2009 Dodge Daytona Shelby? 56K Mega Death

[shelbymopar89]

Well kinda most of it is new. Allright, I was going to wait till I was totally finished with the car but it seems I have to have one of my Koni struts rebuilt and it looks to be a while. So here ya go. Just *almost* finished a four year ground up resto. Was going for the resto mod class. Details to follow but here are some pics for your viewing pleasure. From start to.......almost finished.
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[shelbymopar89]

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[shelbymopar89]

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[shelbymopar89]

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[shelbymopar89]

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More to follow, the wife has the camra and she is on vacation, I will upload the rest when she returns.

[bradp]

WOW!!!!Super Nice Job Lookin Sweet!!!

[jamesmonty]

DAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM! Look great.

[GLHS592]

Too nice to drive! It looks like you paid attention to every detail.

[89ShelbyGuy]

Wow!!!VERY NICE, i wish i had the time and money to do mine...i need a rust be gone make over..lol...very nice...jackson has some challenge now!! HAHA

[MNmopar]

Again... :hail:

[dodgeshadowchik]

WOW!!!! THAT is nicccee!!! Excellent job!

[BadAssPerformance]

Nicely done! :thumb:

[1966 dart wagon]

wow thats freakin sweet looking, it took my computer a couple minutes to load up all the pictures but it was worth it, and yes Jackson does have a some competition

[supercrackerbox]

I feel all tingly now . . .

[DC Turismo]

Awesome work! I must say you're pretty brave to have that thing sitting on jackstands on top of wheel dollies though lol..... Hope I can finish a car that nice someday that's for sure!


BTW is that a TU header? Sure looks sweet along with all the wrinkle black IC piping :eyebrows:

[mario03SRT]

Primo!

[mcsvt]

:thumb: :thumb: Very nicely done!!

[shelbymopar89]

Big thanks to all the guys/gals that replied!


Awesome work! I must say you're pretty brave to have that thing sitting on jackstands on top of wheel dollies though lol..... Hope I can finish a car that nice someday that's for sure!


BTW is that a TU header? Sure looks sweet along with all the wrinkle black IC piping :eyebrows:

It was actually more stable than you would think, I pushed it all around the garage and it never felt tipsy at all. It was lighter than you would expect also, when it came time to remove the undercoating where the jack stands supported it I picked the front up and a buddy moved the stands. It is a TU Stainless header that I had him porcelain coat. Thanks again.

[Captain Chaos]

Don't you live back in Jax area? Is it going to be ready for Garlits?

[shelbymopar89]

Don't you live back in Jax area? Is it going to be ready for Garlits?
Sure do, and as long as I get the strut back in time I will be there :thumb:

[HoverFish]

Let me pick my jaw up off the floor. Very nice.

[cordes]

That is one of the nicest jobs I have seen on here.

[Warren Stramer]

I am just speechless! No really!, I get tired just thinking about all the energy you spent on that. GREAT job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[OMNI-Potent]

Incredible Job! That thing is just completely awesome!!!!!!

Love the polished tranny housing!:clap:

[Subliminal]

Wow. Awesome!

[shelbymopar89]

Incredible Job! That thing is just completely awesome!!!!!!

Love the polished tranny housing!:clap:

Thanks, your chrome molly is in there :thumb:

[omni_840]

Wow! That is awesome, I love all the pictures to document everything.

[85shelbycharger]

Beautiful!! :hail:

[86trbolancer]

yeah...wow is all i can say

how did you get your tranny that shiny????

I haven't put mine in yet and would love to do that

[jckrieger]

I hate you, J/K. My first Turbo-Mopar was a blue/silver 89 Daytona Shelby T-top car. Sadly, it died due to rust... everywhere.

You definitely have the nicest 89 T-top car I've ever seen. I hope you have as much fun with that car as I had with mine!

[Anonymous_User]

I need a towel after seeing that!

OMFG, that is BEAUTIFUL!!!


I'm trying to figure out how the chainsaw was used to get that tranny so shiny.

[blk86trbo]

That is really cool...appears that your kids enjoy helping too! Great job!

[Dusty_Duster]

Wow. Just. Wow.

It makes me really happy that there are people out there that like turbo Mopars enough to do a full-on restoration like that.

