67 Shelby front coil springs and nos vent window frames?

Dave, I would not replace the coils unless you absolutely have to. The front coils are Shelby Unique. They were replaced on the Ford line as indicated by the Shelby delete sheet . The are referred to as a progressive rate spring. They were never serviced with the exact same spring put serviced in pairs with 390 rated front coils as far as I can tell. The Shelby front coil would be the same height as a comparable equipped 390 mustang but the coils are a thicker wire. The repro vent window frames fit like most other repro items-poorly. The glass frame isn't too bad but they chrome the entire frame . The factory is a stainless frame and a chrome pivot point. The pivot point is what gets pitted on those. I have not tried the complete assembly which is the complete chrome frame and the repro glass frame. That might fit better because they are pre assembled . It seems like they don't work well with original parts. I hope this helps. Bob

 

Just have your original window parts re-finished. Nothing fits better than ford parts [jmho]

 

That would be best but you have to watch out for a few things so to get the best results. First using a core that isn't too badly pitted and then there is a triangle grooved detail in the lower front corner of the pot metal wing vent frame that is usually rubbed away during the polishing process. I have my chromer re cut the triangle into the area. The stainless frame is a problem too the pivot point that pits is hard to plate while riveted onto the the stainless frame. I have a friend who has experimented with taping off everything but the pivot point with fiberglass tape with good results. I just wanted to mention the problems so that they can be overcome if refurbishing is undertaken. Bob

 

Good point Bob, like every thing from re-chroming to sand basting. Should only be in the hands of an expert with a good knowledge of what is to be expected.

 

I paid $900 to have the vent window frames and rear window frames (I have a 68 vert) rechromed. He was able to keep the detail mentioned above and get the pivot point correct.