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Agreed. I think they look great.

I could have read it wrong, but my interpretation, from his comments about doing the Shelby mod, and pie cutting and re-welding the control arms, plus removing the hump that covers the top of the ball joint, was that he was modifying the OEM control arms, not modifying aftermarket tubular arms...

We haven't even located the car yet, Mike. I'm just planning ahead, because, once we have the car in hand, we'll want to move on with the project immediately. As for lowering the car, I'd say that we'll likely lower the car, moderately. We want improved handling, but we don't want to scrape...

Plenty of room for comfort, there. I'd love to see it in person. I found this thread, on protouring.com, that encourages me to think I can get the 275/40/18's in the front - http://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?83173-69-mustang-with-18x9-wheels-up-front&highlight=fr500+cougar. Scroll...

I would prefer not to roll the lips, but I'm confident, from what I've gathered here, and elsewhere, that I'll be able to get as much tire as I want in the rear wells, with or without a sway bar (might not be necessary, even with fast cornering in the plan). What I'm after is figuring out how...

Looks like an awesome resource, of course, but I can't help feeling sad when I see those photos.

Thanks, for posting that. It's very helpful. I can see that it's tight up front, due to the upper control arm. Tubular control arms might not help that. If I can't get 275's at all four corners, I'll probably have to console myself by putting 245's up front, and 295's out back.

Thanks, everyone, for the links.

Thanks! I did use the search utility, but I guess I just didn't use the right key words.

I want to see 275/40/18's on 18x9's at all four corners. Has anyone done this? Was it possible without tubbing? What is necessary to make this work?

It's a great loss. RIP, Mr. Shelby. See you at the finish line.

Howdy!

Good post. This variation among OEM samples is a likely cause for the widely various reports on fit quality with reproduction parts. It may well be that the Dynacorn panels are as consistent as OEM panels, or even more consistent, but will fit one car perfectly, while needing a bunch of work...

You might check with hoodpins.net, and see if they have something you can use. I had similar locking hood pins on my '68 Camaro. They looked really nice and clean. Downside was that I always hated dangling a set of keys over a nicely painted cowl hood. When I do this again, I think I'll...

Welcome, from a fellow new blood.

You especially have to watch out for those evil "assault spoons." You know the ones - they have a "barrel shroud," and that "shoulder thing that goes up." They're used in more drive-by spoonings than other kind of spoon.

Uh oh! :s

Please don't worry about any hijacking. This thread has served its purpose, and I've been made to feel welcome. Thanks to all. Another thread should be started on the subject of lobbying for a more inclusive policy at Goodguys, so that it can be viewed by more participants, but not for the...

Maybe what we really need is to organize some '71-'73 Mustang-Only events. Better late than never! Thanks for the welcome. I imagine your Mustang must be something of an exotic unicorn in Luxembourg.

Having experienced the joy of replacing nearly every body panel on a car, I believe it's worthwhile to search out a really good specimen that's as cancer-free as possible, and that it's more than worth a little extra money. Fortunately, because so many people are off-base regarding the '71-'73...