Shelby GT350R Restomod

[Shelby_r_b]

I'm really enjoying this thread, Ruben!

I see some of the same equipment that I'm installing in my Restomod, for instance the TCP steering & front suspension, dash, trans, etc. but your build much more ambitious than mine.

Keep it coming!

Thanks!  You should post more pictures of your Restomod - I'd love to see them.  And, trust me - the ambition comes from the builders.  Big 3 Performance does an awesome job!

BTW - for those with a discerning eye, you'll notice the electrical cord hanging down in front of the passenger's side front tire.  Question:  anyone know what it is for? 

I had to ask, and, of course, since the car is being built in Green Bay, WI, I asked if it was for a block heater...LOL.

[Jim Herrud]

Electrical cord in the right-front engine bay, hub? Electric fan controller?
By the way, did you enlarge the radiator opening to get the dual-fan system installed?

I'm hoping to get restarted on my project over this holiday break, so I might have some progress to post next month. Had some 'circle of life' drama to deal with recently. I also got a 2019 GT350 and started doing some track days. That's been a huge, but fun distraction!

[Shelby_r_b]

Nice! You've picked a good distraction. 👍🏻

I found out that the electrical cord is for prewarming the engine oil. Given my skill set, I may never need it, and it was a cool surprise. 

[BGlover67]

Looking great Ruben!

[Shelby_r_b]

They just painted the rear axle assembly. Nice!

[Shelby_r_b]

It's been a while since I posted an update on the car.  And, another post today jarred my memory to get some more pictures up.

It's alive!  The car is now up and running!  I wish I could post a video, but now sure how to do that.   

Either way, here are some recent pics of the interior and the engine bay.  The push button located where the climate controls would be is for solenoid operated parking brakes - very cool.  The shock towers will be reinforced soon, as well as some general sorting / paint / cleanup work.

Thanks!

[chris NOS]

it sounds like you 'll have a lot of fun driving this monster ! Nice work done on it ! keep on going posting !

[Shelby_r_b]

She's sooooo close to being done!  65 side stripes and a few finishing details.  I can't wait!!

[Shelby_r_b]

The eagle has finally landed!!!

My 1965 R Model Restomod is now safe at home in Texas! I'll post more pictures as I get time.

...this thing is a BEAST!!

[JD]

Congratulations - use the right pedal wisely ;-)

[chris NOS]

fun is begining !!!!

[Shelby_r_b]

I was able to take the R to its first Cars and Coffee today. It was the first Cara and Coffee since March of last year. What a great turnout!

I made some additions to the exterior (13 is my favorite number 😉). And, I saw the best license plate today.

Cheers!

[JJH]

Beautiful car Rubin!...any happy and safe miles to you

[TJinSA]

Sorry I missed it, but labor out at Mom's took president this weekend.  See you at next weeks rally I hope.

[terlingua11]

I was able to see the beast a few times as it was being assembled at Aaron's. It looks amazing. The only thing I missed was it fired up! How about you post a video clip of that baby spitting some exhaust out the back!!