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Shelby 500 transformation

What's a car like this worth....in basket case condition, missing most parts, with typical rust. are they worth rebuilding. are folks still looking for projects like this? Not really wanting to build it, since I already have one done., but may purchase to resell here if the market supports....Your honest thoughts welcomed. Thanks.
also have short marti report. clear title.
 






 

About to start assembling my motor. I have read the FE bible from Barry....so these tips are in addition. Had upgrades to the oil system done which includes the chamfering of the openings in the mains and enlarging the passage by the filter mount. A few things I am doing that I didn't do before include....not priming the lifters. Do not prime lifter because you will not be able to effectively measure push rod lengths. The other thing is to prime the motor by getting the oil pump up to speed on the engine stand. This will allow to check for leaks before installing the motor. One last tip....use pipe dope or other good sealant to seal the lower right water pump bolt. It is the only one out of the 4 mounts to open up into the water jacket. This one caused me much grief when my motor was freshly painted and leaked coolest everywhere.
 
So , please feel free to share any building tips or tricks related to the FE block. I will add more as they come.
 
Dave

Anybody use the Scott Drake brand labeled shocks?  Are they simply KYB Gas-A-Justs that are relabeled for Scott Drake?  They look a little different than the KYB shocks.  Are they a high pressure gas shock like the KYB Gas-A-Justs?  There is very little info out there for these shocks.  Thanks in advance for any info.
 
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sdk-c5zz18124hp/overview/year/1969/make/ford/model/mustang

Hello and welcome to me, I am a proud owner of a 1969 Mustang Sports roof that has been modified from stock. I had a 69 Mustang while I was in high school and kept and worked on it for 10 yrs (was a decent car). However, the new wife and new kids coming along, plus the stoppage of selling leaded premium 110 octane fuel in California (where I was stationed at the time) caused me to sell my baby. Now years later with my last child leaving the nest I have another 69 in the Garage! I spent more money on this one but most of the heavy lifting was already completed when I bought it. Some of the things I have done to the car in the last 12 mo are.
 
Complete engine rebuild of the 351W. Boar was punched out .20 over, new pistons, polished crank, Balanced, Edelbrock RPM top end kit complete with Cam, heads, rockers, etc...
 
Uni Steer power rack and pinion steering system installed
 
15" stock magnum looking rims (wider in the rear) with the ole BF Goodrich TA's.
 
Going for the Mach 1 look a like so added stripes painted hood and put window louvers, gas cap, etc.
 
Wilwood power disc brakes front and rear.
 
Aftermarket gauges and gauge package.
 
Aftermarket Air Conditioning
 
I have done more but you get the idea. Here are the future mods I am currently gathering parts for.
 
Switching the FMX for a beefed up T5z from Ford Racing.
 
Interior front seats upgrade with new aftermarket seats, my car did not have the fold down seat I plan on correcting that.
 
Killer stereo system/ alarm
 
Here are some pics of the car, I hesitate to show the "before" pics as the car looks very good and I am sure I will get some grief for messing with it, but please consider that my upgrades are still under construction and when I am done and post side by side pics the criticism will be better appreciated.
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I dont believe there was any grommet from the factory on those rear quarter extensions. I thought they used large-flanged nuts with sealer to keep trunk compartment dry.
 
Those Ring Bros strikers look great. I may need to get a set of those for my car :)

Nothing. They're just NOS - New old stock. Unused original parts. Not repro.
 
 
Jerry, it's amazing, isn't it? Anyway, I hope to have the car back in action within 2 years. Hopefully 1 year. :thumbup1:

I am selling a 69 Q code Mach-1. Its a project car but is well worth the effort. This car has been off the road since 92. The car has always been a southern car and has its original,block,heads,crank,rods and pistons. The block is standard bore. It is a very early production 69 from the Metuchen NJ plant. Car has both original fiberglass 1/4 end caps which were only on early 69 cars. The car also has its original body buck tag as well. Original color was silver jade with a black mach-1 interior. Car was painted resale red back in the 80's. Asking 18K. I have a deluxe Marti as well. Please P/M me for additional information and photos.