I just though I'd introduce myself here. I'm a 27-year-old chemist from New Orleans, LA. My dad and I have restored several vintage Mustangs over the years (including the one listed below). I've always wanted a GT-40 since I can remember. Given the cost of a kit for one of these, I've decided to split the ownership with my father (which is fine since we usually share our toys anyhow.)
I've finally decided to take the plunge and sell my baby to fund a RF GT-40 project. I've had this car since I was 14, and this is its second (albeit MUCH more thorough) restoration. I love my car and am strongly attached to it. The ONLY car I would rather have is a GT-40.
I look forward to learning from you guys about your kit buildups for when I finally start my project.
As far as my car (http://gt350.ogsth.com/Mustang and http://gt350.ogsth.com) is concerned, I'm planning on asking ~$32,000. If any of you know anyone interested in such a vehicle, please let me know.
This car has undergone a complete rotisserie restoration and EVERYTHING has been replaced, save the transmission internals (which are in fine working order). A list of modifications / options follows:
Engine
294 cubic inch V-8 (original 289 block bored 0.030” over)
New Edelbrock Performer RPM Aluminum Cylinder Heads (60cc combustion chamber, 1.90" Intake Valves and 1.60" Exhaust Valves)
New Edelbrock Performer RPM Aluminum Intake Manifold
New Phenolic resin carburetor spacer
New Holley 600 CFM Double Pumper Carburetor
New Summit Racing Roller Rockers (1.6 ratio)
New Ford SVO Racing Pushrods
Iskenderian 280 High Performance Camshaft (Valve Lift - INT: .467 EXT: .467 Valve Lash Hot - INT: .000 EXT: .000 ADV Duration - INT: 280° EXT: 280° .050 Duration - INT: 224° EXT: 224° Lobe Center: 108°)
New Canton Racing Products Road Race Oil Pan
New Edelbrock Aluminum High Volume Water Pump
New Northern Aluminum Radiator with 1” downtubes
Side exit exhaust with H-pipe and Dynomax Race Bullet Mufflers
Frame Reinforcement (completed with MIG welder except where noted)
All new floors welded in from trunk to front torque boxes
Shelby-style torque boxes added to front frame rail / unibody area
Tubular subframe connectors
4-point Shelby R-Model roll bar
Export brace cowl reinforcement
Export brace (bolt in)
Monte Carlo bar
Driveline
New Zoom clutch and pressure plate
Ford toploader 4-speed with new seals
Original driveshaft with new universal joints
New Currie enterprises posi-traction 4-spider TSD 8” rear end – rated for 500 HP – 3.00 ratio
New seals and bearings in rear end
Front Suspension / Brakes
New upper control arms lowered 1” and back 1/8” according to Shelby American template
New lower control arms with polyurethane bushings
New 620 pound springs
New KYB Gas-a-just shock absorbers
New 1-1/8” anti-sway bar with polyurethane bushings
New Stainless Steel Brakes 4-piston calipers and rotors
New drag link
New polyurethane strut rod bushings
New inner and outer tie rod ends
New quick steer kit with idler arm ball bearing kit
Power steering gearbox (VERY good condition)
Rear Suspension / Brakes
New 5 leaf rear springs
New KYB Gas-a-just shock absorbers
New Stainless Steel Brakes rear disc brake conversion
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
-Michael
I've finally decided to take the plunge and sell my baby to fund a RF GT-40 project. I've had this car since I was 14, and this is its second (albeit MUCH more thorough) restoration. I love my car and am strongly attached to it. The ONLY car I would rather have is a GT-40.
I look forward to learning from you guys about your kit buildups for when I finally start my project.
As far as my car (http://gt350.ogsth.com/Mustang and http://gt350.ogsth.com) is concerned, I'm planning on asking ~$32,000. If any of you know anyone interested in such a vehicle, please let me know.
This car has undergone a complete rotisserie restoration and EVERYTHING has been replaced, save the transmission internals (which are in fine working order). A list of modifications / options follows:
Engine
294 cubic inch V-8 (original 289 block bored 0.030” over)
New Edelbrock Performer RPM Aluminum Cylinder Heads (60cc combustion chamber, 1.90" Intake Valves and 1.60" Exhaust Valves)
New Edelbrock Performer RPM Aluminum Intake Manifold
New Phenolic resin carburetor spacer
New Holley 600 CFM Double Pumper Carburetor
New Summit Racing Roller Rockers (1.6 ratio)
New Ford SVO Racing Pushrods
Iskenderian 280 High Performance Camshaft (Valve Lift - INT: .467 EXT: .467 Valve Lash Hot - INT: .000 EXT: .000 ADV Duration - INT: 280° EXT: 280° .050 Duration - INT: 224° EXT: 224° Lobe Center: 108°)
New Canton Racing Products Road Race Oil Pan
New Edelbrock Aluminum High Volume Water Pump
New Northern Aluminum Radiator with 1” downtubes
Side exit exhaust with H-pipe and Dynomax Race Bullet Mufflers
Frame Reinforcement (completed with MIG welder except where noted)
All new floors welded in from trunk to front torque boxes
Shelby-style torque boxes added to front frame rail / unibody area
Tubular subframe connectors
4-point Shelby R-Model roll bar
Export brace cowl reinforcement
Export brace (bolt in)
Monte Carlo bar
Driveline
New Zoom clutch and pressure plate
Ford toploader 4-speed with new seals
Original driveshaft with new universal joints
New Currie enterprises posi-traction 4-spider TSD 8” rear end – rated for 500 HP – 3.00 ratio
New seals and bearings in rear end
Front Suspension / Brakes
New upper control arms lowered 1” and back 1/8” according to Shelby American template
New lower control arms with polyurethane bushings
New 620 pound springs
New KYB Gas-a-just shock absorbers
New 1-1/8” anti-sway bar with polyurethane bushings
New Stainless Steel Brakes 4-piston calipers and rotors
New drag link
New polyurethane strut rod bushings
New inner and outer tie rod ends
New quick steer kit with idler arm ball bearing kit
Power steering gearbox (VERY good condition)
Rear Suspension / Brakes
New 5 leaf rear springs
New KYB Gas-a-just shock absorbers
New Stainless Steel Brakes rear disc brake conversion
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
-Michael
