Need help with '67 Shelby GT350

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I recently purchased a 1967 Shelby GT350 from my late father-in-law and I'm looking for advice on how I should approach the maintenance of it. It is a repainted survivor car but I'm not sure when it was repainted. It could've been 30 years ago. The paint has a lot of cracks and chips, and it's really thin on some of the apexes. It really needs a repaint and that is the plan, but not right now. What would be your recommendation of the maintenance of this paint? Should I stay away from paint correction and just stick with sealants, glazes and waxes? Thanks! (Sorry for the wall of photos)

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My father-in-law's final drive in the car before he lost his battle with cancer

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Myself with the Shelby a few years ago

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IMO I would just clay and put a sealant or wax. No correction. You mentioned that the car will be repainted is the reason for no correcting. IMO I would be afraid of peeling the brittle paint off by correcting. That would be my way.

I would not clay the areas where the brittle paint is at. I would say that the owner would have to live with that until a re-paint
 
Before I touched that classic ask yourself a couple questions. Is it all original numbers matching? Have you had it appraised by a knowledgable classsic car collctor. Someone like Wayne C.

Here's what appears to be a like Shelby and it's asking price is $84,000 and it's a 68.

1968 Shelby GT350 GT-350 for sale #1696084 | Hemmings Motor News

https://www.hagerty.com/valuationtools/HVT/VehicleSearch/Report?vbe=114994

Your car may be worth having a full on restoration being done to it, not just a spray job.

Let us know what you find out.

Nice Mustang!
 
Kamakaz1961 said:
IMO I would just clay and put a sealant or wax. No correction. You mentioned that the car will be repainted is the reason for no correcting. IMO I would be afraid of peeling the brittle paint off by correcting. That would be my way.

I would not clay the areas where the brittle paint is at. I would say that the owner would have to live with that until a re-paint
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That's what I'm leaning towards. Thanks!

custmsprty said:
Before I touched that classic ask yourself a couple questions. Is it all original numbers matching? Have you had it appraised by a knowledgable classsic car collctor. Someone like Wayne C.

Here's what appears to be a like Shelby and it's asking price is $84,000 and it's a 68.

1968 Shelby GT350 GT-350 for sale #1696084 | Hemmings Motor News

Your car may be worth having a full on restoration being done to it, not just a spray job.

Let us know what you find out.

Nice Mustang!
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It has matching numbers and it's in the SAAC Registry. It will be restored when I have it repainted.
 
Use a hand glaze for a filler,and then just a carnauba wax.u don't need a sealant it doesn't sit out side .youre looking for alternative to bring some pop back into the paint.
 
Tusk said:
That's what I'm leaning towards. Thanks!



It has matching numbers and it's in the SAAC Registry. It will be restored when I have it repainted.
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What's under the hood? 302? Can you post some pics of engine bay and interior?
 
custmsprty said:
What's under the hood? 302? Can you post some pics of engine bay and interior?
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289 HiPo.

This is the wrong air cleaner. I have the correct one but I'm waiting on a stud so I can mount it. I also need to have the valve covers restored to the black wrinkle finish. There's some other items that need addressing too.



Took this one last night. I don't have any others of the interior.

 
Beautiful car. Sorry for the loss of your father-in-law. Good luck with the restoration.

Walter

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Let me tell you my opinion. 1. Awesome ride, I love the retro dash. I would kill for ford to give us a car with retro styling but updated tech.

2. If it is in fact single stage ,the best thing to do would be to use meguiars number 7 show car glaze. Rub on the paint with a terry towel and let sit according to directions. This is only if single stage paint. If not single stage, I would give it a light polish. Like litterally speed 3.5 on a da and meguiars swirl x or menzernas lightest polish. Clay will also improve gloss immensely.

Since it is carbs , try using seafoam in the gas tank, works great in carb stuff
 
OH Man seeing the rest of the car and the interior....I will give you my girlfriend for this ride....I have ALWAYS been a Ford Mustang/Shelby Guy and this ride makes me take a COLD shower.....just beautiful!

You are an incredibly lucky man!!
 
That is one incredible car. #7 and a wax would be my call. Rinse less or waterless washes. Put that car in the garage cover it and keep the kids away from it. Barricade it off if you need to. Every once in a while take it for rip and enjoy it
 
Tusk said:
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Tusk said:
I recently purchased a 1967 Shelby GT350 from my late father-in-law and I'm looking for advice on how I should approach the maintenance of it.
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Key word here being maintain



skwidd said:
Check this thread out:

The Secret to Removing Oxidation and Restoring a Show Car Finish to Antique Single Stage Paints
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This would be my recommendation too. That is, gently rub this paint down with the #7 Show Car Glaze.

First the oils will penetrate and MAINTAIN the paint. That's what you asked about and that's what you want to do.


Second, even though the #7 is NON-abrasive nor does it contain any chemical cleaners, JUST THE ACT OF RUBBING THE PAINT DOWN WITH THE #7 SHOW CAR GLAZE WILL HAVE A CLEANING EFFECT.

The cleaning effect and the polishing oils will take the gloss and clarity of this old paint to its maximum potential. It will also bring out the full richness of color as well as slow down and prevent future oxidation just by the oils being present in the paint.

You can't go wrong with rubbing this old paint down with #7


Tusk said:
I skimmed over that a while back. Thanks for reminding me about it.

That will help a lot. I picked up some more #7 today so I'll see how that works out!
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I can no longer count how many cars I've saved using the techniques I share in the above article not can I count how many other people have used these techniques to save and maintain the paint on their project cars.


You're in good company and very cool car.


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Thanks Mike!

I read all 22 pages of the thread and I read your write-up several times, so I feel like I'm ready to jump in.

One question though. Should I still use a terry cloth towel since my paint isn't heavily oxidized or should I use microfiber?

I clayed it a little last night and I'm going to finish up the rest tonight, then start with #7. I'm definitely going to get some before and after shots too.

Here's a couple more pictures:





 
Wow! That's a really cool car. She looks great, especially for a survivor car!
 
Kamakaz1961 said:
OH Man seeing the rest of the car and the interior....I will give you my girlfriend for this ride....I have ALWAYS been a Ford Mustang/Shelby Guy and this ride makes me take a COLD shower.....just beautiful!

You are an incredibly lucky man!!
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I'd give ya my wife! But, I'm keeping the dog.

Condolences on your loss.

Bill
 
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