Roddster's Lil' Red Tribute

[roddster]

   Introducing my 67 GT500 Lil' Red Tribute.  Backstory: Every SAAC registry I have stated that the
real Lil' Red was crushed.  1987, 1997, 2011 said it was gone.  I've always thought that car was the coolest.  S0 in 2011 I bought a well optioned 67 GTA "S" code car from Oklahoma.  The 390 had a 4 inch crack in the #1 cylinder.  One rust hole and a dent in the right quarter panel.  Wiped out interior.  Wiped out vinyl roof (was white).  Ok, we all know the REAL Lil' Red was found in 2017 0r 18.  I had already committed to building this Tribute.  I used the earliest version as I also own 67 GT 350 #0036.  Makes for a good stablemate.
  Body: GTA hardtop, San Jose assembly plant, Modifications to the hood- Early type metal underlined with louvers, Deck lid: early type with metal under liner, rear valence: cutouts for the early car chrome trim,
 side scoops- blocked off.  Yes, Lil' Red was not built with a vinyl top (it was sprayed on) but since this car did I installed a new one.  Tinted glass- all new from OEM glass, Lincoln Power antenna.  Front parking lights are chromed.  The front grill is a one piece angled unit.  Magstar wheels.
  Interior: color change to black (was red) no console but I did re-install the upper console, AM/FM radio, Shelby oil & amp gauges, Ford A/C, Scott Drake Shelby repop steering wheel, Tilt column.
  Engine: 428 Cobra Jet .030 0ver, Scat crank-rods-pistons, roller cam (mild streetable grind) Cobra T oil pan (Branda's), Aluminum Trick-Flow heads, Aluminum P.I. intake (single 4bbl), Holley Sniper EFI (single Paxton in the future)
  Driveline: C-6 with newer gearing and a Gear Vendor's overdrive unit. Rear end: limited slip with 3:77 gears.
  Suspension: Shelbyized front meaning Koni shocks, Arning drop, soon to be Eaton front coils (sits too low right now) and a front sway bar from a 67 Shelby.  Rear shocks; Koni.
   I haven't driven it yet as I got this finished just about 5 weeks back.  Can't wait until spring to go for a ride.

[propayne]

I think it is very very cool!

- Phillip

[JD]

Nice work, spring is too far away!

[silverton_ford]

Really cool!   Thank you for sharing.

[mark p]

VERY nice 

[CSX4781]

Sharp car, good stance. The Magstars really set it off.

Dave

[Hipo-Fred]

Well done roddster, looks awesome! 

Fred

[Chris Thauberger]

Sick!!

I like the way it looks with the hardtop vinyl roof.

Nice work!!

[greekz]

Outstanding! Great job, hope you have many exciting rides this spring.

[FL SAAC Team Leader]

Introducing my 67 GT500 Lil' Red Tribute.  Backstory: Every SAAC registry I have stated that the
real Lil' Red was crushed.  1987, 1997, 2011 said it was gone.  I've always thought that car was the coolest.  S0 in 2011 I bought a well optioned 67 GTA "S" code car from Oklahoma.  The 390 had a 4 inch crack in the #1 cylinder.  One rust hole and a dent in the right quarter panel.  Wiped out interior.  Wiped out vinyl roof (was white).  Ok, we all know the REAL Lil' Red was found in 2017 0r 18.  I had already committed to building this Tribute.  I used the earliest version as I also own 67 GT 350 #0036.  Makes for a good stablemate.
  Body: GTA hardtop, San Jose assembly plant, Modifications to the hood- Early type metal underlined with louvers, Deck lid: early type with metal under liner, rear valence: cutouts for the early car chrome trim,
 side scoops- blocked off.  Yes, Lil' Red was not built with a vinyl top (it was sprayed on) but since this car did I installed a new one.  Tinted glass- all new from OEM glass, Lincoln Power antenna.  Front parking lights are chromed.  The front grill is a one piece angled unit.  Magstar wheels.
  Interior: color change to black (was red) no console but I did re-install the upper console, AM/FM radio, Shelby oil & amp gauges, Ford A/C, Scott Drake Shelby repop steering wheel, Tilt column.
  Engine: 428 Cobra Jet .030 0ver, Scat crank-rods-pistons, roller cam (mild streetable grind) Cobra T oil pan (Branda's), Aluminum Trick-Flow heads, Aluminum P.I. intake (single 4bbl), Holley Sniper EFI (single Paxton in the future)
  Driveline: C-6 with newer gearing and a Gear Vendor's overdrive unit. Rear end: limited slip with 3:77 gears.
  Suspension: Shelbyized front meaning Koni shocks, Arning drop, soon to be Eaton front coils (sits too low right now) and a front sway bar from a 67 Shelby.  Rear shocks; Koni.
   I haven't driven it yet as I got this finished just about 5 weeks back.  Can't wait until spring to go for a ride.

Superb!

[2008 GT-C]

Great looking car. A lot of time must of been spent to the body to look that good. The panel gap looks better that some new cars. Thanks for sharing. 

[SHELB66]

Very impressive build!  I really don't think you'll be waiting until Spring.  I wouldn't have that much willpower. That's for sure!

Craig R.

[1175]

Nice work Rod! Looks great!!!

Jon

[Corey Bowcutt]

That is a great looking car.  I would not be able to wait until spring.

Corey

[Road Reptile]

Rod,
Car looks great!! Hope you have fun and get tons of miles/smiles with it in the New Year
R.R.