Hi there I found a 1966 GT350 in a barn today. Its been sitting since 1972. Im looking to verify the Vin and Shelby Number. I hear this is something you do?
People here can do that, but contact Howard for best results....
http://www.saac.com/registry_updates.html?tab=1#TabbedPanels1
That sight says not for info but to report info. Im looking to see if this car is correct or not. No sure where to go for help.
Call or email Howard directly
Quote from: Motortribe on November 19, 2019, 05:54:58 PM
That sight says not for info but to report info. Im looking to see if this car is correct or not. No sure where to go for help.
Did you get any pics? Any idea what number it is? Color etc?
Quote from: Motortribe on November 19, 2019, 05:00:04 PM
Hi there I found a 1966 GT350 in a barn today. Its been sitting since 1972. Im looking to verify the Vin and Shelby Number. I hear this is something you do?
Hi Motortribe, When you feel comfortable, we would love a picture of two. We might be able to advise with just a few images, overall view, engine compartment, firewall, undercarriage by differential.
Best of luck
Cory
Quote from: Motortribe on November 19, 2019, 05:54:58 PM
That sight says not for info but to report info. Im looking to see if this car is correct or not. No sure where to go for help.
Contact info is at the bottom of that page.
Saachp@snet.net
You are going to have give a little to get a little, thats how this works
I'm continue to be amazed they are still out there!
Please consider that the Ford and Shelby VIN are only one part of the overall verification process but a good place to start. Plenty of prior threads on the subject so have a little read to protect yourself and get on the right track. We're here to help but as Pete wrote there is a bit of a give and take and don't except to show up - unknown- and be given the "golden decoder ring" right off the bat
Welcome :)
Quote from: TLea on November 19, 2019, 06:15:41 PM
Call or email Howard directly
Howard is definitely the first and most important person to contact. His email is saachp350@gmail.com
The Registrar is always the first person to contact.
Everyone: please take note of Howard's new email address.
Dave
Quote from: Motortribe on November 19, 2019, 05:00:04 PM
Hi there I found a 1966 GT350 in a barn today. Its been sitting since 1972. Im looking to verify the Vin and Shelby Number. I hear this is something you do?
My recommendation:
1) Contact Howard with the Shelby Number and Hidden Ford Vin number to see if it is in fact a 66 Shelby.
2) Before you purchase it, take a bunch of pictures and post them here to get expert opinions of the good and bad.
3) Before you purchase it, ask for someone that has a know reputation (Howard and others can help you with that) to come and inspect the car and give you their expert opinion of what you have found. There will be a fee for doing this but well worth it if you don't know what to look for. The incorrect trans alone could cost you $7500-$11K depending upon the style.
4) If you do purchase the car, get involved here and with the SAAC and enjoy the journey :-).
Quote from: Greg on November 19, 2019, 07:55:31 PM
Quote from: Motortribe on November 19, 2019, 05:00:04 PM
Hi there I found a 1966 GT350 in a barn today. Its been sitting since 1972. Im looking to verify the Vin and Shelby Number. I hear this is something you do?
My recommendation:
1) Contact Howard with the Shelby Number and Hidden Ford Vin number to see if it is in fact a 66 Shelby.
2) Before you purchase it, take a bunch of pictures and post them here to get expert opinions of the good and bad.
3) Before you purchase it, ask for someone that has a know reputation (Howard and others can help you with that) to come and inspect the car and give you their expert opinion of what you have found. There will be a fee for doing this but well worth it if you don't know what to look for. The incorrect trans alone could cost you $7500-$11K depending upon the style.
4) If you do purchase the car, get involved here and with the SAAC and enjoy the journey :-).
Right on Greg. And Howard is a great guy and always get back to you
Cheers
It is recommended that you NOT post/share the Ford VIN on the internet (this or any other forum) only with Howard.
Quote from: JD on November 19, 2019, 08:10:02 PM
It is recommended that you NOT post/share the Ford VIN on the internet (this or any other forum) only with Howard.
And definitely not the Shelby #
AND the Ford VIN together!!
Too many crooked people out there!!
Quote from: JD on November 19, 2019, 08:10:02 PM
It is recommended that you NOT post/share the Ford VIN on the internet (this or any other forum) only with Howard.
Yep, lots of dishonest people out there. Get the numbers to Howard and a few pics of car, engine bay etc to us if you get time
Did anyone every hear back from the OP? Did he in fact find an authentic Shelby?
Yes, I did and yes a real Shelby was found after being in long term storage. I worked with the OP to get photos of the car and information to verify the Ford and Shelby VINs with Howard.