Just the Details...Early Production 1965 GT350 Shelby Mustang Restoration

 

Side stripes are taped off on the 1965 GT350. The '65 cars had painted, rather than tape stripes.
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The restoration of the early production 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350 continues at Maple Hill Restoration. Painting the stripes was quite a big and time consuming task. Now that Jeremy has that under his belt, the assembly can really begin!

If you have missed our previous posts detailing this and other Mustang and Shelby restorations, be sure to scroll down through our Blog!

LeMans stripes are taped off on the 1965 GT350. 
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LeMans stripes are taped off on the 1965 GT350. 
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LeMans stripes painted on the stone deflector and front valance. 
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LeMans stripes painted on the 1965 GT350 Fiberglass hood. 
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Body taped off in preparation for LeMans stripes on the 1965 GT350. 
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LeMans stripes painted on the 1965 GT350. 
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LeMans stripes painted on the 1965 GT350. 
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Side stripes painted on the 1965 GT350. 
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LeMans stripes painted on the front valance of the 1965 GT350. 
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Big job, but the LeMans stripes are on the car!
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Big job, but the LeMans stripes are on the car!
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Big job, but the LeMans stripes are on the car!
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The detail is incredible on this 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350.
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Side Stripes
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Big job, but the LeMans stripes are on the car!
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Big job, but the LeMans stripes are on the car!
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Big job, but the LeMans stripes are on the car!
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The nine inch rear end is detailed and ready to go!
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The nine inch rear end is detailed and ready to go!
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65-66 Mustang Lower Control Arm - MOOG - Made in USA

 

1965 and 1966 Mustang Front Suspension Lower Control Arm - MOOG - Made in USA 
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They are back!

We had a very special, limited run of these great lower control arms made, and they are now in stock!

MOOG brand and Made in the USA. These are complete lower control arms with a very high quality ball joint properly riveted in along with the bushing on the mounting end.

These front suspension lower arms are actually a great improvement over the originals and were previously unavailable. Thousands have been used over the years in applications from everyday drivers to Mustangs regularly used on the race track.

We are super excited to be able to offer these again. Don't miss out while they are still available.

Here is the link to order:

1965 and 1966 Front Suspension Lower Control Arm complete with ball joint

Just the Details...Early Production 1965 GT350 Shelby Mustang Restoration

 

1965 GT350 Mustang Shelby Restoration

More pictures of the restoration of the early production 1965 GT350 Mustang Shelby. The attention to detail is just over the top. Scroll down through our Blog to see our previous posts with lots more pictures.

Also be sure to read the captions under each image.

Check out the detail on the inside of the door...this is the inside of the door!!

Original outside door handles are being used. This shows the part number on the inside of the door handle. The originals were replated.

Earlier production Mustangs used a threaded wiper shaft with the chrome finishing bezels.

Underdash detail showing the wiper motor.

Underdash detail showing the wiper mechanism.

The original firewall mats were different from one plant to another. This is a San Jose version. They are getting quite tough to find in this condition.

Underdash detail showing the wiper motor.

The original number and date stampings were preserved on the original windshield wiper motor.

More dash details.

...and wiper motor and linkage details.

...and wiper motor and linkage details.

Firewall mat installed. Note the proper duplication of overspray and colors.

Firewall mat installed. Note the proper duplication of overspray and colors.

Firewall mat installed. Note the proper duplication of overspray and colors.

Under hood detail on the 65 GT350 Mustang Shelby.

Under hood detail on the 65 GT350 Mustang Shelby.

Overspray detail and original markings duplicated.

Original markings duplicated on the front radiator crossmember.

Door weatherstrip detail duplicating the original application of the adhesive.

The door detail on this Shelby restoration is just gorgeous!

The door detail on this Shelby restoration is just gorgeous!

The door detail on this Shelby restoration is just gorgeous!

Underdash detail before firewall mat installation.

Underdash detail before firewall mat installation.

Just the Details...Early Production 1965 GT350 Shelby Mustang Restoration

The 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350 has been painted and assembly will start.

 

The restoration of the very early production 1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang continues. If you have been following our posts, you know that it is being restored by Jeremy Turner at Maple Hill Restoration. 

The detail on this car, as with all of Jeremy's restorations, is just incredible. The overspray patterns and duplication of all of the subtle details along with everything else are just joys to see.

Check out the pictures.

Be sure to subscribe to our blog if you haven't yet. We will have more pictures of this beautiful restoration in a new post on Saturday. Also scroll down through our Blog to catch the earlier posts featuring this rare 1965 GT350 Mustang.

The '65 GT350s used the same quarter louvers as the standard Mustang.

The GT350 quarter louver assemblies were cleaned, painted, detailed and reassembled.

The GT350 quarter louver assemblies were cleaned, painted, detailed and reassembled.

The GT350 quarter louver assemblies were cleaned, painted, detailed and reassembled.

The area behind where the quarter window louvers were installed were blacked out on light colored cars.

During certain times of production, a bushing was used in the rear trunk hinge.

Weatherstripping is installed on the trunk lid of the 1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang

The application of the yellow adhesive was duplicated.

1965 GT350 trunk hinge assembly.

The proper colors and overspray patterns were duplicated exactly on this restoration.

Details of the brackets that hold the various rear quarter trim panels in place.

The detail is incredible.