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Offline Kyle Zammit

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67 GT500 water pump heater hose fitting ?
« on: February 11, 2022, 10:31:44 AM »
Hi all,

I need to know which one is assembly line for my #0348 67 Shelby GT500.

Here are two photos they are bought different.

Offline RoyceP

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Re: 67 GT500 water pump heater hose fitting ?
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2022, 01:42:55 PM »
Here's an original that I have for comparison.
1968 W code 427 Cougar XR-7 GTE Feb 23 Dearborn C6 / 3.50 open
1968 R code 428CJ Cougar XR-7 May 13 Dearborn C6 / 3.91 T - Lock

Offline Kyle Zammit

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Re: 67 GT500 water pump heater hose fitting ?
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2022, 02:09:17 PM »
Thanks for those photos.
I need some information why these were different?

Offline J_Speegle

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Re: 67 GT500 water pump heater hose fitting ?
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2022, 04:59:07 PM »
Thanks for those photos.
I need some information why these were different?

Since they appear to be replacements they are likely different because the redesign was cheaper and or easier to make for whom ever did them. This ever took place with later service replacement (NORS)  where a different supplier got the contract and they made it "better" or cheaper to get that contract
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Offline Kyle Zammit

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Re: 67 GT500 water pump heater hose fitting ?
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2022, 05:06:13 PM »
Since they appear to be replacements they are likely different because the redesign was cheaper and or easier to make for whom ever did them. This ever took place with later service replacement (NORS)  where a different supplier got the contract and they made it "better" or cheaper to get that contract

Thanks as always Jeff.

So which one is the correct assembly line for my 67 GT500 please?

Offline Kyle Zammit

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Re: 67 GT500 water pump heater hose fitting ?
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2022, 04:03:34 AM »
The one that is installed is the correct assembly line please?

Offline RoyceP

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Re: 67 GT500 water pump heater hose fitting ?
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2022, 10:29:00 AM »
Kyle your first photo looks like the repop that is currently available. The second photo looks like the original one I have.
1968 W code 427 Cougar XR-7 GTE Feb 23 Dearborn C6 / 3.50 open
1968 R code 428CJ Cougar XR-7 May 13 Dearborn C6 / 3.91 T - Lock

Offline Kyle Zammit

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Re: 67 GT500 water pump heater hose fitting ?
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2022, 04:31:50 PM »
Kyle your first photo looks like the repop that is currently available. The second photo looks like the original one I have.


Thanks a lot Royce.
I understand you.