'67 Shelby slow build
 

I see light at the end of the tunnel! Drive train is finally in the garage and the car is on it's way to paint jail. Maybe I can join the fun starting next year.
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What color you thinking?

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Looks good in blue with Shelby stripes. My '68 Coupe has them. It's Race Red..

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I like your car, red was my next choice. I had a darker red s/st coupe and a white super gas mach-1 both with 427FE.
I'm a little concerned building a car for stock, hopefully it will be competitive in heads up races. It took about 10yr to accumulate the parts and spread out the cost. hence the "slow build"
Some build info - 428ci rated at 388hp. Blair Patrick specs and heads, Pettis Performance machine work and short block, Remac C-4, Holroyd carb, A-1, Open Tracker, Caltracs, MW, Strange, Wilwood, Centerline & FE Power.

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Are we looking at a Stocker? I can find 355 and 390 hp ratings for the 428, but not the 388 you mention. Is this the large or small valve version? There is a 385 and a 395 hp in the SS factor list, though.

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428 355hp large valve after market head auto, stock rated at 388, super stock is 385.

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Down about an inch Dale (on my phone anyway).

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Thanks. My PC opens these docs in a spreadsheet that's hard to navigate.


More: .
A friend of mine has a 428 or 429 SCJ stick (not a Shelby) to compliment his T-U/SA Comet. Calls it his "10 second street car". How does Mike's engine differ from the later version of the BB Ford?

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Deleted just because

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Hey Mike, are you on the west coat? If so ive messaged you on fepower, im building a Galaxie just as you. Car looks promising BTW

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SoCal for now looking at Arizona when I retire (soon)

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Woohoo, got my new (old) car number. Thanks NHRA!
Sent in my request by mail and within the week I had an email response with my membership and competition number. I had to email them back that I don't wear glasses
and they responded same day and it was fixed with a new copy the next day.
Retired January 1st and getting back into drag racing after 20+yr This year is getting off to a good start. Now I just need the car back from paint to start final assembly.

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Still in paint jail, did a little bit of mock up to look at colors and fit between various parts. I’m a victim of supply chain back log delays and can’t button up the engine yet.

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Almost reluctant to post updates following Todd’s 8.50 build. LOL
Car is in final primer coat, 1 more wet sand and ready for color.

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What class is it gonna run ?

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My father in law bought this one in 1980.
My brother in law still has it..:eek:

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Natural A car, so it fits AA - B /SA. I will probably start out in B. I built an FE powered super gas car that would run mid 9.50's with stock heads and intake but it was quite a bit lighter and used large tires. This is my first attempt at stock and 9" tires. I'll be happy with mid tens when I first get it out on the track.

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After 18 months in paint shop I should be getting the car back in a few weeks. Just needs final buff.
Some assembly required LOL

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This is taking forever, car still in paint jail. Lost about 3 months due to all the rain and a re-roof at the paint shop. Almost finished with buffing. (little specs must be on my cell phone lens because there were none on the door.) I'm going to have a hard time finishing the build waiting for the first nick or scratch!

https://i.postimg.cc/d1hw07V2/67-door.jpg

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Finally brought the car home from paint (20 months) it’s still in the trailer because I didn’t realize how much stuff accumulated in my garage during that time, the car won’t fit. LOL
Now I need to clean out the garage first before I can start final assembly. Hope to be joining the fun soon.
https://i.postimg.cc/HxNntvPw/C08-BC...07-EB861-A.jpg

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Out in the sun wearing trailer tires. Time to get busy.

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Looks like the shop did a good job. Very nice color. I'm not a Shelby guy. Is that the original color?

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Not original blue, just wanted a more modern color that “pops” a bit more. The paint was expensive but I think worth it. It was taken down to bare metal and made very straight and smooth for a 55yr old car. Multiple primer coats, sealer, base coat, 4 or 5 clear coats and about 40hr sand and buff. I’m almost afraid to touch it LOL.

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It is beautiful! Great Job!

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I don't blame you! Can't wait to see it when it's finished.

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Short video from detailing supplier.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNzS5QAaW-4

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Car looks great really like the color!!

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Car looks great …Congrats …really impressed with the paint ….don’t skimp on fender covers …LOL !!! Will it be out this year ?

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I am trying to make the Bakersfield double in Oct. the paint came out so nice that I can’t just put the old interior back in so it’s every nut and bolt, weatherstripping, carpeting and wiring. The time in the paint shop put me behind almost a year.

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It sure looks like the outcome of the was worth the wait. That was the car I dreamed about in high school.

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Larry, I knew you were a FFFord guy deep inside. LOL Love the new car!! Good luck at the Sports.
Mike, the car is gorgeous!!!, can't wait to see it run.



Bret Velde
2003 ??/SA

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When shopping for my 1st car in high school I found a gorgeous root beer brown ‘71 challenger 383 with rally wheels etc. I wanted my dad’s approval even though I had a job and it was my money. He said the engine was too big and would use a lot of gas, then he gives me the okay for a ‘67 390 gt mustang fastback. It’s been FFFords ever since.

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Got some tail lights and a bumper. Most of the interior is done and installed my first headliner. I’m a little bummed my Shelby deluxe door panels wouldn’t work with the side bar because they have molded in arm rest. Had to use standard door panels.

https://i.postimg.cc/rDBZZV1C/20230618-162027.jpg

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Always FUN to install a headliner while crawling around a jungle gym…Congrats. :)

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Thanks, I think it came out okay. I think the interior has been in and out multiple times before I got the car. Lots of stripped holes combined with off shore repo parts makes it time consuming and frustrating.
Hope to drop the engine in later in the week while we get a little relief from the 100 degree temps.

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Made some progress. Getting use to working on the car without any help. You have to plan a little more carefully when you do things like dropping the motor in by yourself.
https://i.postimg.cc/9RKTMPbv/20230824-124710.jpg

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What Class will it run ?

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Lots of options,
NHRA natural A car so AA/SA - B/SA it can also slow down to S/ST.
ANRA I can run D-gas or HR.
Brackets
If I get tired or go broke it can become a street car.

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Finish up wiring and install seats and shifter and the interior will be done. Some plumbing work and it will be ready for engine break in.
https://i.postimg.cc/Z9R9Ztc6/20231002-174353.jpg