R model door panels

[Roan65]

I've been a long time classic Mustang owner an enthusiast.  The recent auction of 5R002 has peaked my interest about Shelby's, especially the R models.  I have been reading and studying pictures and grasping how instrumental these cars were in establishing the destiny of Mustangs. Truly an amazing machine, so simply and raw! 

enough about me...

What were the R model door panels made from?  is it crinkle paint, or some pictures look like refrigerator material the way they appear to be texture?

[gt350bp]

Door panels are embossed aluminum.

Don
gt350bp

[SHELBYGT350R]

I have a set of R-model door panels and clips that I'd be willing to sell.

[Speed Six]

The panels from Cobraautomotive are unpainted - what was the original finish ?
Black semigloss or matte? Or unpainted bare aluminum?

[Bob Gaines]

The panels from Cobraautomotive are unpainted - what was the original finish ?
Black semigloss or matte? Or unpainted bare aluminum?

The material came a semigloss black on one side and was then cut to size.

[Speed Six]

Thank you, Bob !

[CSX 4133]

My R panels came painted in semi-gloss from C. Automotive.

[Roan65]

Thanks for the info.

How were the originals attached?

[Speed Six]

My R panels came painted in semi-gloss from C. Automotive.

Just got my set from them two days ago - they are unpainted.

[Bob Gaines]

Thanks for the info.

How were the originals attached?

Metal clips. You have to put holes in them that correspond to the clip holes in the doors.

[Speed Six]

The Cobra-Aut. ones do come predrilled with clips.

[gt350bp]

R-Model door panel photo.

Don
gt350bp

[Roan65]

Those look great!  Do you have a closer picture to show the texture?

[gt350bp]

Attached are R-Model door panels made from stucco embossed aluminum sheet. My guess is that Shelby bought mill finish sheet and painted them, as pre-painted sheets back in the 60's was not common. Mill finish aluminum sheet was easily available in any fairly large city.

Hope these photos help.

Don
gt350bp

[Bob Gaines]

FYI the fold down latch delete covers were typically made out of similar texture aluminum material.