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Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by Jimmy J1, Aug 19, 2009.

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    Jimmy J1

    Jimmy J1 Well-Known Member

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    Hi. I notice on some original 67 GT500 photos that the export brace looks more shiny than the rest of the engine bay. Could this have been painted a gloss black?
     
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    2+2GT

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    Looks like a similar chassis black to me. Naturally, it was painted somewhere else, not at the Ford body line. No doubt they didn't care much if it didn't quite match. This is an early Shelby photo.

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    Bob Gaines

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    They were dip painted which does leave a slightly shinier gloss then if sprayed with the same paint. Bob
     
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    Jimmy J1

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    Thanks. Makes sense. This pic is at the other end of the spectrum:
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    +1 +1 +1 +1 .......:thumbsup:
     
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