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TJinSA the engine is 1/2 of an inch back and 3/4 of an inch down. This has the shifter within 1/16 of the center of shifter hole in trans tunnel.

WedgeMan I love the pick of the 67 on the drag strip.

New engine mounts vs original.

     I agree we do not want to run anyone off. Either concours or modified. I think we are in need of a thread where non concours car owners can discuss there cars and modifications. I love going to the shows and seeing both groups of cars, along with the survivors.
     Personally I would rather drive mine and use it for track days. So that is how I am restoring mine. It is a 68 GT350 number 1236 originally an acapulco blue, Hertz without AC. I bought the car in August of 1993. The person I bought my car off of purchased it in the Fall of 1978. He purchased it off of a car lot in the Denver Colorado area. Someone previous to this installed a 4 speed top loader and Koni adjustable rear shocks. They all so cut the fender lips and bent them up for extra tire clearance. You could not tell this by just looking at the car. They even keep on the fender lip trim. (If anyone has previous information about 1236 please let me know). The original engine and transmission were long gone before I bought the car. The owner before me did not modify the car at all. He thought the car was originally a 4 speed. I am not doing anything that can not be returned. (Except factory runs and drips on underside of car.) I am fortunate that my car's frame rails, torque boxes and floor pans are rust free. Since I want to track my car days I am installing a 351W with a 3550 5 speed. I have fabricated engine mounts to lower the engine and set it back, so I do not have to modify the transmission tunnel to install the 5 speed. This also helps the center of gravity. I have totally stripped the underside of car and epoxy primered it. Now seam sealing car. Trying to do a really clean job of seam sealing. I do not get to work on the car every week, so this is taking awhile. Lots of custom fabrication to come including custom headers for engine relocation. I will add updates and pictures as I make progress.

If you still have could I get some pics? rogernupton@gmail.com
Thank you.

Getting back to the initial question at hand, I'd like to see a forum specifically for those that campaign their GT350/GT500/Mach 1.
In fact if there is anyone on SAAC that races either SVRA,HSR or SCCA I'd like to know as well.

Or better yet maybe a Hot street car- Day 2 performance car- Drag car- Road racer- Vintage race car - modern anything race car. This way we would have a place to go and leave the others alone that have the correct paint drips, daubs, finishes, textures, etc. After all that's what these cars were intended to do in the first place.

This is what I am thinking.

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Re: eBay 1967 SHELBY GT350
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Not every car needs to be 100% stock to be enjoyed.

I much prefer period correct day 2 cars, tho I appreciate what it takes to have one assembly line perfect.


I agree with this.

Thanks Charles

Roger

Thanks Pete.
I should have been more specific.
Is SMS the only one that sales the vinyl sections that are not comfort weave?

Roger

Where do you get the vinyl to recover seats and console? I have purchased the comfort weave from SMS. Also best carpet kit and extra carpet for console?

Thanks for any help.

Roger

Thanks Johnnymg

Thanks.
Like the #18 red Shelby GT350 at the last SAAC, very fast car with modified engine and suspension. He used #18 because it was the 18th 68 Shelby and the real gold Cobra that was also going around the track.

Thanks Phil.
Where is the best place to get the vinyl? I have gone through SMS and have the comfort weave material for the inserts.
Who has the best carpet kit and will sale extra carpet?

Roger N. Upton

Under cars how about adding a new category, for day two cars and race cars?
Looks like in the random pictures thread both of these are very popular.

Thanks

Roger N. Upton

Is the carpet on the console the same as the floor carpet? And is the vinyl the same as on the seats?

I will be there tomorrow.