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GT/CS decklid and end caps
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StraightSix
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There's an original set on eBay right now for about $850... of course, they come with a car 
Seriously, I didn't even know John's Mustang carried them. I couldn't find them on his website, anyway. I don't know for sure of anyone who reproduces them besides Tony Branda. I used to see the trunklid on eBay every once in a while, but it looked like a very cheap copy. I also know of an as-yet untapped owner of quite a bit of original GT/CS-specific parts (some of you know who I'm talking about), but she hasn't yet budged on actually selling them. I'm also not sure she wants a bunch of people bugging her, or else I would post her contact info here. Not trying to be secretive, just courteous.
-Winston
Seriously, I didn't even know John's Mustang carried them. I couldn't find them on his website, anyway. I don't know for sure of anyone who reproduces them besides Tony Branda. I used to see the trunklid on eBay every once in a while, but it looked like a very cheap copy. I also know of an as-yet untapped owner of quite a bit of original GT/CS-specific parts (some of you know who I'm talking about), but she hasn't yet budged on actually selling them. I'm also not sure she wants a bunch of people bugging her, or else I would post her contact info here. Not trying to be secretive, just courteous.
-Winston
68sunlitgold
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yoyoyo,
Try brewsale, he had some parts awhile back that he was trying to sell, his emai is brewsale@hotmail.com. If you look in the for sale area you will see his post under 67 fiberglass.
Doug
Try brewsale, he had some parts awhile back that he was trying to sell, his emai is brewsale@hotmail.com. If you look in the for sale area you will see his post under 67 fiberglass.
Doug
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[quote author=gandystang link=board=1;threadid=187;start=0#802 date=1043433718]
How about Manstang Unlimited
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Umm, I'm not sure I wan't to know about this company... :-X
-Winston
How about Manstang Unlimited
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Umm, I'm not sure I wan't to know about this company... :-X
-Winston
I believe they meant Mustangs Unlimited. I have used them for most of my restoration items and upgrades, and have been very pleased with the quality and prompt shipping. Keep in mind that replacement fiberglass, will always need final fitting and finishing, as these are aftermarket parts. If you want a perfect fit, you will need to find factory pieces. Years ago a company called Sacramento Mustang carried GT/CS reproduction fiberglass. I found their website, but did not have enough tme to search for the fiberglass replacement parts, I believe its under Shelby stuff.
StraightSix
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Jay,
Yeah, I was just joking... sorry if I didn't make that clear enough in my post.
I've ordered from Sacramento Mustang (hood locks and retainers) and had a good experience.
I think there are a bunch of places that offer repro Shelby fiberglass, they just advertise it as such and don't mention that it also works for the GT/CS. The only part I'm not sure about is the trunklid... is that the same lid that was on the Shelby convertible?
-Winston
Yeah, I was just joking... sorry if I didn't make that clear enough in my post.
I've ordered from Sacramento Mustang (hood locks and retainers) and had a good experience.
I think there are a bunch of places that offer repro Shelby fiberglass, they just advertise it as such and don't mention that it also works for the GT/CS. The only part I'm not sure about is the trunklid... is that the same lid that was on the Shelby convertible?
-Winston
rjw
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I believe that Matt at www.ponderosamustang.com is expecting some replacement fiberglass around February 10. It might be worth looking into.
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[quote author=Jayscal link=board=1;threadid=187;start=0#808 date=1043474104]
The ' 68 Shelby convertible and the California Special are listed as having the same part number for the deck lid in the Mustangs Unlimited catalog.
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That's correct. They are the same.
The ' 68 Shelby convertible and the California Special are listed as having the same part number for the deck lid in the Mustangs Unlimited catalog.
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That's correct. They are the same.
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StraightSix
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That's something you don't see every day -- the Shelby trunklid is cheaper than the Ford (GT/CS) trunklid! I was under the impression that the GT/CS lids and the Shelby lids were the exact same, both produced at A.O. Smith.
This makes me wonder if they are actually a bit different.
Were the Shelbys die-stamped like the ones for the GT/CS? And were they also made at A.O. Smith?
-Winston
This makes me wonder if they are actually a bit different.
Were the Shelbys die-stamped like the ones for the GT/CS? And were they also made at A.O. Smith?
-Winston
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Winston,
They are made exactly the same way from the same company and tooling. I don't know why the Mitchell repair manual had them different, I just brought it up because I thought it was interesting and wonder were they got their info from.
I do agree that if I was going to order a replacement lid back in '73 I would have asked for a Shelby convertible one and saved some money.
Doug
They are made exactly the same way from the same company and tooling. I don't know why the Mitchell repair manual had them different, I just brought it up because I thought it was interesting and wonder were they got their info from.
I do agree that if I was going to order a replacement lid back in '73 I would have asked for a Shelby convertible one and saved some money.
Doug
just found this site and loving it. about body parts, i met the owner of a fiberglass body parts store called Cal Automotive in Slymar Ca. thay make 65-68 mustang shelby parts. 818/317/1245.cal auto was at pomona swap meat. i am going to get a trunk lid and 67 shelby style hood (short). i own a gt/cs and will be registering soon.also some @#$%&*# stold my grill and fog lights,need help! about pedistals i am in need;D
about body parts, i met the owner of a fiberglass body parts store called Cal Automotive in Slymar Ca. thay make 65-68 mustang shelby parts. 818/317/1245.cal auto was at pomona swap meat. i am going to get a trunk lid and 67 shelby style hood (short). i own a gt/cs and will be registering soon.also some @#$%&*# stold my grill and fog lights,need help! about pedistals i am in need;DStraightSix
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[quote author=robert link=board=1;threadid=187;start=0#825 date=1043646032]
some @#$%&*# stole my grill and fog lights,need help!
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Robert, I just ordered the next-to-last set of Marchal grille brackets from Delta Bay Mustang (1-800-664-8350). I spoke with Valerie there and she said that they do still install these brackets on the grill, so you can order that if you want. However, it won't be cheap! The brackets alone are $70 + shipping
-Winston
some @#$%&*# stole my grill and fog lights,need help!
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Robert, I just ordered the next-to-last set of Marchal grille brackets from Delta Bay Mustang (1-800-664-8350). I spoke with Valerie there and she said that they do still install these brackets on the grill, so you can order that if you want. However, it won't be cheap! The brackets alone are $70 + shipping
-Winston
