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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1971 - 1973 => Topic started by: Parelle72 on May 11, 2015, 06:21:08 PM

Title: '72 Q Code 351CJ Cobra Badge?
Post by: Parelle72 on May 11, 2015, 06:21:08 PM

I purchased a '72 Mach 1 Q Code that has Cobra badges above the Mach 1 decal.  Is this correct?  I can't find any photos online with these Cobra badges.  I want to make sure these are correct or if someone added them.  Thanks.
(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/3/3040-110515160630.jpeg)

Title: Re: '72 Q Code 351CJ Cobra Badge?
Post by: krelboyne on May 11, 2015, 06:46:47 PM

Looks like the 1968 Shelby emblem reproduced by Scott Drake.

Title: Re: '72 Q Code 351CJ Cobra Badge?
Post by: J_Speegle on May 11, 2015, 08:44:38 PM

Quote from: Parelle72 on May 11, 2015, 06:21:08 PM

I purchased a '72 Mach 1 Q Code that has Cobra badges above the Mach 1 decal.  Is this correct? ......

Not original - a PO add on

May be able to pull some dental floss behind the adhesive (between it and the paint) and remove them without damage. Might need to clean up the remains with a little reducer and some polish

Title: Re: '72 Q Code 351CJ Cobra Badge?
Post by: svo2scj on May 11, 2015, 09:07:56 PM

Good thing you didn't ask about the Goodyear Tires ???  LOL

That car looks very nice!   Congratulation - we would love to see and hear more.    If you knew of the car, followed restoration etc etc.  Nothing wrong with 71-72 cars IMO.   (ESPECIALLY the R codes)

Mark

Title: Re: '72 Q Code 351CJ Cobra Badge?
Post by: Parelle72 on May 11, 2015, 11:50:05 PM

Thanks guys.  I'm certainly no Mustang expert, but I thought those badges were out of place.  The car has been repainted at some point and still needs a few things patched up here and there, but overall looks and runs strong.  I'm researching the original purchaser of the car and hope to find more info, pics, etc.  I'm the 4th owner.  More to come..  By the way, this forum is amazing.  Thanks to all for this amazing resource.   :D

Title: Re: '72 Q Code 351CJ Cobra Badge?
Post by: nham3407 on May 12, 2015, 11:19:57 AM

Agree with others that the badge is not original and should be adhesive backed for removal.  Car does look nice.

Title: Re: '72 Q Code 351CJ Cobra Badge?
Post by: midlife on May 12, 2015, 09:36:57 PM

No American Shelbys were made past 1970.  However, a few Mexican Shelby's were made (all coupes, I think) beyond that. 

Title: Re: '72 Q Code 351CJ Cobra Badge?
Post by: Parelle72 on May 12, 2015, 10:16:09 PM

Great factoid on the Shelby's, midlife.  I've tried the dental floss method, but it's too weak.  Those badges are on there!!  Gonna try fishing line.  Don't want to damage the paint.

Title: Re: '72 Q Code 351CJ Cobra Badge?
Post by: J_Speegle on May 13, 2015, 12:36:48 AM

Quote from: midlife on May 12, 2015, 09:36:57 PM

No American Shelbys were made past 1970.  However, a few Mexican Shelby's were made (all coupes, I think) beyond that.

The Shelby Europa

http://www.ponysite.de/sheleur.htm (http://www.ponysite.de/sheleur.htm)

Not really a Shelby product but did carry the name

Mexican Shelby's continued production until 72 - Only 200 built - but they never really built any great numbers