Anyone see the 1970 Shelby GT500 Restoration on the Show Fantomworks?

[billmunny]

https://fantomworks.com/project/1970-shelby-gt500/

I saw the beginning of the show but missed the end where they state how much the restoration cost; anyone catch the price tag?

[98SVT - was 06GT]

Didn't see it but if Fantomworks did the restoration it's score about 50% of concours.

[billmunny]

"Didn't see it but if Fantomworks did the restoration it's score about 50% of concours."

[Coralsnake]

Its been discussed on the forum. I dont want to generalize, but most shops that cater to multi-makes (Chevy/Ford/Foriegn/GM) are not very sucessful capturing the details of specialty cars like a Shelby.

The shop made the statement the engine bay was ready for any show. But, without some major items like a thermactor system, the car could not be competitive.

They also made an issue about the side stripes, in my opinion, they still fell short capturing the factory appearance.

[gt350hr]

  The differential was painted black just like the housing. Far from concours.

[billmunny]

Curious what they charged the guy for this resto...

[Coralsnake]

Im pretty sure they say the number  of hours of labor. But, I didnt note what it was...

[427heaven]

Every time he says system... its 10k minimum Brakes, suspension ,ignition ,exhaust etc. NO THANKS !

[acman63]

Curious what they charged the guy for this resto...

He says what the amount was in one of the episodes.  I think it was right when the guy showed up after the car was done ,   if I recall it was over 6 figures

[2112]

He says what the amount was in one of the episodes.  I think it was right when the guy showed up after the car was done ,   if I recall it was over 6 figures

But, but, he got to be on T.V.     

[Coralsnake]

A full restoration is typically a 1,000 hours in labor (plus/minus) I will let you do the math and add parts...

[J_Speegle]

Three pictures of the car just because we all know that the link will die at some point in the future, leaving readers wondering what we were discussing or seeing in the link.

Not the completed car but in progress pictures.

[427heaven]

Entertaining for sure. If someone said that car would take 1000 hours to make like new, he needs to be taken out behind the wood shed. Paint upholstery engine brakes glass install etc. No where near that, the key is you need to know how long each (SYSTEM) takes for a competent mechanic to perform. If you are starting with a complete or semi complete car all the better. When you run the numbers and double check your math you will be a happy camper when your not bent over a barrel in a compromising position.

[SCJSTU]

That's a lot of black!

[Karguy]

I do believe that someone else said it was six figures plus. I would really like to see a lot of fantomworks cars up close, they always look like hardware store bolt, spray can "restorations". Personally, I got to the point where I can't watch that show anymore, Dan is such a drama queen.
Other than that it was a great show. 😎