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Sep 20, 2018

Just the Details...1966 Shelby Mustang GT350 Restoration 6S933

Steering box paint markings copied from original markings on this Shelby.
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So, we are checking in again on the restoration of 1966 Shelby GT350 Mustang, SFM6S933. 

Just in case you haven't been following along, this Shelby is being restored by Jeremy at Maple Hill Restoration for one of our customers. The gorgeous Sapphire Blue has been applied, and the car is ready for assembly.

As it goes together, we wanted to share some pictures in this post showing the incredible detail on several items including the steering box, disc brake proportioning valve, interior, and underside.

Please take the time to read the captions under each image for more information.

Steering box paint markings copied from original markings on this Shelby. Note "blacked out" top as found on original.
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Steering box paint markings copied from original markings on this Shelby. Note original tag with date of Jan. 19, 1966 and "blacked out" top.
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Steering box paint markings copied from original markings on this Shelby. Note "black out".
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Steering box paint markings copied from original markings on this Shelby. Note "black out" and paint markings.
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Steering box installed!
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Original disc brake proportioning valve has been restored.
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Original disc brake proportioning valve has been restored. Date stamping shows the 348th day of 1965.
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Original disc brake proportioning valve installed.
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Original 9 inch rear end housing being painted.
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Original radiator with 12 65 date stamping.
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Original radiator with original C4ZE G2 tag.
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Original markings were duplicated exactly.
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More pieces getting installed on the '66 GT350 Shelby.
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More pieces getting installed on the '66 GT350 Shelby.
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More pieces getting installed on the '66 GT350 Shelby.
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Interior pieces getting installed on the '66 GT350 Shelby.
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Interior pieces getting installed on the '66 GT350 Shelby. Jeremy's attention to detail is amazing!
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Interior pieces getting installed on the '66 GT350 Shelby.
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Interior pieces getting installed on the '66 GT350 Shelby.
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Parts getting installed on the underside of the Shelby.
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Parts getting installed on the underside of the Shelby.
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Parts getting installed on the underside of the Shelby.
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Parts getting installed on the underside of the Shelby.
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Parts getting installed on the underside of the Shelby.
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Parts getting installed on the underside of the Shelby.
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Parts getting installed on the underside of the Shelby.
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Parts getting installed on the underside of the Shelby. Amazing detail!
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Parts getting installed on the underside of the Shelby. Amazing detail!
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Parts getting installed on the underside of the Shelby. Amazing detail!
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Parts getting installed on the underside of the Shelby. Amazing detail!
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Parts getting installed on the underside of the Shelby. Amazing detail!
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Parts getting installed on the underside of the Shelby. Amazing detail!
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Amazing detail!
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Horns and hood latch installed on the radiator support.
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Splash shields.
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The new 6.95 x 14 Goodyear Blue Streak Tires are ready for installation on the original ten spoke wheels.
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