Shelby GT 500 Drag Pack

[skymnky721]

My gosh,,Im stuck on these late 60's Ford cars recently,,here I took the AMT  Shelby  GT500 kit  and did a drag version,,additions not included in kit :  Headrests,,seatbelts,,rollbar,,drag slicks,, cragar mags,,,opened up rear wheel wells,,drag headers instead of stock  exhaust,,lower radiator hose,,decals from leftovers from my stash.  Rattle can sprayed W/ Testors   Mystic emerald green.  Hand painted  2 tone interior w/custom mixed paints.  Hand painted window trim{s}  w/custom mixed paints. Dremmel cut+ removed engine bay wheel wells. {so drag headers would clear}  I did have to dremmel the top of gearbox down to get interior bucket to lay level  so  the entire assembly w/body on chassis  was level,,but other than that it went together well.  It will make a nice addition to the shelf display  next to the Lawton stang.  Wishing all a happy spring and hope its warming up where you are!

Edited April 28, 2021 by skymnky721
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[TransAmMike]

I'll be first to comment. Cool looking build Scott.  Interest green wheels but they look good ?

[vamach1]

Very cool retro look.  There were many Shelby’s drag raced in the 60’s by lesser known names.

[TarheelRick]

Really nice drag Shelby.  The background photos make it look more convincing.  Great job.

[skymnky721]

Thanks so much,,so many greats builders on this site,,enjoy looking at all yours also.  This is a different version from the stock kit,,fun to do versions other than bx stock.   Build on !

[slusher]

Very nice Mustang!

[PappyD340]

Nicely done!

[Bainford]

Nice work. The 68 Shelby looks great as a drag car. The green tones are cool, too.

[Sledsel]

Looks awesome! I have a few stashed, now I HAVE TO do a drag version. Thanks.