Engine hooks

[shelbymann1970]

These 2 pieces came with my 68 Shelby. They appear to be ford engine blue from new and were in a can with a bunch of engine fasteners. The one without the plastic sleeve appears to possibly be broke on the one end. I got both my engine lift hooks for my 428 PI so they are not for that.

[Bob Gaines]

These 2 pieces came with my 68 Shelby. They appear to be ford engine blue from new and were in a can with a bunch of engine fasteners. The one without the plastic sleeve appears to possibly be broke on the one end. I got both my engine lift hooks for my 428 PI so they are not for that.

I can tell you that they are not for any 67-70 Shelby

[Coralsnake]

GT500 lift hooks

[shelbymann1970]

GT500 lift hooks

Thanks. I got my original 68 pair. I just media blasted my second one yesterday and it is sitting in evaporust for my allotted time before paint. I just have never seen the one(s) I posted so was curious if anyone knew.

[warwick]

Were FE engine hooks painted? Weren't manifolds not installed when engine was painted?

[Bob Gaines]

Were FE engine hooks painted? Weren't manifolds not installed when engine was painted?

Depending on the year but 68-70 were painted. I have seen 67 both ways. There is evidence to support the exhaust manifold paint question both ways. It is all circumstantial otherwise there would be a definite ruling. CJ has more evidence for no paint. PI there is evidence equally both ways. I would build manifolds without paint. You can always add enough paint after the fact to pass if needed.