1967
LOL...No way someone would do that to a real Shelby... No Seriously, really, can't be......
Well look at the tag, looks european and the photo looks period. Yes, I can see this happening then.
Well I have always wanted a rear window wiper and sunroof on MY 67 so maybe I will go that route as well...food for thought!!! :o
Being a convertible guy, I can kind of understand the sunroof. But come on, rear wiper!!??
"What's behind me, is not important."
LOL...but, in reality... :'(
Stomach churning. I feel queasy.
Makes rolled fender lips look pretty innocuous.
The canvas sunroof was available back in the day. I have a buddy with a 68 Cougar with the factory canvas sunroof. The owner of the car may have purchased the pieces to install. It could be considered a "day 2" modification.
Cory
P.S. The canvas sunroof is much more reliable that the electric sunroof from the same time period and simpler to install.
Quote from: 6s1640 on March 06, 2018, 01:17:36 AM
The canvas sunroof was available back in the day. I have a buddy with a 68 Cougar with the factory canvas sunroof. The owner of the car may have purchased the pieces to install. It could be considered a "day 2" modification.
Cory
P.S. The canvas sunroof is much more reliable that the electric sunroof from the same time period and simpler to install.
Or to some a Dumb Day 2 modification . ::)
Quote from: Bob Gaines on March 06, 2018, 01:22:55 AM
Quote from: 6s1640 on March 06, 2018, 01:17:36 AM
The canvas sunroof was available back in the day. I have a buddy with a 68 Cougar with the factory canvas sunroof. The owner of the car may have purchased the pieces to install. It could be considered a "day 2" modification.
Cory
P.S. The canvas sunroof is much more reliable that the electric sunroof from the same time period and simpler to install.
Or to some a Dumb Day 2 modification . ::)
Hi Bob, Yes, it may not have been the best idea. But there have been worse. I remember seeing a Shelby American News letter Story showing a circa 1968 Shelby Mustang with the wheel well radiused with what looks like a axe. That is a Dumb Day 2 modification.
Take care
Cory
If you have to put a billboard on the rear, it isn't what you say it is.
I don't recognize the license plate configuration? Is this in Africa rather then Europe?
Bitchin
Hi guys,
I believe this is car #1655 which came from Claude Dubois in Belgium and ended
up in the U.K. A guy by the name of Gordon McMillan in Scotland used to own this
GT350. I communicated with him several times after he bought the car in 1981. #1655
had the sunroof shown in the picture and was to be restored by Gordon.
Probably have some pictures somewhere.
Texas Swede
According to old pictures that I found some time ago on the Interweb the name Gordon W.I. McMillan from Scotland was listed as the owner.
Registry says #1655 now is in Canada undergoing a restoration...
While I was visiting the Netherlands as a young car nut, my Dutch uncle decided his Taunus (not Taurus) needed a sunroof. Aftermarket sunroof companies abounded so a few days later he had a sunroof. If I remember right his was metal since the roof was large enough for the roof portion to roll back into that space. The fabric versions were cheaper and went into cars without enough rear space.
In the US we didn't see much of this craze until the Mercury Capri was introduced -- and it seems quite a few of those imported had 'Golde' sunroofs.
A friend of mine with a GT350 (low 3000s) just about pulled the plug on a T-Top conversion offered by a company in Seattle, near Lake Union.
Now that would have caused a few conversations!
Quote from: Bossbill on March 06, 2018, 01:01:08 PM
While I was visiting the Netherlands as a young car nut, my Dutch uncle decided his Taunus (not Taurus) needed a sunroof. Aftermarket sunroof companies abounded so a few days later he had a sunroof. If I remember right his was metal since the roof was large enough for the roof portion to roll back into that space. The fabric versions were cheaper and went into cars without enough rear space.
In the US we didn't see much of this craze until the Mercury Capri was introduced -- and it seems quite a few of those imported had 'Golde' sunroofs.
A friend of mine with a GT350 (low 3000s) just about pulled the plug on a T-Top conversion offered by a company in Seattle, near Lake Union.
Now that would have caused a few conversations!
So, did it happen? you say he "just about pulled the plug, if he'd pulled the plug, it wouldn't of happened. Enlighten us.
