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Mar 28, 2025

Just the Details...1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration

 

1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
Overspray patterns with correct colors.


I am super excited to bring you some images showing the restoration of 1965 GT350 Mustang (Shelby) SFM5S375.

In the past, I have featured tons of restoration photos showcasing the work of Jeremy Turner from Maple Hill Restoration. More are posted here, but the best thing about this car is that it's Jeremy's own personal GT350.

Usually the guy who does great restoration work does not have time to work on his own car, but here it is! I'm looking forward to sharing more pictures of this restoration.

These particular photos show the car in the "painting stages." The colors and overspray patterns have been painstakingly reproduced in a way often not seen. By that I'm not only talking about the high quality of the work, but the fact that all of this was based on what was originally applied to this particular car. None of the colors or methods were copied from another restoration.

Many of these photos show the colors, overspray patterns, and a few unique GT350 Shelby features like the detail of the spare tire hold down, axle bumper brackets, and cut out in the dash for the tach and oil pressure gauges.

You may want to take time to read the caption under each image as well.

Again, be sure to subscribe to our Blog so you don't miss any posts as this restoration progresses. There is a lot more to come!


1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
Darker red sealer on the front area than found on the floors.

1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
Painstakingly reproduced colors and overspray pattens.

1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
Colors and patterns matched exactly as found and researched on this particular Shelby.

1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
Colors and patterns matched exactly as found and researched on this particular Shelby.


1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
Colors and patterns matched exactly on the floors.


1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
Just more amazing detail.

1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
This hole was used to hold down the body on the assembly line. The area around the hole did not get paint.


1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
This image shows the underside where the spare hold down was welded to the floor for unique mounting of the spare wheel and tire on the rear package tray.


1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
The axle bumper bracket was moved on the Shelbys that were equipped with the over ride traction bars.


1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
The axle bumper bracket was moved on the Shelbys that were equipped with the over ride traction bars.

1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
More incredible floor detail on this car.

1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
More incredible floor detail on this car.

1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
Rear frame rail area and rear parking brake cable "tunnel."

1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
Front Fender is painted.

1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
Interior mounting bracket for the override traction bar.

1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
Outside body is painted.



1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang Restoration
Cool shot showing how Shelby American cut the dash for the oil pressure gauge and tach that were installed on these Shelby Mustangs.



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