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Barn Find GT-350H

Started by 1690, November 08, 2018, 11:41:56 AM

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Shelby_r_b

Just saw this - you beat me to the punch  ;)
Nothing beats a classic!

silverton_ford


s2ms

I know they are not the norm, but notice the tach bracket screws, exactly like the ones I believe are original on my 66...

Dave
Dave - 6S1757

silverton_ford

Quote from: s2ms on November 08, 2018, 11:56:21 AM
I know they are not the norm, but notice the tach bracket screws, exactly like the ones I believe are original on my 66...

Dave

Pic attached.

silverton_ford

The other pictures from the site.

silverton_ford


6R07mi

Given the condition of the rest of the car does anyone else think the engine is just too clean?

jim p
Former owner 6S283, 70 "Boss351", 66 GT 6F07, 67 FB GT
current: 66 GT former day 2 track car 6R07
20+ yrs Ford Parts Mgr, now Meritor Defense

Bob Gaines

Quote from: 6R07mi on November 08, 2018, 12:26:54 PM
Given the condition of the rest of the car does anyone else think the engine is just too clean?

jim p
In regards to your observation ,all aspects visible on the engine have been messed with in a apparent effort to improve or personalize for what ever reason. I don't think they are trying to imply that the car is some kind of untouched original time capsule. I my be naive in that regard but just how I perceive it. In the copy it mentions the car was wrecked and someone had started to repair and restore it.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

6s2020

Quote from: s2ms on November 08, 2018, 11:56:21 AM
I know they are not the norm, but notice the tach bracket screws, exactly like the ones I believe are original on my 66...

Dave

Not the original Tach, those screws look like the carpet ones ?

cboss70

I saw another version of this same article posted today as well. Both seemed to include the authors opinions about the car and not anything from the owner (including nothing about his/her claims about the originality). Unless the author has direct quotes from the "little old lady" they probably shouldn't have come up with theories on damage etc that may stick with the cars history. The actual owner may not care about its originality and its just happy to find one in any condition- cool find. I'm always curious how much people get these types of finds for before flipping begins.

GT350Lad

Good article, thanks for sharing
6S373
6S1276

s2ms

Quote from: 6s2020 on November 08, 2018, 01:27:19 PM
Not the original Tach, those screws look like the carpet ones ?

Agree the Tach is most likely not original, probably a replacement for a failed original. Screws are very similar to carpet screws but I believe carpet screws are quite a bit shorter.
Dave - 6S1757

Greg

What makes you think the tack is not original?  I thought there were two styles used on 66 cars.  One with the cobra logo on the bottom (66 year built cars) and one with the cobra logo on top (early carry over, late 65 cars).  Is that not correct?  Thanks,
Shelby's and Fords from Day 1

silverton_ford

Quote from: Greg on November 08, 2018, 04:25:57 PM
What makes you think the tack is not original?  I thought there were two styles used on 66 cars.  One with the cobra logo on the bottom (66 year built cars) and one with the cobra logo on top (early carry over, late 65 cars).  Is that not correct?  Thanks,

That is a whole topic in itself.  Probably a different thread.  We talked about it thoroughly on the old forum, not sure if there is a current thread about it on the new forum or not.  Needle thickness, chrome vs black crinkle, mounting bracket, wiring....  lots of little details.