engine block - VIN stampings - 68 GT500KR

I belive that a lot of blocks were missed. After all who ever looked.

 

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When I was doing research on my 67 block they helped me a ton:

332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum

 

To speed this up, I will post your question for you and forward any answers I get.

Mike

 

I would expect the 69 to be stamped. As far as the 68 most of the ones that weren't stamped or irregular were prior to March 68. The KRs were a little more (but not always) consistant. There are 3 different areas I've seen 68 428s stamped.
1. There is a pad near the # 8 cylinder. It is almost impossible to see with master cylinder in car. In addition to VIN stamps I've also see dates stamped here in the form of Year/Month/Day. I believe this was an engine assembly date.
2. Rear of each cylinder head.
3. Rear of intake manifold. I've only seen this on 500s with the aluminum PI intake.
Hope this helps,
Tim

 

K. Wyman:

Check out this answer, talk about finding the source:

Chip has replied (with title "I owned 3679"):

Mike,

I was the second owner of Keith's car. The original engine - long block was not ever swapped out. The first owner had 3 - 2's installed and changed the cam, it had 3.5 rear gears. It would run 13.48s in 95F heat at MIR. The third and fifth owner I know did nothing to the car. I looked at the car prior to it being sold from the fifth owner and it appeared to be in about the same shape as it was when it left me. The only thing it realy needed was a steering box rebuild as the large tires the first owner had on the car had worn it out.

I am the guy who had the throttle hang open crossing the Woodrow Wilson bridge from Maryland to VA the day I bought it.

Chip

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Another response:

The VIN would not be stamped on the block on a '68 Shelby GT500
February 27 2007 at 8:05 AM Royce (Login RoyceP)
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It would be stamped on the rear face of the driver side cylinder head. Other places would be the top of the C6 trans at the very rear or if it is a 4 speed then the VIN on the tranny is on the top front of the main case right above the outboard top bolt that secures it to the bellhousing.

You could have the original block, check the heads.

Royce

 

I thought Krs were the worst for stamping the numbers on .
as far as i was aware they were not many that had the numbers stamped on them. i have seen original carsas well.
John

 

Howdy Keith !
Welcome to a fun and informative place! Next time you are in the capital,stop in and I can show you how to find the numbers you are asking about.Typically you will find them on the back of the left cylinder head.The numbers are 8 characters long,and with a clean surface-strong light-and a good mirror,we should be able to see them.I sent you a private message last week,hopefully you got it.Have you considered removing the drivetrain of either car?that would make it easy and you could do it in a weekend if you have the time/space.Let me know what your plans are,and if you need help.
regards A.D.

 

Hi again Keith!
To answer your questions:Yes we are selling GT 500's.and we have 2 on display,both are convertibles.The list is 14 cars long and to date we have sent 7 to their owners,with 7 more expected to arrive within the next few weeks.Please feel free to stop in and check them out,they are a very nice car to drive,and everyone is anxious for spring.Shelby has an ad to win his personal vista blue car in a raffle--check out Mustang Monthly.And do consider engine/trans removal,it is easier than you think,and is the best way to detail things.Keep in touch ! And dont hesitate to call.

 

I have my engine stampings pictured in my Ebay ad for a 68 GT 500 KR.

eBay Motors: Shelby : GT 500 KR (item 130082404096 end time Mar-13-07 16:48:11 PDT)

 

You own the Maroon one?

 

Yes the one and only.

 

Nice looking car. Wasn't it up for sale in Florida at Mecum???

mike

 

Thats the one. Thanks

 

Is it pretty original?