1965 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 - Shelby Revolution
Critical Accumulation
Taking 003 from its current R-model configuration to that of street prototype will involve the accumulation of a large number of properly date-coded parts. Many, such as the NOS door panels Lennartz has tucked away, are standard Mustang fare, while others are unique to the earliest of GT350s if not to 003 specifically. Seen here are several necessary items: original Buddy Bar open-lettered valve covers, fiberglass dashpod, Talbot mirror, and extraordinarily rare prototype Shelby/Cragar wheels. The latter appear very much like the production Shelby/Cragars wheels, but actually have a larger hub area to give Cragar the flexibility of drilling for larger GM bolt patterns. The SAAC Registry explains Cragar had originally planned to add this wheel to its aftermarket lineup, but decided on a Shelby exclusive once adequate numbers were agreed upon. Without a need to offer a larger bolt pattern, the web size on production Shelby/Cragars was a bit smaller. Thanks to Craig Conley for coming up with and restoring these important pieces of 003 history. View Related Article
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