86 Shelby GLHS #408

[Reeves]

Jeez Reeves you're stirring the pot for t-sizzle haha!

I like the look of no chrome on the taillights AND as a practical matter, taking the chrome off was easier than trying to restore it or spending $ on NOS taillights (if they're still available, I haven't checked).

While the bumper tuck would be reversible, I just prefer to leave that stock.

Bumper tuck looks much better IMO.

I'll give you the head up on the NOS Mopar door handles though......they are IDENTICAL to the Help section door handles, minus the stickers, and twice the price. David Salamone at Positive Impressions sells the stickers. I'd go the help route again if I had it to do all over (which I'm sure I will in another few years).


Edit:
Forgot to mention that I also had to weld the studs to the NOS door handles to keep them from spinning when tightening the nuts. I dont' think I've had to do that to too many HELP door handles.

[ScottD]

Hmm. I have the stickers already from Salamone.

I actually had a set of NOS handles come in last week and 3 out of four of them were damaged.

We sent them back.

[Reeves]

I think they are re-boxing or getting the door handles from the same supplier. Kind of like you order a Mopar oil pump and end up with a Melling.

[ScottD]

Interesting. I looked up the Dorman handles on ebay and they're typically $12 each compared with $32 each from the dealer.

[turbojerk]

Interesting. I looked up the Dorman handles on ebay and they're typically $12 each compared with $32 each from the dealer.

Can I have your old ones??

[ScottD]

Can I have your old ones??

I have a whole box of handles if you need handles.

[omni_840]

Very nice looking build!

[ScottD]

Very nice looking build!

Thanks!

[ScottD]

Pic of the finished re-upholstered front seat as promised previously.

[ScottD]

Stopped by the body shop today. Progress!

[turbojerk]

Stopped by the body shop today. Progress!

What a P.O.S!

[moparman76_69]

I have a pair of new handles that just need the stickers applied, chrome is brand new.

[ScottD]

What a P.O.S!

Kiss my S, just kiss it! LOL

[ajakeski]

Impressive...most impressive.

[ScottD]

Stopped by the body shop today. Car is in full primer and will be sprayed very soon. Will post pics when I get the chance.

[Marcus86GLHS]

Scott like others I am also enjoying your write-up, this will be a very nice 86S for sure. I like the gloss black bumpers, I agree that the bumper-tuck is a no-no for this car. I have a set of NOS tail lite lenses (just the lenses), if you want to go full stock on those let me know (email markglhs@aol.com), for a car this nice I would be willing to sell them for what I paid.

What are the plans for the engine/driveline? (maybe i missed that post)

[ScottD]

I have a set of used lenses that were going back on the car. The originals, the reverse lights were all cracked up looking. The used ones look perfect EXCEPT that the chrome on them was not perfect. I took the chrome off using brakleen. I think adds a subtle touch. I may consider those NOS pieces you have though.

The engine is a rebuilt 89 T2 common block. The original engine is on a stand in my garage. The trans is a 525 with heim joint linkage, moly plate, and girdle. This is the trans the car came with but it was not the original trans to the car, that is long gone. If the 525 goes I have a 555 to go back in and would put the 555 in using Omnipotents rod shift kit.

The engine has a mildly ported head, ported exhaust manifold, plus 20 injectors, AFPR, MP Stage 2 LM, cut out raiser and runs about 17-18lbs of boost.

[Marcus86GLHS]

^excellent set-up. looking forward to more progress pix.

[ScottD]

Latest pics from the body shop. The "new" passenger side doors have been hung and prepped. The original doors were rusted on the bottom and it was easier to just put other doors on. The driver's side doors, the rear was perfect, the front had a little rust that was fixed so the Shelby sticker could stay on the car.

The box on the hood of the car has the new decals and Omnipotent fasteners in it.

[168glhs1986]

Now this is getting good. Can't wait to see how it turns out.