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Started by GT350Lad, March 18, 2025, 09:40:07 PM

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GT350Lad

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March 27, 2025, 04:07:05 PM Last Edit: March 27, 2025, 04:33:27 PM by GT350Lad
Thanks all. Yeah she has some unusual day 2 stuff. Lots of history to pay homage too. The roll cage is pretty cool. 2nd owner has some more day 2 pics he is digging up and I'll post them once I have them
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98SVT - was 06GT

#16
March 28, 2025, 07:42:58 PM
Quote from: GT350Lad on March 27, 2025, 04:07:05 PMThanks all. Yeah she has some unusual day 2 stuff. Lots of history to pay homage too. The roll cage is pretty cool. 2nd owner has some more day 2 pics he is digging up and I'll post them once I have them

Many Shelby's received their "Day 2" mods years down the road. Since these were done so early it makes it unique and significant - IMHO........
Previous owner 6S843 - GT350H & 68 GT500 Convert #135.
Mine: GT1 Mustang, 1998 SVT 32V, 1929 Model A Coupe, Wife's: 2004 Tbird
Member since 1975 - priceless

GT350Lad

#17
March 28, 2025, 08:00:06 PM
I agree, the roll cage will stay 100%
Original owner 100% sure it was ordered with it.
Mirror on side I would like to get, anyone make out type?
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Bob Gaines

#18
March 28, 2025, 11:13:31 PM
Quote from: GT350Lad on March 28, 2025, 08:00:06 PMI agree, the roll cage will stay 100%
Original owner 100% sure it was ordered with it.
Mirror on side I would like to get, anyone make out type?
You should check with Howard to see if he has anything on the rollbar.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

GT350Lad

#19
March 29, 2025, 12:22:21 AM
Quote from: Bob Gaines on March 28, 2025, 11:13:31 PM
Quote from: GT350Lad on March 28, 2025, 08:00:06 PMI agree, the roll cage will stay 100%
Original owner 100% sure it was ordered with it.
Mirror on side I would like to get, anyone make out type?
You should check with Howard to see if he has anything on the rollbar.

Thanks Bob.Been taking to Howard a bit about the race history and roll cage. Filling in some gaps. 2nd owner is also certain he saw the car and it had roll cage in it just after pick up new.

Hard to prove SA put it in, theory was maybe dealer asked them to put it in after? The dealer and SA were close in location







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Bob Gaines

#20
March 29, 2025, 01:07:49 AM
Quote from: GT350Lad on March 29, 2025, 12:22:21 AM
Quote from: Bob Gaines on March 28, 2025, 11:13:31 PM
Quote from: GT350Lad on March 28, 2025, 08:00:06 PMI agree, the roll cage will stay 100%
Original owner 100% sure it was ordered with it.
Mirror on side I would like to get, anyone make out type?
You should check with Howard to see if he has anything on the rollbar.


Thanks Bob.Been taking to Howard a bit about the race history and roll cage. Filling in some gaps. 2nd owner is also certain he saw the car and it had roll cage in it just after pick up new.

Hard to prove SA put it in, theory was maybe dealer asked them to put it in after? The dealer and SA were close in location








If that close then Hi-Performance Motors might be the likely installer IMO.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

GT350Lad

#21
March 29, 2025, 03:50:43 AM
Agree Bob, I am no expert on who would have done it but I wish I knew. It's certainly interesting and I'll be keeping it in

A fun resto ahead..
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kranky

#22
March 29, 2025, 11:05:00 AM
Roll bar yes as an option from the SA accessories list early on (the front extensions that hug the front windshield don't look like they are there in the October 1965 grainy photo)....roll cage no in 1965....cages didn't start to be the norm until 1967 and on at least in SCCA.

98SVT - was 06GT

#23
March 29, 2025, 03:01:30 PM
Quote from: kranky on March 29, 2025, 11:05:00 AMthe front extensions that hug the front windshield don't look like they are there in the October 1965 grainy photo...cages didn't start to be the norm until 1967 and on at least in SCCA.

It was one of those things where there was no rule against a cage - but who'd add weight? In the 67 GCRs a cage becomes "recommended". SA didn't use a cage in 67.
Previous owner 6S843 - GT350H & 68 GT500 Convert #135.
Mine: GT1 Mustang, 1998 SVT 32V, 1929 Model A Coupe, Wife's: 2004 Tbird
Member since 1975 - priceless

deathsled

#24
March 29, 2025, 03:12:03 PM
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on March 29, 2025, 03:01:30 PM
Quote from: kranky on March 29, 2025, 11:05:00 AMthe front extensions that hug the front windshield don't look like they are there in the October 1965 grainy photo...cages didn't start to be the norm until 1967 and on at least in SCCA.

It was one of those things where there was no rule against a cage - but who'd add weight? In the 67 GCRs a cage becomes "recommended". SA didn't use a cage in 67.
Splat!  That must've been spectacular to see.  Looks like he went under an 18 wheeler.
"Low she sits on five spoke wheels
Small block eight so live she feels
There she's parked beside the curb
Engine revving to disturb
She's the princess from his past
Red paint gold stripes damned she's fast"

98SVT - was 06GT

#25
March 29, 2025, 04:58:45 PM
Quote from: deathsled on March 29, 2025, 03:12:03 PMSplat!  That must've been spectacular to see.  Looks like he went under an 18 wheeler.
Rick Titus told me how it happened. It was during practice. He kept bumping the hay bales at the exit of the turn to make it wider. He didn't know there was an immovable post behind the bales. They used a floorjack in the car and pretty much got it back to the right shape
Previous owner 6S843 - GT350H & 68 GT500 Convert #135.
Mine: GT1 Mustang, 1998 SVT 32V, 1929 Model A Coupe, Wife's: 2004 Tbird
Member since 1975 - priceless

GT350Lad

#26
March 29, 2025, 05:20:17 PM
Quote from: kranky on March 29, 2025, 11:05:00 AMRoll bar yes as an option from the SA accessories list early on (the front extensions that hug the front windshield don't look like they are there in the October 1965 grainy photo)....roll cage no in 1965....cages didn't start to be the norm until 1967 and on at least in SCCA.

No front extensions the original owner said, it looks identical to the 4 point ones in the R models. Cutouts in the interior panels are lined with door windlace.

 

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deathsled

#27
March 30, 2025, 02:34:54 PM
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on March 29, 2025, 04:58:45 PM
Quote from: deathsled on March 29, 2025, 03:12:03 PMSplat!  That must've been spectacular to see.  Looks like he went under an 18 wheeler.
Rick Titus told me how it happened. It was during practice. He kept bumping the hay bales at the exit of the turn to make it wider. He didn't know there was an immovable post behind the bales. They used a floorjack in the car and pretty much got it back to the right shape
I always liked the Trans Am coupes.
"Low she sits on five spoke wheels
Small block eight so live she feels
There she's parked beside the curb
Engine revving to disturb
She's the princess from his past
Red paint gold stripes damned she's fast"

chris NOS

#28
March 30, 2025, 03:30:42 PM
Congratulations!!! I'm happy to see another Don's car in good hands!He owned 241 too for many years but on concours purpose!
Enjoy the ride !!!

GT350Lad

#29
March 30, 2025, 04:45:57 PM
Quote from: chris NOS on March 30, 2025, 03:30:42 PMCongratulations!!! I'm happy to see another Don's car in good hands!He owned 241 too for many years but on concours purpose!
Enjoy the ride !!!



Thanks Chris
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