1968 SHELBY MUSTANG GT350, GT500 AND GT500KR: 3 : IN DETAIL NO. 3 PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Greg Kolasa | 96 pages | 16 Jan 2017 | Cartech Inc | 9781613252925 | English | North Branch, United States 1968 Shelby Mustang Gt350, Gt500 and Gt500kr: 3 : In Detail No. 3 PDF Book The Garwood wheel cover was nothing if not complex, containing well over a dozen parts. This item will ship to Germany , but the seller has not specified shipping options. Air outlets at the back edge of the hood were simulated with black decals. The result was the now-legendary Shelby Mustang. The CJ Mustangs were also equipped with the electronic delay. Read our Blog. Standard exhaust manifolds were used, the lowrestriction HiPo units having been done away with. After the experience, Kerr and Goodell were likely salivating at the prospect of good quality parts, and plenty of them. The books has numerous expertly taken photos on every page. Last one! It was replaced by an unusual yellow color taken from the Ford Fleet Color palate. The solution was a Dzus-type fastener that locked the hood with a quarter turn. A black power convertible top with glass backlite, dual exhaust, road lights, fiberglass hood, and GT equipment group are also on deck. The standard Mustang hood latch was also retained. Shelby returned to the use of a simulated wood steering wheel and, for the first time, the cars got a floor console, which captured the front seat belts when not in use and contained additional engine gauges. Keep in Touch. Smith Corporation. Ships to:. Things were considerably different from when Shelby was 2, miles away in California. Whereas in the hood bumper support doubled as the hood pin mount, the had separate catches were welded to the radiator support for the Dzus-type hood latches. Legendary Motorcar Company Ltd. Return policy. The result was the now-legendary Shelby Mustang. Skip to content. The molded plastic windshield washer reservoir had become standard to all Mustangs, therefore, all Shelbys were so equipped as opposed to in , where some early cars had bags and later ones had tanks. These, of course, were independent of the type of car, and provided unique product identification, while being simpler to keep track of. Best Selling in Other Car Manuals. The wheel cover, unlike the item which was a Ford part, was manufactured by Garwood Industries and was generic and used on several makes of cars Dodge and Oldsmobile among them. Enter Carroll Shelby. Contact seller. The T-Bird lights featured chrome trim dividing the long, horizontal light into five sections, and these were mounted in a fiberglass taillight panel that was painted silver on all cars of all body colors. Published on. 1968 Shelby Mustang Gt350, Gt500 and Gt500kr: 3 : In Detail No. 3 Writer About this product Product Identifiers Brand. Successful carryovers from the Shelby were highlighted; these included the air extractor scoop, the lower body side brake cooling scoop and the deck lid, with its distinctive molded-in ducktail spoiler. Muscle machines were extraordinarily hot this year at Barrett - Jackson , even fakes. Email Address appears to be incorrectly formatted or contains invalid characters. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. No longer was the car the target of frustrated Mario Andretti wannabees who cared nothing of style and appearance but everything of performance, it was almost degrees in the opposite direction. Your country's customs office can offer more details, or visit eBay's page on international trade. Showing In , the color went more mainstream and was known as Calypso Coral, being available on Mustangs as well as Shelbys that year. In concert with the new powerplant was a new set of badging. Sign in to check out Check out as guest. The pair visited Smith and indeed, the company was not only amenable to taking on the production job, but was eager to do so. Ford expanded upon the program and organized an all-out assault on racing in general. The nose and the rear taillight panel of the Shelby differed from those used on the cars, but seen in pure profile, the rears of the cars were identical. Tail panel T-Bird taillights coupled with a molded taillight panel and a spoilered deck lid gave the Shelby a unique look that was reminiscent of the Shelby, but visually distinct from the Mustang. Early cars used Marchal lights, but Lucas driving lights replaced the federally unapproved Marchal units and continued until the end of production. Please enter a number less than or equal to 5. No one was in denial; everyone at Shelby American was keenly aware of the issues confronting them. The GT and GT had chrome tailpipe extensions that were dimensionally and geometrically similar to the exhaust tips, except for the unique pipe-within-a-pipe design. Also desired was a unique GT stripe, different racing stripes, and different emblems and ornamentation, all emphasizing the Cobra emblem. Brand new: Lowest price The lowest-priced brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. Ratings and Reviews Write a review. Keep in Touch. They may have no longer been sports cars, but they were now fantastic muscle cars. