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I have been looking around at different Shelbys for sale on the internet however the photos do not tell me everything and have seen some in the $75,000 range. Trying to figure out what condition these would be in, obviously they are unrestored but have original drive train ect. I am talking about a 1968 GT500 fastback.
I am new to Shelbys and my interest is also new, although I do own a 1968 Mustang. Thanks for any information.
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« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2009, 11:37:32 AM » |
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There was a 66 on ebay , discussed elseware it was rebodied but in that price range It could be a lot of fun . and you could always improve the car at that price.
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« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2009, 01:10:14 PM » |
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Sunlitgold68
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Bigfoot
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« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2009, 01:24:24 PM » |
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You could get a great Shelby for that kind of money.
And almost any Boss 302. Not all but most.
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« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2009, 01:51:41 PM » |
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Stick with a private owner and you should find a very nice driver 68....I would jump on a roller CSX 6000 series then order a 427 aluminum motor with trans & install myself with your 75K...but thats just me...Good luck with your search.
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« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2009, 03:05:33 PM » |
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$75000... I can get you into a 69 Shelby convertible.... 68 Gt 500... 67 Gt 350... Numerous running and driving GT 350's and 500's..... bret@shelbymustang.com |
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« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2009, 03:06:53 PM » |
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CSX6000 series are a great car but id shy away from an all aluminum block and heads. They might be lightweight and cool looking but consider a cold start up at zero lash on a solid camshaft to get the desired .18 warm lash setting. the expansion rate is way too much on the lifter and pushrod. Stick with an iron block and alloy heads. www.period13cobras.com |
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Bigfoot
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« Reply #7 on: November 20, 2009, 05:49:38 PM » |
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I have been looking around at different Shelbys for sale on the internet however the photos do not tell me everything and have seen some in the $75,000 range. Trying to figure out what condition these would be in, obviously they are unrestored but have original drive train ect. I am talking about a 1968 GT500 fastback.
I am new to Shelbys and my interest is also new, although I do own a 1968 Mustang. Thanks for any information.
If you went with a 68 350 instead of a 500 that price might get you a restored one. |
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« Reply #8 on: November 20, 2009, 07:30:53 PM » |
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I recently picked up a nice 68 GT350 Convertible 4 speed for 75k. Nice driver with 53k original miles. matching numbers. They are out there..
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68 GT500 FB - 68 GT350 CV - 69 Boss 302 - Pantera GT5 - Cobra FFR
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RodKnock
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« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2009, 11:01:48 AM » |
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CSX6000 series are a great car but id shy away from an all aluminum block and heads. They might be lightweight and cool looking but consider a cold start up at zero lash on a solid camshaft to get the desired .18 warm lash setting. the expansion rate is way too much on the lifter and pushrod. Stick with an iron block and alloy heads. www.period13cobras.comThere are so many all aluminum FE's running around today, especially in CSX's and Kirkhams, that this statement cannot be correct. An all aluminum FE is almost standard issue now with high end CSX and Kirkham Cobras. |
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« Reply #10 on: November 21, 2009, 01:48:00 PM » |
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There are so many all aluminum FE's running around today, especially in CSX's and Kirkhams, that this statement cannot be correct. An all aluminum FE is almost standard issue now with high end CSX and Kirkham Cobras.
It certainly is correct. It was so bad that CSI removed the blocks temporarily from sale. But you know CS. Hungry for those good times baby. Why don't you hear more about it? Something about the nature of the buyers. You know...numb nuts. |
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« Reply #11 on: November 21, 2009, 05:09:58 PM » |
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Instead of being part of the problem, be part of a successful solution.
92 miles from Thunderbolt Raceway
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RodKnock
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« Reply #12 on: November 21, 2009, 10:04:55 PM » |
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It certainly is correct. It was so bad that CSI removed the blocks temporarily from sale. But you know CS. Hungry for those good times baby.
Why don't you hear more about it? Something about the nature of the buyers. You know...numb nuts.
You obviously speak with zero or near zero knowledge. Not only that but insult people without knowing them. Who's the numb nuts? When did Shelby stop production? Do you have any evidence that you can show here? The early blocks had leak problems, yes, but there are over 1,000 CSX blocks sold out there now? Pond blocks are outstanding as well. Have you read the FE Forum? A whole bunch of people are running them over there. Read the Club Cobra Forum lately? A lot folks running aluminum blocks over there too. Between several friends and I, using the CSX and Pond blocks, after 10's of thousands of miles, NO PROBLEMS. No oil leaks either. |
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shelbydoug
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« Reply #13 on: November 22, 2009, 06:27:25 AM » |
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Obvious Rod and you're gonna set me strait. Thanks I needed that. See ya' round some time, then you can slap so more sense into me.  |
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« Reply #14 on: November 22, 2009, 03:13:25 PM » |
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and with money leftover you can buy a open track day / driving instructor / fuel /tires and /brakes pads / a few times  |
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