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Started by SCJSTU, February 28, 2022, 09:38:02 PM

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SCJSTU

Anyone got a picture and what head markings?

Do you use a washer and lock washer?
Thanks
Stuart
1969 Shelby GT350 convertible 4 speed/ AC
Built Jan 1969 Red/Black

1967 S-Code 4 spd Black/Parchment
2004 Mustang Mach 1
1956 Ford F-100 Big Window 392 Hemi
1957 F-100 Fridge
1963 Falcon Ranchero
1961 Econoline PU
1961 Falcon 2 dr wagon
1970 Challenger R/T vert 4 speed
1970 Chevy Blazer 2WD

Bob Gaines

Quote from: SCJSTU on February 28, 2022, 09:38:02 PM
Anyone got a picture and what head markings?

Do you use a washer and lock washer?
Thanks
Stuart
no lock washer .Just flat washer. The no head marking blank head bolts are the easiest ones to find that were a factory variant.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

gt350hr

 Bob wouldn't that be correct for "closed letter" black crinkle painted covers?  I believe "open letter" natural finish covers had RWB bolts.
Celebrating 46 years of drag racing 6S477 and no end in sight.

Bob Gaines

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Quote from: gt350hr on March 01, 2022, 10:52:10 AM
Bob wouldn't that be correct for "closed letter" black crinkle painted covers?  I believe "open letter" natural finish covers had RWB bolts.
Randy ,he was asking about a 69/70 model closed letter valve cover . You can assume that by the 69/70 category we are in. The earlier years hardware are typically different like the 1966 open /closed transition time frame you are referring to.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

gt350hr

    Sorry! I didn't see it was in the '69-70 category. At least I was correct that the later covers had smooth top bolts like you had already advised.
Celebrating 46 years of drag racing 6S477 and no end in sight.

shelbymann1970

Shelby owner since 1984
SAAC member since 1990
1970 GT350 4 speed(owned since 1985).
  MCA gold 2003(not anymore)
1969 Mach1 428SCJ 4 speed R-code (owned since 2013)
"2nd" owner of 68 GT500 #1626

Bob Gaines

Quote from: gt350hr on March 01, 2022, 11:42:56 AM
    Sorry! I didn't see it was in the '69-70 category. At least I was correct that the later covers had smooth top bolts like you had already advised.
Yes the RBW bolts were used through 67.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

shelbymann1970

Quote from: Bob Gaines on March 01, 2022, 12:42:44 PM
Quote from: gt350hr on March 01, 2022, 11:42:56 AM
    Sorry! I didn't see it was in the '69-70 category. At least I was correct that the later covers had smooth top bolts like you had already advised.
Yes the RBW bolts were used through 67.
Did the 68s use the RBW? It seems that I had the RBWs on my 70 by mistake back in 2007 and then put them on my 68 and got the correct 69-70 plain style for them. Seems someone told me back then that 68s used RWBs and 69-70 plain
Shelby owner since 1984
SAAC member since 1990
1970 GT350 4 speed(owned since 1985).
  MCA gold 2003(not anymore)
1969 Mach1 428SCJ 4 speed R-code (owned since 2013)
"2nd" owner of 68 GT500 #1626

Bob Gaines

Quote from: shelbymann1970 on March 01, 2022, 01:00:11 PM
Quote from: Bob Gaines on March 01, 2022, 12:42:44 PM
Quote from: gt350hr on March 01, 2022, 11:42:56 AM
    Sorry! I didn't see it was in the '69-70 category. At least I was correct that the later covers had smooth top bolts like you had already advised.
Yes the RBW bolts were used through 67.
Did the 68s use the RBW? It seems that I had the RBWs on my 70 by mistake back in 2007 and then put them on my 68 and got the correct 69-70 plain style for them. Seems someone told me back then that 68s used RWBs and 69-70 plain
Why not start a new thread in 68 so others reading can benefit from the info while searching. They might never think to look in 69/70 area.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby