My 67 Shelby updates

Ken Miele · 12-20-2012, 09:03 PM

Well I figured I would be the first to post in the new section. Please feel free to post your builds or updates. Make sure you start you own thread and title it as your own, don't add to this thread unless you have questions or comments on my updates.

When the season ends I am always looking to update my race car. Whether its small or large, I always like to do something in the off season.

My first update was to add a power cut off handle inside the car. I can't tell you many times I have gotten into my car and forgot to turn on the power. Every year I tell myself I am going to put a handle in, but never seem to get around to it. Well this year I did. I took a piece flat stock 1/4 inch aluminum and cut to size and drilled some holes to make it look nice along with a contour for your hand. I used another piece flat stock to act as the lever on the cut of switch. It worked out great and I could not be happier.

The next update was the dash. Greg Kelley from MOTORSPORTS Innovations hook me up with a Racepak Dash unit. He is a Class Racer sponsor and is great to deal with, if you need any help with Racepak products, he is the man to go to.

I love new technology and always wanted one in my car. I already have a Racepak data logger so the install was as simple as plugging into the Racepak logger and it recognizes all sensors. I get oil pressure, water temp, air fuel ratio, volts, fuel pressure and of course a tach. I can also add more if I wish. I left my old tach in place just in case I don't like the way the shift light works. I don't use a shift light, but the new dash has 5 lights on each side of the top part of the dash, they go from green to amber to red so you can get ready for the shift. You can set how fast the lights comes on. If it works well I will get rid of the old tach.

Well that's it for now, if I do anymore updates, I will be sure add to this thread.

Notch1320 · 12-20-2012, 09:49 PM

Looks GREAT Ken! Glad to see this section added as well.

Dion Hildebrandt · 12-21-2012, 10:19 AM

Love the inside power cutoff setup. Is that a transmission cable that hooks it all up?

Ken Miele · 12-21-2012, 10:32 AM

Dion,

Yes, its a shifter cable. You can uses shifter brackets to hold the cable or fab something up. Its a fairly simple job.

Dave Turner · 12-21-2012, 02:21 PM

.....OR, if your fabricating skills are lacking, the folks at Lokar make a nice alternative.

Ken Miele · 12-21-2012, 03:13 PM

Dave,

I agree totaly, they make great stuff. My skills are just okay, but I like doing it, it's therapeutic for me.

The Hitman · 12-22-2012, 12:12 AM

Great idea on the interior shut off,

Great Section BTW!

Jack Matyas · 12-22-2012, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Miele

Dave,

My skills are just okay, but I like doing it, it's therapeutic for me.

And God knows you need therapy ............

Billy Nees · 12-22-2012, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

And God knows you need therapy ............

Jack, that's no way to be talking about the boss right before Christmas bonuses!

CBS · 12-24-2012, 09:56 AM

Kenny....what did you decide to do engine wise.....old or new....?

And the inside shutoff switch is mandatory ......on our cars...lol

12-20-2012, 09:03 PM	#1
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,860 Likes: 456 Liked 16,540 Times in 1,521 Posts	My 67 Shelby updates Well I figured I would be the first to post in the new section. Please feel free to post your builds or updates. Make sure you start you own thread and title it as your own, don't add to this thread unless you have questions or comments on my updates. When the season ends I am always looking to update my race car. Whether its small or large, I always like to do something in the off season. My first update was to add a power cut off handle inside the car. I can't tell you many times I have gotten into my car and forgot to turn on the power. Every year I tell myself I am going to put a handle in, but never seem to get around to it. Well this year I did. I took a piece flat stock 1/4 inch aluminum and cut to size and drilled some holes to make it look nice along with a contour for your hand. I used another piece flat stock to act as the lever on the cut of switch. It worked out great and I could not be happier. The next update was the dash. Greg Kelley from MOTORSPORTS Innovations hook me up with a Racepak Dash unit. He is a Class Racer sponsor and is great to deal with, if you need any help with Racepak products, he is the man to go to. I love new technology and always wanted one in my car. I already have a Racepak data logger so the install was as simple as plugging into the Racepak logger and it recognizes all sensors. I get oil pressure, water temp, air fuel ratio, volts, fuel pressure and of course a tach. I can also add more if I wish. I left my old tach in place just in case I don't like the way the shift light works. I don't use a shift light, but the new dash has 5 lights on each side of the top part of the dash, they go from green to amber to red so you can get ready for the shift. You can set how fast the lights comes on. If it works well I will get rid of the old tach. Well that's it for now, if I do anymore updates, I will be sure add to this thread. Attached Thumbnails

12-20-2012, 09:49 PM	#2
Notch1320 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Yuba City, CA Posts: 220 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: My 67 Shelby updates Looks GREAT Ken! Glad to see this section added as well. __________________ Shawn Allsup K/S 718

12-21-2012, 10:19 AM	#3
Dion Hildebrandt Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 383 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: My 67 Shelby updates Love the inside power cutoff setup. Is that a transmission cable that hooks it all up? __________________ Dion Hildebrandt 6009 STK H/SA

12-21-2012, 10:32 AM	#4
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,860 Likes: 456 Liked 16,540 Times in 1,521 Posts	Re: My 67 Shelby updates Dion, Yes, its a shifter cable. You can uses shifter brackets to hold the cable or fab something up. Its a fairly simple job.

12-21-2012, 02:21 PM	#5
Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,222 Likes: 1,606 Liked 364 Times in 138 Posts	Re: My 67 Shelby updates .....OR, if your fabricating skills are lacking, the folks at Lokar make a nice alternative. __________________ Dave Turner SS/GT #1153

12-21-2012, 03:13 PM	#6
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,860 Likes: 456 Liked 16,540 Times in 1,521 Posts	Re: My 67 Shelby updates Dave, I agree totaly, they make great stuff. My skills are just okay, but I like doing it, it's therapeutic for me.

12-22-2012, 12:12 AM	#7
The Hitman Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 35 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: My 67 Shelby updates Great idea on the interior shut off, Great Section BTW! __________________ SFV Motorsports IHRA MX36 Dan "The Hitman"

12-24-2012, 09:56 AM	#10
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 Kenny....what did you decide to do engine wise.....old or new....? And the inside shutoff switch is mandatory ......on our cars...lol