67 Super Snake

[67SuperSnake]

Project 1967 Shelby Super Snake

I've owned the car since March 06 and I am less than 1 month away from finishing.

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Here is the 427FE Shelby Aluminum stroked power plant built by Keith Craft:

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[Travis Rankin]

looks sharp, I like it!

[camcojb]

welcome! The owner of the 1 of 1 67 Super Snake is on this site also.

Jody

[67SuperSnake]

welcome! The owner of the 1 of 1 67 Super Snake is on this site also.

Jody


Would that be Charley and #544?

[Bowtieracing]

Beautifull work!! What front seats you have ? Looks really nice:thumbsup:

[67SuperSnake]

Beautifull work!! What front seats you have ? Looks really nice:thumbsup:
Thanks!

They are the Shelby Signature leather seats that have "Super Snake" embroidered in them.

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[Flash68]

that is a sweet project!

those looks like redone Scat Procar Rally seats to me.... yeah?

[67SuperSnake]

BODY
1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
Ford Black w/ Tungsten Grey Super Snake stripes w/ gold/silver pinstripes
Eleanor 4” hood w/locking hood pins
Eleanor upper & lower nose
Eleanor Rocker panels
Shelby upper & lower side scoops
Shelby trunk & End caps
Front & Rear fender flares
Rotunda racing mirrors
Shaved antenna
Billet/lockable flip open gas cap
PIAA front lights (3 sets) headlights
Shelby rear lights
New tinted glass (front, rear, door vents and windows)

WHEELS AND TIRES
PSE GT40 wheels 8x17 front 11x17 rear
BFG Gforce TA KD 245/40/17 front and 315/35/17 rear

ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN
Shelby427FE Aluminum Engine professionally built by Keith Craft racing
bored and stroked to 482cu 815hp/733tq
Scat Billet Crank
Scat H Beam Rods
Diamond custom blower pistons
Balanced
Edelbrock Performer RPM head ported and polished
Shelby high capacity water pump
Edelbrock Victor FE EFI intake
Canton oil pan
Powermaster Ultratorque starter
Powermaster 140 amp alternator
Concept One billet pulley system
Concept One Power Steering pump w/mini reservoir
Vortech T Trim Polished Supercharger
Vortech Hat polished
Fast XFE fuel injection system
Russell black braided fuel line (AN-8 supply, AN-6 Return)
MSD Billet Distributor
MSD HVC Coil & Ignition control box
TCP Motor Mounts
Be Cool Custom Polished Aluminum radiator w/Billet overflow, twin 13” electric fans
Exterior oil cooler/filter
JBA ceramic coated (inside and outside) long tube headers
JBA performance exhaust system w/H pipe, Spintech mufflers and side exhaust through the rocker panel
Tremec TKO 600 5 speed overdrive transmission
Ram Dual Clutch/Aluminum Flywheel/pressure plate system
Lakewood Scattershield Bellhousing
McLeod Hydraulic Clutch assembly
Special transmission cross member
Aluminum driveshaft w/safety loop
Hidden wiring (where possible)
Custom relay panel

SUSPENSION AND BRAKES
Unique Performance Shock Tower to cowl brace
Pro Motorsports lower shock tower reinforcement system
Unique Performance front coilover suspension
Shelby A arm relocation
1 1/8” front sway bar
Unique Performance rear coilover system w/ watts link
Ford 9" w/3.25 Currie Track Lock differential
Unique Performance torque arm
Unique Performance weld in Sub frame connector
Unique Performance weld in X Brace
Flaming River tilt steering column
Shelby GT500E steering wheel
Total Control products power rack & pinion
Shelby/Baer slotted and cross drilled 4 wheel disc brake system (13" front, 12” rear)
4 point roll bar

INTERIOR
Entire interior/underside Sound Proofed with lizard Skin Sound Control and Ceramic Insulation
Interior Dynamated
New vent grills, vent sliders, door grills, courtesy lights, quarter panels,
Shelby “Super Snake” embroidered leather bucket seats w/G Force 5 point harness
Leather rear seats in matching material as front seats, lap belts
New rear seat chrome trim
Old Air Hurricane A/C system w/sanden compressor
Shelby GT500E center console with logo
Go Baby GO shifter button, console mounted nitrous switch w/remove before flight tag
Console mounted power window switches, boost and fuel pressure gauges
Shelby signature gauges (200 MPH speedo, 10K tach)
Shelby signed brushed aluminum dash insert kit
Shelby clutch and brake pedals
Electric Life power windows
Remote power door locks
Remote power trunk release
Remote Engine start
Alarm system with hidden hood/trunk switches, remote paging
JVC KD NX-5000 AM/FM/GPS/CD/DVD/MP3 in dash radio
Rear Backup Camera
Bluetooth adapter for Phone or PDA through the radio
Alpine PDX 4.100 4 channel amp
Infinity Kappa speakers 6x9 in back, 5 ½ in center console
Trunk mounted Mustang billet battery box and Optima battery
NOS bottle and bracket mounted in the trunk over the gas tank
Carpeted trunk area
Rick’s Automotive 22 gal fuel tank w/ in tank Aeromotive 1000 fuel pump

[67SuperSnake]

that is a sweet project!

those looks like redone Scat Procar Rally seats to me.... yeah?

Correct! And overpriced I might add.

[XcYZ]

Looks like a great car, but you need to invest in a digital camera. :thumbsup:

[67SuperSnake]

Looks like a great car, but you need to invest in a digital camera. :thumbsup:


I have more digital pictures than http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/santa.gif has presents!


Want to see the build from beginning till now? :beavis: Or just the "Readers Digest" version? :unibrow:

[crc]

Very nice! Please keep the pics coming. :thumbsup:

[67SuperSnake]

Got the car stripped down to nothing. Cut out the inner fender wells, rear lower vent scoops, side exhaust holes through the rocker panels, and welded in a brake vent tube. Then I sent off to the media blaster on April 10th, 2006. Supposedly done in 3-5 days.

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[67SuperSnake]

Got it back from the media blaster on May 9th. Nothing but virgin metal:

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After much thought, I decided to go ahead and epoxy primer everything. No sense in having to remove all the rust again. Plus I feel like I have gotten somewhere :cool:

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[67SuperSnake]

I removed these old floor supports and torque boxes:

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Fabbed up some frame extensions:

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And covered them with new floor supports:

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I replaced the old torque boxes with new ones:

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[67SuperSnake]

Strengthened the lower shock towers that can be a problem on these old Mustangs:

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Min tubbed the rear all the way to the frame rails. Not going to be using leaf springs on this car:

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Roll bar:

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Floor pans:

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Shock tower conduit:

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[67SuperSnake]

I installed the clutch/brake pedal roller bearing assembly.

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I fitted the Brake/Clutch pedal backing plate.

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I also installed the Shelby Pedals.

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Welded up the original tail panel gas cap hole:

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[67SuperSnake]

I installed the Rick's Automotive 22 gal fuel cell, trunk hinges, trunk lock, bumper and rear valence.

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[67SuperSnake]

Got the coilover rear end home.

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After carefully measuring I tack welded it in to place. Loosened all the bolts, measured again, and then finished the welding. I also installed side mounting plates to give additional strength.

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Installed the Currie 3.25:1 differential, torque arm, and side subframe braces.

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[67SuperSnake]

Got the chance to install the X Brace, Rear Shelby 12" brakes and lines, UP front coilover suspension and Shelby 13" front brakes. Wow, a lot more work behind the scenes that is not mentioned.

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[67SuperSnake]

I got out the TCP Power Rack & Pinion, Baer Bump Steer kit, and installed them.

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Mounted the knuckles to the Flaming River R&P and the column.

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I marked and drilled the intermediate shaft for setscrew indent. The devil is in the details.

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[67SuperSnake]

Got the steering wheel installed.

