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)















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





Myself with the Shelby a few years ago

[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

https://www.hagerty.com/valuationtoo...ort?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

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.



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

[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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