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Old 10/5/06, 05:48 AM
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GT500 / CS6 conversion Progress

I've put together a page showing the progress i'm making on my GT500/CS6 conversion

following is the general list (the breakdown is over 53 parts total)
  • Shelby CS6 (GT-H) Hood
  • Shelby CS6 (GT-H) Hood Grille
  • Shelby CS6 (GT-H) Radiator Cover
  • Shelby CS6 (GT-H) Hood Pins
  • Shelby CS6 (GT-H)/Xenon molded Side Scoops
  • Shelby CS6 (GT-H)/FRPP Sturt Tower Brace
  • Shelby GT500 Front Bumper Assembly
  • Shelby GT500 Front Upper Grille
  • Shelby GT500 Front Lower Grille
  • Shelby GT500 Headlights
  • Shelby GT500 Front Fogs
  • Shelby GT500 Rear Bumper Assembly
  • Shelby GT500 Rear Ducktail Spoiler
  • Shelby GT500 Rocker Panels
  • Shelby GT500 18x9.5 Wheels
  • Shelby GT500 Pedals
  • Shelby GT500/Brembo Brakes
  • MidwestAutoGear Engine Plenum Cover
  • MidwestAutoGear Mirror covers
  • Painted Satin Silver Stripes
  • MRT Shorty Antenna
  • MRT Hood Struts
  • APC Clear Turn Signals
The biggest Job was the side scoops, as i wanted them to mold into the body rather than stick out as an add-on.
this involved some extensive fiberglass work but the result was great.

Edit: she's finally done on the 25th of October 2006

Before Video

After Video

Progress Pictures
Old 10/5/06, 06:27 AM
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looking Good!

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I am EXTREMELY jealous of you right now.....
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that's looking great! I think I'm starting to like the look of the side scoops molded in.
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wow! the molded side scoops look sick!!!! definately worth the extra work.
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Looking great G.T. Those side scoops look awsome molded like that. Can't wait to see the hood done. I took the plunge and pulled the trigger, got one on the way.
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Looks bad *** man
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Old 10/6/06, 03:23 AM
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it should be ready by Wednesday... fingers crossed! i miss my baby :'(
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FRPP strut tower brace arrived today.. will be installed tomorrow
http://www.dubaimustangclub.com/GT-H500 updated with the pics
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Did they say it was hard to mold in the scoops?
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they didn't have to say anything.. i was there myself every step of the way
the process isn't particularly difficult.. just apply the fiber glass resin, cut the excess around the edges, let it dry (couple minutes) and sand it off
it just need someone with an eye for detail.. and of course, having the whole side of the car repainted, effectively raising the cost of the process probably times 3
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Looks great Louie!!!!! Love your color combo! I'm anxious to see the finished product. Don't keep us hangin.
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Originally Posted by OKLACOP
Looks great Louie!!!!! Love your color combo! I'm anxious to see the finished product. Don't keep us hangin.
it's the same as your color combo
tomorrow morning i go back to the workshop (in another 12 hours)
so i should be posting updates soon after.. stay tuned!
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all i have to say is wow. the car looks great. but wow i am super jealous.
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Everything is painted, and being fitted back on..
I'm masking the stripes now, which turned out to be such a PITA!

http://www.dubaimustangclub.com/GT-H500 updated with the pics
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If you don't mind my asking, what is the cost estimate to complete this package?
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Talk about serious autobody work. Nice looking cars in that place! Hope your conversion turns out well!
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thanks Mike..
i'm doing the full conversion at the "Al-Tayer Motors" Bodyshop
they're the dealers for Ford, Mercury, Lincolin, Range Rover, Ferrari, Maserati, etc..
so there's always some great company around, not to mention the expertise some of the guys there have.. some have done training at Ferrari in Italy

mastermech1: current rough estimates are around $3500 USD for the full job, including the fitment of the GT500 parts, paint, stripes, fiberglass work, etc.
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$3500 doesn't include buying the parts, does it?


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