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Shelby GT350R Restomod

Started by Shelby_r_b, March 23, 2018, 02:12:28 PM

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Shelby_r_b

Here's a shot of the custom hood.  As mentioned previously, the opening in the hood scoop is 33% larger than stock; which is vital, given the height of the engine when installed.
Nothing beats a classic!

Shelby_r_b

TMI seats to add bolstering, but not deviate too much from a period correct looking seat (aka; no high back buckets).

As Bob G. has validated - the original seats were nothing more than a plastic bucket covered in thin leather.  They look super cool, but not so much with functionality.  ;)
Nothing beats a classic!

Shelby_r_b

Quote from: mark p on March 24, 2018, 12:35:34 PM
Quote from: KR Convertible on March 24, 2018, 11:45:42 AM
Very cool build.  It's a shame we lost the previous thread.  I've enjoyed watching the progress.  Good luck!

+1
I think there may still be some drool residue on my keyboard from watching the "old thread"  ::)

Thanks!  I'll do my best to get most of the old pics posted, and, of course, post the new ones as the build concludes.

Truly, my goal is to take this thing to SAAC 43 and run the hell out of it!  Drag racing, track, etc.  I can't wait!!!   ;D
Nothing beats a classic!

Shelby_r_b

Shots of the engine in all her assembled glory!  Personally, I think its a shame not to see the yellow stabilizers all the time due the valve covers.  :D
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Wedgeman

Great Job...keep it coming !! ;D

Shelby_r_b

Shots of the oil pan with connections for the dry sump.
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Shelby_r_b

Nothing beats a classic!

Shelby_r_b

Here's a shot of the assembled engine in all her glory!  MAN, I can't wait to hear her run!!
Nothing beats a classic!

Shelby_r_b

Front and back Wilwood disk brakes.
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T-Bone68

Awesome suspension.  I'm putting a similar TCP front coil over in my tribute later this year. 

What did you use for the rear coil over conversion?  I see the Strange axle, but wasn't aware of them doing a coil over conversion.  Was there significant fab involved?

Shelby_r_b

Quote from: T-Bone68 on March 31, 2018, 08:43:17 AM
Awesome suspension.  I'm putting a similar TCP front coil over in my tribute later this year. 

What did you use for the rear coil over conversion?  I see the Strange axle, but wasn't aware of them doing a coil over conversion.  Was there significant fab involved?

The rear coil overs are TCS as well.  And, I don't believe that Strange makes any type of rear suspension, but I could be wrong.

There was some fab work, but not too much.  The top pictures in reply #6 shows some of the mounting necessary for the rear coil overs. 

Big 3 Performance out of Green Bay, WI are the ones doing all the work. I'm just documenting as they go.  ;)
Nothing beats a classic!

Shelby_r_b

Nothing beats a classic!

Shelby_r_b

OK - so now I can post pictures that have first been uploaded to my library.  However, they come in EXTREMELY large!

Geez...
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Shelby_r_b

Well, for those who have the patience to scroll, the enormous picture is of the car on a lift.  I have two more pictures to post from being on the lift.  These were taken while they were plumbing the drive line.
Nothing beats a classic!

Shelby_r_b

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Progress is still happening!  Here are some pics of the (almost) finished transmission tunnel.  Note the hand shaped (not by me) metal with a military rivet look.

Nothing beats a classic!