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1967 GT 350 (Early 10/66) VIN Plate Rivets

Started by DGSOH, February 25, 2018, 06:27:33 AM

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Bob Gaines

Quote from: DGSOH on June 04, 2018, 04:43:11 AM
One question that never seemed to get answered - is the non-black rivet aluminum or steel?

Thanks
The very early cars used aluminum rivets but transitioned to black anodized later. Like most things that transitioned we don't have a hard line in time just a approximate .
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Bob Gaines

Quote from: Bob Gaines on June 04, 2018, 11:16:14 AM
Quote from: DGSOH on June 04, 2018, 04:43:11 AM
One question that never seemed to get answered - is the non-black rivet aluminum or steel?

Thanks
The very early cars used aluminum rivets but transitioned to black anodized later. Like most things that transitioned we don't have a hard line in time just a approximate .
FYI the black ones are aluminum too.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby


Mallett 5S356

Hey I know my old 67 gt500 #1131 had black anodized Vin rivet's and black taillight rivets  thanks Lance

Bob Gaines

Quote from: Mallett 5S356 on June 04, 2018, 09:21:34 PM
Hey I know my old 67 gt500 #1131 had black anodized Vin rivet's and black taillight rivets  thanks Lance
Yes ,that would be typical for that specific car.
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shelbydoug

Quote from: Mallett 5S356 on June 04, 2018, 09:21:34 PM
Hey I know my old 67 gt500 #1131 had black anodized Vin rivet's and black taillight rivets  thanks Lance

Anodized or just painted black?
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