I have been told that the Shelby 1969 GT500 Fastback door is supposedly a little different than the standard Mustang (there is a 2"X2" approximate opening for access between the hinges on the door). Is this true? I need a new passenger door and having horrible luck at locating even a Mustang door, let alone a special Shelby door, if this is true. anyone have a suggestion, or can tell me what is correct????
door shells are the same
Correct
No such thing as a "shelby door"
There is a difference between 69 and 70 door and the stereo speaker and deluxe interior wireing holes can be cut out of a plain door.
http://anghelrestorations.com/uploads/3/5/1/2/35122002/1969_1970_doors_v1.1.pdf
69 doors all the same 70 doors have different stamping for mach 1 molding
You may be referring to the hole for the power supply to the door interior light. Since shelby's came with the "deluxe interior" the door would have had the light which of course needed the power and thus the hole. Standard interior did not have the light so did not have the hole for the power feed.
thanks David for the observation. That's what I was referring to. So is the "deluxe" frame what I need
A hole can be drilled in a standard door -easy enough-
Thanks Pete for the info. I am NOT going for concours, but from a judging standpoint, instead of using the correct door with the large stamped out opening, wouldn't a drilled out door bring a point reduction? I only ask for clarification to those that are working to have the near perfect car (and to improve my knowledge of this issue).
First so few people care about concours its a non issue as far as I am concerned.
I believe Ford drilled the hole if the car received the deluxe wiring. If they stamped the hole you sre not going to be tell the difference once the large grommet is installed
And there is a pilot point dimple in the door that was used when ford cut the hole out if needed for the big rubber wiring gromment that completely hides the hole.
plus the deluxe door had the extra holes for the long door trim panel as the standard used the short one. phred
Those were drilled holes as well
If you still have problem getting the door, give me call on Thursday---my shop is getting another car tomorrow and if door is in good condition you can have it. I will make sure that Shelby projects have first crack at it--FYI ---we actually taped people at car show last year --in row---1965-66-67-68-69--70--ironically 70 had the most attention and young teenagers by the time they got down to 67 they had enough and moved on--they could care less originality , just how cool it is---and those are new owners, they just care how cool cars are and not how original---good luck
Thanks, and I will call you on Thursday. What can you say about the cool factor. Shiny objects will always get an over amount of attention. But authentic is the best. I'm guessing that those kids would have turned their noses up at the Bullit Mustang.
Call me on thursday [604 315 O328] I hope the door is not bondo special, if it is in good shape you can absolutely have it. What I said about shiny cars, unfortunately when we are dealing with our kids , reality sits in, they care more how nice it looks, how sexy it is, it just has to be cool in their own terms. For special rare cars there is always going to be demand from collectors and history buffs---I am taking every possible step to have my cars as original as humanly possible , but you know yourself know how is another issue. CHEERS