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Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by Daleford, Jan 19, 2016.

  1. Daleford

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    New guy here looking to see if my 69 Shelby tail light panel is original or repo. I don't own a Shelby [yet] but I have a tail light panel that was on a customized 69 fastback Mustang that we scrapped. Not sure if I can post pics here or not so I'll describe it as best I can. It has a smooth backside as if it was press moulded as opposed to hand laminated. it is made from a cream color material. The bulb socket areas are part of the panel, not separate pieces. It has the proper shaped licence tag area between the tai lights, not a round hole to adapt over a Mach 1 gas cap. Appreciate any help. --- Dale
     
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    Does it look like this?


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  3. Daleford

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    No. The backside of mine is smooth, press molded in a 2 part mold. That one is hand laminated fiberglass in a one part mold.
    The outer side of yours looks identical to mine.
    What does all this mean? [and BTW, thanks for the help]
     
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    I never really got an answer to my question.
     
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    OK - I got my answer................................

    by e-mailing Tony Branda.
    They are calling my smooth backside panel original.:D
     
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    Can you upload pictures yet? I would like to have a set for my personal records. PM me for an email if you cannot upload to your post. Thanks Bill That's COOL yours is an original:thumbsup:
     
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    Maybe, Bob G. says it is not, I'm awaiting a confirmation from Ed M and Jeff S. before I decide one way or the other.


    Bill S.
     
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    Just noticed you are the member that posted the 2 pics of the hand laminated tail light panel.
    So I wondered, did you feel that panel was original or repo?
     
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    BTW, this is the immediate answer I got at Branda after I sent them close ups.

    I quote:
    ---That is the real thing for sure.

    Have a good weekend.

    Thank you;

    Karl ---

    He had confirmed it with his used parts guy as they were interested in buying it.
     
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    Although exterior of the tail panel appears to be 100% original, the hand laminating brings up all sorts of questions. Always thought it was original, as I can trace the car back to the pre-order form. But, spending it's first 35 years in NYC and the outer boroughs, I guess anything is possible. As the car is a driver+ class car, and not really a show car, I'm not going to lose any sleep over it, but will take the time to source another when toys funds allow.


    Bill S.
     
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    Here is the back side of an original. From an early Spring built 69 Shelby

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    Thanks Snakepit.
    Looks like mine only cleaner --- LOL
     
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    Bob G. has a used original he would sell. :whistle:
     
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    Thanks Bob I am not looking at the moment but out of interest, what would be the price on that part? Thanks
     

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