1967 Shelby GT350
If patina tells a story, then this GT350 has quite the tale to share.
Latest updates
Jul 25, 2024
| Shelby
| Shelby GT350
| American Powertrain
One of the best mods we've ever done? American Powertrain's easy-to-install Tremec TKX kit made our clutch feel lighter and more direct, shifting easier, and cruising at highway speed better.
May 31, 2024
| Shelby
| Restoration
| Shelby GT350
We recently learned that the factory offered a trunk release kit for the Shelby GT350. Naturally, our inner geek couldn't pass it up.
May 24, 2024
| Shelby
| Restoration
| GT350
| battery
| XS Power
Before our Shebly GT350 heads out for its next long-distance trip, we need a fresh battery–one that can keep up with the demands of a high-compression V8.
May 21, 2024
| Shelby
| GT350
| Engine Mount
Our Shelby GT350 needs a new set of engine mounts–but which ones? We need mounts that can take the abuse of a high-torque engine, yet won't ruin street manners.
May 15, 2024
| Shelby
| suspension
| Bushings
| GT350
Worn-out suspension bushings could be the cause behind your classic car's worn-out ride quality.
May 7, 2024
| Shelby
| Steering
| GT350
| Borgeson
Even though we had our GT350's original steering setup rebuilt, we still weren't happy with the slow factory setup. Luckily, Borgeson has solutions.
May 3, 2024
| Shelby
| tires
| GT350
What happens when you run tires that are too short and too wide? For our GT350, it meant lots of rubbing and a beat-up exhaust. Time for an upgrade.
Apr 29, 2024
| Shelby
| GT350
| Exhaust Leak
Our Shelby GT350's exhaust had gathered a few leaks over the years. Luckily, finding and fixing the leaks is fairly simple.
Apr 23, 2024
| Shelby
| GT350
When it comes to taillights, "good enough" is only safe for so long.
Mar 29, 2024
| Shelby
| brakes
| GT350
Before any major repairs on our Shelby GT350 project, we decided to first take care of a few smaller fixes–like the leaky rear brakes.
Nov 2, 2023
| Shelby
| Ford
| Mustang
| GT350
We were excited about our GT350's next outing, but there was a lot we needed to fix first–in a very short amount of time.
Feb 17, 2021
| Shelby
Our Shelby GT350 is one of our favorites, but how does it compare to a Sunbeam Tiger?
Oct 15, 2013
| Shelby
We modify our upper control arm mounting point for better suspension geometry.
Sep 18, 2013
| Shelby
Only minor issues hindered us on the Going to the Sun Rally.
Sep 11, 2013
| Shelby
We crossed the border to Canada and found a surprise along the way.
Sep 9, 2013
| Shelby
We installed a new pump while we were on a road trip with our Shelby GT350.
Sep 6, 2013
| Shelby
We drive the best tool for the job of roaming the dry and mountainous West Coast.
Sep 4, 2013
| Shelby
We enjoyed our trip, driving our Shelby on the West coast of this beautiful land.
Aug 30, 2013
| Shelby
Our Mercedes is down for an engine swap, so the Shelby is hitting the road.
Aug 28, 2013
| Shelby
We improve our Shelby's breathing.
Apr 18, 2013
| Shelby
The stock brakes just weren't up to task.
Feb 15, 2013
| Shelby
We take our Shelby to our test track to set a baseline.
Oct 28, 2012
| Shelby
Horsepower + burnouts = cooked clutch
Jun 20, 2012
| Shelby
Boys will be boys. We tune the engine, then abuse the clutch.
Jun 13, 2012
| Shelby
We keep blowing turn signal switches, but can't quite figure out why.
Jun 4, 2012
| Shelby
The Shelby makes some appearances and revisits the dyno.
May 21, 2012
| Shelby
The Shelby needed more stick.
Apr 19, 2012
| Shelby
The Shelby is on display in Charlotte this weekend.
Apr 10, 2012
| Shelby
We get our Shelby's air conditioning blowing cold to prepare for hot Florida summers.
Mar 28, 2012
| Shelby
We show off our Shelby at the Silver Springs Florida All-Ford Show in Ocala.
Mar 22, 2012
| Shelby
We tune our Shelby to resolve the engine's rich running condition.
Mar 16, 2012
| Shelby
We address a few niggling issues on our Shelby.
Mar 8, 2012
| Shelby
We start attacking our to-do list for our Shelby GT 350.
Mar 5, 2012
| Shelby
We add weathered-looking sponsor decals to our Shelby, giving birth to the Terlingua Terror.
Feb 29, 2012
| Shelby
Our Shelby hits the dyno before departing for the Texas 1000 rally.
Feb 13, 2012
| Shelby
After lots of blood, sweat and tears, our Shelby is ready for that first drive.
Feb 1, 2012
| Shelby
We set the Shelby's alignment for the right mix of comfort and performance.
Jan 31, 2012
| Shelby
Putting the nose back on our Shelby GT 350 project.
Jan 24, 2012
| Shelby
Restoring the interior panels on our Shelby Mustang.
Jan 20, 2012
| Shelby
Finishing the seat restoration on our 1967 Shelby GT 350.
Jan 19, 2012
| Shelby
Fitting the perfect headers and exhaust system for our Shelby GT 350.
Jan 17, 2012
| Shelby
The engine won't run without one.
Jan 13, 2012
| Shelby
Our Shelby Mustang can go and stop. What's left?
Jan 11, 2012
| Shelby
Armoring our Shelby against any cooling problems despite its extra 200 horsepower.
Jan 4, 2012
| Shelby
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
| Shelby
We look for the best clutch setup for our Shelby GT 350.
Dec 7, 2011
| Shelby
Finding the right answers for our power steering and brake questions.
Dec 5, 2011
| Shelby
We refurbish our Shelby's a/c setup while retaining the factory-correct appearance.
Dec 2, 2011
| Shelby
Finding the right wheel-and-tire combination for our Shelby Mustang.
Nov 30, 2011
| Shelby
Just like the rest of our Shelby, the transmission needed attention.
Nov 28, 2011
| Shelby
Adding new brake lines and fixing our fuel delivery problems.
Nov 18, 2011
| Shelby
With the underside of our Shelby painted to MCA concours standards, it's time to bring it home for reassembly.
Nov 14, 2011
| Shelby
To make a rough old Mustang concours-correct underneath for Mustang Cub of America judging takes a lot of work.
Nov 10, 2011
| Shelby
It's time to fess up: This project was a lot more work than we thought it would be.
Oct 11, 2011
| Shelby
We perform more cleaning, welding and grinding underneath our Shelby's unibody.
Sep 23, 2011
| Shelby
We sandblast the engine compartment and work on the seats of our Shelby.
Sep 13, 2011
| Shelby
Undoing past sins on our survivor Shelby.
Sep 6, 2011
| Shelby
Cleaning with the power of steam and thinking about brakes.
Aug 31, 2011
| Shelby
Time to tackle the metalwork on our Shelby project.
Aug 26, 2011
| Shelby
The thrash continues: We nearly strip our Shelby's chassis in one day.
Aug 16, 2011
| Shelby
Our driveline teardown reveals good news.
Aug 11, 2011
| Shelby
We've barely begun work on our Shelby, and we're already behind schedule.
Aug 8, 2011
| Shelby
We begin a six-week thrash on our patina-rich Shelby.
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