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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Rear Passenger Courtesy Light
« on: September 21, 2023, 01:45:11 PM »
Not getting power to this lamp assy, but can confirm power at the connection near the door jamb. Anyone have any experience in accessing this harness after it passes thru the rocker? Or will it require removal of both upper and lower rear panels? All other courtesy lights work fine, including including license plate and trunk lid.

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Drivers Glass
« on: June 08, 2023, 02:20:54 PM »
My drivers glass is badly scratched and I'm starting the search for a replacement. Are there any specific codes on the glass that would identify tinted versus non-tinted? I've attached a picture of the Carlite labeling on my scratched glass. Assuming it is original, would it be safe to say finding a replacement with that exact labeling would be correct?  Or would other codes also be correct? Originally a CA AC/4Sp car, February build

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Mustang Week - Myrtle Beach, SC
« on: July 15, 2022, 09:00:54 AM »
Any folks in this group that are in this area and will be attending the events week after next?  Just moved to this area a month ago and looking for other Shelby and classic Stang obsessionists to get together with. Have seen next to nothing classic-wise at the few events that I've done recently.

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Buck Tag/Marti Report Discrepancy
« on: April 09, 2021, 11:45:36 AM »
Trying to decipher why my buck tag and Marti report don't match as far as the date bucked go... My buck tag shows 14B, but Marti says my car was bucked on 12 Feb 68.  Does anyone else have a discrepancy like this?  Any ideas on the difference?
Not that it really makes a whole lot of Hoo Doo, but the more I learn about these cars the more ravenous my thirst for info on these cars becomes.  Have had this car now for about 22 years, but never noticed this discrepancy previously.  Thank goodness we have folks like Peter, Tim, Royce and Bob G (and others in this group) around to quench that thirst!

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Original Console (Or Whats Left of It)
« on: March 24, 2021, 10:46:30 AM »
Was rummaging thru some boxes of stuff that came with my car when I got it in 1999.  Ran across the original console that was in my car when I got it.  PO had hacked off the whole front half of the console, never to be seen again.  I've had my reproduction console (Branda) installed for many years, but when comparing the construction of the two, the original one appears to be much sturdier construction.  The original lid appears to be in pretty good shape, albeit with the stitching all worn away.  Might just clean this one up and hang it on the wall of the garage for decoration...

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Vinegar
« on: March 24, 2021, 10:13:47 AM »
Wanted to pass along just how well Vinegar seems to work on cleaning up some parts.  While I had my radiator out to install my hood to radiator support seal, I figured I'd go ahead and replace my upper and lower hoses, as they had been on the car for about a decade.  I was going to toss the old clamps as well, as they were pretty nasty, but when I was told that new clamps were on backorder with no delivery date imminent, I put the old ones all in a bowl with white vinegar and just a little Dawn.  Sat overnight and I was pretty amazed how they cleaned up, look virtually new.  Doubt they are the original style clamps, but I prefer their look to others.  Pics below show the one clamp that was fully submerged, the other was not, and there is quite the difference.  I might be using Vinegar to clean up stuff from now on...

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Hood to radiator rubber seal
« on: January 16, 2021, 05:15:21 PM »
Recently picked up this rubber seal and was wondering if anyone had insight on how to install this, using the original staple holes thru the top of the radiator mount.
Thanks, Bob

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Fuel Sensor Wire
« on: January 16, 2021, 05:11:37 PM »
Have my tank out currently to replace the sensor, and noted the sensor wire going up into the trunk was probably original. Wanted to replace it, but can't seem to find that 3ft wire that plugs into the main harness in the trunk passenger side. Anyone know of a source?
Thanks, Bob

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Fathers Day 2019 Reunion
« on: June 17, 2019, 09:23:58 AM »
A pic from yesterday in our small town of Warrenton, VA at the annual Fathers Day Car Show.  L to R, #00938 (350), #04221 (KR Vert), #03628 (KR) and #01874 (500).  Also had a completely all original 69 350 with us as well.  Another 67 500 and 69 500 couldn't make it this year...  We all love getting these card together!

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Steering column install
« on: January 19, 2019, 12:06:40 PM »
Replaced rag joint, dropping down the column.  Upon trying to mate them back up, can't seem to get the column back forward enough to fully seat into rag joint.   I need about an inch of forward movement, but she won't budge no matter what I try.  Anyone have any insight on what I'm not doing correctly?  Greatly appreciate any input!

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