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Check if this part fits your vehicle. Please enter a valid Email Address. It provides an introduction and his- torical overview, an explanation of the design and concepts involved Like in the Shelby, the dials are also furnished by Stewart-Warner. Later, Ford brought its LeMans effort to the U. The convertible was a Mustang chassis mocked up as a ragtop; less is known about the fastback; it, too, likely had underpinnings. Photo Courtesy Tony Conover. Open Preview See a Problem? Ford wanted to become competitive quickly, but it did not have the race history or resources in house. 1968 Shelby Mustang Gt350, Gt500 and Gt500kr: 3 : In Detail No. 3 Reviews Please enter a valid ZIP Code. But the issues were something of a two-by-four between the eyes to a man who came to work at Shelby American in October of More Details Deluxe seats lacked the stainless steel trim and hard plastic backs of the units. As in all In Detail Series books, you get an introduction and historical overview, an explanation of the design and concepts involved in creating the car, a look at marketing and promotion, and an in-depth study of all hardware and available options, as well as an examination of where the car is on the market today. Just feast your eyes upon all of these debut books to check out and emerging authors to I especially found the appendices interesting with performance data, Product A great book for classic muscle cars lovers, like my husband and I. GTs were propelled by the Police Interceptor of the same type as was used in Muscle machines were extraordinarily hot this year at Barrett - Jackson , even fakes. Two external attaching screws are giveaways that these are scoops; scoops lack the visible screws. There were Mustangs, and then there were Mustangs. Over the years, the Shelby planning has been seen as a pair of competing, parallel plans with the big picture set of plans almost totally overshadowing the more detailed ones. Default Title. The better-quality fiberglass parts manufactured by A. Also included is an appendix of paint and option codes, VIN and build tag decoders, as well as production numbers. A better production capability was needed, with a better source of raw materials to match. A great book for classic muscle cars lovers, like my husband and I. Refer to eBay Return policy for more details. But corporate politics were starting to take the fun out of the project for Carroll Shelby. Our Facility is home to. More on this:. Add to Cart Sold Out Adding to cart Description There were Mustangs, and then there were Mustangs. Smith was able to fabricate a pair of prototype hoods, noses, tail panels, and consoles. In its third year of Shelby use, was the last year that a true black Raven Black was offered as a Shelby color. Please enter a number less than or equal to 5. Shelby Nice!! Successful carryovers from the Shelby were highlighted; these included the air extractor scoop, the lower body side brake cooling scoop and the deck lid, with its distinctive molded-in ducktail spoiler. At first I was inclined to say that most seasoned enthusiasts and professional builders are beyond the scope of this book. It is rough and relatively unsightly. The location and size of the louvers were basically the same as on the louver- equipped hoods, although the louvers differed in that they were slightly tapered, being slightly narrower at the front than at the rear. Fastbacks received tubular bars covered with padding that kept their round cross section. This is a reminder that although the Shelby was built in Michigan, it was conceived in California. 1968 Shelby Mustang Gt350, Gt500 and Gt500kr: 3 : In Detail No. 3 Read Online Competition being what it is, the manufacturers were looking for ways other than winning races to lure buyers into the showrooms and entice them to buy their products. And Lee Iacocca knew that on-track performance led to showroom performance, so he needed to go racing. Content protection. Picture Information. An added bonus is that the underside of the hood, because it is also formed via its own half of the mold, presents a more finished and professional appearance. Successful carryovers from the Shelby were highlighted; these included the air extractor scoop, the lower body side brake cooling scoop and the deck lid, with its distinctive molded-in ducktail spoiler.