My 67 Shelby updates - Page 2

Ken Miele · 12-24-2012, 10:50 AM

Hey Rock,

I'm going to stick with the old 428. I know, I know I said was going to go with new technology, but I want to stay in stock. Besides, I still get to drive the new stuff, Anthony's 3 Valve CJ and The Hawk and Cook CJ.

I was spoiled when I was driving Anthony’s CJ, I love the inside cut off switch.

CBS · 12-24-2012, 11:04 AM

Stock runs so early.....lol

Ken Miele · 03-08-2013, 10:06 AM

I wanted to keep the back seat and the passenger seat stock, but NHRA had other ideas, so with that I decided to remove the back seat and completely remove the factory look of the seating.

When I was doing this project I kind of forgot about my build, so I did not take photos until half way through the project. The photo of the stock seat is not mine, looks to nice for my car anyway. I just wanted show what the stock seat looks like.

I used .040 aluminum along with a carpet material used for speaker boxes. I decided to fabricate, I could have bought a rear seat delete made out of fiberglass, but I would have had to cut it up to make it fit and they are very pricey.

The materials were less the $75 and it took about about a day to finish. I used cardboard to make a template and make the cut out for the tunnel. I used 3M adhesive to attach the material to the aluminum. I use four trim screws to attach the panels. I made it two pieces for easy removal and to make it fit. I would not have been able to fit it between the roll bar if it was one piece. The rear piece gives me access to the upper rear shock mounts, remove one trim screw and I get easy access.

The total weight savings for swapping out the factory seating was 60lbs.

All I have left is to clean up the factory panels and paint the roll bar. When test fitting the aluminum sheets it was hard not to hit the roll bar, lots of scratch's to fill.

Damn Yankee · 03-08-2013, 02:06 PM

Ken I like it, looks like a clean install

Mike Gray · 03-08-2013, 08:21 PM

Ken, that looks nice!
I have a question about your Shelby - Are you using the factory piece between the trunk and the passenger compartment, it looks like you may have changed it to an aluminum panel?
I think it's required when using an aftermarket fuel tank in the trunk?
I haven't gotten to my interior yet but I wasn't sure if I should use the stock pieces or build one out of aluminum.

Ken Miele · 03-08-2013, 11:05 PM

Thanks Yankee, the carpet is what makes it look clean. The aluminum does not have to be perfect and I'm far from being a good fabricator.

Mike, The panel in the back is factory and I think NHRA would be ok with it as long as it does not open like the way it came from the factory. If its fasten, I think your good to go. With that said, I do have another barrier made out of aluminum. its more to the trunk side.

joe176 · 04-23-2013, 08:20 PM

Looks good Ken !!!! Great idea with the build section for posting.....interesting stuff !!!

cicero819 · 04-23-2013, 08:46 PM

Good job Ken, I never realized that there was that much room in the back of my 67 Mustang. Looks real nice. Claude

Ken Miele · 05-17-2013, 01:46 PM

Here is my seat compliance update. I have installed a my "identical in appearance" seat. Now if only I could get my engine finished I could try out my new safety features.

DrJRacing · 11-18-2013, 10:09 PM

Kenny,
Are you sure the inside power shut off lever is legal and/or safe?
It is possible to imagine a car part or body part (ie a bent shifter support or the driver's leg, respectively) blocking this lever following a severe crash. This, in turn, could interfere with an outside safety official from successfully shutting off the power (to your fuel pump). On a convenience level it sure looks useful!
Doug Jonak
2012 SCJ SS/AAA
5268

12-24-2012, 10:50 AM	#11
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,555 Likes: 345 Liked 13,006 Times in 1,223 Posts	Re: My 67 Shelby updates Hey Rock, I'm going to stick with the old 428. I know, I know I said was going to go with new technology, but I want to stay in stock. Besides, I still get to drive the new stuff, Anthony's 3 Valve CJ and The Hawk and Cook CJ. I was spoiled when I was driving Anthony’s CJ, I love the inside cut off switch.

