GT500 conversion
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GT500 conversion
I Just finished the conversion and man was it easy, Thanks kevin.
I didn't get the gt500 hood cause in my opinion the gt hood makes it look more retro, like the 68 shark nose. The only thing now is that I need to get a new rad cover, but I will make one myself.
Here are some pics, hope you enjoy. I have hood pins, but they are the WMS stealth pins, didn't like the idea of drilling through my new hood
I am going back to my shop and painting the hood latch and putting on my stripes next week.
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I didn't get the gt500 hood cause in my opinion the gt hood makes it look more retro, like the 68 shark nose. The only thing now is that I need to get a new rad cover, but I will make one myself.
Here are some pics, hope you enjoy. I have hood pins, but they are the WMS stealth pins, didn't like the idea of drilling through my new hood
I am going back to my shop and painting the hood latch and putting on my stripes next week.
![](http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p245/WickedXtreme/peekskill/peekskill-20.jpg)
![](http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p245/WickedXtreme/peekskill/peekskill-36.jpg)
![](http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p245/WickedXtreme/peekskill/peekskill-37.jpg)
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That is what I plan to do. I had everything painted and installed in 2 days to get ready for the show today, well, yesterday. I am gonna paint the latch and my stripes in a week. Have to let the 4 coas of Clear Dry nice and hard.
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It's ok Mellow. I am keeping my GT emblems. I don't claim it to be a cobra or anything else. Everyone has there opinion. I am looking to get a new radiator cover and extensions, but I don't know if I need the Gt500 or keep my regular gt. I have the stock one on now, but the holes in the grill are off. I am guessing I need the gt500 one, but the problem is that the airbox and power steering are different. help!!!!!
Also, should I do a superstripe (24") or 10" lemans with 1/4" pins on the side. Man this is a hard decision.
Also, should I do a superstripe (24") or 10" lemans with 1/4" pins on the side. Man this is a hard decision.
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It's ok Mellow. I am keeping my GT emblems. I don't claim it to be a cobra or anything else. Everyone has there opinion. I am looking to get a new radiator cover and extensions, but I don't know if I need the Gt500 or keep my regular gt. I have the stock one on now, but the holes in the grill are off. I am guessing I need the gt500 one, but the problem is that the airbox and power steering are different. help!!!!!
Also, should I do a superstripe (24") or 10" lemans with 1/4" pins on the side. Man this is a hard decision.
Also, should I do a superstripe (24") or 10" lemans with 1/4" pins on the side. Man this is a hard decision.
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Thanks guys. I know that Bangastang sells a one piece cover, but that thing is $350 and only comes painted and that's an extra $200. I think I will keep looking.
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I just completed a GT500 conversion, and I chose to not add the Cobra & Shelby emblems. JMHO= "Just my humble OPINION" which I'm entitled to give without your okay. I'm finished with this subject, and I don't want this to escalate into another debate!
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Originally Posted by 05stangkc
6. Complete Shelby Front Fascia kit for 05-07 Mustang GT Lamps, Wiring, Brackets, Rivets, bolts etc.
No Hood! NO Emblems!
$1675.00 GT Shipped to Lower 48 !!! + Sales Tax in Ca. Only!
$1775.00 V6 Shipped to Lower 48 Needs Additional Panel + Foglight Wiring unless Pony Package.
Includes Street Scenes Wiring Harness for Foglamp Switching. $75.00 Value Can be Deducted!
No Hood! NO Emblems!
$1675.00 GT Shipped to Lower 48 !!! + Sales Tax in Ca. Only!
$1775.00 V6 Shipped to Lower 48 Needs Additional Panel + Foglight Wiring unless Pony Package.
Includes Street Scenes Wiring Harness for Foglamp Switching. $75.00 Value Can be Deducted!
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now there was on part on drilling out the rivots on the turn signal bracket to swap to the new bumper. is there any pics available of the install of the bracket on the new bumber and pics of putting the rivots in? Let me just get this clear as well, the rivots are only for swapping this bracket? how many rivots per side?
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There are 2 rivets per side. They hold the turn signal in place. Took a whole 5 minutes to change over. You could always get a new set from for for about 12$ each, this way you have a complete spare bumper. Just make sure you get the clips also.
I don't have any pics of that, but somewhere on here there is a great write-up.
I don't have any pics of that, but somewhere on here there is a great write-up.