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WTB - 69 Shelby GT 350 Carburetor Spacer

Started by tgilliam, November 22, 2022, 02:46:45 PM

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tgilliam

All,
Looking for a correct, original carburetor spacer plate for a 1969 Shelby GT 350 351W 4V engine. I believe the correct spacer is dark phenolic material with a straight outlet on the back for PVC hose connection. If this is not the correct description for the correct part I would appreciate any additional details/information you can share.
This is for a mid-January built car. Thanks for your help.

Tom Gilliam
tom@jtgil.com   

J_Speegle

Believe the type of style depends on when your car was built.
Jeff Speegle- Mustang & Shelby detail collector, ConcoursMustang.com mentor :) and Judge

Bob Gaines

Prior to April 69 the spacer plate would most likely be the style that has the short straight steel nipple.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby


tgilliam

Thanks for the responses - My car is a January built car. If someone could provide pictures of the correct part I would appreciate it.
Thanks Jeff, Bob and 1969shelbygt350 for the information.

Tom Gilliam
tom@jtgil.com

SCJSTU

1969 Shelby GT350 convertible 4 speed/ AC
Built Jan 1969 Red/Black

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Bob Gaines

Quote from: SCJSTU on November 24, 2022, 04:38:17 PM
this one?
That is one that was used at the beginning of production before evolving to the later style with the longer different shaped tube.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

J_Speegle

Jeff Speegle- Mustang & Shelby detail collector, ConcoursMustang.com mentor :) and Judge

TOBKOB

QuotePrior to April 69 the spacer plate would most likely be the style that has the short straight steel nipple.

#2060 April 7th build has the short straight tube.

TOB
1969 GT350 owned since 1970

Bob Gaines

Quote from: TOBKOB on November 26, 2022, 11:54:32 AM
QuotePrior to April 69 the spacer plate would most likely be the style that has the short straight steel nipple.

#2060 April 7th build has the short straight tube.

TOB
Yes around that beginning April time is when the transition appeared. FYI the build date of the car is later then the assembly date of the engine. ;)  Approximately April 15 /69 when BOSS 302 production started had the Boss engine with the new style plate fully integrated into production . 351 W was plus or minus some.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby