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1967 shelby gt500 help!

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by 67shelbygt500, Jun 25, 2007.

  1. Jun 25, 2007 #1
    67shelbygt500

    67shelbygt500 Well-Known Member

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    Hello everyone
    i have just brought a 67 shelby gt500 however is in bad shape needs restoring and just woundered if you could help me.:unsure:

    The owner before me or the car in its past life has had the side embelms removed and the holes filled at some point so i dont no where the side embelms go on the front fender(1 each side) can any one give me the dimensions on how far from the side of where the fender meets the door or from the floor up ect. any help would be a blessing also when i purchased the car the taillight panel was bad and i am installing a new one however when shelby installed the back light he used a standard mustang taillight panel if im correct and he then cut it to accommerdate the mercury cougar lights can any body be so kind as to tell me how to do this and if theres any factory sizes to cut to when installing them
    Thanks for your time
    Dave
    p.s if any of you have pictures of the taillight panel when cut please post them would be a huge help.:thumbsup:
     
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  2. Jun 27, 2007 #2
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    Hi Dave, Im Currently Restoring A 67 Shelby And My Taillights Are Out Of The Car. Ill Take A Few Pics Of The Cut Outs For Ya And Try To Give Ya Some Specs
    Jim
     
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    67shelbygt500

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    hay jim sure that would be brilliant hope your car is coming on fine.
    hate to be rude but would you by any chance have any specs also for the fender badges cause mine hasnt got them on and the owner before me when he had the car sprayed throw them away.
    all the best with your shelby
    Dave
    thanks again jim :)
     
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    I ADDED 2 PICS..NEVER ADDED PICS BEFORE HOPE IT WORKS:eek:
     

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  5. Jun 27, 2007 #5
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    Tony Branda sells a Book with all the answers from original drwings that you will be needing. I think it is like $15 Bucks. I have an extra one if you need it. let me know- Dave
     
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  6. Jun 28, 2007 #6
    67shelbygt500

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    hay dalton david and jim i have that book from branda however it doesnt give you the dimensions on where the fender badges go can any of you please help me.it also doesnt give the dimensions on how big to cut the taillight panel like jims to except the shelby/cougar lights.
    thanks for everything every one:)
    Dave
     
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  7. Jun 28, 2007 #7
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    I assume the Tail Light Panel was "Hand Cut" with out a template because I have seen them cut differently on several cars.
     
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  8. Jun 29, 2007 #8
    patty.dilabio

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    Hello folks! A few comments about taillamp panels and cutouts.They were cut out with an air hammer,and often when you remove the fiberglass panel you will still find the curl of sheet metal left behind.Kind of a quick and simple way to get this overwith.I wanted to mention how important it is to seal this area when you assemble it.Shelbys initial attempt did not work very well,or for very long.With todays sealers it is a simple job to do.This is crutial to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the car while the engine is running.It also will prevent a wet luggage compartment!So remember to seal not only the fiberglass panel to the metal panel,seal the boxes to the inside of the panel as well.Check for a good seal with water from the outside,and if there is no water getting inside,no exhaust should be able to enter.Do it properly and enjoy the benefits.
    The Road Reptile
     
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    EXCELLENT POINT!:thumbup:
     
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  10. Jul 1, 2007 #10
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    Patty, I think you meant "air nibbler", which has a similar cut to a sawzall blade.

    Yes, carefully seal everything.
     
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  11. Jul 3, 2007 #11
    67shelbygt500

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    hay all thanks for the info on taillight panels however my next worrie is where abouts on the fender do my fender badges go? any dimensions would help, got that branda assembly manual and gives you no dimensions for them
    thanks
    Dave
     
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  12. Jul 3, 2007 #12
    patty.dilabio

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    Hello 67 G.T. 500 !
    The dimentions for the fender emblems are as follows:measure from the ridge line down 7 3/4" and 10 3/4" this gives you the verticle hole placement,now measure from the edge nearest the door opening 2.685" for the upper hole,
    and 3.00" for the lower hole.The holes are on 3.00" centers.The holes are 1/8 inch.I suggest laying down masking tape first and do the layout on the tape not the paint.Hope this helps you complete your project.Remember measure carefully and if in doubt,make a pattern of the emblem out of cardboard and set it in place to make sure it looks correct...before you drill.Good luck and keep us posted!
     
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  13. Jul 4, 2007 #13
    67shelbygt500

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    thanks for all the infomation on the shelby guys means alot.
    now ill crack on with the shelby:D
    thanks again all
    all the best
    Dave
     
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  14. Jul 16, 2007 #14
    Joe Sikora

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    Look on the backside of the fenders. It should be pretty easy to find the original location of the filled holes.
     
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