1965 Mustang GT350 Spare

When a dealer ordered the optional Cragars from Shelby
in 1965, did he/she get 4 or 5 wheels, i.e. including the spare?
Looked at original pictures of car #114 that Shelby shipped
to Europe as his personal drive and it clearly has 4 Cragars and
a steel wheel as spare. Pictures are shown on 5S284's web page.
Also, there are several pictures from a German magazine, Auto
Motor und Sport, issue #20 from 1965 where they test a 65 and
it has 4 Cragars and a steel wheel as spare. This article is presented
at the web page of the German Mustang Club.
/Texas Swede

 

Thanks Dave,
According to the 97 SAAC Registry 5S396 came with
Cragars from the factory. My car, 5S275 also came with
Cragars as proved by the original invoice and order from the
dealer to Shelby American and SAAC Registry.
However, an earlier owner of my car, Russell Barnes from Texas
advertised in the SAAC publication under wanted for a Cragar spare
wheel in the late 70's. When I bought the car in 1988 and several
owners later it had a Cragar spare. This is one of the odd things
with 65's and from factory equipped with Cragars, some cars got 4
and others got 5?
Texas Swede

 

Hi guys,
Thanks for all your input. I have attached 3 pictures from Auto Motor und
Sport #20 from 1965. This car was tested in Germany and they took these pictures. 4 Cragars on the car and a steel wheel spare. This means that,
at least this car, was delivered from the US to Germany like this. Could have been dealer installed or factory installed wheels and I don't think we will
find out as the serial number isn't mentioned in the article. It's a rear mounted
battery car and as you can see it has the 3-hole spoke steering wheel.
After checking the SAAC registry, I believe it's a car between #125-250.
Texas Swede

 

Yellowboss2,
Is it that simple, the spare was turned upside down?
If that's the case, I feel like an idiot. The picture from the
German magazine isn't clear enough to be sure but it makes
sense. However, my attaching bolt is much too long to connect
it this way. Could have been changed along the line though.
/Texas Swede

 

Mike,
Sent you the pictures and the link to the First Mustang Club of Germany.
A lot to read about Shelbys and Mustangs. Very professional club.
Texas Swede

 

Hi Dave and again thanks for the photo.
Yesterday, I turned the spare wheel with the Blue Dot tire
around and I found that I had extended the bolt with a spacer
and treaded rod. Had forgot that. However the bolt was still
a little bit too long, i.e. the treaded part was above the plate
to be able to tighten the spare. Placed a thin spacer in there.
Also, the plate didn't have the 3 bent down guiders that a
standard Mustang plate has. Do you use a small spacer
and what about the plate?
Thanks,
/Texas Swede

 

Thanks Dave,
Texas Swede

 

Thanks Dave,
That is a great picture. Now I know how the 3 tab plate
can be used. Only when the wheel is upside down. It won't fit
with the wheel up. The center is too small. Fortunately I have
the correct plate and a 6th used original Cragar wheel to check
on. Will paint the extra plate and put a lug nut as a spacer instead
of what I use now.
Again, thanks a million for your troubles, it's really appreciated.
Texas Swede