[CSXT802]

Being a father with young children, I don't no where you found the time to do such an outstanding job.:thumb: Your wife must be a very understanding woman.:hail:

[Directconnection]

Hey, I am responsible for helping with the shortblock. But, if it blows up right away..... I will deny what I just wrote;)

[shelbymopar89]

Hey, I am responsible for helping with the shortblock. But, if it blows up right away..... I will deny what I just wrote;)

So far so good, started at 6lbs, then 11, then 16 or so and nothing has "come from together" yet. I am very very pig rich right now and am waiting for some dyno time to mess with the fuel pressure. Too hard to watch everything and scream down the road at the same time!

[JuXsA]

What are the specs? I wish I have the patience/talent to do that with mine

[gvare001]

You're a true enthusiast. Guys like you set the mark high for the rest of us who like to play around with cars. Great looking kids too!:thumb:

[spaceman]

very nice job looks great and its nice to see your kid involved hope you all injoy it

[raccoon]

epic win!

[shelbyES]

Super COOL!:clap: Looks Awsome!:thumb:

[Polygon]

That looks immaculate! I can only aspire to get my car looking that nice.

One question though, did you make those intake pipes? I would be willing to pay for a set just like that.

[shelbymopar89]

yeah...wow is all i can say

how did you get your tranny that shiny????

I haven't put mine in yet and would love to do that
I started with a pnuematic grinder with a Scotch brite wheel. The brown ones are very coarse and will eat the aluminum up quick. Progressivly worked down to finer and finer wheel ending with a polishing wheel. You will use a ton of these to get it done.
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When that was complete I went to a general purpose polish with a very tightly woven buffing wheel, then dropped down to tripoli polish with a looser pad and finally finished it off with a real loose buffing pad with jewelers polish. It took quite some time to complete as I am not a prof. by any means.

Being a father with young children, I don't no where you found the time to do such an outstanding job.:thumb: Your wife must be a very understanding woman.:hail:
The wife is very good to me yes, the boy actually helps out a lot and is pretty dang smart for a kid his age.

What are the specs? I wish I have the patience/talent to do that with mine
I am working on a mod list and will post it up in the near future.


You're a true enthusiast. Guys like you set the mark high for the rest of us who like to play around with cars. Great looking kids too!:thumb:
Thanks man kids have 99.9% of their mom in them and 0.1% of me, thats why they are so cute.

very nice job looks great and its nice to see your kid involved hope you all injoy it
Like I said above the boy is into it, he loves helping, his attention span is very low so I have to keep him actively involved, but he does well none the less.

That looks immaculate! I can only aspire to get my car looking that nice.

One question though, did you make those intake pipes? I would be willing to pay for a set just like that.

I did make the pipes out of 2 1/2 inch and 3 inch "U" bends. I am flattered but I will have to decline. I have a lot of hours in those things and to be honest it would not be worth my time and energy....let me explain. There are other board member that can vouch for me on this. I made all the cuts on my pipes with a hacksaw while holding the pipe on the floor. I do not have a vice and it was a total pain in the @ss to hold those pipes and make all the right cuts. I hated doing those pipes with a passion (I managed to drag it out to about a month) I do have to say I was really happy (read surprised) how they turned out. Cost wise I used 2, 2 1/2 Mandrel "U" bends ($40 each) 1, 3 inch "U" bend ($45.) plus $50 in the powder coating. I have my own Mig so thats all good. Not trying to be mean but it is just not worth the pain in my butt and the time for me to make these for people.

[Polygon]

I did make the pipes out of 2 1/2 inch and 3 inch "U" bends. I am flattered but I will have to decline. I have a lot of hours in those things and to be honest it would not be worth my time and energy....let me explain. There are other board member that can vouch for me on this. I made all the cuts on my pipes with a hacksaw while holding the pipe on the floor. I do not have a vice and it was a total pain in the @ss to hold those pipes and make all the right cuts. I hated doing those pipes with a passion (I managed to drag it out to about a month) I do have to say I was really happy (read surprised) how they turned out. Cost wise I used 2, 2 1/2 Mandrel "U" bends ($40 each) 1, 3 inch "U" bend ($45.) plus $50 in the powder coating. I have my own Mig so thats all good. Not trying to be mean but it is just not worth the pain in my butt and the time for me to make these for people.

