OKLACOP

Does anyone know if the plugs on the back of the stock GT fog lights and head lights are the same as the Shelby 500 fog lights and headlights or will some wiring work have to be done. My parts will be here Monday and Ford couldn't tell me. sscobra can ya help me out?

RedDragon777

From the looks of the pic I think the only thin you are going to need is the foglight wore extensions from the real GT500 other than that I think the headlights are the same just a different shape to fit the bumper for the GT500

RedDragon777

As much as I hate to say it but I have a feeling if I buy the whole kit I am going to have the erge to take a dremel to the gril and cut out more of the diamonds...I just don't like how ford got lazy and did not cut out most of them...I know some of them are to keep the grills strength but some of them look like you could cut them out no problem

Tony Alonso

They are most likely there for cooling. When I talked with Ford engineers back in 2004 about why they did that on the GTs, they said they did to ensure proper airflow to the radiator.

RedDragon777

to me it seems like that is air that is just not getting to the radiator and i believe the more air you get there the less you have to worry about over heating in the engine

GTRacerX

Well here are the part numbers for all you guys and gals out there:
Just need a little help in completing the list - also all interior parts.
I am going to place my order for the front end on Monday - still pricing
parts out. Looking for the best deal !

sscobra
What would shipping be for Front Fascia Pieces to: Miami, FL 33193?

7R3Z17D957APTM Front Fascia (Bumper)
7R3Z8200A Shelby Grille Upper
7R3Z17K945AA Lower Grille
7R3Z17626AB Front Airdam
7R3Z15200A Fog Lamps
Foglamp Wiring - Need this one
F7RZ13008B RT Headlight Assembly
F7RZ13008A LT Headlight Assembly
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GCAT NUMBERS FOR MOUNTING HARDWARE - NEED FORD #'S

HM1
HM2
HN2
HN3
HB1
17752
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Rt Splash Shield Front
Lt Splash Shield Front
Upper Sight Shield

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7R3Z16612C Shelby Factory Bare Hood
7R3Z16C630AC LT Shelby Scoop Asy.
7R3Z16C630AB RT Shelby Scoop Asy.
7R3Z6344210BA Rear Spoiler

7R3Z8A224A Grille Cobra Emblem
7R3Z6342528B Shelby Rear Name Badge
7R3Z16098B LT Shelby Emblem
7R3Z16098A RT Shelby Emblem
7R3Z6342528A Shelby Rear Badge

Cowtown

Cool. It's a tossup for me now to go this route or the Cervini's hood and grille extensions, both will probably end up costing me the same in the long run. I'd probably rather have the Hertz hood myself over the Shelby one, those grilles on the hood just look weird IMO.

And coolness around the logo, that's the look I want.

Tony Alonso

They said it was to direct the airflow better.

f1-cobra

Here is a moe detailed thread about the cooling, post 13 gives a good explanation:
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=5336


GTRacerX, I remembered seeing these part numbers:
http://www.stangsunleashed.com/forum...?showtopic=626

ssccobra, If you get some time, can you take a pic of everything else that is needed to install the bumper. Like the shields, brackets, isolator and maybe the wiring harness for the foglights?

RedDragon777

same here never though overcolling could be an issue

sscobra

You do have to have different brackets for the upper mounting location of the gt500. They should be here on Wednesday of next week. Also still working on the foglight wiring issue. I will post pics of parts as I get them. I hope once the brackets come in and the bumper is painted we will be ready for the install. I will document any differences and also what is exactly needed for the conversion once we have completed ours.

Thanks

GTRacerX

A write up with install procedure would be great for all of us that are going to make the conversion. I will probably purchase the parts once I know the
installation went smooth.

I can't wait to get the parts, have the front end painted and slap it all together !
Step 2: will be the rear spoiler and valence
Step 3: Hood
Step 4: Dash & Intrument Cluster & trim
Step 5: Custom leather seats\
Step 6: Wheels & Goodyear Tires

Lokius

**** I would throw the Eaton on there before you did anything else

rjuice

Thanks sscobra My parts are here!!!

MTAS

First congrats, second you suck , third (not sure if this has been addressed or asked on here) but will that piece work with the stock GT hood?

Cowtown

I've seen some pics of people who have done the swap and yes it does work with the stock hood.

GTRacerX

Also when are you going to test fit your front fascia.
What was the total cost including shipping for your conversion?
(If you don't mind me asking)

hhbh720

Just curious, does anyone know if the GT500 parts will also fit a V6?

sscobra

rjuice....your welcome

Slowly but surely parts are coming in. A couple of the upper brackets are slow coming in. Ounce we can get everything in and on the car I will give a detailed list of parts needed to complete the swap.

Also, if you look at the pics in rjuice's post you'll notice that the lower grill does not have the openings for the holes in the valance. However, there is an ouline on the back of the grill the same size of the holes in the lower grill. I still think these are for brake ducts. Also, seems like I remember seeing something about the trans-am team or whoever were switching to the GT500 front fascia some time in the future????

GTRacerX

I am very interested in purchasing the front fascia parts. I would like to know if there are any additional parts necessary for the GT500 front.

email me a complete price including S&H to Miami, FL 33193 once you have
a complete parts list.