stangme428 33 Report post Posted October 20, 2010 A 460 in a Fox has gotta be a real tire shredder. On a side note, will a 460 in a 69-70 clear the shock towers? I know on the Boss 429s is was a tight fit and I imagine the 460 is even wider. yep it is a tire shredder.... first time i had driven a car with that much torque... when i punched the gas.. it felt like the rear of the car lifted off the ground a foot.... im not sure of the width or any shock tower mods... a few builds on the net have 460's in them... should be able to find a few examples on the 460 forum .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted October 20, 2010 (edited) ok - its a go - new items to the list--- its Shelby time.. with a boss twist -- Shelby items - rear deck lid (w/shelby insert) end caps tail lights side scoops - like the converts had Boss items Boss 429 hood scoop functional scoop.... ???!!! car will have features of a 69 shelby (trunk, etc setup), 68 california special (dual GT tips lower valence), and Boss 429 (scoop)... a freak of cars I love...... may have the cobra emblem on the sail panel on each side as well as in the grill .. not sure... will have to see how it looks ... never a dull moment...:biggrin: gotta verify the deep blue (vista?) and hotrod flat black paint numbers... there are pics floating around of a similar car.... ill post them soon... back to work...:tongue_smilie: this is very close to the end result - along with a flatblack roof, hood, rear deck etc.. to the owner of the attached pics -- thanks for the inspiration!!!:tongue_smilie: Edited November 5, 2010 by stangme428 cant spel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted October 20, 2010 sounds similiar to my build. I didn't see anyone doing anything like what I was doing, now I see it alot. Maybe because now I'm looking for it. I'm gonna have the shelby rear setup on my coupe. It's gonna have the insert in decklid along with letters. I'm putting the cobra emblem on the sail panels and I'm putting the cobra emblem offset in the grille like in 69. I'm not using the shelby front but I am using the cougar eliminator scoop (aka...mini boss 429 scoop) that is molded in fiberglass hood Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted October 20, 2010 sounds similiar to my build. I didn't see anyone doing anything like what I was doing, now I see it alot. Maybe because now I'm looking for it. I'm gonna have the shelby rear setup on my coupe. It's gonna have the insert in decklid along with letters. I'm putting the cobra emblem on the sail panels and I'm putting the cobra emblem offset in the grille like in 69. I'm not using the shelby front but I am using the cougar eliminator scoop (aka...mini boss 429 scoop) that is molded in fiberglass hood yep... almost the same setup... just a bit taller scoop.. we briefly toyed with the idea of the shelby deMexico rear sail panels... but that thought came and went... :huh: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted October 20, 2010 yeah me too. haha. I originally got the idea of doing my own shelby coupe build from the green hornet and big red prototypes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted October 20, 2010 yeah me too. haha. I originally got the idea of doing my own shelby coupe build from the green hornet and big red prototypes. yep those are amazing prototype cars.... :tongue_smilie:http://www.exp500.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayru 17 Report post Posted October 21, 2010 looks like you're making some serious progress! Congrats dude. Just a weird thought, but i noticed the indents in the quarters where you removed the factory scoops. Is it possible to just flip them (the factory scoops) so they face forward (not backwards like the factory). May look cool?? I am always going back and forth on the Shelby side scoops, they look kinda cool, but they're non functional anyway, and i think they kinda stick out too much. The 68's and below have the recess that makes the scoops flow better with the door and quarters. Just a thought. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) Jayru - thanks man... long time working on this project... as for the side scoops..didnt think of that... a bit late now.. just talked with the shop -- shelby parts are installed. hope to have some pics soon.:tongue_smilie: --seems they had to replace the hood and front passenger fender... previous damage... i thought something was up with it... but now i know for sure... Edited November 4, 2010 by stangme428 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rangerdoc 22 Report post Posted November 5, 2010 I like the couple of builds going on right now. All of us are borrowing concepts from different mustangs and making unique cars. I wish I had considered the idea of turning the stock side scoops around. The holes are at an angle, but it would have been possible to cut them off and reweld them. It might have looked good. Of course, everyone will ask you, "Dude, do you know your scoops are on backwards?". LOL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted November 5, 2010 I'm enjoying the coupe builds going on right now too. I've seen a car with the scoops on backwards before. I didn't think it looked bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted November 5, 2010 ok -- a few pics of progress.. shelby rear deck shelby tail light panel shelby end caps - sealed in shelby side scoops new hood new door hinges new fender - no antenna, no emblems Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted November 5, 2010 wow - Shelby inserts are not cheap from Branda... but .. they have the good stuff when it comes to Shelby parts...:shifty: think im going with the Shelby snake on the sail panel on each side... no emblems where the original Mustang logo is on the fenders.. and replacing the front mustang emblem in the grill with the Snake logo.. somehow... just mods from all the Mustangs i like.