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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: OEM TOP?
« on: May 17, 2020, 04:51:53 AM »
Thanks to you both for the thumbs up! 

The price included replacing what I guess passes for a headliner - the black padding on the sides.  But I was surprised that there also seems to be a bit of thick black fabric throughout the top.  Not sure if the originals came that way but this has it.

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Northern California Region SAAC / Have Upholsterer Recommendation
« on: May 15, 2020, 04:24:52 PM »
Just got my GT-350 convertible top replaced.  Was very impressed with the workmanship, price and the shop's access to High-quality OEM materials.  He's located in the North Bay area (Solano County).  Had a lot of high end and collector cars in the shop doing all manner of upholstery work.  Apparently has been there for years.  PM me if you want the contact info.

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: OEM TOP?
« on: May 15, 2020, 04:06:00 PM »
Epilogue:  Still not sure of the best place to buy an OEM top, but I did find a great place to get the entire job done, and THEY have the connection for the best top.  Entire job was under $1,700 all in.  You can't tell it from new - split rear window and all.

If anyone in the North SF Bay Area needs upholstery work or a new top, PM me and I'll give you their information.  I was very happy with the outcome.

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6 days order to doorway in California.  All in great shape and looks like a full week(end) of fun reading. ;D

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@CoralSnake Thank you for that.  At least they ALMOST got it accurate. 

To the Registry: For the record, I'll state it here because I don't know where else to correct it...the Wyoming eBay listing in 6/19 never happened - it was a scam. I was never aware of it.  Someone must have lifted the pictures from the BaT listing where I bought it and tried to represent it as their own.  It has never been offered again for sale since my purchase in 3/19.


 

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Just saw this and ordered mine today.  Only got my car a year ago and reported the history and other info in October, so doubt it made the Registry - this time.  But I look forward to having the list of all the other great cars anyway. 

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Steering Wheel Box
« on: April 09, 2020, 02:20:18 PM »
Thanks, @Coralsnake.  That's quite a compliment coming from an expert like you.  I recall we communicated when I got it about a year ago.  Happy to say it's been a real joy - no surprises - and just working now on making it even better.

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Steering Wheel Box
« on: April 09, 2020, 12:08:00 PM »
Again, thank you all for the wise counsel.  My shop spoke with shelbypartsstore in WI and the box from my car (#3117) will be enroute in the next day or so.

SG

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Steering Wheel Box
« on: April 08, 2020, 06:32:18 PM »
Wow!  That was quick.  Thank you all.  I'll pass on that info right now.

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / OEM TOP?
« on: April 08, 2020, 06:30:20 PM »
Any recommendations on the best place to get a replacement (white) OEM convertible top with split glass rear window for my 1968 GT 350?

Thanks in advance.

Steve

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1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Steering Wheel Box
« on: April 08, 2020, 06:05:28 PM »
Hello:

I sent my 1968 GT 350 in to the shop for excess play in the steering.  They say it needs a new steering box but are unsure if it is a 16:1 or 20:1 ratio.  It is obviously the original on my 115K car. Both boxes are available.  Does anyone know which is the correct box for the car?  Thanks.

Steve

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