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Started by tesgt350, July 28, 2020, 07:42:14 AM

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tesgt350

Were all 69 Shelby GT 500 Fastback's originally Mach 1's?

Coralsnake

#1
Well, kind of....it depends on the bodystyle.

There were no Mach 1 convertibles

Its also why you get the "5" suffix appearing on warranty tag color codes.

capecodmustang.com

I'm familiar with the car and this Marti Report..

It's been corrected by Kevin Marti

tesgt350

Quote from: Coralsnake on July 28, 2020, 08:06:54 AM
Well, kind of....it depends on the bodystyle.

There were no Mach 1 convertibles

Its also why you get the "5" suffix appearing on warranty tag color codes.

Yes, that much I know, I just didn't know they used Mach 1's for the Fastbacks, I'll correct that.  Were they shipped for Shelby conversions less the Front End, Shaker, Deck Lid, End Caps and Side Scoops?

tesgt350

Quote from: capecodmustang.com on July 28, 2020, 09:13:04 AM
I'm familiar with the car and this Marti Report..

It's been corrected by Kevin Marti

The Car is posted on this site for sale.  I just happen to read the MR and saw the Mach 1 reference.

Coralsnake

QuoteWere they shipped for Shelby conversions less the Front End, Shaker, Deck Lid, End Caps and Side Scoops?

Yes, they often used "slave hoods and decklids"

Coralsnake

And the fastbacks will have Mach 1 hood pin holes in radiator support

Shelbypat

#7
Quote from: Coralsnake on July 28, 2020, 12:06:23 PM
And the fastbacks will have Mach 1 hood pin holes in radiator support
Mine is a vert and has hood pin holes

Bob Gaines

Quote from: Shelbypat on July 30, 2020, 10:45:05 AM
Quote from: Coralsnake on July 28, 2020, 12:06:23 PM
And the fastbacks will have Mach 1 hood pin holes in radiator support
Mine is a vert and have hood pin holes
Not typical on a convert from the factory for a non replaced radiator support .
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

mikeh

#9
Quote from: Coralsnake on July 28, 2020, 12:06:23 PM
And the fastbacks will have Mach 1 hood pin holes in radiator support

Did all 69 fastback Shelbys have the radiator support holes? I heard it was an early/ late thing but wasn't sure.
not that I'm a concours guy but enjoy learning just the same!!

aj

Resurrecting topic:  Should 69/70 Shelby fastbacks have hood pin holes in radiator support...or was it early/late situation?

Working on a 2/26/69 built.

Thanks
Adrian