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1966 Shelby GT350/GT350H / Re: Guidance on rear Valance
« on: March 27, 2024, 05:52:41 PM »
The flat style screws are readily available new.

We carry them.

https://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/Convertible-Well-Liner-Rear-Valance-Roof-Rail-Trim-Screws-set-of-11-P3525.aspx

The ones with the smaller heads are not difficult to find.

I will note that 6S1732 also has the flat style on the third screw (at the bumper guard) on each side.

Originally, the rear valance was hung in place and sprayed body color, which explains a few screws being painted.

If possible, it always a great idea to document all original details on a car when taking it apart. Even cars that have been "messed with" over the years retain some valuable original details. This includes paint colors and overspray patterns on the underside.

All to often, the disassembly process  and stripping process occurs too quickly and without documentation. There is absolutely no substitute for duplicating original details to the particular car. It is unfortunately rarely done this way.

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1966 Shelby GT350/GT350H / Re: painted magnum restoration
« on: March 25, 2024, 11:32:43 AM »
Very well done!

The painted Magnum look on a '66 is really cool.

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1966 Shelby GT350/GT350H / Re: Guidance on rear Valance
« on: March 25, 2024, 10:23:48 AM »
To answer your questions, they are both probably original.

You will find the oval holes on the earlier cars.

Usually, a bit into the '66 production, I have found that you will start seeing the valances with the round holes. Lots of times these valances used a screw like shown in the picture below. This is a picture of the original valance and screws on 6S1732. I would expect to see the same ones on your car, 6S2227.

Most of the NOS Ford rear valances that I have seen will have the round hole. Sometimes though, you will find earlier NOS versions with red primer and the oval holes.



I will add that you will usually find that the valances with oval holes using a screw with a flange.

Here is a picture of the original rear valance and screws on 5S162:




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1965 GT350/R-Model / Re: Registering and titling a '65 GT350
« on: March 10, 2024, 02:26:40 PM »
Brant, How does the personal property tax work in Va? On an annual basis what do you get taxed on in regards to Personal Property Tax? Thanks.
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It varies by locality...county, town, or city. Then there are so-called "tax relief" bills, etc. It may depend on the item being taxed as well. Obviously, places like Northern VA have higher rates than rural areas.

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1965 GT350/R-Model / Re: Registering and titling a '65 GT350
« on: March 09, 2024, 04:58:20 PM »
what is the personal property tax rate on autos in Mo? I read online where Va is 4.15 per 100 so that would be 4150 per 100K per year just to own the car in Va? that is nuts. Here in Mi I have paid ZERO for years and have a lifetime same year plate on my Shelby. Ditto for my Mach1.
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In VA, that is a one time sales tax amount on the purchase price of the vehicle. Older cars like that then don't get included in the annual personal property tax.

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1965 GT350/R-Model / Re: Registering and titling a '65 GT350
« on: March 08, 2024, 10:48:34 AM »
I know this has probably been asked many times, but this is the first '65 GT350 I have ever had so wanted to check. I see on the title of the car I am buying has only the Shelby serial number, no Ford VIN. I am assuming my state, New Mexico, will transfer the title using that number on it and the registration without any problems or questions about a Ford VIN. I am hoping all states recognize the Shelby serial number and not a Ford VIN, correct?

As you mention, it is is titled in another state with the Shelby VIN, SFM5Sxxx. This is 100% correct. That is the "official" VIN and the only one that should be on the title.

Although I am not familiar with your state's DMV, there should be absolutely no problem titling it with that same number in your state. In Virginia, they would title it exactly as listed on the out of state title.

As far as the "model or make" listed, it doesn't really matter, although you definitely want it to be a "1965." I've seen "Ford," "Mustang," "Shelby," etc.


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1966 Shelby GT350/GT350H / Re: Sway bar brackets wanted
« on: February 17, 2024, 11:13:22 PM »
CJ's shows that their Scott Drake 1" polyurethane sway bar insulator and mounting bracket sets are in stock for $31.00

Those particular parts are not like the original '65-66 brackets and bushings.

Below is a picture of what the original brackets look like:




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1966 Shelby GT350/GT350H / Re: Sway bar brackets wanted
« on: February 17, 2024, 04:14:33 PM »
We (Virginia Classic Mustang) made these and supplied them to the vendors listed above.

The last ones were sold over a year ago. I would be surprised if anyone still had any in stock

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Parts For Sale / 65-66 GT350 One Inch Rubber Sway Bar Bushing Set
« on: February 15, 2024, 09:05:36 AM »
1965-66 GT350 Shelby One Inch Sway Bar Mounting Insulators / Bushings.
Made exactly like the originals from assembly line parts, NOS parts, and the factory Ford Blueprints.
Made in the correct rubber like the originals.
Virtually impossible to tell from the original.
Original Ford part number is C0AA-5493-A.
Sold as a pair.
Virginia Classic Mustang Exclusive.
We have some remaining from the last run.
Once these are gone, there are no plans to make them again.
$39.95 per pair

Click on picture or link below picture.



https://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/65-66-GT350-ONE-INCH-RUBBER-SWAY-BAR-BUSHINGS-SET-OF-2-P313427.aspx

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1966 Shelby GT350/GT350H / Re: Holley 715 Install
« on: February 11, 2024, 05:19:00 PM »
Another example:


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1966 Shelby GT350/GT350H / Re: Engine color
« on: January 26, 2024, 09:50:52 AM »
If you choose to use Dupli-Color brand in a spray can, you definitely want the DE1606 as recommended above.

That particular color is a very nice match to the original.

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Wanted to Buy / Re: Shock bushings
« on: January 19, 2024, 08:57:16 AM »
If you are planning to use a used set of the stock Ford adjustable shocks, I can tell you from first hand experience that the Koni shocks are far superior.

Leave the stock shocks in the box and use the Koni shocks if you drive the car.

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Just one example of an original.


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