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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1967 Shelby => Topic started by: Oz390 on March 16, 2012, 01:53:31 AM

Title: 67/68 Tail Panel
Post by: Oz390 on March 16, 2012, 01:53:31 AM

Same part both years?

Title: Re: 67/68 Tail Panel
Post by: Bob Gaines on March 16, 2012, 04:23:10 PM

Quote from: Oz390 on March 16, 2012, 01:53:31 AM

Same part both years?

No . There is a early+ late 67 Shelby version . 68 is all on it's own with it being shared with the CA Special.

Title: Re: 67/68 Tail Panel
Post by: Oz390 on March 16, 2012, 08:27:39 PM

Thanks.

Title: Re: 67/68 Tail Panel
Post by: ceswert on May 24, 2012, 11:04:54 AM

What are the differences between an early '67 and later tail panel?

Title: Re: 67/68 Tail Panel
Post by: Bob Gaines on May 24, 2012, 12:15:04 PM

Quote from: ceswert on May 24, 2012, 11:04:54 AM

What are the differences between an early '67 and later tail panel?

One style is more flat on the lens side and utilized a different size taillight box on the trunk side . It also did not overlap the sheet metal trunk lip.it was prone to sag in that area.  The later style has a contour which allows the lens to protrude out some and used a shallower tail light box for more room in the trunk most likely to help accommodate the large diameter  E 70 15 spare on the trunk side and the fiberglass overlaps the sheet metal trunk lip and is secured with some black anodized rivets .