1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible Restoration
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Restored 1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible by the crew at the Ranch |
| Chassis in primer in Mustang Ranch's inhouse body shop |  |
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Body panels installed |
| Tail panel, unique to the '68 Shelby |  |
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Paint and stripes completed, awaiting wet sanding. Le Mans stripes on '67 and '68 Shelbys were a dealer installed option |
| Restored engine bay ready to accept the 428CJ motor built by Mustang Ranch |  |
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428 Cobra Jet motor used in the GT500KR. This was a midyear change from the 428 Police Interceptor used in the '67 and early '68 GT500. |
| Rear undercarriage, fuel tank and rear axle assembly, carrying a 3.25 Traction Lock. |  |
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Installing the rear axle assembly |
| Final details ..... |  |
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This is the view most of the other cars on the road saw as the GT500KR blew by! |
| Restored interior with correct woodgrain steering wheel and shift knob. |  |