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The Cars => 1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR => Topic started by: OldMil on February 13, 2018, 02:41:05 PM

Title: 68 GT 500 # 147
Post by: OldMil on February 13, 2018, 02:41:05 PM
Does anyone have any information on #147? 
Title: Re: 68 GT 500 # 147
Post by: Mongo on February 13, 2018, 02:45:09 PM
#00147 GT500 fastback White, black interior, 4-speed, no tilt, non a/c & hub caps from the factory
Title: Re: 68 GT 500 # 147
Post by: OldMil on February 13, 2018, 03:07:39 PM
Thanks for the quick response.  So how is it known that there was no tilt? 
Title: Re: 68 GT 500 # 147
Post by: Bob Gaines on February 13, 2018, 03:14:52 PM
Thanks for the quick response.  So how is it known that there was no tilt?
Because Mongo has all of the factory records . Mongo = keeper of the flame 68-70.
Title: Re: 68 GT 500 # 147
Post by: OldMil on February 13, 2018, 03:43:53 PM
So on an early car (late Nov, 67) that would make sense.  The car also has the "Extra Cooling Package" which should be the 24" radiator, fan shroud, clutch fan from what I can research.  Anything missing from that list?  How about a Power steering cooler?
Title: Re: 68 GT 500 # 147
Post by: Bob Gaines on February 13, 2018, 03:49:34 PM
So on an early car (late Nov, 67) that would make sense.  The car also has the "Extra Cooling Package" which should be the 24" radiator, fan shroud, clutch fan from what I can research.  Anything missing from that list?  How about a Power steering cooler?
Extra Cooling Package was typical through production on 68 Shelby.
Title: Re: 68 GT 500 # 147
Post by: Mongo on February 13, 2018, 04:28:47 PM
#00147 was built with the same dso as 10 Shelbys and the other 9 built at the same time do not have tilt. Also the invoice for those cars do not show tilt $ being charge for.
Title: Re: 68 GT 500 # 147
Post by: OldMil on February 13, 2018, 05:10:51 PM
Thanks for clarifying.  If anyone knows any history on this car, please weigh in. 
Title: Re: 68 GT 500 # 147
Post by: Coralsnake on February 13, 2018, 06:06:29 PM
All 68 Shelbys should have the small power steering oil cooler, as installed by Ford
Title: Re: 68 GT 500 # 147
Post by: Coralsnake on February 13, 2018, 06:08:03 PM
None of the 68 Shelbys had tilt at the start of production
Title: Re: 68 GT 500 # 147
Post by: TLea on February 13, 2018, 07:22:40 PM
Earliest known Ford build date for tilt in 68 Shelby is 12/1/67
Title: Re: 68 GT 500 # 147
Post by: KR Convertible on February 13, 2018, 07:31:27 PM
147 was probably built 11/25/67, same day as mine (181).  If I remember correctly, big if, there was around 100 GT500s built that day at Ford.
Title: Re: 68 GT 500 # 147
Post by: KR Convertible on February 13, 2018, 07:33:53 PM
I'll dig out my registry in a little while and check.
Title: Re: 68 GT 500 # 147
Post by: KR Convertible on February 13, 2018, 07:36:30 PM
Is this a car you own? Are considering buying?  I would love to know some casting dates.