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Original "hand laid" fiberglass was used on very early 1968 Shelbys.  Probably only cars built before 15 December.

Here are some tips on identifying it:

Usually a greenish color. Mounting studs are in square blocks that are bonded with a red glue. The same glue used on GT500 KR hoods. They also have a rough textured back. The most common hand laid part is the lower valence. Most likely AOSmith had not completed the mold and was forced to use several hundred of these parts.

If you dont see these features, you are dealing with a reproduction.

I have revised this post after conversations with BaT

Please see my restored comments on their website


https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-shelby-mustang-gt500kr-convertible-5/

Nos $100

Coralsnake68@hotmail.com

New Alloy Metal reproduction wiring harnesses, same as originals and very good quality

1967 w Tachometer $775

1969 w/o Tachometer $775 $700

1969 w/ Tachometer $775 Sold

These are hard to find right now and out of stock

I will do a solid and pay for shipping. Not shipping overseas, might consider Canada

Coralsnake68@hotmail.com

https://www.acmediecast.com/products/details.cfm?ProductNumber=A1801873&category=1%3A18%20Ford%20Mustangs

Finally, the last special paint car in the series.

I am proud to have worked with Acme on this project.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/196009835095?hash=item2da318ba57:g:QiIAAOSwU6dlGxju&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4Cb9tQHHwfBe9TRugmhh3MnupSBJbG7w%2B5mrYt6%2FWI5ikYDWmGYth1E8J%2Bg5%2Fz%2BHmQkdk%2FZg7xD2hcXhYEjdqaioIiL2l47%2BDJDqH7a4UP3wpPOPst1G0VzZLJe%2F%2BvmUU9D4yo6nvLw0x4cB8PJMrHTETqtVCLxlFUEmsn9BpnGBKKTof2U%2BMx28uSFFfWcXUViYa9oUFm1Q2i78oiURs7F67M%2BuxJkd69CznXwtZwc5IGoOfnXAld2JjBNhqg08PibOznuMw8DC0M11FXD7SRXU40bClvqZFIM7Y5NuTf6c%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-ytiOneYg

Making some progress

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1PTSm-lpk78&pp=ygUQYXV0byBhcmNoYWVvbG9neQ%3D%3D

TheCoralsnake.com was updated!

A new SAAC Gold car. Thats rare!

The highest priced 1968 fastbacks! What the heck!

Johnny Bolton Ford - Maitland, Florida. Love this dealer.

More NOS sheetmetal. Help me find another door

http://www.thecoralsnake.com/new.html

Soliciting input on this model and bodystyle:

1968 GT500 KR Fastbacks

What are the top prices you have knowledge of? Developing a list of highest prices. Can be private sales or auctions.

Questions on other models will follow...

Thanks

A "1969 Boss 302 Shelby"

I know we have chatted before on this one.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qQAI49DVsg4

"When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser."

-Socrates

https://www.oldcarsweekly.com/features/found-1969-shelby-gt500-pilot-test-car

Pilot Plant car! Thats super rare! 390 engine Holy Cows

Hinges are NOS for convertible or coupe decklids $100 for the pair

B pillars are NOS 1965 parts for coupe or convertible $100 for all three

Plus freight to you in USA

Coralsnake1968@hotmail.com

1968 GT350 Smog setup, NOS smog rails, 3 new hoses (no markings) , correct Wittek clamps, nice rebuildable smog pump core, correct pulley, 3 correct original brackets, correct nice original smog check valves, dated anti backfire canister (used original) $1750

I have a rebuilt smog pump I can substitute for the core, $2250 for all

Coralsnake68@hotmail.com

These guys change emails faster than most people change their underwear

But be aware of these two

Chloe Smit email: cholesmit7@gmail.com


Dar Fadgg email: Fadggdar@gmail.com

....is a bet? " I can sell that on eBay"

https://www.ebay.com/itm/145290987431?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D777008%26algo%3DPERSONAL.TOPIC%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20221115143056%26meid%3D947b9ce72bd148c29895946901d2bf16%26pid%3D101612%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26itm%3D145290987431%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D4375194%26algv%3DRecentlyViewedItemsV2%26brand%3DFord&_trksid=p4375194.c101612.m4236&_trkparms=parentrq%3A7fa38d3118a0ac1d727077e4fffe1dff%7Cpageci%3Af8573e18-4feb-11ee-a357-5aed1603801d%7Ciid%3A1%7Cvlpname%3Avlp_homepage

Appears to be a period rendering


https://www.ebay.com/itm/115817946488

Lynn Griffin has passed. I have not seen the obituary. Lynn was the original illustrator for many of the 1968 and 1969 technical drawings. If you have seen the 1968 Shelby assembly manual (illustrated parts guide) that is his work. His design work touched many Fords.

He probably helped you and you never even knew it.

This article is from the early 2000s...

http://www.thecoralsnake.com/History7.html

The Coralsnake.com is about to make a big announcement soon!  If you have followed the page and the achievements of the website, this will be awesome!

Stay tuned...

The people on BaT were previously obsessed with "numbers" "show me the numbers!"

Now, the new wrinkle is to critique and judge the car in real time and offer the seller suggestions on how to improve the car.