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Finally... I guess I dont have to keep the secret

Started by Coralsnake, September 20, 2023, 01:58:16 PM

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Coralsnake

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Pretty sure its going to appear "as is" for a while. Car is schedule to be in Chicago in ten days

Last time I heard Billups Restorations will put it back to together and sympathetically restore. I think there is a lot of oem paint there

That could change.
The original Influencer, check out www.thecoralsnake.com

67st102

Here are a few photos of the car at its 37 year storage location in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Per Pete's comment, there is a lot of original paint on the car (including wind tunnel fixture marks).

There are plenty of shiny restored red Shelbys out there.  But how many 1969 pilot plant cars with original red paint and original white stripes are out there?  This will be an awesome barn find display vehicle at the upcoming MCACN show.  Thanks to the new owner and Billups Restorations for sharing it in this "as found" condition with all of us. 

Lowell


shelbymann1970

Quote from: 67st102 on November 09, 2023, 01:47:33 PM
Here are a few photos of the car at its 37 year storage location in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Per Pete's comment, there is a lot of original paint on the car (including wind tunnel fixture marks).

There are plenty of shiny restored red Shelbys out there.  But how many 1969 pilot plant cars with original red paint and original white stripes are out there?  This will be an awesome barn find display vehicle at the upcoming MCACN show.  Thanks to the new owner and Billups Restorations for sharing it in this "as found" condition with all of us. 

Lowell
Production were gold stripes on red as I'm sure you know so how many in white? Was this the only one? I've painted 2 70 Shelbys red(my vert is an original red car) and white is by far the best color on it so I put white stripes on both cars. I never understood gold stripes on red and Gulf Stream Aqua cars.
Shelby owner since 1984
SAAC member since 1990
1970 GT350 4 speed(owned since 1985).
  MCA gold 2003(not anymore)
1969 Mach1 428SCJ 4 speed R-code (owned since 2013)
"2nd" owner of 68 GT500 #1626

Coralsnake

Great question...cant be very many. Since this is a prototype, its safe to say it was done before the decision was taken.
The original Influencer, check out www.thecoralsnake.com

SCJSTU

so does anyone know what kind of work they did on the car when they had it?
1969 Shelby GT350 convertible 4 speed/ AC
Built Jan 1969 Red/Black

1967 S-Code 4 spd Black/Parchment
2004 Mustang Mach 1
1956 Ford F-100 Big Window 392 Hemi
1957 F-100 Fridge
1963 Falcon Ranchero
1961 Econoline PU
1961 Falcon 2 dr wagon
1970 Challenger R/T vert 4 speed
1970 Chevy Blazer 2WD

Coralsnake

There are some notes out there, but I don't recall right now

The scratched "x" marks were thought to be for measuring the body? (Shown above)

The original Influencer, check out www.thecoralsnake.com

Side-Oilers

Pete, or someone used the hood as a workbench when they cut apart a cardboard box.
Current:
2006 FGT, Tungsten. Whipple, HRE 20s, Ohlin coil-overs. Top Speed Certified 210.7 mph.

Kirkham Cobra 427.  482-inch aluminum side-oiler. Tremec 5-spd.

Previous:
1968 GT500KR #2575 (1982-2022)
1970 Ranchero GT 429
1969 LTD Country Squire 429
1963 T-Bird Sport Roadster
1957 T-Bird E-model

68blk500c

Quote from: Side-Oilers on November 09, 2023, 07:10:46 PM
Pete, or someone used the hood as a workbench when they cut apart a cardboard box.

I've seen this car in person and the marks in the paint are precise and done for some specific purpose; not accidental.
Another fascinating piece of history exists.

427hunter

I would encourage the owner to NOT restore the car, what an amazing find filled with history! Once restored all that will be lost.
"You keep using that word, I do not think it means what you think it means"

Inigo Montoya

"This life's hard, man, but it's harder if you're stupid"

Jackie Brown


2000 hours of my life stolen by 602 over three years

Side-Oilers

+1 on not restoring-away the historical uniqueness.   
Current:
2006 FGT, Tungsten. Whipple, HRE 20s, Ohlin coil-overs. Top Speed Certified 210.7 mph.

Kirkham Cobra 427.  482-inch aluminum side-oiler. Tremec 5-spd.

Previous:
1968 GT500KR #2575 (1982-2022)
1970 Ranchero GT 429
1969 LTD Country Squire 429
1963 T-Bird Sport Roadster
1957 T-Bird E-model

67st102

Please see the link below to the on-line Old Cars Weekly article by Al Rogers. 
There are some great photos and information in this article.  Check it out.


https://www.oldcarsweekly.com/features/found-a-special-shelby-in-a-stable


JD

Lowell, Thanks for posting the link and your help in getting the car to the right persons' to take care of it moving forward!

Good to hear from you and take care.
'67 Shelby Headlight Bucket Grommets https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=254.0
'67 Shelby Lower Grille Edge Protective Strip https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=1237.0

shelbymann1970

2 days away. Pete is the car going to be there for sure?
Shelby owner since 1984
SAAC member since 1990
1970 GT350 4 speed(owned since 1985).
  MCA gold 2003(not anymore)
1969 Mach1 428SCJ 4 speed R-code (owned since 2013)
"2nd" owner of 68 GT500 #1626

Coralsnake

The original Influencer, check out www.thecoralsnake.com