That's aright, that sounds like a real PITA. Thanks for the info though. From that I should be able to try and replicate it.

[shelbymopar89]

Ok finally had a little down time to list my mods. Big thanks to the following: Omnipotent, Polybushings, FWD Performance, Turbos Unleashed, CSracer, Steve at Butler&Mcmaster for the short block build, and multiple threads on all the forums.

ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN
Block
0.040-over stock 2.2
Wiseco pistons Skirts/top coated www.turbosunleashed.com (http://www.turbosunleashed.com)
All ARP Hardware www.turbosunleashed.com (http://www.turbosunleashed.com)
CSR Electric Water pump http://www.csr-performance.com/csr_pumps.html
Cylinder Head
Done by MRPbody ported, oversized valves
Cometic Head Gasket www.turbosunleashed.com (http://www.turbosunleashed.com)
ARP Studs www.turbosunleashed.com (http://www.turbosunleashed.com)
Camshaft
FM 475
Fidanza Adj www.turbosunleashed.com (http://www.turbosunleashed.com)
Intake Manifold
Cut, ported one peice
Vac block Welcome to FWD Performance, Inc. (http://www.FWDPerformance.com)
Alum Fuel rail www.turbosunleashed.com (http://www.turbosunleashed.com)
Throttle Body
52mm
Turbo
Turbonetics T3/4 50 trim Stage 2 Wheel
Spearco 1080
Turbo XS Boost Ctlr Welcome to FWD Performance, Inc. (http://www.FWDPerformance.com)
Tial BOV www.turbosunleashed.com (http://www.turbosunleashed.com)
Exhaust
F.M. Stainless 3 inch mandrel bent
T.U. 3 inch S.V. www.turbosunleashed.com (http://www.turbosunleashed.com)
T.U. Stainless Header (coated) www.turbosunleashed.com (http://www.turbosunleashed.com)
Fuel System
+40's
Walbro 255 pump
Accufab A.F.P.R.
Earls lines with all AN fittings
All new lines The Right Stuff Detailing - Brake and Fuel Line Reproduction* - finelines of quality - pricing inline with all classic tube maufacturers (http://www.rightstuffdetailing.com)
New gas tank/sending unit/fuel pump mount Quanta Products (http://www.gastanks.com)
Transmission
A555 with 5K orig miles on it, polished.
Mcleod Rev-loc Welcome to FWD Performance, Inc. (http://www.fwdperformance.com)
Dual PP www.turbosunleashed.com (http://www.turbosunleashed.com)
Chrome Molly end plate-Omnipotent
Quaife LSD- Welcome to FWD Performance, Inc. (http://www.fwdperformance.com)
Level 2 axles- THE DRIVESHAFT SHOP (http://www.driveshaftshop.com/pdetail.php?pid=44)
Engine Managment
Stage 5 Cal Welcome to FWD Performance, Inc. (http://www.FWDPerformance.com)
3 Bar Map
3 Bar progressive Devils Own Alky Inj DevilsOwn alcohol water injection- methanol (http://www.alcohol-injection.com)
Ignition
MSD Blaster coil
Magnacore wires
Plugs...?
Gauges
The following are Auto Meter Ultra lite series
Boost 0-30
EGT
Water Temp
Elect Fuel Press
Oil Press
Innovate LC-1/XD-16 Wideband

Suspension and Chassis
Every bushing that Johnny makes is in this car- Welcome to Poly Bushings.com (http://www.polybushings.com)
Custom Koni front and rear Adj coil overs- Thanks Cindy www.FWDPerformance (http://www.FWDPerformance)
Brakes
S/S Sraided Lines www.fwdperformance (http://www.fwdperformance)
Carbotech, Bobcat pads- Carbotech Order (http://www.ctbrakes.com)
All new brake lines The Right Stuff Detailing - Brake and Fuel Line Reproduction* - finelines of quality - pricing inline with all classic tube maufacturers (http://www.rightstuffdetailing.com)
Rebuild of my power steering unit www.steerandgear.com (http://www.steerandgear.com/)
Chassis stiffening
Front strut tower brace www.fwdperformace.com (http://www.fwdperformace.com)
Rear swaybar Welcome to POLYBUSHING.COM (http://www.polybushing.com)
ADJ Panhard bar- www.CSracer.com (http://www.CSracer.com)

I am sure I forgot something, I will try to edit as I find things I missed.

