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Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by wcampbell, May 24, 2008.

  1. May 24, 2008 #1
    wcampbell

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    I know I am! Although I've been in this hobby for 20+ years the last car I restored was finished in 2003 when the internet was just making headway into our little corner of the world related to Shelbys and the information as well as techniques of their restorations still travelled somewhat from word of mouth. Well that was then, this is now! With my 1966 GT350 sitting and finished for nearly 4 years I was getting bored and looking for something new to revive (I'm not much of a show and wax guy). After searching for the last couple years I'm glad to say that I officially titled my new (very used, but new to me) 1965 GT350. While it hurts to look at what I'm starting the restoration with I'm confident that this new era of internet community and wealth of access to concours judges and other owners, I'll have no problem piecing together the legend to make it new again. Although I've come close to concours restorations on the other cars this will be my first attempt to completely "do it right" down to the minutia - so Bob abd Jeff I need your expertise! I hope to keep all of you here on the site involved every step of the way and ask for insight and guidance from owners of like cars to help me understand what it was when delivered. So with that - Let's get started!
     
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  2. May 24, 2008 #2
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    Yes!
    Tell us more - and give us pix and details!

    Mike
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  3. May 25, 2008 #3
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    A few things, as always, to start with


    1- what level of restoration are you aiming for? (I find this easier to describe than "really nice" "concours" or other terms that means so many different things to different people)

    2- what condition is the car currently in.

    3- what parts (based on the level of restoration and current condition) are missing, will need replacing and need to be found? The search can take long (shorter now with the internet I've found - just more $$'s it seems)

    4- what will you be farming out? Often shops are ill prepared to spend the time and planning to do all the detail that will be needed to do it right



    OK that's a start and its not unusual for owners to bail after they find out what the trip will cost and what it really entails. I would say that 80% of the owners I consult with go no further than the first four hour session. But the ones that do stay with it and remain focused produce some of the best

    BTW what part of the country are you in?
     
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  4. May 25, 2008 #4
    wcampbell

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    Guys,

    I plan to do a rotisserie restoration on the car. What I got is literally a "hull" or "shell" with drivetrain parts. This is what I mean when I say the car needs "everything". I found a hood, overrides, and passenger door. I need a nice rust free drivers door and fastback trunk lid. I bought Jerry's very nice repro horn switch (which I highly recommend by the way). I plan to have the unibody restoration and paint subed out, but as before, work the mechanical and final assembly end of things. Like I said, there's tons to cover here - front the conversation on the Koni (washered) shock tower brackets (that I don't have) to the installation of the axle limiting cables. I need it ALL and it all has to be restored. I've seen the posts and know the knowledge here and if you're willing to help and follow this restoration, we'll pretty much cover every aspect of an early '65 GT350.
     
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