89 Prototype T-III Project

**turbovanman²** · 02-22-2011, 04:38 PM

1989 - CSX (1990 2.5 "Ultimate" 16v Production Vehicle)
1987 - CSX (1989 Prototype Shelby 16v)

Were these actually built? If so, damn cool,

**Reeves** · 02-22-2011, 04:52 PM

Subscribed!

**zin** · 02-22-2011, 05:30 PM

Very interesting stuff here! Subscribed!

Mike

**Aries_Turbo** · 02-22-2011, 06:00 PM

cool ken. nice build.

Brian

**5DIGITS** · 02-23-2011, 12:36 AM

Originally Posted by turbovanman

Were these actually built? If so, damn cool,

I have modified my signature to be more descriptive. Thanks.
Some of these project vehicles are based on the Shelby/Chrysler information that I have and what the vehicles were planned to be. There were several iterations built and used for development and show purposes, with varying levels of content. One of the last ones survived for quite some time but was finally eliminated near the mid 90's, after being used and abused.
It has now become my personal goal to generate the vehicles while paying close attention to detail.

Thanks again.

**2.216VTurbo** · 02-23-2011, 02:35 AM

Originally Posted by Directconnection

Ken, I have some factory prototype cam specs from Mr. Royce if you'd like to see them.

BTW: I'm currently building a T-III, too

Hmm, maybe I should have asked for those instead of the stickers

I do happen to have a set of TIII blanks...

Ken, that crank looks somehow familiar

**5DIGITS** · 02-23-2011, 07:30 AM

Originally Posted by 2.216VTurbo

Ken, that crank looks somehow familiar

Alan, I agree.
Even with several differences in detail, they do resemble each other in basic shape.

Thanks for posting and keep in touch.

**Directconnection** · 02-23-2011, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by 2.216VTurbo

Hmm, maybe I should have asked for those instead of the stickers

I do happen to have a set of TIII blanks...

Ken, that crank looks somehow familiar

I'll still post what I got when I have time soon. I'll probably post it in this thread, too... since it is on topic.

**30 PSI SHADOW** · 02-23-2011, 03:23 PM

how many of the "shelby" valve covers were made? Wasnt there some made to resemble the real one too??

**turbovanman²** · 02-23-2011, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by 5DIGITS

I have modified my signature to be more descriptive. Thanks.
Some of these project vehicles are based on the Shelby/Chrysler information that I have and what the vehicles were planned to be. There were several iterations built and used for development and show purposes, with varying levels of content. One of the last ones survived for quite some time but was finally eliminated near the mid 90's, after being used and abused.
It has now become my personal goal to generate the vehicles while paying close attention to detail.

Thanks again.

Thank you,

**Directconnection** · 02-23-2011, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by 30 PSI SHADOW

how many of the "shelby" valve covers were made? Wasnt there some made to resemble the real one too??

I recall Diogo had a few made....

FWIW: {kicking myself now...} I passed on a complete Shelby T-III top end 5 months ago... Should sold my dirtbike to make it happen!

**turbovanman²** · 02-23-2011, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by Directconnection

I recall Diogo had a few made....

FWIW: {kicking myself now...} I passed on a complete Shelby T-III top end 5 months ago... Should sold my dirtbike to make it happen!

Tough call, lol.

**Reaper1** · 02-23-2011, 09:04 PM

Rick told me there were about 15 or so Shelby 16V valve covers still around IIRC. The ones that were "made" were modified stockers.

**CNH320** · 02-23-2011, 09:33 PM

Looking forward to seeing these projects come to life... Thanks for sharing Ken!

You will be bringing one out to an SDAC-GL meet soon right??

**5DIGITS** · 02-23-2011, 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by CNH320

Looking forward to seeing these projects come to life...

Thank you.. and I assure you, I am too.

Originally Posted by CNH320

You will be bringing one out to an SDAC-GL meet soon right??

Sounds like fun and yes I will.

Thank you, Chris.

**5DIGITS** · 04-16-2011, 02:26 PM

Hello !

Although slow going, progress is being made with my 16V CSX project car. Some new pics have been posted in the 16V Prototype Gallery.
I have also added an interesting pic in my "Miscellaneous" gallery.

Thanks for looking.

**cordes** · 04-16-2011, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by 5DIGITS

Hello !

Although slow going, progress is being made with my 16V CSX project car. Some new pics have been posted in the 16V Prototype Gallery.
I have also added an interesting pic in my "Miscellaneous" gallery.

Thanks for looking.

AMAZING! I love that GLHS speedometer. Unreal.

**2.216VTurbo** · 04-16-2011, 05:39 PM

SA-WEET!

Target completeion is one day before SDAC right??

**5DIGITS** · 04-16-2011, 07:05 PM

Alan,
The old 8V Shadow engine is ready, the Shelby 2.5 16v is ready for assembly, and the P-type 16V is now being assembled.
If I get all three of these done while supporting fuel is still available, it'll be a miracle.

**cordes** · 04-16-2011, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by 5DIGITS

Alan,
The old 8V Shadow engine is ready, the Shelby 2.5 16v is ready for assembly, and the P-type 16V is now being assembled.
If I get all three of these done while supporting fuel is still available, it'll be a miracle.

Worst case scenario, you run it off of alcohol you make in a back yard still. I can supply you with the corn.

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