'67 Shelby slow build - Page 2

427FE · 11-12-2021, 07:42 PM

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

Mike Gray · 11-13-2021, 12:34 PM

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

Mike Gray · 01-13-2022, 04:36 PM

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.

Mike Gray · 04-27-2022, 01:25 AM

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.

Mike Gray · 05-13-2022, 02:48 PM

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.

doglover44 · 06-25-2022, 03:23 PM

What class is it gonna run ?

tommy d · 06-25-2022, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Gray

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.

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

Mike Gray · 06-25-2022, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doglover44

What class is it gonna run ?

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.

Mike Gray · 03-25-2023, 02:05 AM

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

Mike Gray · 05-18-2023, 05:59 PM

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!

11-12-2021, 07:42 PM	#11
427FE Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Monroe Twsp, NJ Posts: 181 Likes: 232 Liked 315 Times in 71 Posts	Re: '67 Shelby slow build 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

11-13-2021, 12:34 PM	#12
Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 558 Likes: 257 Liked 604 Times in 158 Posts	Re: '67 Shelby slow build SoCal for now looking at Arizona when I retire (soon)

01-13-2022, 04:36 PM	#13
Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 558 Likes: 257 Liked 604 Times in 158 Posts	Re: '67 Shelby slow build 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. __________________ Mike 7570 A/SA

04-27-2022, 01:25 AM	#14
Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 558 Likes: 257 Liked 604 Times in 158 Posts	Re: '67 Shelby slow build 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. __________________ Mike 7570 A/SA Last edited by Mike Gray; 05-13-2022 at 02:50 PM.

05-13-2022, 02:48 PM	#15
Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 558 Likes: 257 Liked 604 Times in 158 Posts	Re: '67 Shelby slow build 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. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Mike 7570 A/SA

06-25-2022, 03:23 PM	#16
doglover44 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Carlisle OH Posts: 1,315 Likes: 3 Liked 443 Times in 202 Posts	Re: '67 Shelby slow build What class is it gonna run ? __________________ Jake Biermann

03-25-2023, 02:05 AM	#19
Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 558 Likes: 257 Liked 604 Times in 158 Posts	Re: '67 Shelby slow build 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 __________________ Mike 7570 A/SA

05-18-2023, 05:59 PM	#20
Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 558 Likes: 257 Liked 604 Times in 158 Posts	Re: '67 Shelby slow build 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! __________________ Mike 7570 A/SA Last edited by Mike Gray; 05-18-2023 at 06:02 PM.