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| Gray Caulking Strip for Sealing ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| This Early 1965 Mustang GT350 Shelby restoration is coming right along! ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
I hope you enjoy these pictures of the restoration of a very early production 1965 GT350 Mustang. This is one of the cars early enough to have been modified at the Venice, CA facility before Shelby American moved to the Los Angeles Airport plant.
The car is owned by a customer. Virginia Classic Mustang has supplied many of the parts along with consultation for the restoration. The restoration is being performed by Maple Hill Restoration. We have featured quite a few of Jeremy's restorations of our own cars here on the Blog. His work is really incredible. It's so much fun seeing this level of detail!
This Shelby is now painted, and the "fun part" of the restoration is rolling along as things start going together.
We have tagged all of the posts featuring the restoration of this car, and you can find them all here by clicking this link.
If you click on a picture, you can view a large version of that image, but please check out the captions which explain each particular image.
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| Front coil spring installation on the 1965 GT350 Shelby. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| I hope you enjoy the detail on this restoration as much as I do...absolutely incredible! ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| The date code is stamped into the lower suspension front control arm. In this case, it's just the year..."64". ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| Kelsey Hayes front disc brake caliper pad retainer on the Early 1965 Mustang GT350 Shelby. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| More front suspension detail on the Early 1965 Mustang GT350 Shelby. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| The original 289 HiPo engine is installed. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| More detail on the Early 1965 Mustang GT350 Shelby showing the original steel wheel. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| Details were duplicated on the front coil springs on the Early 1965 Mustang GT350 Shelby. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| More front suspension detail on the Early 1965 Mustang GT350 Shelby. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| The original 289 High Performance engine is installed. ©Virginia Classic Mustang |
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| The original 289 High Performance fan with date code. ©Virginia Classic Mustang |
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| The original 289 High Performance alternator pulley. ©Virginia Classic Mustang |
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| The original 289 High Performance fuel pump is installed. ©Virginia Classic Mustang |
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| More suspension detail. ©Virginia Classic Mustang |
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| Washer bag detail. ©Virginia Classic Mustang |
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| Original Cobra cast aluminum oil pan. ©Virginia Classic Mustang |
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| Original horns with the exact duplicated stamped date codes. ©Virginia Classic Mustang |
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| Early shifter handle. ©Virginia Classic Mustang |
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| Interior is really coming together. ©Virginia Classic Mustang |
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| Original radiator with date code. ©Virginia Classic Mustang |
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| The original 289 High Performance engine is installed. ©Virginia Classic Mustang |
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| Detail on the horn wires. You will find that originally "blacked out" like that. ©Virginia Classic Mustang |
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| The original 289 High Performance engine is installed. ©Virginia Classic Mustang |
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| Early 1965 GT350 Mustang restoration detail. ©Virginia Classic Mustang |
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| Rear license light detail. ©Virginia Classic Mustang |
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| Early 1965 GT350 Mustang Shelby Restoration. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
Here is another update on the restoration of a very early production 1965 GT350 Mustang. This is one of the cars early enough to have been modified at the Venice, CA facility before Shelby American moved to the Los Angeles Airport plant.
The car is owned by a customer. Virginia Classic Mustang has supplied many of the parts along with consultation for the restoration. The restoration is being performed by Maple Hill Restoration. We have featured quite a few of Jeremy's restorations of our own cars here on the Blog. His work is really incredible.
This Shelby is now painted, and the "fun part" of the restoration is rolling along as things start going together.
We have tagged all of the posts featuring the restoration of this car, and you can find them all here by clicking this link.
If you click on a picture, you can view a large version of that image, but please check out the captions which explain each particular image.
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| A date code is normally stamped on the heater box assembly. Early 1965 GT350 Mustang Shelby Restoration. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| Heater box assembly fully detailed, assembled, and ready to install Early 1965 GT350 Mustang Shelby Restoration. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| Heater box assembly fully detailed, assembled, and ready to install Early 1965 GT350 Mustang Shelby Restoration. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| Heater box assembly fully detailed, assembled, and ready to install Early 1965 GT350 Mustang Shelby Restoration. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| The heater box featuring the correct, original, cardboard heater plenum. Note the "dimpled" texture firewall mat that is correct for a San Jose built Mustang. Early 1965 GT350 Mustang Shelby Restoration. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| Glove box area detailed and ready to go. Early 1965 GT350 Mustang Shelby Restoration. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| LH air vent assembly ready to install. Note that the earlier version has the plastic grill. Early 1965 GT350 Mustang Shelby Restoration. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| A shot of the ashtray assembly along with a partial view of the radio block off plate. Early 1965 GT350 Mustang Shelby Restoration. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| Wiring is in and the instrument panel is ready to install. Early 1965 GT350 Mustang Shelby Restoration. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| Brake and Clutch Pedal Assembly looks great! It's ready to be installed. Early 1965 GT350 Mustang Shelby Restoration. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| Heater motor detail shown from the engine compartment. Sealer for the firewall and around the heater blower assembly has not been applied yet. Early 1965 GT350 Mustang Shelby Restoration. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| The detail of the underdash area is just fantastic! Early 1965 GT350 Mustang Shelby Restoration. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| Disc brake proportioning valve. We have seen black painted ones and gray painted ones. This one was detailed as found on this particular car. Early 1965 GT350 Mustang Shelby Restoration. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| Wiper motor and other underdash detail. Early 1965 GT350 Mustang Shelby Restoration. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| Wiper arm detail shot for under the dash. Early 1965 GT350 Mustang Shelby Restoration. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| Steering box properly "blacked out"on the top. The original tag indicates the quick ratio box along with the date. Early 1965 GT350 Mustang Shelby Restoration. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| Front outer frame rail detail shot. Early 1965 GT350 Mustang Shelby Restoration. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| Lower part of hood hinge detail. Early 1965 GT350 Mustang Shelby Restoration. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| Another under hood area detail shot as this area goes together. Early 1965 GT350 Mustang Shelby Restoration. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| Beautifully detailed transmission crossmember ready to roll. Early 1965 GT350 Mustang Shelby Restoration. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| Since this is a very early GT350, the original steering wheel is the 16 inch version with a unique hub assembly. Early 1965 GT350 Mustang Shelby Restoration. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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| Since this is a very early GT350, the original steering wheel is the 16 inch version with a unique hub assembly. Early 1965 GT350 Mustang Shelby Restoration. ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
