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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1968 Shelby => Topic started by: ruppstang on February 18, 2018, 03:07:22 PM

Title: 68 Shelby History question
Post by: ruppstang on February 18, 2018, 03:07:22 PM

I have wondered why the 68 Mustang bodies used to build Shelby's were built in Metuchen NJ and shipped to AO Smith near Detroit MI. Why were they not built at the Dearborn plant? It seems like there would have been less cost in transportation. 

Title: Re: 68 Shelby History question
Post by: Coralsnake on February 18, 2018, 03:17:30 PM

Ford determined that NJ was the best place because they had the largest production capability.

Title: Re: 68 Shelby History question
Post by: ruppstang on February 18, 2018, 04:49:15 PM

Thanks Pete I knew you would have a answer.