https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-shelby-mustang-gt500-convertible-10/
Sunlit Gold, AC car, what is not to like other than the transmission swap.
Bill
Stunning car
Sold for $104,500. plus $5K buyer fee
I wonder why no one ever asks about sheet metal repair?
Quote from: Coralsnake on November 07, 2022, 08:00:02 PM
I wonder why no one ever asks about sheet metal repair?
Every car is perfect, rust-free!
This one supposedly has original floor pans ??? ???
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-ford-mustang-fastback-170/
You guys think the tranny swap held it back ?
Quote from: CharlesTurner on November 07, 2022, 09:17:58 PM
Quote from: Coralsnake on November 07, 2022, 08:00:02 PM
I wonder why no one ever asks about sheet metal repair?
Every car is perfect, rust-free!
This one supposedly has original floor pans ??? ???
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-ford-mustang-fastback-170/
After viewing the picture of those floor pans If someone is gullible enough to believes that then I have a bridge to sell them . ::)
Yikes! I have seen some pretty bad cars have come up. Lots of panel replacement and the buyers seem to be oblivious. On the 1968s bad tags too. But the matching numbers trumps all even in the biggest crap box bodies...oh well it is entertaining
Please educate me how to look for panels replacements? Or problems when looking at them!
Thx
Paul
There are a lot of ways to tell if panels have been replaced.
The most obvious way is usually non factory welds. Reproduction panels are often different shapes. Sometimes restorers use panels from different years or reproduction panels. The lack of factory sealers and deadners can be a clue. Thats just a start.
This gold car has no attachment points for the hood seal and no big block oil cooler (requiring modification to the radiator support). I dont know of its been replaced, but the point is the car should have been inspected in person and the questions were never even asked. At least not in the open forum.
The car still went for a good price considering what others have sold for on BaT. It isn't a 180-200K 68 Vert but at that price it lets a buyer enjoy a car like this and still have room to fix surprises I'd think. We never really know if any of the bidders have had cars inspected but Pete is right that this car should have been inspected by any prospective bidders.
That's why we are here to help each other. obtain and learn from each!
Thx
Quote from: 1969shelbygt350 on November 08, 2022, 07:33:29 AM
Please educate me how to look for panels replacements? Or problems when looking at them!
Thx
Paul
Message me your email and I can help you on 69-70s in many areas. Production changes in the model year. O probably don't know everything but know a lot. I've seen a lot of replacement metal on 69-70 BaT auctions. Like Pete has said there are telltale signs in many instances. I have a couple of original panel 1969 Bosses(302 and 429 original paint) at my disposal built in the spring for references to factory assembly.
Muelph@aol.com
Thx
Never saw a oil cooler on a 1968 gt 500 . Does any one have a pic ? 1969 1970 I have on Drag pac cars only
I
All 1968 big block Shelbys with air conditioning.
(https://www.saac.com/forum/gallery/8-091122174200.jpeg)
Thank you
Does anyone have a set up for sale ? thanks matt
Still looking for a set up thanks matt
Quote from: 1970cougar on December 18, 2022, 04:40:07 PM
Still looking for a set up thanks matt
Matt the "wanted" section of this forum would hopefully get better results .
Quote from: Bob Gaines on December 19, 2022, 12:43:49 PM
Quote from: 1970cougar on December 18, 2022, 04:40:07 PM
Still looking for a set up thanks matt
Matt the "wanted" section of this forum would hopefully get better results .
But watch out for scam artists....