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I have noticed that too and was wondering the same.

I watched an episode of Engine Power a couple of weeks ago on NBCSN and they were installing a FiTech dual fuel injection system on a 445 ci FE motor.
I was wondering if anyone had/would do that to their vintage Shelby,  here is one that did.



https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/shelby/gt500/2538922.html

VIN #: 67400F7A02689

Seller's Description:
1967 Shelby GT500 for sale ($190,000.00), but I prefer to trade for a 1966 Shelby GT350 of comparable value (no Hertz cars), or possibly an aluminum CSX-4000 Cobra.

I've owned and treasured this Shelby since 2003, and it's been on many road trips and has never let me down. The floors and body have always been rust-free with the exception of a dime-sized bubble on the right corner of a door. There was also a small dent in the left rear quarter panel, which was pulled out and skim-coated with filler when it was taken down to a bare-metal repaint. It was painted candy apple red lacquer when I purchased it, but it was originally lime green. I then painted in blue, but soda blasting caused the paint to lift over time, so four years ago I had it re-painted raven black (it was sanded this time to bare metal). My car is  well-known in the Shelby community, and I had the engine rebuilt to stock specifications around 2013 with the only modifications being aluminum heads, ceramic coated headers, and Fitech "dual" fuel injection. I put 3.25 gears in it, which made it much less "peaky" but still very responsive. There's a chance the 428 engine was replaced sometime in its life with a correct police interceptor engine and a June build date, which is about 3 weeks after the Shelby was assembled.  In the early Shelby registries, #2689 had a later build date, which would make my block correct. I replaced the modern Holley 600 carbs (not BJ/BK) with the FiTech dual fuel injection, and it can easily be brought back to stock (I still have the modern Holley 600s). The Fitech makes it easier to live with and drive. Dyno'd at 440 h.p. and 491 lbs. of torque using the Holley 600 carbs. Correct toploader four speed, with the shifter blueprinted by Jeff Yergovich (R-A Restorations), making it shift beautifully. The aluminum heads made a big difference, making the power band much wider. The 16 gallon fuel tank was replaced with a 22 gallon fuel tank used in the 1970 Mustangs to increase range.

Steering is tight and ten spoke wheels are reproduction 15x7 with new Pirelli P-7 tires. Some pictures show the car wearing 16" ten spokes, which I replaced last summer. I have a 15" ten spoke wheel in the trunk, although the Marti Report says it left the factory with Mag Stars. I still have the original heads and exhaust manifolds.

I'd give the paint an 8/10 because of the tiny rock chips on the lower scoops and behind the rear wheel wells. Passenger inner-fender apron is an excellent reproduction, and I have an original upper apron with the correct crash/crumple dimple which is very hard to find.

I had the front seats reupholstered. I have the original covers and foam (threads are brittle, but could be re-stitched. Lighting makes my carpets look faded, but they are not. Front seat belts are reproduction 1965 Shelby seat belts, but I just had the original front belts restored by Snake-Oyl (very expensive) and are still in the box. Rear belts are original.

Car was switched from outboard to inboard headlights. I have the outboard assembly. It has the "spec" rear axle, 1965 Galaxy rear drums (like the 1965 GT350), and the correct, original air cleaner. It weighs 3,350 lbs and does not handle like a typical big block car from the 1960's. When I bought it the car was a terrific driver, but after installing aluminum heads and Koni shocks the handling improved greatly. The picture I've shared when painted red was how the car looked when I bought it. Under my ownership it has never been driven hard or power-shifted (it has a Centerforce II clutch).  The only items I would address is the distributor is Motorcraft instead of Autolite, and the trunk needs to be adjusted; it lined up much nicer before I installed new weatherstripping. The battery is five years old so I'll be replacing it soon.

The underside was restored beautifully at great expense by a well-known restorer who now works for Cobra Automotive, and he used a urethane red-oxide paint so it would hold up better because he knew I planned to drive it. The pictures of the underside were taken on 11/13/21. It cost me as much to restore the underside as it did to paint the body. The bumpers are original but re-chromed, and all the glass is original and excellent.

The car has never been abused or neglected and it is an outstanding, driver-quality Shelby.  People get very excited when they see it and it gets driven regularly unless there is rain, salt or snow on the roads. I've driven it about 10,000 miles since I bought it.

The previous owner had the car for four years and drove it about 400 miles, and the owner before him had it from 1988 to 1998, and I've spoken to him many times. He purchased it from someone in North Carolina, which is where it was sold new.

I would very much prefer trading the car for a 1966 Shelby GT350 than selling it outright and I'm in no hurry to sell it. Potential buyers are welcome to see it or have it inspected (I'm located in East Hampton, NY).

 
Price: $190,000 Negotiable

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/shelby/gt500/2533998.html

Seller's Description:
- Shelby no. 341
- One family owned until 2006
- 27,435 miles since new
- According to the original owner's son, the 427 CI engine side oiler engine and custom dash plaque were installed by Shelby American for his father
- Driven by the original owner, J.T. Cosby, at Green Valley Speedway to a top speed of 203.1 MPH on January 21, 1969
- Mostly unrestored with one repaint
- Original Black interior
- Original Shelby 10-spoke wheels
- Sidewinder aluminum intake manifold
- Inboard driving lights
- C6 automatic transmission
- 2,400 stall converter
- Power steering
- Under-dash Stewart Warner gauges
- Sold new at Horn Williams Ford in Dallas, Texas

To be sold at the Kissimmee 2022 auction, Kissimmee, FL, January 6-16, 2022. To consign a car or to register to bid, visit the Mecum web site: www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050

Yes, the block is not original to the car.

https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1967-ford-shelby-mustang-930819

Quote from: shelbydoug on November 28, 2021, 08:17:40 AM
Way back John Paradise had a '69 GT500 that was similar. I don't remember ever having heard it run?
I just saw pictures of it. I haven't seen the car since. That's got to be '75 ish?

