Found 68 Shelby and need help

[ScottG]

The VIN is stamped on a pad on the trans case . The 9 inch center section will be a nodular case , HD without the N on earlier 1968 cars. The fiberglass parts have been reproduced , Tony Branda in PA. can help with Shelby parts. If you are doing this car to make money as a business deal , you will be upside down at todays prices.

[ScottG]

Rick, your comment on the present A scratch block versus the correct C scratch block is the letter is cast into the block and is visible when the transmission and the block plate are removed . The C scratch block has reinforced main webbing , that is what makes it stronger.

[ScottG]

The Mustang world has also been taken over with restamp distributors and fake parts. It will take a concerted effort not to get burned when searching for your missing stuff, It is not good news , just thought you should know. Good Luck..

[Bill Pritchard]

Sounds like another car that will just sit and sit, and eventually the owner's descendants will end up dispositioning

[EZ Nova]

This thread is what I have been saying for about 10 yrs now. Too many people that actually have cars tend to get "Barrett-Jackson-IDIS" and think all there stuff is worth what they see on TV.

Many on he have gotten ruffled when I say that the car isn't worth what someone is asking by the time you restore it. Parts and resto costs are thru the roof and you better be doing a mid $150,000.00 car or you'll be upside down in a market that can turn at any time.

It's a different story if there is a sentimental attachment and that is why you bought it. But some of these cars that people need to save are just not worth the $$$ to do it from a business or $$$ point. The Shelby is the perfect example. the $$$ just are not there at the end for someone to save it. Now say this was someone's lost fathers car or something, and they have the financial means, then fine.

But look at this car. Rich has the shop to do it at, which would help keep the $$$'s down some, and could do it over years as a filler job (if he could find time) and still not worth it.

Now if this was a 1969 Yenko Camaro convert with Yenko installed ZL-1 (Yes I know they didn't make or do any of those) then the $$$ would be there at the end.

[Stefano]

I believe a hidden vin is under the Shelby American VIN, which is riveted to the apron which was removed.

[ScottG]

Stephano is correct , it may be under the fender lip . If you are really serious Rick , call Kevin Marti and get a report.

[SS427]

The hidden VIN is present and is legit. I have not contacted Kevin yet as I know what it is and know it to be real. Not sure I want to drop big coin for a full blown report if I do not end up being a buyer.

[Lee Stewart]

[the427king]

Kr converts have always brought twice what coupes have brought.....this week some coupes outsold the converts....go figure