'67 Shelby slow build - Page 4

Larry Hill · 07-02-2023, 07:57 AM

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

BRETV · 07-02-2023, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

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

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

Mike Gray · 07-03-2023, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

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

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.

Mike Gray · 07-31-2023, 12:09 PM

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.

MR DERBY CITY · 07-31-2023, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Gray

Got some tail lights and a bumper. Most of the interior is done and installed my first headliner.

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

Mike Gray · 07-31-2023, 10:57 PM

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.

Mike Gray · 08-26-2023, 12:36 AM

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.

doglover44 · 08-26-2023, 03:52 AM

What Class will it run ?

Mike Gray · 08-26-2023, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by doglover44

What Class will it run ?

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.

Mike Gray · 10-04-2023, 11:57 PM

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.

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Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 560 Likes: 259 Liked 606 Times in 160 Posts	Re: '67 Shelby slow build 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. __________________ Mike 7570 A/SA

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Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 560 Likes: 259 Liked 606 Times in 160 Posts	Re: '67 Shelby slow build 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. __________________ Mike 7570 A/SA Last edited by Mike Gray; 07-31-2023 at 11:04 PM.

08-26-2023, 12:36 AM	#37
Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 560 Likes: 259 Liked 606 Times in 160 Posts	Re: '67 Shelby slow build 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. __________________ Mike 7570 A/SA

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10-04-2023, 11:57 PM	#40
Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 560 Likes: 259 Liked 606 Times in 160 Posts	Re: '67 Shelby slow build 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. __________________ Mike 7570 A/SA