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Title: 68 Shelby KR under side of rear valance detail
Post by: SAcobra427 on March 08, 2025, 02:10:58 PM
Wondering if anyone else has ever come across this detail on a 68 Mustang with dual exhaust or Shelby ?
 This is underside shots of #2295, a very unmolested KR conv, the 2 areas above the exhaust cutouts have some sort of brushed on seam sealer or undercoating. It sure seems like its been there since day one. Any reason for this if it is in fact original ?
 Possible extra paint protection against the heat from the exhaust or ?
  Thanks,  tom
Title: Re: 68 Shelby KR under side of rear valance detail
Post by: Bob Gaines on March 08, 2025, 03:06:58 PM
It was to help with vibration cause by the exhaust note resinence. It is called out in the assemblyline manuals. You should pick up a set if interested in many of details . They are available from any of the larger Mustang vendors.
Title: Re: 68 Shelby KR under side of rear valance detail
Post by: SAcobra427 on March 08, 2025, 05:50:36 PM
Ok Bob i'll check that out,  Thanks for the quick reply !!
Title: Re: 68 Shelby KR under side of rear valance detail
Post by: CharlesTurner on March 09, 2025, 01:55:47 AM
Additionally, it was a Ford assembly plant detail, nothing to do with Shelby Automotive.  Any other Mustang built that year with dual exhaust should have gotten the same treatment.
Title: Re: 68 Shelby KR under side of rear valance detail
Post by: Coralsnake on March 09, 2025, 12:53:35 PM
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Title: Re: 68 Shelby KR under side of rear valance detail
Post by: SAcobra427 on March 09, 2025, 01:29:27 PM
Thanks guys !  So I would use a seam sealer that I could just brush on or was a different type product used for this ?
Title: Re: 68 Shelby KR under side of rear valance detail
Post by: Bob Gaines on March 09, 2025, 03:10:30 PM
Thanks guys !  So I would use a seam sealer that I could just brush on or was a different type product used for this ?
A lot of different products will accomplish the same purpose. I use the wet or dry roofing cement for example because it gives the similar appearance and texture  once it sets up in a day or two.