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Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by Jimmy J1, Feb 25, 2008.

  1. Feb 25, 2008 #1
    Jimmy J1

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    I am shopping for a new block for my 67 GT500. The car was built on Jan 18. How much earlier do you feel it would be ok for the engine to be dated?
     
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    I would think early December would be ideal
     
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    Fast Fords

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    The block on my Jan. built '67 GT500 is about 5 weeks before the car being built at Ford.
     
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    mherman2

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    My 67 was built May 16th and the engine was the middle of March
     
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