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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1966 Shelby => Topic started by: silverfox on July 14, 2013, 07:12:16 PM

Title: Hood - GT350 repro or genuine and underside paint finish?
Post by: silverfox on July 14, 2013, 07:12:16 PM
Hi everyone,

Whilst the K code engine is out for assessment, I've taken the opportunity to look at some of my other parts on my GT350 clone to help ID if repro or genuine.

I have listed below the only details i can find on the hood  - stamping in two places is 12 17 W3

I have been on mustangTek but still can't work out if repro or not and was hoping if you guys can tell me what I have.

Whilst here can anyone enlighten me as to painting it and what colours should be on the underside??
Thanks
Chris

(http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p536/silverfox1001/GT350%20replica/P1020058_zps7846b770.jpg) (http://s1154.photobucket.com/user/silverfox1001/media/GT350%20replica/P1020058_zps7846b770.jpg.html)
(http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p536/silverfox1001/GT350%20replica/P1020059_zps298b6121.jpg) (http://s1154.photobucket.com/user/silverfox1001/media/GT350%20replica/P1020059_zps298b6121.jpg.html)
(http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p536/silverfox1001/GT350%20replica/P1020060_zpsedd69b99.jpg) (http://s1154.photobucket.com/user/silverfox1001/media/GT350%20replica/P1020060_zpsedd69b99.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Hood - GT350 repro or genuine and underside paint finish?
Post by: J_Speegle on July 14, 2013, 08:34:03 PM
The numbers and letters are the stamping date and plant  (Dec 17th in your case)


Should be painted with a low gloss black first.  Then the exterior color is added and overspray allowed along the edge (not tapped off) and at the scoop opening

Did notice that the hood (under structure) appears to have been altered/cut/modified near the front of the scoop area



Don't follow the finish on this example ;) shown for the understructure only
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/firetrainer/66%20Shelby%20Detals/6S359hood_zps95a66853.jpg) (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/firetrainer/media/66%20Shelby%20Detals/6S359hood_zps95a66853.jpg.html)


(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/firetrainer/66%20Shelby%20Detals/6S04072011hood_zpse3216416.jpg) (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/firetrainer/media/66%20Shelby%20Detals/6S04072011hood_zpse3216416.jpg.html)


Title: Re: Hood - GT350 repro or genuine and underside paint finish?
Post by: silverfox on July 15, 2013, 02:13:33 PM
Jeff, many thanks for this and note your comments around cut-out.

I hadn't spotted this until you had pointed it out. Can I only assume was for a carb and/or air cleaner that may have been fitted in the past?

Chris

P.S The car originated from San Jose (A code FB)  but at some point had various Shelby parts added in the 70's - did the hoods originally all come with GT350's from the San Jose plant or where they added @ SAI?? ?
Title: Re: Hood - GT350 repro or genuine and underside paint finish?
Post by: Bob Gaines on July 15, 2013, 03:30:38 PM
Quote from: silverfox on July 15, 2013, 02:13:33 PM
Jeff, many thanks for this and note your comments around cut-out.

I hadn't spotted this until you had pointed it out. Can I only assume was for a carb and/or air cleaner that may have been fitted in the past?

Chris

P.S The car originated from San Jose (A code FB)  but at some point had various Shelby parts added in the 70's - did the hoods originally all come with GT350's from the San Jose plant or where they added @ SAI?? ?
Added at SA .
Title: Re: Hood - GT350 repro or genuine and underside paint finish?
Post by: silverfox on July 16, 2013, 01:43:05 PM
Quote from: Bob Gaines on July 15, 2013, 03:30:38 PM
Added at SA .
Thanks Bob