1968 Shelby GT-500

[Bills72sj]

Slowly making progress. I have been trimming and thinning the parts box 67 engine bay to fit into the 68 body and chassis. I found the Shelby center console and added that to the interior tub. I also ran the spark plug wires on the 428 Cobra Jet. I even matched the factory wiring order. (Not that anyone would notice).

[Monty]

Just thought I'd pass this along for reference.  As you might've noticed, the kit's grille/bumper assembly aren't all that accurate.  You could improve things by separating the bumper and moving the grille screen back, as shown in this photo.

HTH

Edited April 25, 2021 by Monty

[vamach1]

3 hours ago, Monty said:

Just thought I'd pass this along for reference.  As you might've noticed, the kit's grille/bumper assembly aren't all that accurate.  You could improve things by separating the bumper and moving the grille screen back, as shown in this photo.

HTH

Also most of the kit part should be painted body color except the thin chrome edge and actual screen area.

[Bills72sj]

3 hours ago, vamach1 said:

Also most of the kit part should be painted body color except the thin chrome edge and actual screen area.

 

Thanks for the info. Unfortunately I am out of that orange paint.

[adamelvis]

Nice Work ! 

[Bills72sj]

After a lot of trimming and thinning, the 67 engine bay is installed.

 

 

 

 

Edited May 9, 2021 by Bills72sj

[Bills72sj]

Almost done. It is in the shop getting some new "shoes".

[Sam I Am]

Looking really good Bill.

[hedotwo]

Just found this thread and loving your work Bill.  Lots of effort and it's paying off.

[David G.]

Great build so far, nice rescue with the paint troubles.

David G.

[David G.]

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David G.

Edited June 15, 2021 by David G.
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