Thanks for the info Bob.
I am a little confused by your mention of installing the clip as an assy. since the grille and bumper are basically the only thing that ties the fenders together unlike other makes/models in which the core support unbolts. After looking at some pics, I can see that the buck tag would be more obscured on a Shelby due to the unique fiberglass fender and hood pin bracket, but am not certain that during the original assembly that tag removal would be required. I do agree that if a car had one, that most people would remove it during restoration to prevent damage. If it is your belief that it was standard practice for the tags to be removed during original assy, what is your source for this info if I may ask? This would possibly explain why none of the later 69 Shelbys had buck tags.
69 Shelbys built in the first month of production have been found to have some peculiar differences because of parts availability, such as having 120MPH speedo's, non woodgrain console, std seat belts. One thing we are trying to research is what rear springs my car should have. We are pretty certain I have the originals, but they do not have Shelby engineering numbers. Aside from learning info like this, I would be able to have Kevin Marti make a repro buck tag with the correct codes for my car also.
I didn't think to mention a scan or photocopy of a build sheet from one of these first 50 would help also, but we are really after the buck tag info.
Thanks,
Bernie Smith


----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Gaines
To: bigb427 {Bernard Smith}
Cc: ShelbyMustang (AT) carmemories (DOT) com
Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2006 8:56 PM
Subject: Re: Resto Help Needed!


It might be hard to find a buck tag for a early 69 Shelby since it was normally removed on a 69/70 Shelby because it was in the way for the people installing the front clip as it was being lowered onto the chassis as it was being installed as a complete assembly as per Shelby standard procedure. I have come across one or two but they were the exception rather then the rule. What is usually left is a screw hole and on a original paint car, a slight bare metal spot on the radiator support were the tag would have been since it was on the car before it was painted. A Marti report will give you any information you might need if the Shelby registry doesn't give you all the info you need. Hope this helps . Bob G
On Thursday, April 13, 2006, at 09:36 PM, bigb427 {Bernard Smith} wrote:


Howdy, I am posting this message to appeal to all those members, Shelby owners and enthusiasts out there for help in providing some info needed badly in the resto of one of the more historically significant 1969 GT500's made. It is car #0018, a convertible, which was a SDST show car, and believed to be the actual car used in all original media and displayed at the 1969 Detroit Auto Show.

What I seek is anyone whom knows of any 1969 GT500, preferably a convertible (no GT350's please) with a consective number of #0001 to #0050 that I may recieve a CLEAR photo, rubbing, or exact line per line copy of the buck tag information from one or more of these cars.

My tag got lost over the years and the info is needed to ensure as accurate a resto as possible.

If anyone knows of one of these first 50 cars and has owner contact info, that would be great also.

Gracious Thanks,
Bernie Smith