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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1969 - 70 Shelby => Topic started by: mach1one on September 30, 2009, 12:04:25 AM

Title: 69-70 shelby hood -fender scoop/ rear decklid mesh
Post by: mach1one on September 30, 2009, 12:04:25 AM

Is all the mesh used on the car of the same design. was the mesh bonded before or after paint on the scoops.Thanks Lu

Title: Re: 69-70 shelby hood -fender scoop/ rear decklid mesh
Post by: Bob Gaines on September 30, 2009, 02:25:17 AM

There were two versions that seemed to be prevalent on the assemblyline for the trunk lid. There were  later service replacements that were different yet still. It had to do with the number of grate openings in the mesh from top to bottom.The later service mesh was smaller and had more grates when you counted them top to bottom. One of the hazards of the service mesh is that you had to be careful all the pieces matched (same size mesh). Shelby Parts and Restoration had made up some excellent reproduction. I believe the mesh was bonded in the fender scoops after painting so they didn't have to worry about overspray masking or compound when polishing.  I hope this helps. Bob

Title: Re: 69-70 shelby hood -fender scoop/ rear decklid mesh
Post by: J_Speegle on September 30, 2009, 02:54:51 AM

Just happened ;) to shoot a comparison shot earlier this week since I'm restoring a set.

Below - Upper one original / Lower one is a current repo

(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/firetrainer/69%20GT350%20Restoration/69Shelbyrearlace-compare.jpg)


Agree with Bob - screens were added later If you look at originals you don't find body color overspray on the bonding materials

Title: Re: 69-70 shelby hood -fender scoop/ rear decklid mesh
Post by: mach1one on September 30, 2009, 12:12:32 PM

Thanks, What is the corect bonding agent and what is the color. what are the correct screws for the front hood mesh Thanks again Lu

Title: Re: 69-70 shelby hood -fender scoop/ rear decklid mesh
Post by: Bob Gaines on September 30, 2009, 02:35:53 PM

Quote from: mach1one on September 30, 2009, 12:12:32 PM

Thanks, What is the corect bonding agent and what is the color. what are the correct screws for the front hood mesh Thanks again Lu

I have seen has been a dark gray . The screen screws vary from a pan head screw to the flange head screw like what is used in the rear tail panel. I have seen more of the pan head screw used in that area. Bob

Title: Re: 69-70 shelby hood -fender scoop/ rear decklid mesh
Post by: J_Speegle on September 30, 2009, 08:55:27 PM

The bonding stuff I've seen is either black or very dark gray - hard to tell as it may have changed slightly over the years and if you grind through it i doesn't show well the color

Title: Re: 69-70 shelby hood -fender scoop/ rear decklid mesh
Post by: Bob Gaines on October 01, 2009, 04:46:00 AM

Quote from: J_Speegle on September 30, 2009, 08:55:27 PM

The bonding stuff I've seen is either black or very dark gray - hard to tell as it may have changed slightly over the years and if you grind through it i doesn't show well the color

++1. Bob