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Does a Detroit "No Spin" differential determine the size - 8" vs. 9"?

'66 Shelby Group II Equipment Shelby Racing 289 engine with aluminum intake and 715-cfm Holley carb Finned aluminum oil pan Stock valve covers with special breather Tube headers with 2-1/2-inch straight pipes exiting in front of rear wheels Oil cooler with remote filter 18-quart Galaxie radiator 34-gallon fuel tank with 3-1/2-inch quick-release cap and splash funnel Stewart-Warner electric fuel pump Borg-Warner T10 close-ratio four-speed transmission Detroit "No Spin" differential with 3.89 gearing Koni shocks Lowered A-arms 1-inch front sway bar Export brace and Monte Carlo bar 19:1 quick steering ratio Override traction bars 11.3-inch front disc brakes 10x2-1/2-inch rear drum brakes Four-point rollbar 3-inch competition lap belts with shoulder harness 16-inch three-spoke steering wheel CS gauges housed in special panel 15x7-inch American Racing magnesium wheels Racing-type locking devices on hood and trunk https://www.motortrend.com/features/mump-0706-shelby-group-restoration/

How to tell an 8" from 9" differential https://www.fordmuscle.com/tech/8-inch-or-9-inch/ https://www.diyford.com/ford-axle-history-identification-ford-differentials/ The smaller 8-inch third member is on the right. Note the two lower bolts at 6 and 7 o’clock have straight access with a socket. The 9-inch third-member bottom fasteners, on the left, can only be accessed with a wrench. This is an easy way to identify the third members, so you’re sure to buy the correct axle.

The lines on the MFH kit look a bit harsh/stark. I prefer the look of the Fisher kit but not a Ferrari expert by any means.

A Porsche - now your talking! Bob Ross would be proud of your "happy trees".

Clean work as always Joe.

Nice looking project.

The '67 interior (yes I'm using the '67 interior in a '66 ) is for a fastback so I had to fabricate the back half to fit the notchback body. The notchbacks competed in the Sedan Class and as such were required to have 4-seats. However I want to install the over-ride rear traction bars that have a mounting point under the rear seat. Not sure I can make all that fit under the seat so I fabricated a GT350 style insert in case I need it. I want to simplify the door cards and still need to fabricate a 4-point roll hoop. But the interior fits with the glass in place!

I was born a blue oval guy, my dad worked for a Ford Dealership for 30-years! I worked there washing cars in the summers during high school. Move the upper control arms to lower the stance? I think I can lower the stance without moving them but we will see. I'll check out the Bronco parts vs. the '67 kit parts - thanks for the suggestion.

Yes, follow this link: https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/greenwood-spirit-lemans-24-super-469954988

Can we turn on the function that allows us to see the ID of the person who reacted to a post?

Many Group II cars retained their chrome trim - I chose to remove it along with the emblems.

Neat little diecast Rex. The stripes should be red and blue assuming they were modeling AJ Foyt's car.

Nice looking mockup. Where did the 5-slots mags on the Vette come from?

Decals for the '76 LeMans car came in the Eidaigrip kit. https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/greenwood-spirit-lemans-24-super-469954988 Fred Cady did the '76 Spirit of Sebring decals. Scale Design did a nice resin kit of this car.

Great project.

Great project.

Thanks Dan & Mike. Working on fitting the interior - photos soon.

Nice work on the cage.

Great looking project Dennis.

That looks like it Don - thanks!

I've successfully used the Revellogram 1/24 scale Mustang chassis under some 1/25 scale Falcon projects Bill, but thought this would be a simpler way to go. The wheel bases are the same between the two AMT kits. '66 Falcon project using the 1/24 scale chassis:

The chassis in the AMT '66 kit leaves a lot to be desired. I'll be replacing it with the more detailed AMT '67 Shelby chassis, suspension and engine. I cut the inner fender free from the '67 body and attached them along with the firewall to the front clip just as they would be on the 1:1 A little finagling and it fits the '66 body pretty well. Added inner lips to the front fender to support the hood. Also added strips along the inner edge of the fenders to tighten up the hood gap.

Can anyone identify what this roll cage belongs to?

Love racing Corvettes - nice work Gary.