1967 Shelby GT 350
Started on Aug. 8, 2011, 10:34 a.m.
Our GT350 is a survivor with the patina to prove it. After a years of abuse and neglect, we’re getting it back on the road for a run on the Going to the Sun Rally in Montana before conducting a full restoration. This project is sponsored by Ford Racing, National Parts Depot, and Orlando Mustang.
Stay tuned as this story unfolds.
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Latest Project Updates
Apr 18, 2013
Upgrading our Shelby with Wilwoods
The stock brakes just weren’t up to task.
Feb 15, 2013
Let's make it handle
We take our Shelby to our test track to set a baseline.
Oct 28, 2012
Heavy-duty dual-disc clutches
Horsepower + burnouts = cooked clutch
Jun 20, 2012
Dyno runs and burnouts
Boys will be boys. We tune the engine, then abuse the clutch.
Jun 13, 2012
Mysterious Taillight Problem
We keep blowing turn signal switches, but can’t quite figure out why.
Jun 4, 2012
Showing and Sorting the Shelby
The Shelby makes some appearances and revisits the dyno.
May 21, 2012
New tires and wheels
The Shelby needed more stick.
Apr 19, 2012
See the Shelby at Charlotte AutoFair
The Shelby is on display in Charlotte this weekend.
Apr 10, 2012
Beating the Heat
We get our Shelby’s air conditioning blowing cold to prepare for hot Florida summers.
Mar 28, 2012
Shelby Makes a Splash at Silver Springs
We show off our Shelby at the Silver Springs Florida All-Ford Show in Ocala.
Mar 22, 2012
Tuning our Shelby's Carburetor
We tune our Shelby to resolve the engine’s rich running condition.
Mar 16, 2012
Leaks and Squeaks
We address a few niggling issues on our Shelby.
Mar 8, 2012
Post-Rally Sorting
We start attacking our to-do list for our Shelby GT 350.
Mar 5, 2012
Vintage Vinyl Graphics
We add weathered-looking sponsor decals to our Shelby, giving birth to the Terlingua Terror.
Feb 29, 2012
Initial Dyno Runs
Our Shelby hits the dyno before departing for the Texas 1000 rally.
Feb 13, 2012
First Drive in Our Shelby Mustang
After lots of blood, sweat and tears, our Shelby is ready for that first drive.
Feb 1, 2012
Getting Our Shelby GT 350 in Line
We set the Shelby’s alignment for the right mix of comfort and performance.
Jan 31, 2012
Shelby Mustang on the Mend
Putting the nose back on our Shelby GT 350 project.
Jan 24, 2012
Shelby Interior Progress
Restoring the interior panels on our Shelby Mustang.
Jan 20, 2012
Shelby Interior Upgrades
Finishing the seat restoration on our 1967 Shelby GT 350.
Jan 19, 2012
Adding an Exhaust
Fitting the perfect headers and exhaust system for our Shelby GT 350.
Jan 17, 2012
Installing a Distributor on Our Shelby GT 350
The engine won’t run without one.
Jan 13, 2012
Rebuilding the Power Steering
Our Shelby Mustang can go and stop. What’s left?
Jan 11, 2012
Lubrication and Cooling Systems Check
Armoring our Shelby against any cooling problems despite its extra 200 horsepower.
Jan 4, 2012
Fixing the Fuel System on our Shelby Mustang
With the engine installed and the clutch in place, it was time to get the rest of the ancillary systems figured out.
Dec 28, 2011
Clutch Time
We look for the best clutch setup for our Shelby GT 350.
Dec 7, 2011
Shelby GT 350: Stopping and steering
Finding the right answers for our power steering and brake questions.
Dec 5, 2011
Dashboard Diving
We refurbish our Shelby’s a/c setup while retaining the factory-correct appearance.
Dec 2, 2011
Shoeing Our Shelby
Finding the right wheel-and-tire combination for our Shelby Mustang.
Nov 30, 2011
Rebuilding the Transmission
Just like the rest of our Shelby, the transmission needed attention.
Nov 28, 2011
Moving Forward on Our Shelby's Chassis
Adding new brake lines and fixing our fuel delivery problems.
Nov 18, 2011
Putting it Back Together
With the underside of our Shelby painted to MCA concours standards, it’s time to bring it home for reassembly.
Nov 14, 2011
How Can Something So Crappy Be Concours Correct?
To make a rough old Mustang concours-correct underneath for Mustang Cub of America judging takes a lot of work.
Nov 10, 2011
Reality Sets In
It’s time to fess up: This project was a lot more work than we thought it would be.
Oct 11, 2011
Working Below Decks
We perform more cleaning, welding and grinding underneath our Shelby’s unibody.
Sep 23, 2011
Engine Bay Beautification
We sandblast the engine compartment and work on the seats of our Shelby.
Sep 13, 2011
Mustang on the Move
Undoing past sins on our survivor Shelby.
Sep 6, 2011
Stripping Our Shelby With Steam
Cleaning with the power of steam and thinking about brakes.
Aug 31, 2011
Flooring It
Time to tackle the metalwork on our Shelby project.
Aug 26, 2011
Quick Clean
The thrash continues: We nearly strip our Shelby’s chassis in one day.
Aug 16, 2011
Tearing Down Our Shelby
Our driveline teardown reveals good news.
Aug 11, 2011
Where Do We Start?
We’ve barely begun work on our Shelby, and we’re already behind schedule.
Aug 8, 2011
Our Shelby Saga Begins
We begin a six-week thrash on our patina-rich Shelby.
Sponsored by
Supported by
- Action Performance
- National Parts Depot
- Shelby American Auto Club
- Koni Shocks
- Classic Tube
- Cobra Automotive
- BF Goodrich
- Holley
- Porterfield Brakes
- Moroso
- Red Line Oil
- Koolmat
- Eastwood
- CRC Industries
- Centerforce Clutches
- Going To The Sun Rally
- Shelby American Auto Club
- Holley
- Ford Racing
- Orlando Mustang
- Mustang Club of America
- Vintage Rallies
- POR 15
- Ford Powertrain Applications
- Modern Driveline
- Crane Cams
- The Body Werks
- Griffin Radiator
- Retro Radio Restoration
- Edelbrock
- Centerforce
- MagnaFlow Exhaust
- QuietRide Solutions
- Exotic Car Transport
- Vintage Wheel Works
- East Coast Ornamental Welding
- Cobra Restorers
- Borgeson Universal
- Gary's Driveline
- Volusia Drive Train
1967 Shelby GT 350 Specs
- Body type:
- Coupe
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Original price:
- $3995
- 0-60 time:
- 7.1 seconds
- Displacement:
- 4272cc
- Stock horsepower:
- 306 bhp @ 6000 rpm
- Torque:
- 329 lb.-ft @ 4200 rpm
- Engine configuration:
- V-8
- Transmission:
- 4-speed manual
- Drivetrain configuration:
- Rear-wheel drive
- Suspension:
- A-arm with coil springs (front)
Live axle with leaf springs (rear) - Brakes:
- disc/drum
- Body width:
- 70.9 in.
- Curb weight:
- 3360 lbs.
- Wheelbase:
- 108.0 in.
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