I remember when the pop-up lexan sunroof was mandatory equipment.
Pump enough silicone around it and it won't leak. ::)
Quote from: 69mach351w on March 06, 2018, 01:26:45 PM
So, did it happen? you say he "just about pulled the plug, if he'd pulled the plug, it wouldn't of happened. Enlighten us.
Sanity prevailed. It did not happen.
The car was eventually sold and it underwent a concours restoration in its original Brittany Blue. Very pretty color.
Quote from: Bob Gaines on March 06, 2018, 01:22:55 AM
Quote from: 6s1640 on March 06, 2018, 01:17:36 AM
The canvas sunroof was available back in the day. I have a buddy with a 68 Cougar with the factory canvas sunroof. The owner of the car may have purchased the pieces to install. It could be considered a "day 2" modification.
Cory
P.S. The canvas sunroof is much more reliable that the electric sunroof from the same time period and simpler to install.
Or to some a Dumb Day 2 modification . ::)
These were/are commonly referred to as Webasto sunroofs; quite popular in Europe, on vehicles without A.C. in the period; and particularly where the roof configuration would not permit a sliding rigid panel type. Example would be my 1976 TVR 3000M, roof line is not of adequate length, so one gets the folding canvas.
But, good news for the discriminating Shelby owner wishing to add some European flavour to your ride, I intend on removing (someday) the folding rag from the roof of my TVR, and I could make it available to such a continental enthusiast. And, if your shy about taking on the task of installation, well, I've got a fine pair of tin-snips..........
Scott.
Yep definitely a UK license plate. The picture quality suggests 1970s, and in those days these cars were cheap and disposable 😁😮
Quote from: Bossbill on March 06, 2018, 01:53:32 PM
Quote from: 69mach351w on March 06, 2018, 01:26:45 PM
So, did it happen? you say he "just about pulled the plug, if he'd pulled the plug, it wouldn't of happened. Enlighten us.
Sanity prevailed. It did not happen.
The car was eventually sold and it underwent a concours restoration in its original Brittany Blue. Very pretty color.
Whew!! Thank Goodness ;D
Quote from: tesgt350 on March 05, 2018, 06:49:20 PM
1967
to have the freedom of expression make this vehicle truly a one of a kind wonder
1 of 1 ??? ::)
TOB
Well I cut the roof off a mercury comet once with an axe(hacksaw was too slow)..This car looks more disturbing however)
(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/411-080318131725.jpeg)
^^^ I think converting Coupes to Fastbacks is becoming much more common now days.
If that one above is the ex-McMillan Shelby GT350, I got some pics from him in 2003.
http://www.ponysite.de/67shelbydb.htm
But it had a different licence plate then in 2003. Typically they stay with the car in the UK. The last letter G on the licence plate in the first posts pic is correct for a 67 car. Need to find the larger size pics.
I'd hate to think there were two cars with the roofs hacked up for the folding top. Both the original photo and Wolf's "ponysite" photo show a car without an antenna. There's a good chance it's the same car from different times with it's history of all the different owners and countries.
Hopefully a few more photos are found (and posted) to compare against.
Quote from: jguyer on March 05, 2018, 09:19:39 PM
Being a convertible guy, I can kind of understand the sunroof. But come on, rear wiper!!??
"What's behind me, is not important."
Turning this into a convertible would fix most of it.
Quote from: Richstang on March 08, 2018, 11:44:37 PM
I'd hate to think there were two cars with the roofs hacked up for the folding top. Both the original photo and Wolf's "ponysite" photo show a car without an antenna. There's a good chance it's the same car from different times with it's history of all the different owners and countries.
Hopefully a few more photos are found (and posted) to compare against.
The photo in the first post might not be #1655.
I found these photos of #1655 and it does not show a rear wiper. The taillight trim is not the same style either. Also, the sunroof looks to be a bit wider in the original photo of the black car..
Quote from: Don Johnston on March 06, 2018, 03:42:57 AM
If you have to put a billboard on the rear, it isn't what you say it is.
Like the factory paint and decal job Ford did in 1978? Not the only car they did this to.