67' Shelby Project
 

Many of you know what happened during my last project:shame: (thread "No Way") , well here's my update...

I got my insurance check the end of may and started the process of looking for another car... I've always wanted a shelby , but with the prices going through the roof , it may just be a dream...Even if I had one , would you drive a $200-250k car to anything but shows...So my mine is made up , I'm going to build a clone ...

I found a 67' in McAllen , TX with very little rust.:nice: The car was delievered this past week. Here's some pic's

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nice car. what size engine is that?

From the photos at least, looks like a terrific find. Appears to be a very straight body. Nice to know you can still find one!

:woot: John I need to come by and see that baby!!

You still have the 390 though right?

Yes I still have the 390...

The 67' vert has a 302 that will be upgraded to 331 with 5 speed tranny:banana:
Scott, just moved the car out to svopaul's...Let me know if you want to go and see , i just need an excuse

Looks good to me! :nice:

You mentioned drivetrain plans... what about paint?

What you dont like Lime Gold ?:poke:


Looks like:puke: :puke: :puke: Green

I haven't set anything in stone yet , but thinking about Nightmist Blue with white stripes

:hmm: I dont have anything going on saturday morning.

Btw I see progress has started on the garage out back :nice:

lol I have no problems with the green at all actually. Just wodnering what you were thinking, and it looks like you're thinking rather well there :nice:

Nice find! I have to agree with the logic as well. I know I'll never be able to aford a Real Shelby, and I would be afraid to cruise in a $200k car as well. I have a red 67 convertible I got from the original owner. It's got more rust but at least no accidents in it's past. I debated restore or clone. After talking to a couple of Mustang owners at a recent car show, I had to agree... build the car you really want! There's no reason to restore unless it's really rare. Then drive all you want! That's what they were made for right!?!

Thanks, and I could not agree more...Hope your project goes well...Keep us informed:nice:

Not to hijack the thread...but since you've probably already done the research; What is considered the "Best" suspension setup for a 67 restoMod. I want to attempt this as well.
I want a street driven car that I can take to a road course 1 or 2 times a year without compromising with cutting the body and keeping a relatively stock appearance.

So far I've read good things about Total Contol Products and Griggs GR-350. Any reccommendations one way or the other? Or any other recommendations I missed?:dunno:

Update
 

Had the chance this past weekend to work on project with paul. I thought i'd share what we found. Here's some pics...

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Hey John, I searched but can't find the No way thread. Can you give me a link so I'm up to speed.

No Way thread
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=63469

Terry , I envy your 70' Vert !!!

Wow, that car is clean. What suspension are you going to run?

The wife and I saw your car at SVPU Pauls when we were there getting the wheels for her car.

Nice car, TDS:nice:

Nice find. Take real good care of her!

I'm very sorry about your loss. I wish there was something I could do to help.

Thank you, I had a Marti report done on it and it came back as a 1 of 2 car. It's supposed to be medium lime green metallic. I like the green on your car but the medium Lime on my car was ugly.

I'm curious how the cowel comes off like that. I redid my 65 quite a few years back and didn't see anyway other then cutting to get it off.

Was it bolted in or did you have to cut it off and reweld it later?