'66 Shelby Mustang Group II

[afx]

15 minutes ago, Phildaupho said:

Great project and one that I have wanted to pursue using similar components as you are.

A number of years ago I built a 1/24 Notchback Mustang A/Sedan by converting a convertible into a notchback and using GT350R parts.

Thanks Phil.  Do you have photos or a link to your build, would like to see it.

[Phildaupho]

4 hours ago, afx said:

Thanks Phil.  Do you have photos or a link to your build, would like to see it.

Built 14.5 years ago. Link to more photos - FOGG MOTORS 65 MUSTANG album | Phildaupho | Fotki.com, photo and video sharing made easy.

[mk11]

9 hours ago, afx said:

Rear axle from car 12 of 16 - looks like a 9" diff.

You'd think they would go with the high strength nodular center section for that...

[afx]

6 hours ago, Phildaupho said:

Built 14.5 years ago. Link to more photos - FOGG MOTORS 65 MUSTANG album | Phildaupho | Fotki.com, photo and video sharing made easy.

Very nice work Phil. Where did the hardtop come from for the conversion?  Don't think I have every seen this particular car - very interesting. 

[Phildaupho]

13 hours ago, afx said:

Very nice work Phil. Where did the hardtop come from for the conversion?  Don't think I have every seen this particular car - very interesting. 

The roof was shaped from the convertible up-top.

This was one of my favorite race cars at the track near Vancouver in the mid 1960's. I built the model to try and find out what happened to it. Eventually discovered that it had a follow up successful career as a drag car but then got wrecked and disappeared. I once had thoughts of building a full size replica for vintage racing.

[afx]

5 hours ago, Phildaupho said:

The roof was shaped from the convertible up-top.

This was one of my favorite race cars at the track near Vancouver in the mid 1960's. I built the model to try and find out what happened to it. Eventually discovered that it had a follow up successful career as a drag car but then got wrecked and disappeared. I once had thoughts of building a full size replica for vintage racing.

Building the drag version might be a nice project.

[Scott8950]

On 12/2/2021 at 2:39 PM, afx said:

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

I'm pretty sure both 8" and 9"were offered with the locker.

[afx]

The rules allowed the cars to run without bumpers. On the kit there is a void between the taillight panel and the rear valance where the bumper is installed.




Fabricated a filler panel, also removed the molded in parking lights and the license plate from the rear valance.

[afx]

Wheel/tire mockup - looks pretty good. Wheel openings will need to be modified.

[mk11]

On 12/5/2021 at 4:52 AM, Scott8950 said:

I'm pretty sure both 8" and 9"were offered with the locker.

Possibly now the 8" det/lkrs are available, but I think it was just the traction-lok back then. Never heard of any Ford drag cars back then with 8 inch diffs. The nine inch found it's way into most if not all. Of course, the olds, pontiac and 12 bolt corporate  diffs were quite stout too for the gm camp; dana 60s and the 8 3/4 for mopar stuff.

Edited December 8, 2021 by mk11

[Ralph Henderson]

7 hours ago, afx said:

Wheel/tire mockup - looks pretty good. Wheel openings will need to be modified.

Looks GREAT!!  it's one on my list...

if you need some decals, check with camaro69 here on the forum...

 

Edited December 8, 2021 by Ralph Henderson

[afx]

3 hours ago, Ralph Henderson said:

Looks GREAT!!  it's one on my list...

if you need some decals, check with camaro69 here on the forum...

 

 

Thanks Ralph! I sent him a PM.

[afx]

Still work to do to create tire clearance in the fenders and get the wheels tucked in at the front but she is standing on her own.

[Scott8950]

Looking good

[swede70]

Likely examined before, this would be link to the Dave Friedman collection via the Benson Ford Research Center referencing the '66 Sebring 12 Hour race.  I haven't reviewed the holdings complete, but many are promised with a few especially clear images of the topic popping up almost immediately...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/thehenryford/sets/72157629575463746/with/6985517460

Mike K./Swede70

[afx]

Thanks for the link Mike.  The Friedman Collection is a great resource and I already have the Foyt Mustang photos saved - that is the car I have settled on building.

Edited December 10, 2021 by afx

[afx]

Lowered the front stance and clearanced the wheel openings a bit more - sneaking up on it.

Edited December 11, 2021 by afx

[65slotcar]

6 hours ago, swede70 said:

Likely examined before, this would be link to the Dave Friedman collection via the Benson Ford Research Center referencing the '66 Sebring 12 Hour race.  I haven't reviewed the holdings complete, but many are promised with a few especially clear images of the topic popping up almost immediately...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/thehenryford/sets/72157629575463746/with/6985517460

Mike K./Swede70

WOW !   This photo   set is  awesome .  Photo's   i have never seen  and great reference  for the square back mustang  and about 10  other cars  that i would like to build models of.     Model looking good  JC,  the Foyt  car looks like they didn't  bother flaring  fenders and just cut them up high.

Bill

[afx]

Thanks Bill.  Dale Wood was the car owner, he was very aggressive radiusing the fenders. The clearance extends into the scallop body line at the front.  They did roll the lips slightly.

I have radiused my wheel arches as far as I can while retain just a bit of the lip.  Haven't yet decided if I want to take them farther which would require creating new flares.

[afx]

Race cars didn't run the damper on the steering rack so I cut it free.  This will allow me to have posable wheels.

Edited December 11, 2021 by afx

[afx]

• added bolt detail 
• added spindle cup detail to the front swing arms
• opened up the rear shackles

[afx]

• fabricated 4-point roll hoop
• added front fender panel line at the door sill 

Edited December 12, 2021 by afx

[cobraman]

Very nice work ! Going to be a sharp model.

[afx]

I’ve abandoned the idea of fabricating override traction bars (too difficult to accomplish and would be hard to see on the finished model) and will install the stock back seat.

You could order a lightweight racing seat for a Group II.

I modified the custom seat from the ’66 AMT kit (left) to represent the racing seat.

Also modified the stock seat from the ’67 AMT (left) to resemble a ’66 seat.

Edited December 14, 2021 by afx

[Ace-Garageguy]

Always a treat watching you build a race car.