FOUND! 1967 Shelby GT350 Barn Find - 1 of 1

[64cobra]

Is this a car you are selling or planning on keeping?   

[Bob Gaines]

I must have missed that picture before otherwise I would have commented on how thick it looks. I don't think that is factory. Typical bailing wire is thinner. I get it at the Tractor Supply but many hardware stores carry it.

I thought it was about the thickness of wire that I had seen. It was missing on my '67 when I got it but it was still on my '68.

There is a 12 gauge wire that is used for hanging suspended ceiling track systems. It is made so that you can twist it to adjust the length of the wire, to raise or lower the tracks to level it. It's about the gauge that you want for the brake safety wire.

You can get it at Lowes or Home Depot in the ceiling section. It should be fine for this application.

You went and did it. You made me get up off my  ---  chair and look . 12 gauge is too thick. I just double checked my spool of wire and it is 16 gauge . That is common bailing wire which looks identical to what was used on the assemblyline from my observations on original cars 67-70 Shelby

[64cobra]

Agree Bob.  This looks like a total sell job post to me.  Blow the car up to flip and get big money for it. Its just a 289 auto.   Not a big deal.  Now if it was a 4spd a/c then different story

I must have missed that picture before otherwise I would have commented on how thick it looks. I don't think that is factory. Typical bailing wire is thinner. I get it at the Tractor Supply but many hardware stores carry it.

I thought it was about the thickness of wire that I had seen. It was missing on my '67 when I got it but it was still on my '68.

There is a 12 gauge wire that is used for hanging suspended ceiling track systems. It is made so that you can twist it to adjust the length of the wire, to raise or lower the tracks to level it. It's about the gauge that you want for the brake safety wire.

You can get it at Lowes or Home Depot in the ceiling section. It should be fine for this application.

You went and did it. You made me get up off my  ---  chair and look . 12 gauge is too thick. I just double checked my spool of wire and it is 16 gauge . That is common bailing wire which looks identical to what was used on the assemblyline from my observations on original cars 67-70 Shelby

[64cobra]

Rueben...    are you selling or flipping?

Agree Bob.  This looks like a total sell job post to me.  Blow the car up to flip and get big money for it. Its just a 289 auto.   Not a big deal.  Now if it was a 4spd a/c then different story

I must have missed that picture before otherwise I would have commented on how thick it looks. I don't think that is factory. Typical bailing wire is thinner. I get it at the Tractor Supply but many hardware stores carry it.

I thought it was about the thickness of wire that I had seen. It was missing on my '67 when I got it but it was still on my '68.

There is a 12 gauge wire that is used for hanging suspended ceiling track systems. It is made so that you can twist it to adjust the length of the wire, to raise or lower the tracks to level it. It's about the gauge that you want for the brake safety wire.

You can get it at Lowes or Home Depot in the ceiling section. It should be fine for this application.

You went and did it. You made me get up off my  ---  chair and look . 12 gauge is too thick. I just double checked my spool of wire and it is 16 gauge . That is common bailing wire which looks identical to what was used on the assemblyline from my observations on original cars 67-70 Shelby

[64cobra]

Guess we all know the story.   Lets blow the car up as a 1 of 1 then miracuously it comes up for sale.



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Rueben...    are you selling or flipping?

Agree Bob.  This looks like a total sell job post to me.  Blow the car up to flip and get big money for it. Its just a 289 auto.   Not a big deal.  Now if it was a 4spd a/c then different story

I must have missed that picture before otherwise I would have commented on how thick it looks. I don't think that is factory. Typical bailing wire is thinner. I get it at the Tractor Supply but many hardware stores carry it.

I thought it was about the thickness of wire that I had seen. It was missing on my '67 when I got it but it was still on my '68.

There is a 12 gauge wire that is used for hanging suspended ceiling track systems. It is made so that you can twist it to adjust the length of the wire, to raise or lower the tracks to level it. It's about the gauge that you want for the brake safety wire.

You can get it at Lowes or Home Depot in the ceiling section. It should be fine for this application.

You went and did it. You made me get up off my  ---  chair and look . 12 gauge is too thick. I just double checked my spool of wire and it is 16 gauge . That is common bailing wire which looks identical to what was used on the assemblyline from my observations on original cars 67-70 Shelby

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[Bossbill]

I love standards -- because there are so many of them!

I measured my bailing wire and it turns out to be 15 ga. Approximately 0.0575".
16 ga. wire is 0.0508.
Both sizes are per "AMERICAN or BROWN AND SHARP DIAMETER"  stds:
https://www.pyromation.com/Catalog/W03.pdf

I don't think most humans can see the difference. But I've seen Bob on the concours field and I think he could!

[shelbydoug]

I must have missed that picture before otherwise I would have commented on how thick it looks. I don't think that is factory. Typical bailing wire is thinner. I get it at the Tractor Supply but many hardware stores carry it.

I thought it was about the thickness of wire that I had seen. It was missing on my '67 when I got it but it was still on my '68.

There is a 12 gauge wire that is used for hanging suspended ceiling track systems. It is made so that you can twist it to adjust the length of the wire, to raise or lower the tracks to level it. It's about the gauge that you want for the brake safety wire.

You can get it at Lowes or Home Depot in the ceiling section. It should be fine for this application.

You went and did it. You made me get up off my  ---  chair and look . 12 gauge is too thick. I just double checked my spool of wire and it is 16 gauge . That is common bailing wire which looks identical to what was used on the assemblyline from my observations on original cars 67-70 Shelby

Oh geeze! Break out the calipers!

[Shelby_r_b]

I love standards -- because there are so many of them!

I measured my bailing wire and it turns out to be 15 ga. Approximately 0.0575".
16 ga. wire is 0.0508.
Both sizes are per "AMERICAN or BROWN AND SHARP DIAMETER"  stds:
https://www.pyromation.com/Catalog/W03.pdf

I don't think most humans can see the difference. But I've seen Bob on the concours field and I think he could!

Quite the lively conversation about safety wire!  Gotta love the details. 

[QuickSilverShelby]

What is the concourse correct finish on bailing wire? 

QSS

[shelbydoug]

What is the concourse correct finish on bailing wire? 

QSS

RUST! 

[Bossbill]

I'm stuck between phosphate and oil (PO) or Boeshield.
The temperature of the phosphate bath may affect the molecular structure of the wire rendering it brittle.
But Boeshield may be too shiny.

Decisions, decisions... 

[Shelby_r_b]

What is the concourse correct finish on bailing wire? 

QSS

RUST! 

LOL!!!  I would have to agree, even leaving LAX. 

[J_Speegle]

What is the concourse correct finish on bailing wire? 

Believed it was/is annealed. Last time I purchased it that how it was coated even today.  A coat of protective oil will help keep it that way over time.

[shelbydoug]

I'm stuck between phosphate and oil (PO) or Boeshield.
The temperature of the phosphate bath may affect the molecular structure of the wire rendering it brittle.
But Boeshield may be too shiny.

Decisions, decisions... 

Won't the coating change the thickness of the wire?

[KerryBWhite]

Ruben
I would be interested in purchasing the '67 if it is for sale.
In your original post you stated...incredibly original / rust free, and is believed to have 10,454 original miles.
It definitely looks pretty rust free from your posted pictures but can any proof of the mileage be provided??
How does the carpet wear look or pedal wear look with the low mileage?  Has any front end damage or evidence of a crash been discovered due to the A arms being replaced.
Just a few questions if the car is For Sale.
Thanks
Kerry