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Original steel hoods for 66s

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by 56ace, Feb 12, 2011.

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    56ace

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    I am doing a little research on the steel hoods used on the '66 GT350s and was hoping so folks with original steel hoods could answer some questions.
    1. What Shelby Vin is your car?
    2. I have read in a few places there were 2 different style hoods with 1 having a round hole under the scoop, and the other have a oblong hole that was roughly the size of the scoop. Which version do you have?
    3. What date code is on your hood? I think this is located on the frame by the driver's side hinge.
    4. Does you car have the full latching hardware.

    Thanks in advance for all responses.

    Jay
     
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    6S296 has an all-steel hood with an oval cut-out. I've observed two styles, like you mention, and attribute them to stories Shelby received two shipments of them. Looking around my driver's side (LHS) hinge I can not find any date stamping. I'll have the hood soda blasted later this spring and will look again at that time. It does not have Hood latching hardware.
     
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    Hi Jay,
    A good friend owns 6S822 which has a steel hood with latching hardware.
    If possible he may be able to post pics....I will call him and ask.No clue on date of man.for the hood-car was built early in 66 and del.to Hertz in N.Y.
    in Feb.
    P.D.
     
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    56ace

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    Thanks for the info guys, it a good start! As a clarification on the date code location, it should be on the rear part of the frame running parallel to the rear edge of the hood, and located ~2.5"-3" inboard of the back of the driver's side hinge. I hope that description makes sense.

    Thanks,
    Jay
     
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    My car is 6S2344 steel with oblong cutout.
     
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    56ace

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    6s2344,
    Thanks for the info. Any chance of getting the date code? Anyone else?

    Jay
     
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    If i remember correctly 6S571 had a round hole.
     
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    6S923 has a round hole and is date coded. Difficult to
    see though.
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    56ace

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    Texas Swede,
    Yea the date codes are tough to see especially through the paint. Do you happen to have a pic of the bottom of the round hole hood? I have never seen one and would appreciate a pic or 2. If you have any please send to sfm081 at yahoo dot com.
    Thanks,
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    Texas Swede

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    Jay,
    Sorry, I don't have any picture showing the actual hole in the
    hood only the date code. My friend and owner of 6S923 sent
    me that from Sweden a couple of years ago. Will ask if he has
    any good picture showing the port hole later this week.
    Car is being restored as we speak.
    Texas Swede
     
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    Were there any cars with steel hoods with fiberglass scoops originally?
     
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    Texas Swede

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    The date code on the original all metal hood on 6S923 is 8 28 2,
    i.e. August 28 second shift.
    Texas Swede
     
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    TJinSA

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    None. There had to have been one made to make the female mold, but it wouldn't have ever been used otherwise.
     
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    56ace

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    Texas Swede,
    Great Info. Thanks for taking the time to get the code!

    Jay
     
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    Texas Swede

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    Here is a picture of 6S923 hood showing the round hole.
    Got it from my friend in Sweden yesterday.
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    56ace

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    Texas Swede,
    Great pic. Thanks again for all of the help on this thread.:thumbsup:

    Jay
     
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