Then I had to play a little. I installed the Carroll Shelby Signature gauges. (See , I got it up to 4000rpm! hah) Couldn't resist. I didn't mount the instruments, though.

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After I got everything installed, I set in it and , lock to lock is only 2 turns!!!!
That is good, however the turning radius sure looks like it could be tighter:

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[67SuperSnake]

Installed the upper rear scoops.

Ground down to metal for the bonding agent.

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Taped it off and painted the fins and inside scoops gloss black.

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Removed the tape.

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Ground off the paint around the edges and trimmed it a little.

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[67SuperSnake]

Squeezed out the bonding agent and spread it out. I put the bonding agent on the car and spread it, also.

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See how the bonding agent fills the gap very well. The fiberglass does not need to be a perfect fit, just within 1/16". And don't squeeze out all the 8115.

This is the finished product. It has no gaps and needs little or no filler. Photo does not do it justice!

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I prep'd the side scoop area. Whenever I sand down to metal, as a rule of thumb I always use an epoxy primer (not shown) to seal it. Some people will use bondo right on top of bare metal. I believe that you really need a sealing agent to keep the metal from rusting!

So next will be an epoxy primer coat, and then a little feather fill.

Note how I used a little Kitty Hair to fill between the fender flair and the rocker panel.

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[67SuperSnake]

Installed the lower rear scoops:

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[crc]

Oh yeah...I like it!

[67SuperSnake]

Now for the fuel filler tube and Lemans style gas cap.

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[67SuperSnake]

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[67SuperSnake]

I dropped the front and rear running gear, and prepared the entire car for undercoating.

I shot the underside with 2 coats of Lizard Skin Sound Control and 2 coats of Lizard Skin Ceramic Heat Insulation.

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Pictures are washed out. It is a little black, but very flat in color.

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This is more how it really looks.

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I went ahead and shot one more coat of a product called Total Control. It is a glossier black, and has an orange peel finish. I went ahead and shot the engine compartment with this and I like how it turned out.

I replaced the U&LCA's, spindles, brakes, tires, R&P, and coilover rear end tonight. All in about 3 hours.

[Speedster]

Holy Crap... That's a serious bunch of pics. Nice project you have there. That will be one sweet ride when completed.

[67SuperSnake]

Holy Crap... That's a serious bunch of pics. Nice project you have there. That will be one sweet ride when completed.


Thanks! I'm gonna post some more tonight!

[67SuperSnake]

Putting the car back together after the undercoating. I have got many thing accomplished.

Installed the exhaust system. Putting the exhaust through the rear torque boxes is a challenge. It took me 1 1/2 days to finish.

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Muffler is only tacked on inlet side at this point.

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With a little ingenuity you can size down the hole in the rocker to only this small access hole for the exhaust tip clamp.

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Welded in the drive shaft safety loop.


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[67SuperSnake]

Here is a couple of shots of the rear valence panel with the factory light housing mounted. They have been ground out using a die grinder to accept the rear PIAA BU lights. UP glues the lights in place.

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[67SuperSnake]

Installing the rear lights need a lot of attention and time. I mounted the studs to the rings with loctite red. Made sure everything fits right. Lenses go in from the inside. I had to cut some more of the tail panel. But it looks good. Cant see it from this picture though.

I installed the trunk carpet. Good scissors and the right carpet make for a fine fit. I got the carpet from UP. It is thin enough to be mold-able.

Then I installed the fuel cell and the nitrous bottle bracket.

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[67SuperSnake]

Well I am about 95% done with the Old Air A/C. Very straight forward and good quality, but I am not impressed with the vents.

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[67SuperSnake]

And I have completed 90% of the Painless Wiring 14 circuit system for the Mustang. I am pleased with the kit. Very easy. I just wished it had more than 1 extra relay. I will use it for the electric windows. I will have to add 6 extra circuits for the high amp items like High Beams, Low Beams, Driving Lights, A/C Cooling Fan and Clutch, the Electric Radiator fan and the fuel pump.

Here is the UP taillight sequential wiring harness. I liked how it eliminated all the cutting and crimping. It connects to the PIAA back up lights (connectors already there). You only have four wires to hook up and a ground. You will have to put on your own connector to the rear harness. I just cut off a four wire connector from the old harness and spliced it on to the new one.

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This is the dash wiring. Believe it or not it is almost finished. Only the radio wiring, one glove box wire needing to be capped, connecting the driving lights to a switch, and connecting one "Old Air" orange wire to a switched hot. What worked: the Painless kit fit very well. What didn't work: only one extra interior circuit, GM column wires had to be cut and spliced with the provided connector.

And if you are really counting, I have yet to install the wiring for the console. It will have the power window switches (Jegs $149), couple of gauges (probably boost and oil temp), and of course the nitrous switch.

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I decided to hide the wiring as much as possible. I routed the wires out to the drivers fender,

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Up under the wheel well, (the bolts are #8 x 1/2" self tapping screws and will be ground off, then hidden by the fenders)

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[67SuperSnake]

and out the front under the lower nose.

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This is not a finished project at this point. I am going wire tie it up better and use wire loom to protect the wires. This is where I am building my relays and fuse block for the major current draw items. (High Beams, Low Beams, Driving Lights, Fuel Pump, A/C Radiator Fan-A/C Clutch, and Engine Electric Radiator Fans. Note the detail. Every place there is a chance for scuffing, I have installed a rubber insulator.

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[67SuperSnake]

the newly available locking gas cap.

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[67SuperSnake]

Here is some picture of the front lights installed without the upper nose:

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[67SuperSnake]

I installed the battery box and mounted it to the frame to comply with NHRA rules. I also cut through the bottom of the battery box, insulated the holes and run the cables out the bottom of the box so you cannot see any wires.
The protective covering has been left in place for now.

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[67SuperSnake]

I just completed the front and rear brake line and master cylinder. I went to our local O'Reilly Auto Parts and used their free double flaring tool. I needed three reducers from the Baer Brakes to the Ford lines (2 front, 1 rear).

This is the rear:

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I also needed two straight connectors one for the rear and one for passenger side.

Passenger side:

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I spent a lot of time bending the factory lines to make a neat installation. The 3/16" tube clamps and an #8 x 1/2" self tapping screw made it easier.

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The tee and the rear adjustable proportioning valve came from UP. Things are starting to get tight for tools.

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System completed!

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[67SuperSnake]

I used Russell Black AN 8 supply line and Russell Black AN 6 return line. Two 45's coming out of the tank:

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You can barely see the Aeromotive 10 micron fuel filter that I added with 2 90's:

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Then I run all the lines and battery cable to the front:

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I used a lot of clamps to keep things straight and neat.

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Routed them through the transmission mounting area. They will get a rubber insulator and a heat shield.

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Ended up at the A/C area for the fuel lines. The battery cable of course went through the passenger shock tower hole to the starter relay.

[67SuperSnake]

I Changed the electrical to come out the firewall underneath the fender. I routed all engine bay wiring there also. Here is the finished part.

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[67SuperSnake]

I designed a relay panel to be hidden under the old battery box. 6 relays - PIAA driving lights, Optional (Stereo Amp), Fuel Pump, High Beams, Low beams, Fog Lamps (PIAA).

Just a note on wiring, I am using the parking/running lights to power the low beams. That way they are on all the time when the switch is pulled. The original mustang wiring turns off the low beams when the highs are on. I will use the low beam circuit to power the fog lamp circuit, and interrupt it with a switch (probably out of the dimmer switch). You usually never use the fog lamps with the high beams on.

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[GHOSTDANCER]

Beautiful project, need more pics:wow:

[67SuperSnake]

Beautiful project, need more pics:wow: I

Thanks!

I will get it caught up to current within a day or two. But here you go!!!

[67SuperSnake]

Well I got a surprise. The parking lights do NOT stay on when switch is pulled out to the second position. So... I now have low beams ALL the time the car is started. I don't mind. But all the lights up front and in back work. Those sequential rear turn signals are trick!!


