2007 gt500 dragster UPDATED OCT 20

[conor1148]

so if you guys remember my last chop (mustang gt dragster, MAJOR disaster) i try to remember not to but im trying to learn from my mistakes since it was my first chop. anyways ive started a new project because of my crazy love for all mustamgs.

So basically what im doing is taking a gt500 (revells new streetburner kit) and using one of the revell streetburner prostreets, i think, its the 56 bel air as the chassis and the engine from the 78 Z28 camaro because i love the "no BS" look to it and it fits very well, even though in the picture its crooked because the transmission isnt supported.

now on to the pictures!! please tell me all your comments on the stance, it looks pretty good to me but i want more opinions.

first up, the stance/ engine height picture. not sure if im cutting the stock hood or not using one at all (im sorry if it seems like im copying the guy who did the amazingly good job on the twin turbo mustang gt dragster, im really not trying to at all)

heres a look inside, pretty much still tinkering with the frame, not totally happy yet.

if you want more pictures or have any suggestions at all (i take constructive criticism well, just dont be rude) tell me! i need all the help i can get learning how to do a good chop.

Edited October 21, 2008 by conor1148

[ericmaxman]

I would say that it does look good from this point of view.

As long as you don't go overboard with too much mods,

I think the Mustang would turn out perfectly.

Just my 2 cents.

[conor1148]

I would say that it does look good from this point of view.

As long as you don't go overboard with too much mods,

I think the Mustang would turn out perfectly.

Just my 2 cents.

thanks! the only thing else i might ad is maybe a nitrous kit, still deciding on that.

[Chris guthro]

The nitrous system would look really good. id try it, but if it doesnt turn out you want to you got one hell of a project comin up, and it wont suffer without it. great work on the cage

[conor1148]

The nitrous system would look really good. id try it, but if it doesnt turn out you want to you got one hell of a project comin up, and it wont suffer without it. great work on the cage

thanks!

im still looking for a way to make the nitrous kit for the engine, would wiring the nitrous kit, battery, and fuel cell up to the front of the car look overly detailed? all of that is in the back or maybe ill move it to the passenger seat.

[conor1148]

more pictures!!! still a few more pieces to go onto the chassis before im done with it, then i have to paint the body, but i have no paint of the color i want so it may be a week or so till i can get it.

[conor1148]

[conor1148]

[conor1148]

anybody there?

aw c'mon

[ericmaxman]

Still looking great.

Although I'm not too sure about the small rear spoiler.

[conor1148]

its the stock gt500 spoiler, its probably going to go pretty soon, what style would you rather see instead? more of a street spoiler or something else?

on the real gt500 the spoiler gives it a much more aggressive look (to me in person atleast) but im open to other things.

[ericmaxman]

No to GT Wings. They don't suit this car.

You could have a go at the below link for some ideas.

http://www.woodsbrosracing.com/gallery.htm

[conor1148]

how about something like this spoiler?

[ericmaxman]

That's more like it...

Dont forget the braces.

[conor1148]

That's more like it...

Dont forget the braces.

will do! i still have the braces from the 56 bel air prostreet. any more ideas?

im working on the nitrous set up right now, just still trying to figure out a good way to set it up on the engine.

[James Flowers]

The wheel base is not centered in the wheel wells. would look much better if they were.

[conor1148]

my bad, i was in a hurry to take the pictures and kinda slopped the body on there, the body had shifted back on the chassis on accident. in person it only looks VERY SLIGHTLY off center.

thanks man

[conor1148]

working on the battery and the nitrous bottles!

the nitrous bottles were attached to the battery and fuel cell on each side, and the battery wasnt rectangular. Styrene to the rescue!

painted it, sorry about details guys, crappy camera

Edited October 20, 2008 by conor1148

[conor1148]

updated first post, more to come tonight!

any more suggestions are appreciated!

[grandnational]

hmmm an 05+ mustang with a blown small block chevy?? Now a mustang can really feel what its like to run!

Edited October 22, 2008 by grandnational

[conor1148]

now dont be starting none of that in here

i may be a mustang guy but i dont hate chevy.

honestly i just like the looks of chevy engines a little more