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1967 Shelby GT500 with an aluminum 427ci Competition Package engine

Started by Don Johnston, January 07, 2020, 02:41:37 AM

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Don Johnston


CSX 4133


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Side-Oilers

I thought the "Caution-Fan" sticker was part of the Competition Package.
Current:
2006 FGT, Tungsten. Whipple, HRE 20s, Ohlin coil-overs. Top Speed Certified 210.7 mph.

Kirkham Cobra 427.  482-inch aluminum side-oiler. Tremec 5-spd.

Previous:
1968 GT500KR #2575 (1982-2022)
1970 Ranchero GT 429
1969 LTD Country Squire 429
1963 T-Bird Sport Roadster
1957 T-Bird E-model

CSX 4133


Nah! Bona Fide Competition package removes the caution fan decal for weight savings.

Side-Oilers

Good point.  And the windshield washer bottle (notice it's not a bag) was secretly filled with nitro. 

Those Competition boys had all the bases covered.
Current:
2006 FGT, Tungsten. Whipple, HRE 20s, Ohlin coil-overs. Top Speed Certified 210.7 mph.

Kirkham Cobra 427.  482-inch aluminum side-oiler. Tremec 5-spd.

Previous:
1968 GT500KR #2575 (1982-2022)
1970 Ranchero GT 429
1969 LTD Country Squire 429
1963 T-Bird Sport Roadster
1957 T-Bird E-model

gt350hr

    But SAAC says the original owner was Hubert Platt. Interesting because Hubert DESPISED automatics saying they were for "old women".IIRC all thre verified '67s with 427s were 4 speeds. HMMM.
Celebrating 46 years of drag racing 6S477 and no end in sight.

shelbydoug

Maybe he bought it for his Mom and just tuned it up a little for her? Who was "the little old lady from Pasadena" anyway?
68 GT350 Lives Matter!

joephil

I think I have a picture of the engine in my computer (which I had registered in January 2015) but I do not know this vehicle  ::)

tesgt350

Quote from: gt350hr on January 07, 2020, 12:38:04 PM
    But SAAC says the original owner was Hubert Platt. Interesting because Hubert DESPISED automatics saying they were for "old women".IIRC all thre verified '67s with 427s were 4 speeds. HMMM.

He could have seen a Doctor and "changed"............  This IS the new age you know.

shelbydoug

Quote from: joephil on January 07, 2020, 04:17:26 PM
I think I have a picture of the engine in my computer (which I had registered in January 2015) but I do not know this vehicle  ::)

IF what the advertising is referring to is the "light weight 427", this is the engine that was used in the the GT40 MKII and MIIB.

It consisted of a 427 block, crank, rods and 10.5:1 pistons. It used either the FORD C6FE aluminum medium rise heads (MKII) or the aluminum 427 Tunnel port heads (MKIIB). A MAGNESIUM single 4v PI intake, a harmonic balancer with an aluminum hub and iron ring, and an aluminum water pump.

That's the "light weight 427 competition package". There is no matching 2x4 magnesium intake that I know of for that combination.

If they are referring to a different combintion then the advertiser is making up a story.

There were three invoiced 427 67 GT500's and this car is not one of them. As Randy mentioned, they were all 4 speeds.

So keep an eye out for Pinocchio. He will stand out in the crowd since his nose will continue to grow.  ;)

Do they seriously think that they can jerk around a knowledgeable buyer, hose him down with bs and they will sign a check? Really?
68 GT350 Lives Matter!

Bob Gaines

Quote from: shelbydoug on January 07, 2020, 04:46:44 PM
Quote from: joephil on January 07, 2020, 04:17:26 PM
I think I have a picture of the engine in my computer (which I had registered in January 2015) but I do not know this vehicle  ::)

IF what the advertising is referring to is the "light weight 427", this is the engine that was used in the the GT40 MKII and MIIB.

It consisted of a 427 block, crank, rods and 10.5:1 pistons. It used either the FORD C6FE aluminum medium rise heads (MKII) or the aluminum 427 Tunnel port heads (MKIIB). A MAGNESIUM single 4v PI intake, a harmonic balancer with an aluminum hub and iron ring, and an aluminum water pump.

That's the "light weight 427 competition package". There is no matching 2x4 magnesium intake that I know of for that combination.

If they are referring to a different combintion then the advertiser is making up a story.

There were three invoiced 427 67 GT500's and this car is not one of them. As Randy mentioned, they were all 4 speeds.

So keep an eye out for Pinocchio. He will stand out in the crowd since his nose will continue to grow.  ;)

Do they seriously think that they can jerk around a knowledgeable buyer, hose him down with bs and they will sign a check? Really?
All three 67 GT500's had the lightweight 427 engine installed.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

2112

It is a damn good looking day 2 GT500 to my eye.

Yup, those don't win awards or bring the highest bucks but what fun this would be from stoplight to stoplight.

Love the black. I am not near my registry, was black the born-with color?

JD

Quote from: 2112 on January 07, 2020, 05:15:24 PM
It is a damn good looking day 2 GT500 to my eye.

Yup, those don't win awards or bring the highest bucks but what fun this would be from stoplight to stoplight.

Love the black. I am not near my registry, was black the born-with color?

It was Red
'67 Shelby Headlight Bucket Grommets https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=254.0
'67 Shelby Lower Grille Edge Protective Strip https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=1237.0

2112

Quote from: JD on January 07, 2020, 06:24:41 PM
Quote from: 2112 on January 07, 2020, 05:15:24 PM
It is a damn good looking day 2 GT500 to my eye.

Yup, those don't win awards or bring the highest bucks but what fun this would be from stoplight to stoplight.

Love the black. I am not near my registry, was black the born-with color?

It was Red

Thanks JD.

B-J is no reserve. Maybe the price will allow someone in who wants a good looking fun car to drive.