I finished the front wiring. That box below the solenoid is a 50 amp fuse for the mustang main harness. I put wire loom from the starter solenoid...

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down through the passenger fender area where the relay panel is (the relay panel will get a splash shield) ...

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down under the radiator area (I even wired it for the electric fan underneath in the middle)...

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up to the driver side front (BTW, THAT fan is coming off for good, don't need it anymore)...

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and under the driver side fender. That set of wires hanging down will get wire loom and then routed inside at that point. Some get hooked up to the coil that mounts on the inside of the shock tower, and the others go to the engine.

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[67SuperSnake]

Finishing up the wiring (except for the gauges and center console), I checked all the relays and circuits. Horn works, high beams, low beams, fog lights, A/C works (blower 3 speeds and electrical to the switch on the pressure side of the cooler for the compressor clutch), back up lights (with the trans circuit bypassed), starter solenoid (with the neutral switch bypassed), all blinker, interior lights, dome, trunk light (it is always hot, I need a switch and light), fuel pump, and optional relay to stereo amp!

I started work on the gauge cluster. I installed the windshield wiper switch (no new replacement, had to use the old one)

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA040004.jpg

and I will post a schematic of the new Shelby gauge cluster wiring that has to be cut off and adapted to the new Painless harness tomorrow (circuit, Shelby color, painless color). Here is a start

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA040001.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA040005.jpg

And I installed the oil cooler.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA040007.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Here is the wiring schematic for using the Shelby gauges from Unique Performance and splicing it to an original or Painless wiring harness. Painless uses the same colors as the original Mustang harness.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/ShelbyGaugeWiringSchematic.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA070008.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I installed the gas cap, fuel filler tube, 1/2' (AN-8 ) breather line, and wired the fuel pump, sending unit and the optional relay wire to the amp (not installed yet).

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA070017.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA070016.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA070015.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I cut the upper back part to the rear seat in half and removed 2" because of the mini tub.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA070019.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I mounted the gas pedal and Locar throttle cable. I had to make a "Z" bracket to get the gas pedal off the floor for clearance.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA070005.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA070011.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I finished all the auxiliary wiring that I could. Like wiring the trans tunnel, but from the inside so that there are no wires in the engine compartment.
The center console will cover up any deformities in the carpet, and I cut the hole way forward.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA070012.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

All this work allowed me to start the dash. Everything needs to be installed in this order.

I installed the dash pad from dashesdirect.com and it is very high quality . Fit is excellent, I only had to cut two little pieces off the upper ends (by the windshield) with a pair of scissors to make it fit correctly. This piece makes the inside look better than original!

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA070007.jpg

And the Shelby cluster. Everything works! I checked every circuit that I could. And I mean every circuit!

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA070008.jpg

Then the A/C controls. After that the kick panels so I could install the A/C vents, run all the air tubes (what a PITA ), and cleaned up the wiring a little:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA070010.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA070006.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I installed the Hydraulic Clutch Master today. But I had to make some modifications to the input shaft and the stock mustang adjustable brake push rod. The stock Mustang push rod adjuster is a bigger diameter/thread than the input shaft coming out of the master cylinder. And the input shaft is too long.

So, in the picture you can see how much I had to cut out of the Clutch master input shaft. How did I know how much to cut off? Fit, measure and mark. And I had to weld on a nut to the end of stock mustang push rod. And putting on that fluid reservoir was a PITA. The O'ring did not want to stay in the groove. I had to heat the plastic resevoir up with a heat gun, and work it many times to get it on without the O'ring slipping out of place. Just one more thing that takes time and patients.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA080002.jpg

Now everything fits. BTW, that nut you see is a lock nut.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA080004.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I started fitting the rear seat. If you tubbed the rear end, you must cut the rear seat. The best way to preserve the hinge mounts and end of the first fold is to cut it in the middle. Yeah, that's right. Two cuts. And then weld it together. My fenders measured only 39" clearance and the panel was 41". It now fits pretty good.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA080005.jpg

And I had to remove the floor mounting brackets and re-weld them in by 1" each side.

Edit: I wish that I would have cut the panel off to one side or the other so the mounting holes in the new chrome pieces would line up. But I can alway just drill new mounting holes in the old metal for the one side of the chrome.

[67SuperSnake]

Sanded off many years of paint and and re-furbished the rear vent boxes. Put on new vent slides.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA080001.jpg

Edit: These slides are on backwards. I removed them and put them on correct.

[67SuperSnake]

I mounted the new transmission crossover. Bolted it in and had to drill out to 1/2" for the new grade 8 bolts to help handle the horsepower. A piece will be welded in place that mounts up to the trans when I get the engine/transmission in place.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA110002.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I insulated the fuel lines and battery cable with a radiator hose cut in half and stuck it through the cross brace to eliminate any chafing.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA110001.jpg

I then installed the heat shields that I fabricated to help reduce the heat from the headers. This should help keep the fuel cooler!

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA110005.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA110006.jpg


I even bolted down the A/C drain line so it would not touch and melt to the header.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA110008.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I purchased a 1 5/8" holes saw to cut the holes for the new interior lamps. Let me tell you, it was not an easy task installing them. I used a rat tail file to remove all the extra plastic, crimped the new light holder tabs down, and still had a difficult time installing them. I think that 1 3/4" would have been too big a hole. I also used a die grinder to cut out the hole for the roll bar.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA110016-1.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I put the carpet on the interior wheel wells. And then I cut the interior rear quarter panels to allow for the tubbed rear end. Took my time and this is what I came up with. Note how I cut it forward and then back at the mounting place for the rear seat. BTW, these panels are not bolted in yet. And I am not pleased with the glossy paint I used on the interior panels. I am still searching for the correct light reflectivity!

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA160015.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Bad picture, but I mounted the FE motor mounts. Not sure if it is correct because the motor mounts did not bolt in without a lot of adjustments. The frame holes did not align. I had to grind down the outer side of the mounts, probably because I welded in the lower shock tower bracing. And they only came with 4 bolts! I will put in the additional 2 bolts.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA160021.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I Mounted the shock tower to cowl braces.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA160018.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Played a little with the back seats. I am going to have the upper seat reduced by 2" in width. I could probably get away with not doing anything, but I am going to have the seats re-upholstered with the same pattern as the Shelby seats (not the logo).

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA190001.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Getting the car ready to go to the body shop. All the last little things that take a lot of time!

Like the factory splash shield for the new relay cluster underneath the passenger side front fender.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA220011.jpg

And the oil cooler lines from underneath the the driver side fender

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA220016.jpg

The fuel pressure & return line bracket

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA220015.jpg

The rear seat belt brackets welded in

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA220010.jpg


and the front end strut rod washers that started to rust that needed paint


http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA220003.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Well, I finished up the oil cooler lines

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA260002.jpg

Got the fittings and bracket for the fuel system installed

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA260001.jpg

And got the security system installed (what no picture?) Trick baby, trick!!!

I have been debating as to where to pull in the fresh air for the Supercharger. UP pulls it from the driver side, but I have tried to make room to pull it from the passenger side. Look at all that room!

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA260004.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PA260006.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Well, what do you guys think?

Project: Snake Venom

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/SNKVNMLicensePlate.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

This is kind of what color I am thinking about going with. Black with a dark charcoal center stripe and a slight gold tint in the pin stripe. What do you guys think?

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/MyColor.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Got the 11" rears and 8" fronts mounted.



http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/P1210002.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/P1210001.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Well, I'm back after several months at work. I brought all the glass out of the garage, washed it down, cleaned it real good to see If I am going to be able to use it. It is all Carlite - Sun X tint, looks to be original with date code and line going down the back glass. Not that it really matters to me.

The back glass is in excellent shape. The drivers door has a few small scratches, not deep, but I bet it will be more visible at night in the lights. I am still debating whether or not to replace the door glass, but I bet I will not be able to get the same tint!