[skitzo_inc]

Very, very, very nice. You took a lot of time and effort to get that done. COTM?

[rich tideswell]

CSR Electric Water pump http://www.csr-performance.com/csr_pumps.html.

THAT is neat, I didn't know they made them for our cars (PN 922, I found it on thier site). Not cheap, but certainly worth while knowing you can't through a belt and over heat. How did you wire it up?

[shelbymopar89]

Very, very, very nice. You took a lot of time and effort to get that done. COTM?
Thanks man, I will be posting completed pics withen the next month or so, so stay tuned :nod:

THAT is neat, I didn't know they made them for our cars (PN 922, I found it on thier site). Not cheap, but certainly worth while knowing you can't through a belt and over heat. How did you wire it up?

I used two double contact relays. It is wired up so that the pump runs with ignition on signal and the fan cycles normally. I also wired it to a switch inside the center console that with the ignition off key removed I can run the water pump and fan. Seems to work well, I figured it would cool it off (engine off) more than it does, seems to get it down quick, then when the thermo closes it just stagnates, works well to that point though. All the extra wires for everything that I added I ran through the stock harness for a clean/factory look.

[Directconnection]

So far so good, started at 6lbs, then 11, then 16 or so and nothing has "come from together" yet. I am very very pig rich right now and am waiting for some dyno time to mess with the fuel pressure. Too hard to watch everything and scream down the road at the same time!

Sorry I'm late on the response....

So how's it running for you now?

BTW... my Intrepid was totaled friday night.... and my hand is broken badly again....

[shelbymopar89]

Sorry I'm late on the response....

So how's it running for you now?

BTW... my Intrepid was totaled friday night.... and my hand is broken badly again....

Still have not gotten any dyno time, stay tuned.... What the heck happened? Hope your hand gets better soon, and you find a new car!

[joey ackerman]

car looks great.

[Rampage16V]

That is one sweet daytona! Good job!!!;)

[Directconnection]

Still have not gotten any dyno time, stay tuned.... What the heck happened? Hope your hand gets better soon, and you find a new car!

I hope my hand gets better soon, too.... but looks as though it might need surgery which I do not want at all even though it would be on THEIR dime since they were at fault. I have a '93 3.0/5 speed Sundance lined up, but have been driving the x-wife's Blazer.

[ScarlettNova]

that is just amazing work!! with amazing semifinished product !!

what red did you use?

[shelbymopar89]

Thanks man, it was the PR-3? but it looks deeper red than the last PR-3 I had sprayed. Not sure which one is closer to the original color???

[88_pacifica]

OK, where to start. I can't believe I've missed this thread. I can't imagine the amount of time and money you have spent on this restoration. As you can see I'm an avid turbo Buick man and this is one of THE best restorations I have seen in either the TD OR TB world. That is absolutely spectacular!

Do me a huge favor though and have that appraised and insured at a minimum for it's full MSRP value with a specialized insurance company, even if you are just showing it. That car is too nice to let ANYONE touch it. I have seen way too many fine automobiles lost to the depths of insurance nightmares. Now, with that being said, your car is by far BETTER annd cleaner than when it left the factory. The attention to detail and the perfection used when completing the project has totally reversed the thought that these are "disposable cars." This is the epitome of all the TD's IMO and it is one of the select few that I would actually consider an "equivalent" to a turbo buick. :nod: :thumb:

Without a doubt, you are the pinnacle of a true enthusiast and are actually NOT a typical TD'er. Props to you on such a fine piece of machinery...

[shelbymopar89]

OK, where to start. I can't believe I've missed this thread. I can't imagine the amount of time and money you have spent on this restoration. As you can see I'm an avid turbo Buick man and this is one of THE best restorations I have seen in either the TD OR TB world. That is absolutely spectacular!

Do me a huge favor though and have that appraised and insured at a minimum for it's full MSRP value with a specialized insurance company, even if you are just showing it. That car is too nice to let ANYONE touch it. I have seen way too many fine automobiles lost to the depths of insurance nightmares. Now, with that being said, your car is by far BETTER annd cleaner than when it left the factory. The attention to detail and the perfection used when completing the project has totally reversed the thought that these are "disposable cars." This is the epitome of all the TD's IMO and it is one of the select few that I would actually consider an "equivalent" to a turbo buick. :nod: :thumb:

Without a doubt, you are the pinnacle of a true enthusiast and are actually NOT a typical TD'er. Props to you on such a fine piece of machinery...

