Help me with some classic questions

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

I'm venturing out of the 5.0 area to ask you classic guys a few questions. My knowledge of the classics is lacking compared to my late model knowledge so here goes. Lately i've been lusting over the old Shelbys, particularly the '69 GT500:

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I've always had a crush on the fast back Mach 1s, but i especially love the big wide open grill on this car (but honestly, i hate the hood and fender scoops though). My question is, was that front end special for the Shelbys (also GT350s) or did they also come on any other Mustang? I ask because i keep going through pictures and every one with that front end is a Shelby...so my guess is that they switched the nose over along with the GT500/350 conversion. Yes? No?

 

[payupsucka]

yes all shelbys from 67 to 70 had a different fiber glass front clip

 

[Gud T.B. Blown]

On 67-68 Shelby's they used the same fenders as the stock Mustangs but had different headlight bezels, lower valence, grill and hood.
On the 69-70 Shelby's the fenders, hood, and grill are all Shelby specific. IIRC the fenders and hood are 4" longer.