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I want to recover the front buckets in my 69 GT500 and have not found a definitive answer on the correct replacement material.

There are several options on all of the various websites and this is what I have come up with so far and would like some feedback before I pull the trigger on the wrong set.

For my white interior bucket seats, I believe it calls for comfortweave texture and NOT the corinthian.
As for the style, I am seeing more than 1 option on the Classic Interior website, which one is correct ?
I will be replacing the foam as well and need to find a complete set.

Photo attached of the seat cover options.

Quote from: Bob Gaines on August 05, 2022, 07:06:25 PM

Quote from: acmemopars@gmail.com on August 05, 2022, 06:46:53 PM

Quote from: J_Speegle on August 05, 2022, 06:29:52 PM

Quote from: acmemopars@gmail.com on August 05, 2022, 06:25:15 PM
Question: Does the GT500 use the same shocks as the regular Mustang ?

For your application no

Can you confirm please when the car was built/finished

That build date is odd given the white painted C9ZX marked front and rear shocks were not typically used until the end of March first part of April 69 . I would verify as best you can that the shocks have a C9 prefix or a C7 prefix in the engineering number on the shock .
Both are rare it is just best to determine if right for the car or not. There was a time when Shelby restorers would paint 69/70 shocks white regardless not knowing any better. 
Answering your question: 
Marti Report shows a build date of: 2/5/69

Good information, Thank You.
It's up on my lift and I'll check in the morning.  I'll post photos.

Cheers,

Quote from: J_Speegle on August 05, 2022, 06:29:52 PM

Quote from: acmemopars@gmail.com on August 05, 2022, 06:25:15 PM
Question: Does the GT500 use the same shocks as the regular Mustang ?

For your application no

Can you confirm please when the car was built/finished

Answering your question: 
Marti Report shows a build date of: 2/5/69

Quote from: FL SAAC on August 05, 2022, 06:32:18 PM

Quote from: acmemopars@gmail.com on August 05, 2022, 06:25:15 PM
I contacted Dan and his pricing was reasonable but he said he's 8-12 months out on delivery, so that makes my decision easy:
I'll look for a good set of KYBs and enjoy them while my "born with" set is being rebuilt.

No rush...

Question: Does the GT500 use the same shocks as the regular Mustang ?  I see alot of sites out there selling the same shocks for Mustangs and claiming they fit the GT500.  I just want to be sure....

Thanks to all~

Yes mustang schocks,  the rear maybe different auto. vs manual would be staggered for manual

Thanks ~

I contacted Dan and his pricing was reasonable but he said he's 8-12 months out on delivery, so that makes my decision easy:
I'll look for a good set of KYBs and enjoy them while my "born with" set is being rebuilt.

No rush...

Question: Does the GT500 use the same shocks as the regular Mustang ?  I see alot of sites out there selling the same shocks for Mustangs and claiming they fit the GT500.  I just want to be sure....

Thanks to all~

Quote from: Bob Gaines on August 04, 2022, 11:15:56 PM

Quote from: acmemopars@gmail.com on August 04, 2022, 10:52:23 PM
The research I have done about replacement shocks for my 1969 GT500 (Automatic) comes up with KYB or Koni, but I never see an actual part number.

Some Shelby's have small blocks and some have big blocks, did they not get different shocks ?

I still have the original shocks on my car and they are White, but that does not really matter, because I can always paint a new set of shocks the correct color.

Questions:
Does anyone have the correct part#s and/or website for a good set of replacement shocks for my GT500 Drag Pack 69 Automatic ?
Any preferences of KYB or Koni or Gabriel ?
Part #s ?

Thanks in advance for any help,
Mike

There are good driver replacements and there are replacements that look like original. The KYB or Koni driver replacements do not look even close to replacement. This is not a simple or easy problem . The original shocks if your car has the white C9ZX C are very rare and almost impossible to replace . They can be rebuilt for about 300.00 a shock.  In your case the BB auto and all GT350 regardless of trans got the same front and rear shocks. A BB 4 speed got the C9ZX B marked shock. It depends on what you expectations are and how close to original you want to be.