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted November 24, 2010 (edited) some progress.... ready to start "block sanding" fenders are just hanging on in the pics ... no antenna.. had the hole filled.. easy to hide a sat, GPS antenna etc in the back under the fiberglass trunk lid. Shelby rear is coming together.. decided to go with the center exhaust.. and license plate bracket in the Shelby location.. Boss 429 scoop not installed yet.. hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving!!:tongue_smilie: ** having second thoughts on the paint scheme.. had a buddy do a quick render and the scheme doesnt look so hot... thinking of going to a vista blue all over and go with the Boss 302 black out scheme..** Edited November 24, 2010 by stangme428 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unfrozen1969 11 Report post Posted November 24, 2010 What do you mean, ThanksGiving was like a month ago....and I'll have a medium double double from Timmies..... Bill from Canada, Eh... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted November 24, 2010 lol... ah.. yeah .. Eh haven't been to Canada in a few years... cheers to all!! What do you mean, ThanksGiving was like a month ago....and I'll have a medium double double from Timmies..... Bill from Canada, Eh... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rangerdoc 22 Report post Posted November 25, 2010 ** having second thoughts on the paint scheme.. had a buddy do a quick render and the scheme doesnt look so hot... thinking of going to a vista blue all over and go with the Boss 302 black out scheme..** Great minds think alike...check out my latest progress pics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted November 25, 2010 yup... looking great!! making me want to go that route... who knows.. will have to decide soon... Great minds think alike...check out my latest progress pics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted November 25, 2010 some progress....ready to start "block sanding" fenders are just hanging on in the pics ... no antenna.. had the hole filled.. easy to hide a sat, GPS antenna etc in the back under the fiberglass trunk lid. Shelby rear is coming together.. decided to go with the center exhaust.. and license plate bracket in the Shelby location.. Boss 429 scoop not installed yet.. hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving!!:tongue_smilie: ** having second thoughts on the paint scheme.. had a buddy do a quick render and the scheme doesnt look so hot... thinking of going to a vista blue all over and go with the Boss 302 black out scheme..** Man, your copying my setup.....just kidding. I have the shelby rear setup, i filled the antenna hole in fender already, i'm doing the center exhaust and shelby license plate, and I'm painting it vista blue. Check out my pics. Link is in my sig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted November 25, 2010 Man, your copying my setup.....just kidding.I have the shelby rear setup, i filled the antenna hole in fender already, i'm doing the center exhaust and shelby license plate, and I'm painting it vista blue. Check out my pics. Link is in my sig. what.. are you kidding.. vista blue.... wow...!! i have been following your build... lol.. not trying to copy tho... the Shelby was an accident.. wanted it but couldn't afford it.. then got a deal i couldn't refuse... now if you are putting a Boss 429 scoop ... then when we finish the builds we need to meet up and do a photo shoot...!!! gonna go back and read your build...lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted November 25, 2010 I know it's pretty crazy. I almost did the boss 429 scoop. I decided to do the fiberglass hood with the cougar eliminator scoop molded in. It's the same dimensions as the boss 429 but just not as tall. Yours is looking good too. Where are you located? Maybe we could meetup when our cars are done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted November 26, 2010 I know it's pretty crazy. I almost did the boss 429 scoop. I decided to do the fiberglass hood with the cougar eliminator scoop molded in. It's the same dimensions as the boss 429 but just not as tall. Yours is looking good too. Where are you located? Maybe we could meet up when our cars are done. that's funny i have been going back and too with the body guy on the eliminator hood vs the boss 429 hood.... we are on the boss 429 at the moment... we shall see what gets glassed in... Im in south GA 35min inland from the coast ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted November 26, 2010 wow! Great minds think alike I guess. haha. Your a little far from me. I'm in Delaware. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted December 14, 2010 muhahahaha..... vista paint didnt get ordered ... so i ordered 2010/2011 code L6 -- anyone .. anyone... bueller.. bueller... L6 - Kona Blue.. hope to see some painted samples this week!!:cool2: 2010 Shelby Kona Blue Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buening 63 Report post Posted December 14, 2010 Thats gonna be one sweet color!!! Can't wait for the pics :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayru 17 Report post Posted December 15, 2010 I agree! That color should look sick! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
