Original Shelby GT350's - Who's got one?

[SFM6S087]

I saw an older post from 2007 where someone was talking about the sale of a 66 gt350 Stirling Moss raced car. I purchased the car in Houston and would like to bring it out after 4 plus years. Any ideas or shows to go to?

You may want to contact Walt and Chip Hane, at their Shelby shop, EPS, located in Evergreen, Co. It’s just outside the Denver area. 303-674-6017. They should be able to connect you with all the Shelby happenings in that part of the country.

As Jay mentioned in the previous post, I own 6S087 and know the owners of 086, 081 & 080. So if you want to make contact with some owners of cars close to yours shoot me a PM or an email.

Steve

[6S2344]

6S2344 - OWNED SINCE 95 ,ALL STEEL HOOD.

[early67350]

Hi All: Brand new to this forum. I own 67 GT350 #0022. Owned it since May 1973. Inboards, slanted grill. Only original items missing from the car when I purchased were: Steering Wheel, Under Dash Gauges and harmonic balancer. Bought used wheel in '76 and repro gauges soon after, followed by used balancer. Car had 78,000+ miles on it when bought and presently has 89,500 miles. Off the road from '73 to '85 doing a thorough clean up, rust removing (ahhhh Wisconsin Winters-can't beat 'em) refurbishing and mechanical check. Nothing professional-only many volunteer amateurs. Car had been painted dark blue before I received it and I had original wimbledon white sprayed back on while off the road. Even though early, it does not have the upper scoop lights. The wiring is attached on the backside of the scoop, however, it was not attached to the wiring harness that went from underdash to taillights, (it just hung from the back of the scoop inside the plastic interior pieces) nor was there any sign of a receptacle on the outside scoop which would allow any lighting source or cover to be attached. No indentations or apparent tampering are present. Any other early cars not have the lights? Of Note: When I took the car apart in the 70's both upper interior scoops had "WHITE#22" written in grease paint on the fiberglass. Also, the taillight panel when removed said "GREEN #12" crossed out and underneath written "WHITE #22." Great site and hope to hear from others. Jim

[Bob Gaines]

Hi All: Brand new to this forum. I own 67 GT350 #0022. Owned it since May 1973. Inboards, slanted grill. Only original items missing from the car when I purchased were: Steering Wheel, Under Dash Gauges and harmonic balancer. Bought used wheel in '76 and repro gauges soon after, followed by used balancer. Car had 78,000+ miles on it when bought and presently has 89,500 miles. Off the road from '73 to '85 doing a thorough clean up, rust removing (ahhhh Wisconsin Winters-can't beat 'em) refurbishing and mechanical check. Nothing professional-only many volunteer amateurs. Car had been painted dark blue before I received it and I had original wimbledon white sprayed back on while off the road. Even though early, it does not have the upper scoop lights. The wiring is attached on the backside of the scoop, however, it was not attached to the wiring harness that went from underdash to taillights, (it just hung from the back of the scoop inside the plastic interior pieces) nor was there any sign of a receptacle on the outside scoop which would allow any lighting source or cover to be attached. No indentations or apparent tampering are present. Any other early cars not have the lights? Of Note: When I took the car apart in the 70's both upper interior scoops had "WHITE#22" written in grease paint on the fiberglass. Also, the taillight panel when removed said "GREEN #12" crossed out and underneath written "WHITE #22." Great site and hope to hear from others. Jim

Jim most likely the upper scoops have been worked on . The scoop lights were very consistant that early in production . The statement you made that there was "no indentations " is also a obvious clue for those familar with 67 fiberglass because even cars 2,000 units later often had shrinkage in that area indicating the same mold was used and filled for non scoop light scoops. It often takes a far amount of work to get that area smooth on even a later non scoop light scoop .

[Bob Gaines]

Jim most likely the upper scoops have been worked on . The scoop lights were very consistant that early in production . The statement you made that there was "no indentations " is also a obvious clue for those familar with 67 fiberglass because even cars 2,000 units later often had shrinkage in that area indicating the same mold was used and filled for non scoop light scoops. It often takes a far amount of work to get that area smooth on even a later non scoop light scoop .

Jim , if you ever decide to put the scoop light backs I have a set of originals and a set of later replacement lens and receptacles that I was holding for a European owner and his friend who has never sent payment for them so private message me if you are interested. Bob

[Duals]

I have a 1970 GT 350 vin 2998. It's white with a red interior. 351w, 4 speed. I have owned it for 14 years and have restored it and done a bunch of mods along the way. Rebuilt engine: hyper pistons, comp extreme energy cam kit, comp roller rockers and screw in studs, Holley carb, pertronix iginiton and coil, 3 core radiator and flex fan, Centerforce 2 clutch, rebuilt trans, Hurst shifter, rebuilt rear ( swapped in 2:47 gears ), added extra leafs to rear springs, Koni shocks, subframe connectors, monte carlo bar. Paints a little rough, but it's a blast on the highway!

[ceswert]

Here's a recent photo of mine [# 0029]. In 1983, my cousin and I flew to Boston and rented an AMC Concord to Jaffrey NH to pick up my 'new' Shelby. We drove it back to Texas....had a great time. She's never let me down.

Were the ten spokes an option that early?

[ceswert]

Yes, #130 does have the Side marker lights...

Darn nice car! Love the marker lights.

[ceswert]

#0089, nightmist, 4 sp, side markers. Will replace owner added chrome headlight rims with painted ones used during that early production time period. Looking for info on early cars that used rods to hold up hoods. Also looking for original early flat gas popup cap. Impossible!
Short block is non matching. This block was discovered by SAAC to belong to an existing 66 GT350. After the original owner and I met, we worked out an equitable deal and he now has his original short block back, which was stolen from a machine shop over 30 years ago. Thanks SAAC!

[Grumpy]

Damm. Didn't notice this was an old old thread. Lots of nice lookin cars in here. Bought our 66 in 1974. Drove it for one summer. Has spent its life in a barn since then. Had a 427 Cobra in 1976/80. Lots of other old Fords over the years.

[cobradad]

Missed this thread too...
I've had #2928 for 32 years. Paxton and side marker lights added some time before that. Automatic swapped out for the 4 speed just prior to my purchase.

[Grumpy]

Damm. Didn't notice this was an old old thread. Lots of nice lookin cars in here. Bought our 66 in 1974. Drove it for one summer. Has spent its life in a barn since then. Had a 427 Cobra in 1976/80. Lots of other old Fords over the years.

Forgot to put the pic up. My daughter got a dog photo with the car last summer.

[JTMac]

Owned SFM 6S210 in late 60s and early 70s. If current owner wants some background feel free to contact me.

Tim