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Banzainj

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1968 Shelby GT500KR Restoration
« on: March 01, 2022, 01:49:33 PM »
If this is not the correct place for this please let me know.
I have a 1968 GT500KR that has been sitting since about 1980, the car is mostly apart and I have most of the parts, I am looking for a shop in or near Dallas or Houston, TX to rebuild my car (I will travel a little further for a good shop).  Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
I am not looking for concours, this car will be driven ;)

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Re: 1968 Shelby GT500KR Restoration
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2022, 05:09:48 PM »
Lets see some pictures!

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Re: 1968 Shelby GT500KR Restoration
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2022, 11:28:35 PM »
Not all that far north of Dallas, in NE Oklahoma, is Billups Restorations.  You might check them out; call for Jason.  They are doing a KR at this time, among others.
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Re: 1968 Shelby GT500KR Restoration
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2022, 12:54:42 PM »
Quote from: 68blk500c on March 01, 2022, 11:28:35 PM
Not all that far north of Dallas, in NE Oklahoma, is Billups Restorations.  You might check them out; call for Jason.  They are doing a KR at this time, among others.
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Re: 1968 Shelby GT500KR Restoration
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2022, 04:00:05 PM »
 +2  on Jason . The others are further to the north (WI) or east (MA)
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Re: 1968 Shelby GT500KR Restoration
« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2022, 09:27:34 AM »
Many Thanks guys.
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Re: 1968 Shelby GT500KR Restoration
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2023, 03:04:12 PM »
Folks: any new recommendations for a Houston-area restoration shop for my '67 GT500? Thank you.
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Re: 1968 Shelby GT500KR Restoration
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2023, 06:24:12 PM »
Quote from: JMB on February 01, 2023, 03:04:12 PM
Folks: any new recommendations for a Houston-area restoration shop for my '67 GT500? Thank you.

Not sure what your definition of "restored" is but if your looking to do a quality car that you could show anywhere you likely should consider traveling a little. There are others but a greater distance from you

I would suggest that you contact and consider Billups Classic Cars up in Colcord, OK. Not too far considering everything.

https://billupsclassiccars.com/About_Us.htm
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Re: 1968 Shelby GT500KR Restoration
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2023, 06:01:05 AM »
Thank you for your quick response.  I will check them out.
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Re: 1968 Shelby GT500KR Restoration
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2023, 07:45:38 AM »
Quote from: JMB on February 02, 2023, 06:01:05 AM
Thank you for your quick response.  I will check them out.
Well some of Jason's cars were the Green Hornet and Little Red. Tony King's 1969 black GT500 prototype. Great guy and one of the best restorers. https://www.foxnews.com/auto/little-red-1967-mustang-shelby-gt500
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Re: 1968 Shelby GT500KR Restoration
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2023, 02:32:25 PM »
For any proper & correct restoration (anywhere in the USA) bring your patiences & your wallet!

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Re: 1968 Shelby GT500KR Restoration
« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2023, 08:10:24 PM »
Tim Lea or Jason Billups , both  active on this forum
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