Going to Long Island tomorrow to buy this ...

TwinsPoppa · #1 10-19-2010, 09:06 PM

1968 Mustang Fastback (Shelby clone)

Though not looking forward to the 5-6hr drive, one-way.

Considered getting this mint 1967 Shelby Cobra Replica for only $20K

Also this 1970 Mustang Mach 1 but they wanted insane money - more than the Cobra above!

Yii · #2 10-19-2010, 09:13 PM

o0o0 i am def liking that mach 1

TwinsPoppa · #3 10-19-2010, 09:24 PM

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o0o0 i am def liking that mach 1

Yeah that Eleanor paint schem IS nice. When I started looking for something I wanted to make a BOSS 302 clone from a 69-70 fastback.

However, trying to get ANY year classic mustang fastback (64-73) for reasonable money is very hard. Especially 67-68s.

Then I lucked out on this deal on the 68. I actually got it for less than 1/2 the price of the yellow Cobra above.

Or I should say ... I'm SUPPOSED to get it tomorrow for ... you know.

TwinsPoppa · #4 10-19-2010, 09:16 PM

I'm going to leave it a plain GT500 (no badges) but may convert the looks to the KR with badges. Haven't decided yet. Real Shelby owners might be mad at me for being a poser!

BTW ... no Eleanor for me thank you.

Might go only one color but all the stock Shelby color combos look great to me.

I love this blue

This scheme is almost exactly what I'm considering. The silver is like a hyper silver. Check out the video. Love how the silver glows and even the grabber blue too.

Video:
YouTube - 67 Silver GT350.MOV

Naz24 · #5 10-19-2010, 09:56 PM

Awesome, cant wait to see the transformation.

keep us updated!

Weasel · #6 10-19-2010, 10:18 PM

Damn, all 3 of those are beautiful cars.... Looks like you have a new project/labor of love! And the 68 fastback will be a fun car to work on as long as you have the time to put towards it. What engine is in it now? 289?

TwinsPoppa · #7 10-19-2010, 10:27 PM

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Damn, all 3 of those are beautiful cars.... Looks like you have a new project/labor of love! And the 68 fastback will be a fun car to work on as long as you have the time to put towards it. What engine is in it now? 289?

Its a non-original 302 with 4 spd automatic. Guy said engine and tranny has been rebuilt in the last 4 years. I'll probably leave it alone for now and just do an engine dress-up kit. When I successfully get to a certain point (driving this baby) then I'll consider dropping in what's really supposed to be in there - 428 CJ w/manual.

I wanted a driver, which this is - it runs and drives now. There were many REAL project cars out there but was dissasembled completely. This car is almost totally assembled.

Lots of little bolt-ons but nothing crazy. I wish I was a mechanic, body, and paint guy all together. Would save me more money!

Overall I THINK this is a fairly easy project. I'm going to concentrate the most money and time to the body. Clean up the interior real good. Get a real good paint job that lasts. This car doesn't have layers and layers of paint - all primed and just needs massaging.

I'm a Pontiac man so I have to research Mustangs and Shelbys. I'm not trying to build a show car but I do want to do a nice job.

JCL · #8 10-20-2010, 02:31 AM

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Overall I THINK this is a fairly easy project. I'm going to concentrate the most money and time to the body. Clean up the interior real good. Get a real good paint job that lasts. This car doesn't have layers and layers of paint - all primed and just needs massaging.

Fair bit of body work there, I wouldn't call it an easy project. Take a look at the inner fender where the patch was welded in, and the other pictures. There isn't much that is straight there. Good luck with it.

Mine was a '66 coupe, 289. Rebuilt all the mechanicals, kept it stock except for a mild cam, bored over as little as I could. Did the engine and all ancillaries, automatic transmission, suspension, brakes, diff, and so on. Body was good enough to drive, but I never got it to show condition. Sold it before they started to really appreciate in value. My uncle had a very nice '69 Boss 351 with the shaker hood scoop and rear window slats. I have always liked Mustangs, the earlier the better. Personally, I would look for one that is truer to stock.

Edit: '69 Mach 1. It was a 351. Boss 351 was later. What was I thinking.

TwinsPoppa · #9 10-21-2010, 12:35 AM

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Fair bit of body work there, I wouldn't call it an easy project. Take a look at the inner fender where the patch was welded in, and the other pictures. There isn't much that is straight there. Good luck with it.

Mine was a '66 coupe, 289. Rebuilt all the mechanicals, kept it stock except for a mild cam, bored over as little as I could. Did the engine and all ancillaries, automatic transmission, suspension, brakes, diff, and so on. Body was good enough to drive, but I never got it to show condition. Sold it before they started to really appreciate in value. My uncle had a very nice '69 Boss 351 with the shaker hood scoop and rear window slats. I have always liked Mustangs, the earlier the better. Personally, I would look for one that is truer to stock.

Thanks for the input JCL. I usually count on things on being harder than they look. When I say easy, I meant relative to a lot of others being sold. Most of the cars being sold as projects are totally disassembled. So, I think this will be much easier. Maybe I shouldn't use the word MUCH.

I just finished inspecting the car and it is rougher than my initial thoughts - again I expected this especially from my first & last experience trying to buy a vehicle from ebay!

It has some rust on the bottom corner on a fender and some lower on the door. This doesn't bother me as much really as much as if the dang car is rotted out. Floor pans and rails look fine. However, I will definitely get a pro to take stock and advise.

I do want to make clear to everyone that I want to build a driver. I don't have the patience, money or desire to build a show car. I want a car that I can drive and enjoy when I want - not worry about getting it dirty. So, I don't like that the inner fenders are like that but - eh, I'll live.

I wish it was perfectly straight, no rust, etc. but for the money I got this it was a steal IMO. Just try and look for ANY year fastback and see what they're asking and note the condition they're in - its crazy (to me).

Here's something to think about, the shelby fiberglass kit costs approx. $3K to buy alone. Then you'd have to factor in installation. Well, to give you an idea of what you would think is a simple bolt on - the stock shelby hoods did not even fit great from the factory. I'm talking about the actual real shelby hoods and being put on the real shelby cars.

Now these shelby kits, people have had a nightmare trying to install the pieces. They need a lot of massaging. Well I saved myself, I think, most of that headache & cost. I'm just going to ask the body guy to do his best to prep for paint. From what I saw, I'm going to be happy enough.

Obviously, if I'm building a shelby clone, I don't really care about stock. Clone is also a loose intrepretation for me in this case. I want to build it the way I like. It won't be period correct, interior correct, etc like a real 68 shelby. I think I'll do the exterior pretty close to a real 68 Shelby (except the wheels). Interior I'm going to keep what's there and maybe change only the dash to the brushed aluminum and white face gauges (like Eleanor). I actually don't like the real shelby interiors.

Matter of fact, I prefer the 67 but again this was too good to pass-up.

Sorry folks for LONG post.

BTW ... JCL I love your posts. You always seem to be a voice of logic, reason and common sense - something I often lack.

Weasel · #10 10-19-2010, 10:35 PM

Cool deal, I'm gonna try my hands at body and paint with my old E36 I'm getting back. I have very little experience but enough knowledge to feel comfortable with it. Besides, most of the dented panels are bolt on anyways.