutes into this video yesterday before I decided not to waste any more of my time of yet another D/C "holy grail" fairytale. Fred]

#95

1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Dennis Collins negotiates ...

Last post by Hipo-Fred - February 28, 2026, 05:31:07 PM

It's getting old fast.

Things I don't need "holy grail" or "barn find"

+1 ... I got about 7 or 8 minutes into this video yesterday before I decided not to waste any more of my time of yet another D/C "holy grail" fairytale.

Fred

#96

Wanted to Buy / Re: 1966 1967 9 inch fill plug...

Last post by warwick - February 28, 2026, 05:11:56 PM

FWIW - pictures of original 66 (Mar 66 build) K code Mustang with stepped tube housing. No L on fill plug. No gasket. Don't have my MPL handy to check.

#97

1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Export braces

Last post by Blackcar - February 28, 2026, 05:04:17 PM

Is a NOS C5ZZ-E export brace considered a one for one replacement for a assembly line 67/68 export brace ?

#98

1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Export braces

Last post by Bob Gaines - February 28, 2026, 04:42:29 PM

As a alternative, and over looking old junk repro's the Scott Drake export brace is made of thick steel same as the Ford brace using Ford prints to make the braces exactly like the original.  https://www.kentuckymustang.com/chassis/suspension/export-braces-monte-carlo-bars/export-brace-black-1964-1-2-1970-scott-drake.html#/filter:year:1968  . Compare the work needed to make the modified brace look like factory compared to the 78.00 + shipping price of the nice repro and it is a very viable alternative even if you are spending the hours and materials to do all of the work yourself. The ones that I have seen like this are concours correct in looks.

#99

1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Export braces

Last post by Bob Gaines - February 28, 2026, 04:26:06 PM

Ockham's razor the problem-solving principle comes to mind when contemplating this issue. That principle is of two competing theories, the simpler explanation is typically the correct one. In this case what is more likely, a purpose made factory brace with out of the ordinary two different bolt patterns ,no record in Ford documents of it's duel purpose being made or a past owner modification (especially with different size drilled holes) so as to fit the car it was being used on? Of course you can always invoke the "anything is possible" defense .

#100

1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Export braces

Last post by Road Reptile - February 28, 2026, 04:01:07 PM

Hi,
Just thinking that it would be simple to prep-paint-install, and don't worry about the additional holes
They will just become a very interesting conversation piece and should not cause any trouble. Your choice. Must agree with Jeff as we both have only seen a few 67 cars built with this part. Doubt it will
Show up on a 68 anytime soon What happened to the original on/from your car?
Have often wondered why the later cars are without this brace. Must have been the bean counters in action
R.R.