'68 Shelby GT-500 (20 Feb - Under Glass)

[AthOz]

Those bars to stiffen the engine bay look terrific. However... where are the strut towers? Did you delete them?

[taaron76]

Those bars to stiffen the engine bay look terrific. However... where are the strut towers? Did you delete them?

Go back and read my post.  This kit is anything but close  to the original, and the shock towers that come in this kit really aren't there, so improvised where the mounts are located.  I had to glue the mounts and rods to the body, versus the shock towers and inner fenders like it normally would be. 

[Reeves Racing]

Looking awesome, Where did you source the HEI distributor from?

[taaron76]

Looking awesome, Where did you source the HEI distributor from?

Thanks!  MAD modeling, I believe. In hind site, I shouldn't have used it, but it will work.

Tim

[taaron76]

Just a quick update on the grille section.  Please don't blast me, I didn't model this grille to be identical to the Shelby, with relation to the Pony and lights, but just how I wanted them to sit.

Tim

 

[taaron76]

Seats and seat belts assembled and installed.  I'm hoping to have this one finished today and ready to the DSLR photoshoot.

Tim

 

[taaron76]

Finished it up today and posted some pics in the "Under Glass" section.

Tim

 

[adamelvis]

Slow progress over the last couple of weeks, but making the door jambs and everything else that doesn't magically appear when you cut and hinge the doors is tedious work. Since this will have a 4-link, I deleted the back seat and boxed the rear compartment in. All of my parts came in to make the 4-link functional, but still making the coilovers and the rest of the hardware that attaches to the axle housing and frame. The ride height isn't exactly set, but when I finish the suspension, it will be pretty close to this. The 4-link will be function, so I will be able to adjust it as needed. Still debating on putting the 427 in it, or the 5.0 Coyote engine.

Tim

 

 

 

 

Hi Tim,

Where can I pick up a similar rear end/4 link  like what you got up here. Went to RBM and found all the fittings, but no rear end.  I see you are using another one on your green '67 GT350.   Same fitting sizes too ? 

Thanks!

Adam

[lawes87]

These pictures are awesome I have an amt mustang onmy piles of to do they are great kits 

[taaron76]

Hi Tim,

Where can I pick up a similar rear end/4 link  like what you got up here. Went to RBM and found all the fittings, but no rear end.  I see you are using another one on your green '67 GT350.   Same fitting sizes too ? 

Thanks!

Adam

Hi Adam, I thought I responded... my apologies.  You can get the 4-link from a few different places

http://www.dirtmodeler.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=114

Here are some great rear-ends and 4-links.  http://futurattraction.com/7.html

Another great site for rears and other parts.  https://www.shapeways.com/shops/3d-model-specialties

Tim

[adamelvis]

Great Stuff !

 

 

[Twokidsnosleep]

Cool project...great stance!!

 Fantastic build 

Edited April 26, 2017 by Twokidsnosleep

[Fordboy1975]

Nice!

love the color!