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This week saw the body finally move offsite to the bodyshop where it will be receiving the final work done in preparation for paint and then reassembly. The car is now receiving some last body work and fitment of the GT500 body kit. we have bought SO many parts including a brand new 390HP Blueprint Crate engine, Tremec 5-Speed, performance fuel tank, MSD digital ignition, Holley Sniper, pulley kits Autometer create us some custom made Shelby Signature gauges, like the ones used on the original Unique Performance cars.

I’ve just got the coated seats back along with the diff and rear seat panels. As for these seats I’ve got a nice set of 1967 deluxe upholstery that is going to go on them. Also, i luckily managed to buy and store original 1967 hard seat backs in black with the trim, some will know how rare they are especially since they aren’t cracked. If you know where to get some 1967 Mustang upholstery listing wires let me know.

The car has been sent out to the body and panel guys for the last bit of work before the long task of putting her together begins. The frames were bent and broken possibly due to a heavy previous owner perhaps? . Once we strip the rear seats they will go off to the powder coaters to get recoated, along with the Diff housing and a few other bits and pieces that need doing. Some of the bolts are a bit cross threaded so we’ll replace them and get them recoated as well.

For the regular readers of this site you will know that the building of my car has been a feat that has taken the better part of a decade. I’ve gone through the Eleanor love story and back again and am now setting my sights on a Shelby GT500 resto mod. Then I managed to get a custom order Classic Instruments Shelby gauge set from Classic Recreations. I’m hoping to have the car finished or near to finished by this time next year.