Wow man, now I do not know where to start. Thanks! I had it insured with Grundy prior to the resto, I will be going back with them as I like all their terms. The "equivalent" to a turbo Buick comment as I love those cars and it is one of the very few non Mopar cars I would love to have in the garage. I never have been able to explain why I love this car so much, I stopped trying to figure out an exact reason and just go with the flow. Keep checking back as I will post complete pics shortly. Thanks again, means a lot!

[88_pacifica]

Wow man, now I do not know where to start. Thanks! I had it insured with Grundy prior to the resto, I will be going back with them as I like all their terms. The "equivalent" to a turbo Buick comment as I love those cars and it is one of the very few non Mopar cars I would love to have in the garage. I never have been able to explain why I love this car so much, I stopped trying to figure out an exact reason and just go with the flow. Keep checking back as I will post complete pics shortly. Thanks again, means a lot!

This is so astounding that I have linked this post across the TB forums I'm on. This makes my GN seem "run of the mill" when compared to that creature. Anytime I see such a clean ride a certain amount of pride should be felt and, believe me, the accolades you're getting are well deserved. :nod: :thumb:

[shelbymopar89]

Well it is finally done! Still waiting to get some dyno time but here it is.
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http://www.shelbymopar.com/gallerybuilder/galleries/Almost%20done/cad.jpg

[Directconnection]

Looks great Brent!

BTW.. you beat me on the who's gets finished first thang!

[shelbymopar89]

Thanks Steve, hang in there the bug will bite you again!

[supercrackerbox]

Forgive me if it's already been asked, but is that a new fuel tank, or did you refinish it with something?

[shelbymopar89]

Fuel System
+40's
Walbro 255 pump
Accufab A.F.P.R.
Earls lines with all AN fittings
All new lines The Right Stuff Detailing - Brake and Fuel Line Reproduction* - finelines of quality - pricing inline with all classic tube maufacturers (http://www.rightstuffdetailing.com)
New gas tank/sending unit/fuel pump mount Quanta Products (http://www.gastanks.com)

[88_pacifica]

So.. since this is better than new and you've poured everything into it, now comes the ultimate question: Is this destined to be a "trailer queen" or will it see the rock chips, bug guts, bird poo, rain/puddles, etc?

[neongary]

Rock Auto also sells fuel tanks, etc. for quite bit less than Quanta. Does anyone know if Quanta makes their own or just resells? I know Dorman also lists fuel tanks.

[shelbymopar89]

So.. since this is better than new and you've poured everything into it, now comes the ultimate question: Is this destined to be a "trailer queen" or will it see the rock chips, bug guts, bird poo, rain/puddles, etc?

Funny you say that I drove it home in the rain last night :D I will trailer it to far away shows, but for local (withen 1-2 hours) it will be driven. I love driving the car too much to make it a 100% trailer queen. I am looking forward to Big Daddy's show Nov 1-2 to drive down there :nod:

[MNmopar]

Rock Auto also sells fuel tanks, etc. for quite bit less than Quanta. Does anyone know if Quanta makes their own or just resells? I know Dorman also lists fuel tanks.

Napa also still has fuel tanks for our cars, I just bought one for my '90 daytona shelby a couple of months ago. It was right around $100 iirc.

Not sure how that compares to other prices, just throwing it out there...

[88_pacifica]

Funny you say that I drove it home in the rain last night :D I will trailer it to far away shows, but for local (withen 1-2 hours) it will be driven. I love driving the car too much to make it a 100% trailer queen. I am looking forward to Big Daddy's show Nov 1-2 to drive down there :nod:

a true enthusiast.... :thumb:

[shelbymopar89]