12-24-2012, 11:04 AM	#12
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: My 67 Shelby updates Stock runs so early.....lol

03-08-2013, 10:06 AM	#13
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,555 Likes: 345 Liked 13,006 Times in 1,223 Posts	Re: My 67 Shelby updates I wanted to keep the back seat and the passenger seat stock, but NHRA had other ideas, so with that I decided to remove the back seat and completely remove the factory look of the seating. When I was doing this project I kind of forgot about my build, so I did not take photos until half way through the project. The photo of the stock seat is not mine, looks to nice for my car anyway. I just wanted show what the stock seat looks like. I used .040 aluminum along with a carpet material used for speaker boxes. I decided to fabricate, I could have bought a rear seat delete made out of fiberglass, but I would have had to cut it up to make it fit and they are very pricey. The materials were less the $75 and it took about about a day to finish. I used cardboard to make a template and make the cut out for the tunnel. I used 3M adhesive to attach the material to the aluminum. I use four trim screws to attach the panels. I made it two pieces for easy removal and to make it fit. I would not have been able to fit it between the roll bar if it was one piece. The rear piece gives me access to the upper rear shock mounts, remove one trim screw and I get easy access. The total weight savings for swapping out the factory seating was 60lbs. All I have left is to clean up the factory panels and paint the roll bar. When test fitting the aluminum sheets it was hard not to hit the roll bar, lots of scratch's to fill. Attached Thumbnails

03-08-2013, 02:06 PM	#14
Damn Yankee Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 88 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: My 67 Shelby updates Ken I like it, looks like a clean install

03-08-2013, 08:21 PM	#15
Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 518 Likes: 222 Liked 498 Times in 134 Posts	Re: My 67 Shelby updates Ken, that looks nice! I have a question about your Shelby - Are you using the factory piece between the trunk and the passenger compartment, it looks like you may have changed it to an aluminum panel? I think it's required when using an aftermarket fuel tank in the trunk? I haven't gotten to my interior yet but I wasn't sure if I should use the stock pieces or build one out of aluminum.

03-08-2013, 11:05 PM	#16
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,555 Likes: 345 Liked 13,006 Times in 1,223 Posts	Re: My 67 Shelby updates Thanks Yankee, the carpet is what makes it look clean. The aluminum does not have to be perfect and I'm far from being a good fabricator. Mike, The panel in the back is factory and I think NHRA would be ok with it as long as it does not open like the way it came from the factory. If its fasten, I think your good to go. With that said, I do have another barrier made out of aluminum. its more to the trunk side.

04-23-2013, 08:20 PM	#17
joe176 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NY Posts: 601 Likes: 34 Liked 41 Times in 9 Posts	Re: My 67 Shelby updates Looks good Ken !!!! Great idea with the build section for posting.....interesting stuff !!! __________________ Joe Franco SS176

04-23-2013, 08:46 PM	#18
cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,086 Likes: 31 Liked 67 Times in 29 Posts	Re: My 67 Shelby updates Good job Ken, I never realized that there was that much room in the back of my 67 Mustang. Looks real nice. Claude

05-17-2013, 01:46 PM	#19
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,555 Likes: 345 Liked 13,006 Times in 1,223 Posts	Re: My 67 Shelby updates Here is my seat compliance update. I have installed a my "identical in appearance" seat. Now if only I could get my engine finished I could try out my new safety features. Attached Thumbnails

11-18-2013, 10:09 PM	#20
DrJRacing Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Zimmerman, MN Posts: 237 Likes: 17 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: My 67 Shelby updates Kenny, Are you sure the inside power shut off lever is legal and/or safe? It is possible to imagine a car part or body part (ie a bent shifter support or the driver's leg, respectively) blocking this lever following a severe crash. This, in turn, could interfere with an outside safety official from successfully shutting off the power (to your fuel pump). On a convenience level it sure looks useful! Doug Jonak 2012 SCJ SS/AAA 5268