I have all the triangle rubber pieces and channel felt for the vent wings. New latch handles, also.

[67SuperSnake]

I took the rear seat to an upholstery place today. They are going to trim 2" out of the flip down seat frame, and 1" out of the rear part of the bottom seat. They will replace everything except the springs and frame. Matching the Super Snake seat leather is going to be expensive. $600 ouch!!!

But I left him one of the Super Snake seats. He promised that it would match perfectly, except for the stitched logo.

[67SuperSnake]

I started on the center console. I installed the electric window switched from Watson Street Works:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/CenterConsole.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/CenterConsole2.jpg


I installed the rear courtesy light and power outlet.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/CenterConsole1.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/CenterConsole5.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

NAPA Pro Stone Guard says it will "Match OEM Panel Texture". Looks very close. But you have to be about 24"-36" away from the panel when applying it.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PanelPaiinting.jpg

Since the texture is white, I used a semi flat BBQ paint that looks very close to the normal color of stock panels! Not nearly as shiny as the other "Hammered" paint I was trying.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PanelPaiinting4.jpg

I am very satisfied with the results.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PanelPaiinting3.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Wow, if I had known how much time would be spent on narrowing the rear seat by 2" (cutting, re-welding), cutting all the trim pieces, etc., I might have decided on just a rear tray.

But it is starting to come together.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/RearSeatUpperHinged2.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/RearSeatUpperHinged1.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/RearSeatUpperHinged.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I installed the Nitrous Switch and Speak

ers. I dont think speakers over 5 1/2" would fit in the console. I used a 2 way Infiniti Kappa. I just need the gauges, and then to wire it all up.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/CenterConsolewSpeakers.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/CenterConsolewSpeakers2.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/CenterConsolewSpeakers3.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Got the transmission out for test fitting. I bolted on the Shelby shifter, Lakewood Bell housing and transmission mount.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/TKO600LakewoodBellhousing.jpg

The hydraulic throwout bearing:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/TKO600LakewoodBellhousing8.jpg

Built a bracket for the hoses from the the hydraulic throwout bearing:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/TKO600LakewoodBellhousing9.jpg

And hoses to the clutch master cyllinder:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/TKO600LakewoodBellhousing10.jpg

Not sure, but I believe this rubber piece (on the table) is sent with the Trans just to keep out foreign objects. But that rear seal looks odd!

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/TKO600LakewoodBellhousing7.jpg

[tyoneal]

Richard:

I really like the console your making.

Please show a lot of pictures as your interior goes together. It looks like it will be killer.

Thanks,

Ty

[67SuperSnake]

Richard:

I really like the console your making.

Please show a lot of pictures as your interior goes together. It looks like it will be killer.

Thanks,

Ty


Ty, thanks man.

I have done a lot of work on the console and more pictures are yet to come.

[67SuperSnake]

I spent another 6 hours on finishing the console. I decided to put an electrical junction at the front of the console, use quick disconnect plugs for the speakers, power windows, and all electrical connections to ease the installation process.

There are quite a few wires under there!!!

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/CenterConsoleFinshed1.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/CenterConsoleFinshed11.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/CenterConsoleFinshed13.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/CenterConsoleFinished.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/CenterConsoleFinshed12.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Found this little jem for a steal at Shipdog. 3 1/2" screen, DVD, HDD, Navigation, 40 meg HD (16 for nav, 24 for music-pictures etc), CD, Mpeg1, Mpeg2,

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/JVCKD-NX5000.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I mounted the rear Speakers. Infinity Kappa's 6x9 3ways. I glued a 3/16 board to the back of the divider, cut out the holes, added carpet to the back, and then mounted the speakers.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/Rear6x9Speakers1.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/Rear6x9Speakers.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Well, the car is almost ready for paint. A few surprises here though.

Biggest surprise, the front flares and fender rocker panels cut from the fiberglass fenders and moulded on to steel fenders.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/Readyforpaint3-15-2007.jpg

Front nose is a bolt on piece now! The upper nose piece was by far the most time consuming.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/Readyforpaint3-15-20071.jpg

Rear end caps have nice and tight gaps.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/MVC-007S.jpg

And they are bolted on.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/MVC-005S.jpg

Upper and lower side scoops, rocker panel and rear flares finished.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/MVC-004S.jpg

I'm going to Dallas on Monday to check it out in person!

[67SuperSnake]

I repainted the panels with the NAPA 4003 Texture product and Krylon BBQ Paint. Even with the flash, it does not reflect like the other hammered stuff. It doesn't matches the original panels exactly, but is very close.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PanelPaiinting4.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/InteriorPanelsPainted1.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/InteriorPanelsPainted3.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/InteriorPanelsPainted2.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/InteriorPanelsPainted4.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I rebuilt the vent wings. Even after many hours of polishing, it does not remove the pitting. But it is better than it was. New rubber inside, on the front door edge, and new felt lines the window channel. The only special tools need to repair these items is a narrow rivet gun, and a small punch (I used a small drill bit) to drive out the roll pin to replace the wing locks.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/DoorVentWings.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/DoorVentWings1.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Found this battery box on E-Bay

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/BatteryBox.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I inspected the car today. They are not as far along as I would like them to be, but the work looks very good. There is still so much that needs to be done!!!!

Trunk fitment:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/TrunkLidFitment.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/TrunkLidFitment1.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/TrunkLidFitment2.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/TrunkLidFitment3.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/TrunkLidFitment4.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I cut the bezel from the back using a cutting disc on my 4" grinder, twisted the piece out, and finished it with a die grinder.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/RadioBezelCuts.jpg

Then I mounted the JVC KD-NX5000. It fits very nicely.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/RadioMountedInBezel.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I purchased the interior vent grills from Mustang Depot and mounted them in the sail panels. They fit very good.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/SailPanelVentGrills.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/SailPanelVentGrills1.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Cam,

I bought the Optima Battery and put it in the brackets.

My dilemma is.. should I mount it with the side mount cables hidden (to the passenger side) or have them visible from the inside?

How about facing rear and closer to the back so they are not that visible?

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/OptimaBatteryinthebracket.jpg

Here is how I have seen one mounted, but it is not the Mustang Billet box!

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/UPBatteryBox.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Here is the official dyno results. It is set at 10 lbs boost, and 38 degrees timing. The EFI is pulling out 1 degree of timing for every pound of boost. That will kill some horsepower, but I could add a switch and have a second tuning table for a higher octane gas. That is for when I REALLY need some get up and go! :captain:

You guys think I need NOS? :wow:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/DynoSheet2.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

My 427FE

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/KC427.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/KC4271.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Paint is going on the car!

Doors & front fenders have been painted and the stripes have all been laid out. Tungsten Silver (new Ford GT color) stripe on Black, with a gold 1/16" pinstripe.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/MVC-033S.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/MVC-031S.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/MVC-030S.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/MVC-029S.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/MVC-028S.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/MVC-038S.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/MVC-037S.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/MVC-036S.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/MVC-039S.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/MVC-040S.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/Paint4-5-20072.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/Paint4-5-20071.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/Paint4-5-20073.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/Paint4-5-20075.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I took the door glass to have it installed to a local glass company who gave me a good price. When I arrived with the glass and the frames with the old glass already removed, they agreed on the price of $20 for each piece. I talked with the installer and asked him to protect the pieces as this is an old car. The installer said "That is off of and old Mustang, isn't it?"

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/GlassInstalled3.jpg

I left there impressed and felt assured that everything was OK. You could image how I felt the next day when I called and they said that he had broken one of the pieces. He broke the lower swivel pin off the driver side vent window.

Long story short, they offered me a $20 refund at their main office. I was asking them to pay for a replacement piece. While giving me the refund the lady said "You got a good price!" Then it hit me. The old saying of "You will remember the poor quality long after the low price is forgotten."

