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045 had black floor pans. My pics arent the best but looks like on the left rail I can see 321 and other marks on the right looks like maybe 2 B.

 045 had the early carpet and the vinyl strip glued to the inner rocker, 

I thought that may have been a visual thing, having the markings higher. Also when I restored the car I noticed the emblem holes on the fenders had been plug welded from behind. Car was never apart before so I know it was the original process. I guess Ford would have welded the holes because the fenders would still need painted. I dont think it had the hipo 289 holes in the fenders. Have to find my old pics. One question I have also, can A Shelby be considered correct if  it has been base coat clear coated? I always used single stage, and still do.

 x on the frame by the 3 steering box bolts, Some 65s I see at conventions have the dk up higher on the radiator support. When was the change made on the assy. line?

I purchased my first Mustang a 1965 k code Fastback in 1973. My last day of school I did a burnout at the village square. The police station was right across the street so of course got my first ticket. I still own that car. Built my first Shelby style car in 1978 in those days floor pans were not available. So had to make my own. So all that being said I would like to thank all the parts vendors that have helped me over the years. Tony Branda started  buying from him 40 years ago. He will be and is missed. Mustangs Unlimited. Jim at Shelby Parts and Restoration. I have  been buying from Virginia Mustang now Virginia Classic Mustang (just ordered parts) they have fine quality parts. I am a Shelby nut have owned  several over the years. When I purchased my first Shelby at 28 never thought I would be one of the older guys. Time flies when your having fun. Thanks to SAAC for all the conventions I have attended over the years. I really enjoyed the Snakebites also. Thanks Randy, we were parts pickers before I knew what a picker was. I remember saying What is ebay?

Here is an early photo Steve Yates gave me of 045. Check out the extended antenna on rear quarter panel. Also the chrome reverse rear wheels with slicks.  And had dual standard 65 Mustang door mirrors.

I agree. Over the years have owned at least 3 different configurations of the wheels. The 16 inch and a couple of 15 inch wheels. One style of spokes had holes and the other type was the slotted. I prefer the 16 inch with aluminum hub.

I restored 045 in the late 90s. Had the 16 inch wheel with the aluminum hub. My wheel had never been removed so I know that was original to the car. Have also owned the later, they had the chrome hub with the s1ms part #. If you need more info on early cars pm me. Tom Smith

Hello, I would like to purchase your cap.. Also what is your best on the oil pressure gauge?