Quote from: shelbydoug on November 28, 2021, 02:45:08 PM
I'm thinking of a red 69 GT500. There may be a 68 also that I don't remember.

I'm pretty sure I have those Super Fords bound and on the shelf.

Is it this one? 

Quote from: Richstang on June 27, 2021, 02:14:57 PM

Quote from: 557 on June 27, 2021, 01:32:13 PM
Yes,but what's up with the passenger side mirror?!?!"Dealer installed"option?

That detail was probably on the car they photographed and measured to create the miniature (largest made)

Yes, the mirror and also the New Jersey inspection sticker suggest the basis for the model is #213.

It appears that part of the mounting hub has been removed by a saw.

From the eBay ad:






And the hub from a different wheel.

1L MFG 013 Vern Estes Photo

1R MFG 013 GT40P109?

Previously owned by a famous resident of Burnsville, NC.



https://www.ebay.com/itm/224485167316?hash=item34445bd0d4:g:rCoAAOSwZzhgutvf&vxp=mtr


Price: US $309,900.00

Item location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Seller information: rkmotorscharlotte (57 )

VIN#: 67400F9A02110

1967 Ford Mustang GT500 Candy Apple Red Coupe 527 CI Boss 9 5 Speed Manual
Stock #: 137026
Exterior Color: Candy Apple Red
Interior Color: Black
Body Type: Coupe
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Engine: 527 CI Boss 9
Mileage: 75,827

Vehicle Description
RKM-built Shelby Pro-Tourer 711hp Boss-9 V8 6-speed A/C Detroit Speed Susp ///

Created by the RKM Performance Center to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ford's legendary Mustang, this incredible Shelby is the direct result of some of the industry's best builders exploring the supreme limits of the pro-touring resto-mod movement! As a rule, the best builds begin as solid classics, and that's exactly how this fresh Ford rolled into our Charlotte shop. In fact, the car's body was restored so well that all it took was a new hood to exact iconic Shelby form. Since this coupe was such a head turner, someone on our staff mentioned the Hot Rod Power Tour. After many months of fabricating, tuning and sorting, our 'race car in a Shelby wrapper' joined thousands of other road-ready classics to participate in the 20th running of the magazine's renowned endurance cruise. And over the next seven days and 1,500 miles, the radical ride we now affectionately called RK527 scorched the blacktop from Concord, North Carolina all the way to Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin! Purchased at a cost of $37K, and tweaked in our shop by Kaase himself, this Mustang's monster mill is conservatively tuned to an easy 711 horsepower and a massive 806 lb./ft. of tire torching torque. Behind that brutal powerplant, a hydraulic clutch kicks a predictable Tremec T56 Magnum 6-speed, which spins a familiar Ford 9-inch that's finished with 3.55 gears. That drivetrain rolls on a Detroit Speed QUADRALink rear-clip, which pushes a Detroit Speed Aluma-Frame front-half. Turns come courtesy of power rack-and-pinion steering. Drilled and slotted rotors thread sporty Baer calipers. Power meets the pavement through retro American Racing wheels. And between the doors, a fully restored cockpit features the best elements of Ford's Black bucket seat interior. Call, click or visit for your chance to claim this ultimate pro-touring resto-mod!





Gauge readings look a little off



Fiberglass fitment

Quote from: Richstang on May 27, 2021, 06:58:55 PM
I'm in the dark here. How did you guys determine it was #1055???
Just 3 photos are posted on Mecum with no description.
I do see the engine with AC, but nothing to show the transmission.

There were approximately 16 Nightmist Blue GT350s with AC. (10 were automatics, 6 were 4-speeds)

#1055 might be one of the few cars without a SAI PO found (.
The SAI factory equipped wheels appears to be blank in the grid code pages of the 2011 registry.

How do we know it wasn't a repainted Lime Gold car???

Automatic transmission dip stick is visible in the engine pic.

Hi Jcl67,

  I own 67412F2A01183 which was completed the same day at SJ and is of the same DSO group.  Mine is mostly original, including original paint, etc.  I know what I have messed with and most of original owner mods.  I would be glad to help.

Quote from: 67_1183 on February 04, 2021, 08:56:17 PM
Since the metal tags for 2490 2940 and 1847 (representing "late" and "mid") have been posted to this thread, I will add a couple "early" cars.

67400F7A00245    12/12/1966 SJ    404 A01
67410F4A00329    12/21/1966 SJ    405 A01

A better picture of 245's metal engine tag is currently on eBay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-Ford-Mustang/143988814824?hash=item218666f3e8:g:YroAAOSw9vdgUWeY&vxp=mtr

This thread has went stale.

Let's talk about this metal tag from the RK Motors listing for 67400F2A01983.

A 1966 model year 410 numerical id 428 engine dated October 1965.



Link to listing:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-Ford-Shelby-Mustang-GT500/224373086574?hash=item343dad996e:g:daIAAOSw691gQDi1&vxp=mtr

According to MrFoMoCo:

QuoteThe Autolite name was used for all components released by
Ford's General Products Division (GPD) through model-year
1971. The changeover to Motorcraft - at least for GPD,
which was responsible for Assembly parts - came @ May, 1971.