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Questions regarding sill plates and console R/R

Started by Thanx2cs, October 17, 2022, 02:12:56 PM

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Thanx2cs

Looking for input regarding which sill plates are correct.  I pulled the originals (I think) many years ago and replaced with a new set.  I kept the originals and now thinking of putting them back.  Did not remember that there was a difference.  The originals have shelby american and the replacements say shelby automotive.  Curious as to what is actually original to the car.
I would also like to replace the courtesy light bulb in the console.  Is there an easy way? Or does the console need to come out? 
While I'm at it, I am still looking for the clip/retainer for the console lid post.  A picture would be very much appreciated.

Thanks
Past
1965 GT350 SFM5S259
1967 Shelby Group II Trans Am KodeKey
1970 Boss 302
Current
1968 GT 500 Conv.
1971 Boss 351
2007 Shelby GT #0181

Coralsnake

#1
The sill label will depend on when the car was assembled. Early cars will have the "American" and later cars will have the "Automotive" nomenclature.

You can remove the rear console light by pulling on the bezel. It will release from the end plate and the bulb can be changed.
Shelby Historian. Check out theCoralsnake.com

I'm looking for 9F02M480004. Have you seen it?

Thanx2cs

So I will go on record that #2693 came with Shelby American.  Thanks for the tip on the console light.  Now, if I can just get a photo of the console clip :)
Past
1965 GT350 SFM5S259
1967 Shelby Group II Trans Am KodeKey
1970 Boss 302
Current
1968 GT 500 Conv.
1971 Boss 351
2007 Shelby GT #0181

KR500

I know strange things have happend with Shelby's but #02693 with Shelby American I find hard to believe. I have seen a low 1600 car with one of each, but nothing Shelby American after that.

Rodney
Rodney Harrold,Ohio SAAC Rep,SAAC 68 Shelby Concourse Judge,68 GT500KR 02267

Coralsnake

Shelby Historian. Check out theCoralsnake.com

I'm looking for 9F02M480004. Have you seen it?