I fixed it with Silver solder, flux and buffing. Tried to break it back off. That thing is not going anywhere. I will finish the glass install myself.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/GlassInstalled.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/GlassInstalled1.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Well, 15 days later and it is still not finished!!!!! http://www.artnskins.net/e107_images/emoticons/argh1.gif

Only things left are the GT500E Stripes, driver door handle, rear light panel (I was told it was being installed as we were talking), rear quarter panels (shouldn't take long, I know they are finished but might not be painted), and the rear bumper.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/Paintasof4-20-071.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/Paintasof4-20-077.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/Paintasof4-20-072.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/Paintasof4-20-074.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

We are getting close to the end!

[67SuperSnake]

GT500E stripes are on!

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/Paintasof4-23-20071.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/Paintasof4-23-20073.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/Paintasof4-23-20072.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/Paintasof4-23-2007.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Well, the car and the engine have been delivered.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/CarEngineDelivered3.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/CarEngineDelivered16.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/CarEngineDelivered34.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/CarEngineDelivered36.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/CarEngineDelivered50.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/CarEngineDelivered18.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

A pic of the throttle body & EFI Harness. Harness looks pretty intimidating at first. But once you go over the connections a few times, it is pretty straight forward. There is just a lot of it!

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/ThrottleBody.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/EFIHarness.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I installed the backing plate. Had to drill out a hole where Keith Craft put in a plug that was sticking out.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/BackingPlate.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Then I installed the bell Housing without the clutch or pressure plate to check the transmission centerline alignment. Good thing I did. I will have to replace the dowel pins with offset dowel pins. It was .050 total off. Divided by two (center) and I need the .025 (closest .021) pins.

If you do not do this procedure, you can have "pilot bearing wear, main shaft bearing wear, difficulty in shifting, and in extreme cases breakage of transmission gears and cases".

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/BellHousingAlignment.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/BellHousingAlignment1.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I installed the battery box and remote disconnect, and got them wired.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/BatteryBoxRemoteSwitchInstalled1.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/BatteryBoxRemoteSwitchInstalled.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I once was told that Unique Performance "glues" the PIAA backup lights in the rear valance. They can be mounted using the included brackets very easily.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PIAABackupLights.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PIAABackupLights1.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PIAABackupLights2.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Wheels & Tires mounted. And a little more....

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/Tireswheelson.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/Tireswheelson1.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/Tireswheelson3.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/Tireswheelson4.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/Tireswheelson2.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Installed the FAST XFI box behind the glove box. it fits pretty well back there. Along with all that electrical harness. I also Cut a hole in the firewall for the wiring.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PIC_0265.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/XFIWiringtoEngine.jpg

And I finished the alarm system mounting, but not all the final electrical connections. For an old man like me, all that bending over, laying upside down, under the dash is tough!

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PIC_0263.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

The bell housing is a big problem. The dowel pins in the block are very tight. I called Keith Craft and he told me that he had a kit and I did not need to remove those dowels. Got the kit, it includes longer dowel pins and a larger washer that welds to the outside of the bell housing. Just drill out the original holes to a larger size, move the bell housing in to place, and weld on the washers. Will call Keith again tomorrow and verify that I DO need to pull those pins.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/LakewoodBellhousingRelocatingKit.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Been working on the wiring. The front end is almost complete. All the lights are in position, wired, working and aligned (as well I can with them pointing at the garage door).

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/LightsMounted.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Installed item: Electric windows, power door locks, alarm system with paging, Bluetooth, GPS map, rear camera, remote window roll down, remote start and tracking GPS.

Things still on the list: Rotating license plates, front & rear bullet deflector, oil slick, telescoping tire slasher, passenger ejector seat, front mounted machine guns, extending side skis, spike-producing tires, missiles, lasers (an update on the DB5's tire-slasher), signal-intercepting smart radio, head-up display, rocket propulsion, self-destruct mechanism and adaptive camouflage.

ha ha Now wouldn't that be a trip.

[67SuperSnake]

I was stewing about how I was going to get those dowel pins out without hurting that aluminum block. So I designed a dowel pin puller out of a piece of pipe, a grade 8 bolt, nut and two washers. With a little welding it worked great. Anybody that has a Shelby/Aluminum block take note. They were in there tight.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/DowelPinPuller.jpg

Centered the bell housing and welded the washers in place. Looks factory after I painted them, huh.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/LakewoodLocatingKitInstalled.jpg

Ready to go. No. Wait. My pressure plate is a diaphragm, and the flywheel is designed to the long finger (or Ram) pressure plate. Well, after a long discussion with Keith Craft and Rob in Plano, we are making a change. Dual disc clutch setup. Clutch, pressure plate and flywheel all with be changed. So I just assembled what I could.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/DiahpramPressurePlate.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/LongFingerPressurePlateFlywheel.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Dress rehearsal:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/DressRehersal1.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I just did a Weight to HP calculation:

The Corvette Z06 weighs in at 3132 lbs and has 500 HP, giving it a Weight to HP conversion of 6.27 lb/hp.

The Ferrari Enzo weighs in at 3009 lbs and 660 HP, giving it a weight to HP conversion of 4.56 lb/hp

If my car weighs 3500 lbs. and 815 HP, my Weight to HP conversion is 4.30 lb/hp.

woo hoo http://www.powwows.com/gathering/images/smilies/aetsch.gifhttp://www.powwows.com/gathering/images/smilies/bump.gif http://www.powwows.com/gathering/images/smilies/ridinghorse.gif Move over Ferrari

[race-rodz]

hey scott.... this guy gets the "new member of the month award" for may, what can i say...i like pics:D

[rlplive]

Nice car man, I have never seen so many detailed pics
Ryan

[67SuperSnake]

Nice car man, I have never seen so many detailed pics
Ryan

Thank, Ryan.

I have 1500-2000 hours in it so far. I thout I would document it well.

[67SuperSnake]

Engine has been set in the engine bay. Headers have not been installed yet. I just wanted to see the fit. You can see by some of the red circles in the photos that I have some clearance issues. Anybody installing the shock tower bracing and a FE engine will have to do what I am going to do. I need to grind down the upper areas to clear the header bolts. VERY TIGHT!

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/EngineInstall.jpg

Driver side front:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/EngineInstall21.jpg

And I was wondering if where I have cut through the firewall was going to work. It will work just fine:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/EngineInstall31.jpg

I mounted the fuel pressure regulator first:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/EngineInstall8.jpg

Good thing I have a high hood:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/EngineInstall11.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

But the engine weight only lowered the car a little bit and didn't change the stance very much:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/EngineInstall9.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/EngineInstall10.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I installed the headers. A shoe horn and a little grease was needed.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/HeadersInstalled.jpg

They are touching the shock towers. I may need to loosen the motor mounts and lift the engine.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/HeaderInstalledtouchingtheshocktowe.jpg

I started hooking up the oil and PS lines.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/OneOillineandPSlinesconnected.jpg

I hooked up all the EFI wiring, some water hoses, vacuum/boost lines and other little things.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/FuelPressureRegulatorvacuumlineWate.jpg

[GHOSTDANCER]

That's going to be a whole lotta shakin going on :bow:

[67SuperSnake]

Almost finished with the interior wiring. All the alarm triggers work, lights, radio, radio dimmer, speakers, backup camera, console lights, etc etc. The only thing that doesn't work is the remote start. I probably have a wire in the wrong place. 12 hours today. Its gonna have to wait till tomorrow.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PIC_0350.jpg

The radio faceplate has 4 tilt positions. It remembers the position when you turn it back on. This is position 3.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PIC_0351.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Well, I said I thought I had a wire in the wrong place. Turns out you have to program the Alarm before things will work. :eek Seems that the Bluetooth for the Phone to hook up through the radio has a similar requirement for pairing. ha ha

So I finished all the wiring except for: the radiator fans, alarm wiring to flash the lights, PW & P door lock have yet to be installed (but the wiring is in the doors), wiring up the amp (all wires have been run to where it will be) and that's it. Never been so sore in my life. I'm an old codger.

