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GT350 Restoration

Ruppstang

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The GT350 restoration is coming along. The metal repairs are almost done and now check panel fit and gaps before starting body work.

I have been busy restoring every thing else. Here is the rear axel I finished last week.
 

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Ruppstang

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Marty,
Is this your blue 68 Shelby??

Rob

Yes, it was in my shop fire. It was not burned but the smoke damage was so bad it required disassembly. I thought if I had to take it apart I might as well restore it.
 

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I sat in it which is about as close to ever driving a Shelby that I'll ever get----except of course for my Poor Man's Shelby! :)
 
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Ruppstang

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I sat in it which is about as close to ever driving a Shelby that I'll ever get----except of course for my Poor Man's Shelby! :)

They really do not drive that much differently than a GT Mustang. However the cost of admittance is a bit more. :smile:
 
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Ruppstang

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Making progress. It should be home soon.
 

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I had a great fathers day weekend. I sold our red 68 HCS and worked on the GT350 at R&A Motorsports to make it a roller for the trip home.
 

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I had a bit of a problem with the choke piston. Dr. Rob was able to help me over the phone and I got it running today. I have a few bugs to work on but should be driving soon.
 
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Ruppstang

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I finished the restoration a few week ago. Now she is all dressed up and no where to go. The first three MCA national shows have been canceled.

Here are a few pictures.
 

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