Thanks guys! Here are some pics from Big Daddy Don's show last weekend in Ocala FL.
http://www.shelbymopar.com/gallerybuilder/galleries/Car%20Shows/aaa.jpg
http://www.shelbymopar.com/gallerybuilder/galleries/Car%20Shows/aab.jpg
http://www.shelbymopar.com/gallerybuilder/galleries/Car%20Shows/aac.jpg
http://www.shelbymopar.com/gallerybuilder/galleries/Car%20Shows/aad.jpg
http://www.shelbymopar.com/gallerybuilder/galleries/Car%20Shows/aae.jpg
http://www.shelbymopar.com/gallerybuilder/galleries/Car%20Shows/aaf.jpg
http://www.shelbymopar.com/gallerybuilder/galleries/Car%20Shows/aag.jpg
http://www.shelbymopar.com/gallerybuilder/galleries/Car%20Shows/aah.jpg
http://www.shelbymopar.com/gallerybuilder/galleries/Car%20Shows/aai.jpg
http://www.shelbymopar.com/gallerybuilder/galleries/Car%20Shows/aaj.jpg
http://www.shelbymopar.com/gallerybuilder/galleries/Car%20Shows/aak.jpg
http://www.shelbymopar.com/gallerybuilder/galleries/Car%20Shows/aal.jpg
http://www.shelbymopar.com/gallerybuilder/galleries/Car%20Shows/aam.jpg

[cordes]

Well done. :clap:

[BadAssPerformance]

Damn thats a clean car! :thumb:

[MopàrBCN]

What really impresses me is the attention paid to give that car the stock appearance. Reading the story and seing the pics is better then viagra ever can be :-)

My total respect!!

[Dietro]

Seems to work well, I figured it would cool it off (engine off) more than it does,

First, let me say WOW!! She didn't even dream about looking that good when she rolled off the line! You did an amazing job!

As I was scrolling through your pics, I noticed something, and was torn as to whether to say something because it might seem like I was ripping on your work, but with the above comment you gave me some cover. ;)

This is a lesson I had to learn myself when I put a large FMIC on my Spirit. Where you have the 'cooler and filter pipes passing through the radiator support, you may want to look into blocking off the open spaces. Air will take the path of least resistance, and if it has a choice between an open hole and your radiator, it's going to take the open hole. This usually isn't a huge issue at idle, or at low speed, but at sustained highway speeds, it will run warm, or at least warmer than it should.

[shelbymopar89]

Thanks guys, it all paid off at the last car show. I love watching people look at the car then ask how I did this or that, thats what I enjoy. Dietro, I have not run it in the summer heat yet, but it does fine cruising, (210-215) I should have wrote what I said like this "Seems to work well, I figured it would cool it off (engine shutdown) more than it does. It makes sense now that I think about it, but when I shut the engine off and leave the pump running the temp drops right down, up till the thermo closes, then it just stagnats, no use to keeping them running.

[TurboII]

all i can say is very nicely done and well put together! :thumb:

you are driving one of my most favorite car!:)

[Mario]

I've always loved this car. Looking great.

[TurboRon25]

This is the first time I've seen this thread, and holy crap!! That's nice.

One question. ..Did you restore a 4700 mile Shelby Daytona?!?

Ron

[Directconnection]

This is the first time I've seen this thread, and holy crap!! That's nice.

One question. ..Did you restore a 4700 mile Shelby Daytona?!?

Ron


I forget how many miles Brent's car has, but it has seen daily driver use until he got his hands on it and restored it some time ago. Then, totally restored the car just recently. The 4,700 miles you may be thinking of is of another '89 Shelby Daytona he grabbed the interior/drivetrain from a wrecked car.

I see the cargo cover looks mint, Brent! How did you manage to clean it up so well? I remembered it was stained with "chicken feces" from the Daytonas me and Jaimie parted;)

[TurboRon25]

I forget how many miles Brent's car has, but it has seen daily driver use until he got his hands on it and restored it some time ago. Then, totally restored the car just recently. The 4,700 miles you may be thinking of is of another '89 Shelby Daytona he grabbed the interior/drivetrain from a wrecked car.


On the first page there is a pic of the digi-dash and a bright and proud 4700 miles showing on the odo. I guess the wrecked car gave up the digi-dash.

I'm curious. Can anyone is the restoration biz give an estimate on how much it would cost to have a car like this "done" at a resto shop?

Ron

[rampant150]

Drool!

[shelbymopar89]

This is the first time I've seen this thread, and holy crap!! That's nice.

One question. ..Did you restore a 4700 mile Shelby Daytona?!?