I rewired some of the front lights because I did not like how I wired them previously. Lights are not on all the time now, only when the switch is pulled.

EFI is completely wired. It also controls the electronic Fuel pump (6 sec prime, then waits for start). MSD coil and ignition is installed and wired. And if you think that is a big gap between the coil and ingnition, that is because something goes between them - the air intake from the drivers side fender.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/MSDElectronicIgnitionInstalled.jpg

I had to turn the TCP cross-link bar around. It was putting the inner links too close to the headers. That is what TCP suggested that I do.

Before :

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PIC_0344.jpg

After:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/TCPRackClearance.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I received the Ram dual clutch and installed it and the transmission today.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/RamDualClutch.jpg

Starter Installed

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/StarterInstalled.jpg

Lakewood Bell Housing

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/TransmissionInstalled1.jpg

TKO 600

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/TransmissionInstalled2.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I lifted the engine about 1" and moved it back about 1/2". That cleared all but one header bolt. It cleared the R&P problem.

Figured out the problem with the trans. Out it comes and a new smaller piston will be used in the Hydraulic throwout bearing.

Started working on the doors. I am replacing most everything, so this will be a NEW car when I get finsihed. I installed the power door locks, new door latches, strikers, lock rods, door lock pull ups, and chrome rings, interior door handle shafts, door handles, and door courtesy lights. Missing one door handle, and the anti rattle piece that goes on the driver side door handle to latch rod, that screws to the inside of the door and keeps the rod from rattling. I don't know if they sell that piece.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/DoorLatch.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/DoorStriker.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/DoorLockandChromeRing.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/NewDoorhandleandpivotrod.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/LowerDoorLights.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

No picture, but I lowered the seat pans. Those Shelby Signature seats sit too high IMO. A lot of work, but I would notice it everytime I got in the car if I didn't do it!

The devil is in the details!!

[67SuperSnake]

You know you are getting close when this starts happening. Noise, vibration & heat control by Quiet Ride Solutions (http://www.quietride.com/). It is a 2 stage project. Sound control by Dynamat. And then pre-cut heat control mats by Heat Shield.

Many pieces in tight places like above the fender wells inside the rear fenders. It takes a lot of time to do it right. But should be worth the effort.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/QuietRideSolutions3.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/QuietRideSolutions2.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/QuietRideSolutions1.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/QuietRideSolutions.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

The dash is all buttoned up except for the glove box. It will stay off until I start the hookup of the FAST EFI. One plug at a time.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/SoundHeatControl5.jpg

All the sound and heat control is done. Looks like some of NASA's guys have been working on it.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/SoundHeatControl3.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/SoundHeatControl4.jpg

Electric window actuators are installed and both work fine.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/ElectricWindowsInstalled.jpg

Just for fun, guess what is playing on the DVD?

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/DVDPlaying.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

That's going to be a whole lotta shakin going on :bow:

Hopefully not teeth chattering ....... ha :morepower

[67SuperSnake]

I started working on the carpet, interior panels and back seat.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/RearSeatInstall.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

OK, the thread is up to date. I need to get the headliner installed. Someone said "use a proffessional". How hard is it really?

[4mm]

Awesome build, I love Mustangs :thumbsup:

Are you doing the work yourself or is a shop? The reason I ask is at times you post you are going to visit the shop. If you are doing it yourself, damn you do an awesome job (and really fast to boot).

[67SuperSnake]

Awesome build, I love Mustangs :thumbsup:

Are you doing the work yourself or is a shop? The reason I ask is at times you post you are going to visit the shop. If you are doing it yourself, damn you do an awesome job (and really fast to boot).

Thanks! I love the 67 Mustang Body style and any year Boss!

I have done all the work myself except for final body work & paint, and the engine build. I have done some of both before, but I chose to use professionals. The shop I went to was the body shop. I had it shipped 250 miles to one guy that restores Shelby Mustangs. I knew he would do it correctly. And he did!

The rest I have done by myself. I have had the car since Mar 06. Been at the body shop from Nov 1st 2006 till Apr 20th 2007.

30 days since I got it back from the body shop and I may start the engine tonight!

[race-rodz]

OK, the thread is up to date. I need to get the headliner installed. Someone said "use a proffessional". How hard is it really?


headliner in a mustang isnt bad, but the roll bar might present a minor PITA... after looking at the header install pics... i have no doubt you can do it:thumbsup:

[67SuperSnake]

headliner in a mustang isnt bad, but the roll bar might present a minor PITA... after looking at the header install pics... i have no doubt you can do it:thumbsup:

A friend of mine told me the same thing. "Just use the wind lace around the doors and small pieces in front and back around the glass seams, take your time, use carpet type spray on glue and you can do it."

Thanks for the vote of confidence. :lateral:

[67SuperSnake]

Well not 60 seconds, but 1:49 seconds!

Here she is-

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/th_Shelby427FEStartup.jpg (http://s98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/?action=view&current=Shelby427FEStartup.flv)

[66zz430]

what is this center console out off?


http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PIC_0263.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

what is this center console out off?


http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PIC_0263.jpg


Custom built by Shelby for the GT500E Eleanor Mustang. Very hard to find. I don't think you can buy one right now!

[Roger Poirier]

Looks like a great car, but you need to invest in a digital camera. :thumbsup:


Eating those words now... :D


Heck of a project! What have you been doing with the rest of your life the past year?

WOW...

R.P.

[67SuperSnake]

Eating those words now... :D


Heck of a project! What have you been doing with the rest of your life the past year?

WOW...

R.P.Thanks Roger!

I own an Income Tax business like H&R. I have 8 offices. Timed the car to go to the body shop while I had to work. It worked out perfect. Got it back April 20th. A month later and the engine is in.

Hoping to have it on the road in less than 30 days. Anybody know of any good meets/runs to attend? How about the Power Tour? I think it starts before I will be totally finished.

[Jay Hilliard]

SIMPLY AWESOME! You have done a great job on this build. I'm sure you will enjoy every minute you drive this car, knowing you did 90% of the work. UP may be calling you for some advice:D

[clill]

Hurry up... Power Tour starts Saturday....:woot:

[Lurker]

Awesome work, looks like some great body work was done. BTW try turning on your flash when taking pics should eliminate the blurryness

[67SuperSnake]

Well, I finished the entire drive train. After taking the trans out, bellhousing off, clutch and pressure plate off, putting the bellhousing and trans back on, and checking for end play (it was fine). Remove the trans and bell housing, putting the clutch and pressure plate back in, bell housing back on, fixing the hydraulic throwout bearing (shorter length piston for clearance) and re-installing the trans, driveshaft, exhaust, etc. It is DONE!!!!!

If I had a radiator I would be driving it around the block (without a windshield) tonight.

Clutch is strong but not too strong. You would get a small workout in Houston traffic, but it is not as bad as the one Super Snake I tried. It pumped up immediately, and stays firm even after sitting.

[67SuperSnake]

I have question about drive shaft length. My drive shaft goes in to the TKO 600 about 6". I have to pull it back about 2"- 2 1/4" to connect it to the pumpkin leaving about 3 3/4"-4" in the trans. Is that enough, or is that not enough?

