Need help with '67 Shelby GT350

[Tusk]

My first post!

I recently purchased a 1967 Shelby GT350 from my late father-in-law and I'm looking for advice on how I should approach the maintenance of it. It is a repainted survivor car but I'm not sure when it was repainted. It could've been 30 years ago. The paint has a lot of cracks and chips, and it's really thin on some of the apexes. It really needs a repaint and that is the plan, but not right now. What would be your recommendation of the maintenance of this paint? Should I stay away from paint correction and just stick with sealants, glazes and waxes? Thanks! (Sorry for the wall of photos)

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My father-in-law's final drive in the car before he lost his battle with cancer

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Myself with the Shelby a few years ago

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[Kamakaz1961]

IMO I would just clay and put a sealant or wax. No correction. You mentioned that the car will be repainted is the reason for no correcting. IMO I would be afraid of peeling the brittle paint off by correcting. That would be my way.

I would not clay the areas where the brittle paint is at. I would say that the owner would have to live with that until a re-paint

[custmsprty]

Before I touched that classic ask yourself a couple questions. Is it all original numbers matching? Have you had it appraised by a knowledgable classsic car collctor. Someone like Wayne C.

Here's what appears to be a like Shelby and it's asking price is $84,000 and it's a 68.

1968 Shelby GT350 GT-350 for sale #1696084 | Hemmings Motor News (http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/shelby/gt350/1696084.html)

https://www.hagerty.com/valuationtools/HVT/VehicleSearch/Report?vbe=114994

Your car may be worth having a full on restoration being done to it, not just a spray job.

Let us know what you find out.

Nice Mustang!

[Tusk]

IMO I would just clay and put a sealant or wax. No correction. You mentioned that the car will be repainted is the reason for no correcting. IMO I would be afraid of peeling the brittle paint off by correcting. That would be my way.

I would not clay the areas where the brittle paint is at. I would say that the owner would have to live with that until a re-paint

That's what I'm leaning towards. Thanks!


Before I touched that classic ask yourself a couple questions. Is it all original numbers matching? Have you had it appraised by a knowledgable classsic car collctor. Someone like Wayne C.

Here's what appears to be a like Shelby and it's asking price is $84,000 and it's a 68.

1968 Shelby GT350 GT-350 for sale #1696084 | Hemmings Motor News (http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/shelby/gt350/1696084.html)

Your car may be worth having a full on restoration being done to it, not just a spray job.

Let us know what you find out.

Nice Mustang!

It has matching numbers and it's in the SAAC Registry. It will be restored when I have it repainted.

[GSKR]

Use a hand glaze for a filler,and then just a carnauba wax.u don't need a sealant it doesn't sit out side .youre looking for alternative to bring some pop back into the paint.

[custmsprty]

That's what I'm leaning towards. Thanks!



It has matching numbers and it's in the SAAC Registry. It will be restored when I have it repainted.

What's under the hood? 302? Can you post some pics of engine bay and interior?

[Tusk]

What's under the hood? 302? Can you post some pics of engine bay and interior?

289 HiPo.

This is the wrong air cleaner. I have the correct one but I'm waiting on a stud so I can mount it. I also need to have the valve covers restored to the black wrinkle finish. There's some other items that need addressing too.

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Took this one last night. I don't have any others of the interior.

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[custmsprty]

That's awesome!

[rbss]

That is one sweet ride!

[whavens]

Beautiful car. Sorry for the loss of your father-in-law. Good luck with the restoration.

Walter

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[Bill1234]

Let me tell you my opinion. 1. Awesome ride, I love the retro dash. I would kill for ford to give us a car with retro styling but updated tech.

2. If it is in fact single stage ,the best thing to do would be to use meguiars number 7 show car glaze. Rub on the paint with a terry towel and let sit according to directions. This is only if single stage paint. If not single stage, I would give it a light polish. Like litterally speed 3.5 on a da and meguiars swirl x or menzernas lightest polish. Clay will also improve gloss immensely.

Since it is carbs , try using seafoam in the gas tank, works great in carb stuff

[Kamakaz1961]

OH Man seeing the rest of the car and the interior....I will give you my girlfriend for this ride....I have ALWAYS been a Ford Mustang/Shelby Guy and this ride makes me take a COLD shower.....just beautiful!

You are an incredibly lucky man!!

[eaglefan]

That is one incredible car. #7 and a wax would be my call. Rinse less or waterless washes. Put that car in the garage cover it and keep the kids away from it. Barricade it off if you need to. Every once in a while take it for rip and enjoy it

[Vegas1]

Awesome Mustang! Have fun.

[skwidd]

Check this thread out:

The Secret to Removing Oxidation and Restoring a Show Car Finish to Antique Single Stage Paints (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/25304-secret-removing-oxidation-restoring-show-car-finish-antique-single-stage-paints.html)



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