Ron


I forget how many miles Brent's car has, but it has seen daily driver use until he got his hands on it and restored it some time ago. Then, totally restored the car just recently. The 4,700 miles you may be thinking of is of another '89 Shelby Daytona he grabbed the interior/drivetrain from a wrecked car.

I see the cargo cover looks mint, Brent! How did you manage to clean it up so well? I remembered it was stained with "chicken feces" from the Daytonas me and Jaimie parted;)

Steve hit the nail on the head. I bought the car in 1995 and daily drove it till 2004-5?? Help me out on this Steve since I blew it up at your house giving your friend a ride.....After that I pulled the engine and it just went down hill after that. Worked on it when I could and when money was available. The digital dash show is from a car a friend of mine bought new and totaled it three months after he bought it. It was then stripped down to the shell and junked. Everything else was kept. He hung onto it for many many years saying he intended to build something. Out of the blue one day he called me up and asked if I was interested. 2004 I think it was, I said yes and paid $2800 for everything. I ended up selling the engine for $1700. There is a LOT of that car in this one. I spliced almost all of the switches, from doors to window to turn signal switch as these were nice and pretty with the white words still on them. The dash shows the miles when the other car met its maker. I originally had 142,000 on the car but it was somewhat more than that as the odometer stopped working for quite some time, so I am not sure exactly how many miles it had on it. Other than almost all of the interior I used only the tranny driveline wise. The exterior paint is still from when it was painted in 1999, just had it buffed out. It is one of the reasons I am a firm believer you get what you pay for when it comes to paint. Steve, still messing around with different computers trying to get it close to what I want before I hit the dyno. Currently spiking to 28PSI and resting at 25PSI for the rest of the fun. A/F is is 10.3-10.8 range and I know there is more left if I get it a little leaner. I have the fuel pressure turned down as low as I can go with it still starting when warm. So I still need to get another cal with a little more fuel pulled. It is a total hoot to drive and much much stronger than before. I fight a bit of lag but when it comes in or I brake boost hang on. Myself and Reaper1 were fooling around about a month ago looking for trouble, never did find any that gave me problems :) There are quite a few locals that were surprised by an old four banger, in true TD fashion. The only thing I regret is the DD pressure plate, it is a biotch to shift, clutch is fully enguaged about 1/2 inch away from the floor board and I always feel like the cable is going to snap at any moment. I have about 2K on it now and everything you put inside the engine is still inside it :clap: I still have an issue in hard right turns with the driver side axle bottoming out against the diff. I have pulled it a few times and trimmed a bit off the end. Each time it had gotten better, just need to do it some more. Other than that I am 150% pleased. Still trying to make it to SDAC this year but nothing is final yet. If I do go I will be meeting up with the guy I bought the car from and cruise up there with him in his 89 GTC TII Lebaron 568 swap. Ironically he is the one that bought the engine from the wrecked car from me, and it now resides in the Lebaron as his old TII was getting tired. Hey I still have those spring perches.....

On the first page there is a pic of the digi-dash and a bright and proud 4700 miles showing on the odo. I guess the wrecked car gave up the digi-dash.

I'm curious. Can anyone is the restoration biz give an estimate on how much it would cost to have a car like this "done" at a resto shop?

Ron

Yes sir it did donate the dash. As for the price I do not know, but knowing what I spent with no labor, way more than you will probably ever get out of it....but it sure does turn some heads. I have had a lot of non Mopar people give me props and tell me stories of the car that was owned by them, mother, cousin, uncle, ect of how bad @ss and fun that car was, so it makes me feel good.

[Directconnection]

Ah.... 28psi!

Your T-II/568 GTC friend I remember.... he had the T-III car I shoulda grabbed the drivetrain from. (and had a Challenger, right?)

Spring perches.... yes. I am in desperate need for some as I will be starting back up my project in 1-2 weeks time. Saying fawk it and parting out on of my R/Ts for it's drivetrain to go into the Shadow, and Jaimie may be buying up all my sohc stuff (and the VNT ES Shadow)

I am very anxious to see how well your car does on the dyno. Hopefully, you can get it totally sorted out soon.

Oh, and that race with the hillbilly camaro is still burned in my memory (I had a very similar race a year later with my car...too funny!)

[shelbymopar89]

Ah.... 28psi!

