SparkyGT 's 1969 GT 350 Restoration

[SparkyGT 's 1969 GT 350 Restoration]

no progress for a while, im still around but not working on cars much  :(

[SNOW !!]

it should all be gone by friday, we had almost 2 feet, and was really heavy snow.

[SNOW !!]

damn snow today, first time using the snowblower in septmember, usually dont need it till december, in southern alberta btw

[Rear mounted antenna location]

heres what some said on saac about the antennas on the fastback rear quarters, seems it varies

 

4 inches from the edge of the endcap to center of hole.

 

Dealer installed the antennas. Vinnie has the paperwork. It is funny to be at a larger Shelby attended show where you have a number 69/70 Shelby fastbacks in a row. It is a zigzag ed line if you look down the line of antennas. Finding two in the same location is most likely a coincidence or installed at the same dealership by the same installer I suppose.  

[Rear mounted antenna location]

i cant remember what the measurements on my shelby  FB are, i had quarters replaced, so i hope i kept the piece of metal somewhere, or my buddy put the hole in same location on the quarter.

 

you can go here and ask as well.

 

http://saacforum.com/index.php

 

 

[1969 R code fastback wrecked $$$]

Years and years ago, i found a R code 69 FB, it was hit hard in the right front corner and damage to suspension, and to the pillar where door attaches, passenger door doesnt open but would be able to take off bolts on hinges to dismount.  No front end on it, and its been sitting in the weeds for a long time, so frame rails may be gone, as well as the floors.  front seats missing, and interior is ratty.  guy wont sell much at all in his yard, but does sell individual pieces, i tried to get the shell of him to cut up for my car and he said he would, but only piece by piece, (hes  a hoarder possibly) or just trying to get top dollar.  he said before he would sell me the back window and the chrome, i decided to leave it at the time to keep the rain/snow out of it somewhat.

 

So whats it worth as a shell with Serial Numbers?

 

 

guy does have the drive train, big block 4 speed, but wont sell.

 

this car is located in alberta canada.

[The Bitch is Back!]

quite the road trip, i would love to do that in any car.

[another stang, but not in the garage]

Im not doing any big mods, just some lowering springs, and camber plates,  this already has hotrod exhaust / no mufflers, doesnt sound too half bad. besides normal maintenance, need a quick repaint of the hood, and front bumper.  

Otherwise everything is all stock, no cold air, aftermarket radio like most are. Tough for me to fit in this car, but once im in, it is fine

UPDATES

66 stang - hope to get some progress this winter $6-7k to finish, trans / wheels / seats

69 shelby - stalled out, not sure what to do - half say restore it and dont drive much/ ie trailer (would tap me out financially getting orig or NOS stuff. )   other half say get the aftermarket fiberglass, finish some bodywork to primer, and get it driving somewhat.  minimum im looking at $40k on the shelby i guess

75 F100 - not running, messed up cam/valve on 390, not sure yet.

 

too bad about your 4 speed ridgerunner, i have a helluva time figuring where stuff went without lending it out, only trust 1-2 guys to get back to me with what they borrowed in a timely manner, the others forget.

[another stang, but not in the garage]

picked up a 2002 mustang gt as a summer driver since my projects are at a standstill, also found some cool halibrand wheels, they are 17x9, too bad they dont fit my 66, guess they would look cool as ever on the 69

 

 

[69 -Shelby style]

at least you are getting somewhere on your project Ridgerunner.  

[What did you do to/for your Mustang today?]

just looking at my 2002 mustang halibrand wheels, wondering if they will fit on the 69 :)

[What did you do to/for your Mustang today?]

i cleaned a few parts collecting on the top of my 69, no progress on either stang :(

[67-68 Coupe to Fast Back Conversion]

very nice, about how many hours total do you think Ridge Runner ?

[1966 Fast Back Conversion]

DAMN, where was this when i was deciding if i would do my coupe,  very nice :)

[Buddies car at hot rod power tour]

i went for a ride in this thing was before, was fun then. he did a pass of 7.70 from what i have seen

 

go down to Pro Street power adder

 

http://www.hotrod.com/events/hot-rod-drag-week/2015/1509-drag-week-2015-race-results-day-1/

 

 

[survival rate of original 1969 mach 1's]

around here i have seen a great many crashed, especially cause way back they were also daily drivers in the winter time.  even my 2 uncles who had 69-70 Machs, after they were sold the cars were crashed within a few years, the others 68 GT fastback same thing, the only ones that stayed alive were my moms 68 coupe and another uncles 66 fairlane convert.

[WTB: 1970 Rear Window Moulding (Not Fastback)]

i will have to look at my 70 coupe parts car. but not sure if it is even there.

[Just made an offer on a1966 ford truck]

i just got rid of my 66f100 ,i miss it,  sold it to a big ford collector, and his last name just happend to be FORD.  he was telling me of his sad tale of his boss429 he had from new, got enough $$ to go and buy a minivan,  didnt want to trade it for 68GT500 kr.

[351 Emblems]

i have those on the side of my 70 grande 351c4v  partscar

[Lets Make A Fiberglass Hood .]

maybe they are thinking it is 53 kilos, which when converted is 116 lbs

 

otherwise hood looks nice, if i didnt have a shelby i would get one.   

[69 and 70 coupe convert end caps]

took me a bit, i messed up my back this weekend, so hardly  moving around.

 

 

 

 

[69 and 70 coupe convert end caps]

will try to get some pics for ya soon, been working lots of OT

[What are your other "hobbies"....]

PM says you can't receive more messages.  Try PMing me with an e-mail address.

 

cleaned out the inbox, had a whole bunch of old messages from old site when it switched, probly same with yours.

[What are your other "hobbies"....]

NICE, I Love the warbirds

[69 and 70 coupe convert end caps]

It appears the 70 quarters are different where the end caps bolt up ,the shape is different .The 69 has a sharp point at the top and is more dished leading up to the trunk lid but the 70 has a flattened top point and is less dished .i have never worked on a 70 coupe or convert so i haven't been able compare this .I have noticed on one of the web sites ,i think it was Branda ,that 69 end caps for the shelby convert have to be modified for a 70 .

Does any one have a pic of the end of a 70 coupe or convert with the caps off ?Or even with the caps on for that matter ?

 

the green parts car i have,   the caps are off right now,   not sure where i put the caps, somewhere in the mess stacked behind the shelby in garage i think.  so what pics you need exactly ?