[67SuperSnake]

I installed the headliner. A good suggestion is to use the old windlace, cut it in to small 2-3" pieces and use them as a clamp while you glue it in place. Then use the new windlace around the doors when you glue. Do the doors first, then use all the small pieces around the front & back glass area when you glue the headliner there. Leave them on until you install the glass.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/HeadlinerInstalled.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/HeadlinerInstalled1.jpg

I installed the Alpine PDX 4.100 Amp and cleaned up the wiring.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/AmpInstalled.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I installed the chrome pieces around the door today. You can spend HOURS on this stuff to get it right. After that I installed the chrome piece that holds the weatherstrip. I used some 3M strip calk on the backside where the old cork gasket used to be. Just added two small runners to the chrome piece and then screwed it in place.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/DoorChromeWeatherstripInstallation1.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/DoorChromeWeatherstripInstallation2.jpg

[JamesJ]

You may have more post in this thread then I have total when this is done!!! :wow:

[67SuperSnake]

You may have more post in this thread then I have total when this is done!!! :wow:

Yeah, I spend my down time (recovery for the 50 yr old body) posting, using the Internet for ideas and buying, and reading every body's posts.

I am a car guy if you haven't surmised by now! GM, Ford, Mopar, it doesn't matter. As long as it is American Muscle car era! And even some of the newer cars.

[67SuperSnake]

I cut a piece out of the gas tank filler tube at the tank to make it more level, and not want to spit back at you when filling. Permanently mounted the wiring from the EFI to the passenger fender relays in wire loom.

But the big story is I installed the rear inside quarter panels (3 times each to get them right with the roll bar cut out), the rear seats, seat belts, carpet, and console. Carpet is not all the way finished, but is about 80% done (mostly cut, in place, etc. )

I'm not worried about the rear seat wrinkle right now. After it gets out in the heat, if that doesn't do it I might spray a little water on in and rub it in!

Like my Mustang rear seat belts? Also, look at the trim moulding where the roll bar meets the rear inside quarter panels.


http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/InteriorHalfDone.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/InteriorHalfDone1.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/InteriorHalfDone2.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/InteriorHalfDone3.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I finished the carpet. I have never been so glad that all the back breaking work is about done. I installed the center console for good. Installed the shifter. I had to bolt the bottom shifter bolt from underneath the console (when it was loose). The extra insulation and new carpet makes the installation process a PITA! Kick panels and door sill plates (stainless steel) are done. Well, I have one to go. Seat floor brackets are bolted down. Seat belt bolts were put in before the carpet. It sure makes it easier to find those holes.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/CarpetFinished.jpg

I even installed the overhead console w/map lights! Installing those screws before the headliner made the process a little easier to find.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/OverheadConsoleInstalled.jpg

[Roger Poirier]

:cool: One of my favorite cars. It Will look stunning when complete!

Your not pulling our leg are you? It almost seems like this project may already be finished some time ago and you are posting all these pics in the order the car was completed.

That or you are working 24/7 on this thing! Don't you have to work (job) like the rest of the world? Is this your car or a customers?

Take a break please... Staying alive should be your first goal. Whew. I'm wasted from just checking out all the pictures.

R.P.

[67SuperSnake]

:cool: One of my favorite cars. It Will look stunning when complete!

Your not pulling our leg are you? It almost seems like this project may already be finished some time ago and you are posting all these pics in the order the car was completed.

That or you are working 24/7 on this thing! Don't you have to work (job) like the rest of the world? Is this your car or a customers?

Take a break please... Staying alive should be your first goal. Whew. I'm wasted from just checking out all the pictures.

R.P.

Thanks. My favorite, too! ha

I wish it was finished. My hands hurt. I usually work on it one day, and take the next day off, pickup or order parts, then work another 6-8 hours on
it the following day.

Major items left: Front & back glass, door glass, and radiator. Radiator will be a big deal as I am going oversize. Gotta move a lot of things like AC condenser, dryer, hard lines, hood pin brackets, cut a big hole....

[67SuperSnake]

Trunk is finished. Trunk weatherstirp is installed. A little video update:

Electric Trunk Release (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuwtKA3K7Nk)

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/TrunkWeatherstripInstalled.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Doors are DONE, complete with molding, electric windows, handles, etc, etc. Many hours here. But they sound like a new car when they close:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/Doorsdone.jpg

And the front & rear glass and chrome were installed today!

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/FrontRearGlassandChormeDone1.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/FrontRearGlassandChormeDone.jpg

Radiator is 31" x 16", dual pass, inlet and outlet on the drivers side, filler neck on the passenger side, dual 13" 1720 CFM fans and shroud:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/RadiatorCoreSupport2.jpg

A big hole here, I will reinforce it with a piece of angle. I had to remove the A/C condenser and the brackets, cut them, move them to the back of the condenser, bend the lines a little, but it all lines up now. More pictures when I get the upper bracket to the radiator welded on. The lower radiator mounts are just 2 pins ( 1/2" ) with a rubber insulator:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/RadiatorCoreSupport1.jpg

I can almost smell the rubber burning down the road!

[67SuperSnake]

The radiator is installed. Upper radiator hose, dual 1710 fans, SPAL PWM dual fan control (one fan comes on at 50%, up to 100% then the other fan comes on at 100%, A/C will turn the initial one fan on at 100%). All the A/C lines have been installed. Front lower grill has been permanently mounted.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/RadiatorFans.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/RadiatorFans1.jpg

The rear seat latches have been finished. Since I did the mini tub, getting all the little pieces to match up and work properly took half a days work. But they are done!

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/RearSeatLatches.jpg

[Roger Poirier]

I take it you are retired? I'm only 50 years old and my back is hurting just watching the progress. Please take a break....

R.P.

[67SuperSnake]

I take it you are retired? I'm only 50 years old and my back is hurting just watching the progress. Please take a break....

R.P.

Roger, if you watch my posts, you will see that I take off about every other day. That is because my back is hurting! ha

But I love to build. And .. no I am not retired, just off for 8 months a year. Lucky... yes. Happy... yes! I will be 50 in Dec. I just want to have it on the road!

[4mm]

How long have you been doing these types of builds and on what other cars? You certainly do clean fast work and the quality is there. :thumbsup:

I only wish I was half as good...

[67SuperSnake]

How long have you been doing these types of builds and on what other cars? You certainly do clean fast work and the quality is there. :thumbsup:

I only wish I was half as good...

Thanks. The devil is in the details. :captain:

I have been turning wrenches since I was 9 yrs old. 1st engine overhaul when I was 12 (64 dodge PU, mostly by myself but with dads help).

Last big restoration was in 1987. Porche 911 Targa (1976). Went from Ice Green to Chevy Red. :lateral:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/1987June1976Porsche911Targarebui-1.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/1987June1976Porsche911Targarebuild2.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I have the inside almost done. I didn't take pictures, but all I have to do is vacuum and put in the front seats, front seat belts and glove box. After a radiator hose and a cold air intake, I will be starting this puppy.

[67SuperSnake]

Well, I took her around the block. I have three issues.

1.) Transmission has got to come back out. The input shaft must be hitting the crank, which makes it act like the clutch is not releasing all the way.

2.) Something is rubbing like a rotor against a caliper, or the like. I was so tired I did not lift it to inspect, but will get to it tomorrow.

3.) Running way rich. Now comes the tuning with the laptop.

No fluid leaks, no brake problems, no other issues at this time. Still got to get the alignment, cold air intake and A/C charge.

[67SuperSnake]

Hood still off till I get the EFI/Dyno guy over here. I Changed the plugs because they were fouled.

Not many new parts are left to put on.

I am thinking about making an upper shroud for the attachment to the upper grill. Since I moved the radiator forward 1 1/2" , the old hood latch bracket wont clear the condenser. I have to make something. Either something small 8-12" wide, all the way to the hood pin brackets, or something that goes fender to fender and under the top grill slat.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/FrontUpperGrillInstallation2.jpg

[68protouring454]

awesome awesome car but please change settings on that cam:_paranoid era or buy a new one

[67SuperSnake]

awesome awesome car but please change settings on that cam:_paranoid era or buy a new one


Do my pictures look blurry? Some of them are not perfect, but most are OK from my viewpoint. I am not getting anybody else on any other forum complaining.

[camcojb]

Do my pictures look blurry? Some of them are not perfect, but most are OK from my viewpoint. I am not getting anybody else on any other forum complaining.