Your T-II/568 GTC friend I remember.... he had the T-III car I shoulda grabbed the drivetrain from. (and had a Challenger, right?)



Yep same guy!


Spring perches.... yes. I am in desperate need for some as I will be starting back up my project in 1-2 weeks time. Saying fawk it and parting out on of my R/Ts for it's drivetrain to go into the Shadow, and Jaimie may be buying up all my sohc stuff (and the VNT ES Shadow)



PM me your address please.

I am very anxious to see how well your car does on the dyno. Hopefully, you can get it totally sorted out soon.
Me too!

Oh, and that race with the hillbilly camaro is still burned in my memory (I had a very similar race a year later with my car...too funny!)



God yes, poor guy, maybe he will think twice next time....:thumb:

Couple good ones since then, but that is a top 3

[shelbymopar89]

Oh and the cargo cover.....I removed it from the rod. Basically I put it down on the driveway, used some greased lightning and a scrub brush, came out like new. I guess chicken crap doesn't hold a candle the Greased Lightning!

[WickedShelby88]

That is just beautiful and it definitely shows in your attention to detail and meticulous work. Looks like this is one of kind indeed being as I have never heard of anyone with low miles parts like yours going into a high mile car. Only in musclecars, GN's(a league of their own), and some other more popular cars have I ever seen such an undertaking. There are a few board members with some very nice L bodies, however, but I personally have never seen a G body to this extent. This is the first time I saw this thread and I was taken aback. I had an SVO mustang that I planned on doing something similar to when I was 20, but I was dumb and young. I managed to take care of the car, but not like I should have. Going to SDAC?

[shelbymopar89]

That is just beautiful and it definitely shows in your attention to detail and meticulous work. Looks like this is one of kind indeed being as I have never heard of anyone with low miles parts like yours going into a high mile car. Only in musclecars, GN's(a league of their own), and some other more popular cars have I ever seen such an undertaking. There are a few board members with some very nice L bodies, however, but I personally have never seen a G body to this extent. This is the first time I saw this thread and I was taken aback. I had an SVO mustang that I planned on doing something similar to when I was 20, but I was dumb and young. I managed to take care of the car, but not like I should have. Going to SDAC?

Thanks Man! It was a lot of fun to do. My overall goal was to keep it as stock looking from the outside as possible, but to build it the way I wanted it, so far I am happy so I guess I got it right. I am trying to get the time off work to make it to SDAC. I have been to Mopar Nats, and Carlisle quite a few time but have never been to a SDAC event. I will keep my fingers crossed. Thanks again.

[shelbymopar89]

Went out with a buddy to a local dyno day to finally get some base runs. Car did real well for no tune yet. Base timing, and cam timing untouched, running kinda rich at 11.02. The first run was setting the straps, 2nd run was messed up third and fourth were clean. Best run was the last run at 273.49 HP and 280.37 Torque.
http://www.shelbymopar.com/gallerybuilder/galleries/Avatar/dyno.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUqp-LGW3K8

[86seeS]

your car is amazing all i have to say

[Dave]

OMG..... I'm completely blown away by your detail. Incredible job!

[shelbymopar89]

Thanks guys!

[Directconnection]

Hey Brent!

Guy having troubles driving a real 4-cylinder on the dyno?

How much boost did you run?

[Directconnection]

Guy having troubles driving a real 4-cylinder on the dyno?


Ahhh.... FWIW: I wasn't implying anything about the HP curve. I meant, it seems you had to keep going over to him and giving him guidance in the video:thumb: (just wanted to clarify that Brent)

[shelbymopar89]

Steve,
Yea he was having some issues. He was not used to running FWD's on the dyno. First he ask me how to release the E-brake, I told him its ok, it FWD. Then he was very lightly holding the steering wheel when the boost came in, he almost ---- his pants....If you notice he put me in for the last three pulls, he messed up the first two. LOL Was running 20LBS and if you look at the dyno sheet is was 99.X degrees out. My best numbers were on the last pull, not sure how hot the IC was. Going to send the puter back to Cindy so she can pull some more fuel. My fuel pressure is as low as I can go without getting a 5th gear cruise "skip" Like I said, it was just a solid base run as I have not touched base or cam timing, nor A/F. The V-8 guys were pretty impressed. Wait till it is actually tuned.