68 GT 500 # 147

[OldMil]

Does anyone have any information on #147? 

[Mongo]

#00147 GT500 fastback White, black interior, 4-speed, no tilt, non a/c & hub caps from the factory

[OldMil]

Thanks for the quick response.  So how is it known that there was no tilt? 

[Bob Gaines]

Thanks for the quick response.  So how is it known that there was no tilt?

Because Mongo has all of the factory records . Mongo = keeper of the flame 68-70.

[OldMil]

So on an early car (late Nov, 67) that would make sense.  The car also has the "Extra Cooling Package" which should be the 24" radiator, fan shroud, clutch fan from what I can research.  Anything missing from that list?  How about a Power steering cooler?

[Bob Gaines]

So on an early car (late Nov, 67) that would make sense.  The car also has the "Extra Cooling Package" which should be the 24" radiator, fan shroud, clutch fan from what I can research.  Anything missing from that list?  How about a Power steering cooler?

Extra Cooling Package was typical through production on 68 Shelby.

[Mongo]

#00147 was built with the same dso as 10 Shelbys and the other 9 built at the same time do not have tilt. Also the invoice for those cars do not show tilt $ being charge for.

[OldMil]

Thanks for clarifying.  If anyone knows any history on this car, please weigh in. 

[Coralsnake]

All 68 Shelbys should have the small power steering oil cooler, as installed by Ford

[Coralsnake]

None of the 68 Shelbys had tilt at the start of production

[TLea]

Earliest known Ford build date for tilt in 68 Shelby is 12/1/67

[KR Convertible]

147 was probably built 11/25/67, same day as mine (181).  If I remember correctly, big if, there was around 100 GT500s built that day at Ford.

[KR Convertible]

I'll dig out my registry in a little while and check.

[KR Convertible]

Is this a car you own? Are considering buying?  I would love to know some casting dates.