Not complaining but they appear to be very low resolution, basically like a camera phone or equivalent. That's probably what he was talking about.

Pics are appreciated though, keep up the good work!

Jody

[68protouring454]

yeah they look like they are taken with a camera phone which leaves alot to be desired, and your car is badass and just would love to see some clear pics
jake

[GHOSTDANCER]

Looking more Badazz everyday :bow: :bow:

[Roger Poirier]

You need a camera to match the quality of the car. Look at pic below to get my drift. lol.

I agree with you on the front grille core support plate.

R.P.

[67SuperSnake]

You need a camera to match the quality of the car. Look at pic below to get my drift. lol.

I agree with you on the front grille core support plate.

R.P.

WOW! Look at the mirror finish on that GTO. Excellent! Who's car is that?

[Roger Poirier]

WOW! Look at the mirror finish on that GTO. Excellent! Who's car is that?

Thats mine. Look under Jan. 07 Feature Cars Section. Sad but funny story.

R.P.

[67SuperSnake]

yeah they look like they are taken with a camera phone which leaves alot to be desired, and your car is badass and just would love to see some clear pics
jake


Jake,

What is your screen resolution? The pictures are shot at 1024x768, and when viewed at 800x600, it cause the picture to be very large. How do these pictures look? I changed it to 640x480

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PIC_0499.jpg

Intake tube is done. I still need to get those blue hoses removed and replaced. I'm going to try and get one or both of the tubes welded to the hat, but the chroming is going to be an issue.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PIC_0497.jpg

[68protouring454]

there better, but there is something up, i have a brand new 20 inch flat screen and most pics are not a problem, here a sample
http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/714/pics015om5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Shot with FinePix S3000 . (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=FinePix+S3000+.&make=FUJIFILM.) at 1969-12-31

[67SuperSnake]

there better, but there is something up, i have a brand new 20 inch flat screen and most pics are not a problem, here a sample

Shot with FinePix S3000 . (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=FinePix+S3000+.&make=FUJIFILM.) at 1969-12-31

Excellent project BTW. I love that color scheme.

[68protouring454]

thanks i can't claim it though, its jimmy mulveys awesome 69 pace car, i just get to upgrade it.
see the difference in the pics?

[67SuperSnake]

thanks i can't claim it though, its jimmy mulveys awesome 69 pace car, i just get to upgrade it.
see the difference in the pics?

Yea, I see what you are talking about. It may be that most of my pictures are taken inside a poorly lit garage. Will be able to tell more in a couple of days when I get the hood back on, and try to takes some nicer ones outside.

[68protouring454]

i had the same problem, now i use i think the redeye mode or something and it pre flashes then flashes again when pic is taken now my indoor pics are way better, let me look in my book to see what mode i have it on, but all i did was take pics inside with all the different modes then looked at them and pic'd the best one.
get them outside pics

[67SuperSnake]

I had to install an extra water temp sending unit. If I tapped in to the EFI water temp probe, it may have caused a LOW temp reading by dividing the signal. So I tee'd the manifold, and added the dash gauge water temp sending unit.

I also built an aluminum water shield (2 sides only) for the under-fender 12" long conical air filter.

[67SuperSnake]

Got a lot done today. Took a day off to regroup. Those damn gremlins keep sneaking up and screwing with everything.

For instance, the drive shaft delivered to me was too short. Well I ordered, and received from UP (a few weeks late) a longer driveshaft. This fixed one problem but created another. The front universal knuckle started hitting the H Pipe. Damn it!!!

OK I removed the H pipe and had it cut 3/4" on both sides to give me a little room. I also clocked the EFI sensor a little clockwise because it was getting very close to the frame. This allowed me to lift the transmission a little more, hopefully taking care of the shifting problem. We will see in the next few days:


http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/ExhaustHPipeCut1.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/ExhaustHPipeCut.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Got the front end aligned today also. I stayed with they guy doing the alignment, and boy am I glad. He really didn't know that you could rotate the plate to move the LCA out for the negative camber.

The figures from TCP:
Camber 0- ½ degree neg
Castor 2 ½-3 pos
Toe 1/16” -1/8” In

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/FrontEndAligned.jpg

But We got it done. Front and rear end. It was only out a little, but a little sure makes a big difference in the way it drives. Now I got to lift the rear a little more. There are adjustments on the UP rear Coilover system to allow for this:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/RearEndHeightAdjustment.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

I got the car State Inspected today.

Then went over to the local dyno shop. After a lengthy amount of time test tuning, doing some gentle pulls, then getting more robust each time. We are not finished tuning yet.

But I took a video of the last pull. Enjoy! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDg5NyQdILk)

[Roger Poirier]

More horsepower then you need.. . However nice to have. :thumbsup: Nice video, great, music!

We will be able to see this car when? How's the quality of the paint on this bad boy? I know its been recently painted, however, black is a bitch to make look right.

[67SuperSnake]

More horsepower then you need.. . However nice to have. :thumbsup: Nice video, great, music!

We will be able to see this car when? How's the quality of the paint on this bad boy? I know its been recently painted, however, black is a bitch to make look right.

Black is very difficult on painters. Shows every flaw. It was buffed and clayed. When you touch the paint it is smooth as silk. It is not a 100 point paint job, but it is, IMHO, at least a 95.

Going to some local shows while I finish all the little things. I don't have any plans to go to any nationals. I might go to the Unique Performance Fest in Dallas on Oct 20th.

[67SuperSnake]

Here are some pictures of the car just after I did the first exterior detail. I will get some better shots in the near future.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/P7080007.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/P7080005.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/P7080002.jpg

[68protouring454]

nice work, looks killer:thumbsup:

[GHOSTDANCER]

Great job :thumbsup:

[67SuperSnake]

Thanks!

I am considering getting a pro to do a shoot of the car.

[67SuperSnake]

I changed the plugs (again) and adjusted the valves. Got close to 100 miles on her now. Want to see some trick valve train ...

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/ValveAdjustment.jpg

The blue S/C hose is GONE. The aluminum intake tube has been cut to fit and is at the welders (I'm not that good, and don't have a TIG). Now compare the hat before and after:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/VortechHatPainted2.jpg

[67SuperSnake]

Seems like every time I make one step forward, I take one step back.

Got the cold air intake installed.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/ColdAirIntakeFinished2.jpg

Now for the good news/bad news. Good news is I found out why it is running so rough. When I adjusted the valves, I adjusted only the right (passenger) bank, because I was getting a little lifter noise. But I still noticed a roughness in the idle, and something was just not right. So I pulled a compression check. Cyl 6, 7 & 8 were low. #1 was at 120# after 3 revs. Cyl #8 got up to 95# after 5 compression strokes. I pulled the valve cover, turned it over to the heel on the cam, and backed off the tensioner. The valve MOVED UP. It was not seating properly. SO I backed it off a little more. NO SPRING. Goes loose immediately. Adjusted it back down, up, down. Adjusts exactly like a solid lifter. YEP, collapsed lifter. Checked 6, 7, & 8. All collapsed. 5 is OK. CRRAPPPPPPP

The Snake reared its ugly head and turned in to Medusa!
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/medusa.jpg
Would that be a good name for this project?

This is a rookie mistake by the engine builder. I am a little PO'd. I'm gonna see what they are planning to do. $36k for engine and you would expect perfection!$%*^$

[GHOSTDANCER]

Good name. Good luck with the engine :thumbsup:

[jarhead]

Cool project,I just read through the whole thing.

I found it searching the site for Keith Craft.

What was the outcome on your engine?

[colorado80439]

Nice build

[DavidBoren]

Holy 7 year old thread revival!

Sweet car, though. I would love to see some updates.

[camcojb]

Holy 7 year old thread revival!

Just getting to his 20 posts so he could place an ad... :lol:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

I'd like to see an update too!!