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Brake Duct Color - Black or White?

Started by SFM6S087, May 08, 2024, 11:16:21 AM

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SFM6S087

For reference, Shelby American called the (plastic?) fittings on each end of the brake hose "Inlet and Outlet Ducts." So that's the term I'm going to use. Some people refer to these as "ferrules."

See attached pictures. The white ducts are original from 6S087. The black duct is supposed to be original from a car in the 600s. I have info on a few cars from previous research efforts, and a pattern is emerging. It looks like Shelby American started out using white ducts and later transitioned to black. I'm trying to confirm that theory and possibly pin down when that occurred. Further data is needed.

If you know what color the original brake ducts are on any 1966 GT350, please let me know the VIN and color of the ducts.

Thanks for any info you can provide on this topic.

Having Fun Every Day,
Steve Sloan



KR500

Rodney Harrold,Ohio SAAC Rep,SAAC 68 Shelby Concourse Judge,68 GT500KR 02267

greekz

SFM 6S1134  '67 GT-350 #2339

texas swede

This is a NOS kit I bought in Sweden more than 40 years ago.
The hoses are too short for unknown reasons.
Texas Swede

GT350Lad

I got 2 for you.

6S373 white (I thought where replacement)
6S1276 black

Cheers
6S373
6S1276

SFM6S087

Thank you to everyone who has replied so far. This is GREAT information!

GT350Lad, your 6S373 is currently the highest VIN car I'm aware of with white ducts. And the only non-carryover with white ducts. Well, so far at least. Hopefully we'll get a lot more participants in this survey.

Steve

S7MS427

I believe that 6S817's are black.  The last time I had the interior out, I didn't notice any white ducts, I would think they would have been noticeable enough for them stick in my memory as being white if they were.
Roy Simkins
http://www.s-techent.com/Shelby.htm
1966 G.T.350H SFM6S817
1967 G.T.500 67400F7A03040

GT350Lad

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Quote from: SFM6S087 on May 08, 2024, 05:57:26 PMThank you to everyone who has replied so far. This is GREAT information!

GT350Lad, your 6S373 is currently the highest VIN car I'm aware of with white ducts. And the only non-carryover with white ducts. Well, so far at least. Hopefully we'll get a lot more participants in this survey.

Steve

I'll check on the weekend Steve, I am only looking at the wheel well side. And not recently. I'll pull a interior panel on weekend
 Could be paint
6S373
6S1276

s2ms

Dave - 6S1757

FL SAAC Team Leader

Checked our car out when we first bought it to make sure they had ducts installed, definitely black
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SFM6S087

Quote from: FL SAAC on May 08, 2024, 07:53:38 PMChecked our car out when we first bought it to make sure they had ducts installed, definitely black

FL SAAC, Which car would that be, please?

Steve

shelby 711


6T6/7

'66 6S379, '67 GT350 #1661

J_Speegle

6S007 and 6S27 had white duct ends from what I recall. Will have to check all the others I have pictures of but those two stand out at the moment
Jeff Speegle- Mustang & Shelby detail collector, ConcoursMustang.com mentor :) and Judge

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