Thanks Bob,
Nothing beats the original if they can be rebuilt.
Who do I contact for a rebuild service ?

Mike
Denison, Tx

The research I have done about replacement shocks for my 1969 GT500 (Automatic) comes up with KYB or Koni, but I never see an actual part number.

Some Shelby's have small blocks and some have big blocks, did they not get different shocks ?

I still have the original shocks on my car and they are White, but that does not really matter, because I can always paint a new set of shocks the correct color.

Questions:
Does anyone have the correct part#s and/or website for a good set of replacement shocks for my GT500 Drag Pack 69 Automatic ?
Any preferences of KYB or Koni or Gabriel ?
Part #s ?

Thanks in advance for any help,
Mike

Lots of good suggestions here, many thanks to all !
I will review, make a list, and start crack-a-lackin...

My 69 GT500 has a (1968) 427 side oiler and it's been there for a very long time (Since the 70s).
It runs great and it runs a little on the hot side, but nothing to be too worried about, probably normal for this big block engine and the fact that I live in TX !
Once the engine is warm, it runs great at highway speeds but as soon as I slow to a stop or slow idle with engine hot (stop sign / yield sign / slow turn), the engine wants to die unless I keep my foot on the pedal and keep delivering fresh gas.  Ninety percent of the time, it dies right there on the spot, but it "usually" starts right back up.....then dies again until I keep giving it fresh gas.

When engine is cool it idles perfect.

I might be able to experiment with the timing a little to get it running a little cooler, but my guess is that the gas might be evaporating / boiling out of the bowls, which is why it starts back up again with fresh cool gas.

My car is a survivor and still has the factory original carb (rebuilt a while back) and the spacer that's with it "appears" to only be approx 1/2"

I was thinking that a 1" spacer might help the issue, but I wanted to check with those on here who might know what I'm up against.
If I change my spacer, I will have to adjust for the fresh air hood seal which I don't want to do (mine is original), unless I buy another one to experiment with.

Should I go another direction ?

Any suggestions ?


Thanks
Mike

Hello and Thanks !
It would be nice to have the original carpet if it hasn't degraded or broken down over the years.
Nothing better than the original fit.

Thank You ~

I have an extremely original / survivor 69 GT500 and I am considering upgrading the interior (a little)...
Very little has ever been done to this car, it even wears the original shocks, etc..

The carpet and seats are coming apart just from the material breaking down and disintegrating, not from wear/tear.
The carpet around the edges of the kick panels and a few other places are starting to shred and breakdown, pulling away from the underlayment.
The seat bolsters around the edges are also tearing at the seams and exposing the foam pretty bad.
The headliner is also apart across the main seam in the middle of the roofline.

QUESTION:
I'm ok with the car looking a bit used, that's what's cool about a survivor, but am I committing an unforgivable sin by removing the interior and replacing the carpet and upgrading the seats ?

Thanks,

Mike
North Texas

Hello,
I know the last 2 owners of my 69 Drag Pack GT500 and there have been 2 magazine articles written about it, but how would I go about determining the original owner who purchased it from the dealer (Gotham Ford) - Bill Kolb ? 
Did Shelby maintain records of the original purchaser ?

I'm interested in getting a printed copy of the registry that shows any original owner information, if available.
If not available, what is the most up-to-date hard copy registry that I can get my hands on ?

Thanks for any help,
Mike #480480 Drag Pack Shelby

The only rivets I can find online for the Shelby door tag are black and those are correct for 67 for example but not for 1969.

Does anyone offer the correct aluminum rivets (not black) for the Shelby door tag which goes above the data plate ?

The photo below is an example of the rivets I am looking for...

Thanks in advance,

Mike

Quote from: SCJSTU on May 13, 2022, 07:10:41 AM
Is the middle scoop supposed to have a screen?
This car being sold at Mecum Indy

My 69 survivor does not have this screen and I had the same question, I even thought about making my own screen with a similar mesh.

I'm glad I came across this post !

Mike