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My 65 GT 350 clone

Started by paul, January 03, 2026, 03:18:57 AM

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paul


Bob Gaines

The limiting cable Aluminum Ferrule in the picture doesn't look like it is properly crimped. Home depot sells the tool to do it properly like it was done at SA back in the day.  https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-18in-Swaging-Tool-1-8-in-1-16-in-3-32-in-and-3-16-in-43834/205887557 . There is a distinct look to the ferrule when it has been properly crimped with the right tool. You don't want it to come loose which may happen when improperly using a pair of pliers to smash the ferrule. That small detail makes it so it will not come loose plus it looks like a factory job when done.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

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Keep up the good work and keepem coming!
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roddster

Wait, wait.  You'll eventually get used to the question of "where are the LeMans stripes".
  Nice job, enjoy.

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Hey Paul you gona paint them fancy Le-Mons stripes on your car?

Asking 4  A friend...lol

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Home of the Amazing Hertz 3+1 Musketeers

I have all UNGOLD cars

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paul

I have no intention of putting LeMan stripes on the car. My other cars have them though.

paul

Original no stripe cars I used to own, SFM147 and SFM541. I like the look.

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Quote from: paul on January 22, 2026, 03:29:39 PMOriginal no stripe cars I used to own, SFM147 and SFM541. I like the look.

You are very fortunate to have owned those two beauties

Thanks for sharing those with us
When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.

Home of the Amazing Hertz 3+1 Musketeers

I have all UNGOLD cars

Not a SHELBY expert

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.

mark p

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66 Tiger / 65 Thunderbird / '22 Mach 1

chris NOS

Well done Paul! i 'll always remember you let me driving your GT350 in Texas 13 YEARS ago  !! good to see you still have fun with those beast !!  ;)