stangme428 33 Report post Posted December 16, 2013 I know I may hear a lot of criticism from this but I don't car, but with having a new baby and house money is tight. I have been working on this car for over 4 years and it is running finally. I have most everything to finish putting it together except for front windshield and a lot of little miscellaneous stuff. So with money being tight I have decided to paint the car myself with plasti dip. I have researched this stuff a million times and it is the way to go for me for cost effectiveness and to get it on the road this year finally. So I am going to be painting it an anthracite gray metallic satin finish. I'm in the process of putting everything on the car and putting the windows and interior in. wow cool stuff... i am interested in doing this to another project car i have, if you have a few good research links and dont mind sharing, post some links or PM.. which ever you like..:punk: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted December 18, 2013 wow cool stuff... i am interested in doing this to another project car i have, if you have a few good research links and dont mind sharing, post some links or PM.. which ever you like..:punk: The company https://www.dipyourcar.com/home.php?gclid=CLXHpJLoursCFc07Ogod43MASw They have the stuff and kits you need. Here is there forum with a lot of good info. http://www.dipyourcar.com/forums/forum.php The company dipyourcar.com also has tons of videos on youtube show different situations for painting the car. Anything you can imagine. Check it out. I am sold on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 Working on putting on new rear leaf springs to lower the rear and hopefully eliminate the BAD wheel hop. These old bushings on the front mount are a pain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted January 21, 2014 Well I finished the exhaust. X-pipe through Magnaflows and then center exit shelby exhaust. Also installed 2" lowering springs in rear with SSM traction bars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted February 8, 2014 Installed the headliner today. Also the dash, gauges, and lights all working Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted February 8, 2014 Also got the new leaf springs on the rear along with the south side machine lift bars and lowering it a couple inches Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted February 8, 2014 looking great!!!:thumbup1: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted February 27, 2014 The interior is almost done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aw4g63 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 What steering wheel is that? Car looks great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aw4g63 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 Also, just as a heads up....have you researched removing plasti-dip off of primer? I'd imagine it's horrible. Plasti-dip peels off cars that have paint, probably stick to primer. Just a thought. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 It is a 20 year old grant steering wheel..lol. Yes I researched the plastidip. It will peel off of primer or bare metal just as easy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 great build... cant wait to see the burnout video!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 Thanks. Yeah I'm hoping to have it on the road before May. Here is a link to recent startup. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10203031535446706&l=154673498499589798 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 Thanks. Yeah I'm hoping to have it on the road before May. Here is a link to recent startup. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10203031535446706&l=154673498499589798 awesome... love the rasp of the exhaust... and the carroll shelby breather.. very nice.. i had been looking for the same or similar piece but gave up.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 Thanks. Yeah I love the exhaust. It sounds much better in person than in the video. That cleaner is definately a hard piece to find and expensive but I had to have it to go with my shelby theme lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 Thanks. Yeah I love the exhaust. It sounds much better in person than in the video. That cleaner is definately a hard piece to find and expensive but I had to have it to go with my shelby theme lol thanks for the inspiration..... i picked up a vintage style online.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 thanks for the inspiration..... i picked up a vintage style online.. cool!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabber70Mach 107 Report post Posted March 3, 2014 Sounds healthy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted March 3, 2014 Sounds healthy. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jandj1970 13 Report post Posted March 3, 2014 Nice exhaust note mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted March 3, 2014 Nice exhaust note mate. Appreciate it! I can't hear it enough. I love the sound Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trinitys 134 Report post Posted March 26, 2014 any new pictures of this car? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted March 26, 2014 The interior is complete. All windows are in. I took through inspection three times now and have failed emissions every time. Everything else has passed. The hc at idle the first time through was 2800. The max limit is 900. So I lowered my timing from 15* to 8*, leaned the idle fuel mixture a little and put alcohol in the tank. Next time through was 1500. I pulled out in lot and adjusted the carb and lowered the timing again and ran through and it tested at 1200. I think I need to mess with the carb and timing more. I may have to down jet the carb or go with a smaller one. I originally was gonna put a 650 on it. But I went with a 750. The reason why is because of all the reading I've done about Cleveland's and such a lot recommended a 750 even on stock motor. Normally on a build as mine I would have used 650. Not sure what to do right now but I want to get it passed before my temp tag runs out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trinitys 134 Report post Posted March 26, 2014 sounds crazy for inspection up there. Here in Texas they wont even look at it if you have non original smog or air cleaners on it. I had to get a restricted "antique plate" registration.....I'm only supposed to drive in parades/car shows and to get work done on it. Sucks because I though Texas was supposed have it together....guess not. In California, I didn't have an inspection and the exact same car was my daily driver. At least you have an option up there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted March 26, 2014 I am getting antique tags also and we have the same restrictions for them. But I am not worried about that. I will drive it anytime anyway. Thats not a big deal. I just need it to pass once and never again will I have to worry about it with the antique tags. They just mail me my new one with no fees too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
