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Progress update on "R-Model" Clone build

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by racingdivision, Apr 23, 2008.

  1. Apr 23, 2008 #1
    racingdivision

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    Not sure if this is of any interest but I have updated my site with new images of the latest stage in the creation of my "R-Model". I have pretty much everything sourced, from the 9" and Goodyear Sports Car Specials to the engine & tranny. The latest catalog of images, #11 is the body work section. With the new quarter panel and floor section in place now we are working on hiding the welded seams. Also happening is a bit of filler and sanding. The car being from OK has seen a few hail storms. This car is going to be a clone of 5R002, the Ken Miles Terlingua car as it raced at Green Valley TX, Feb 14th, 1965.

    More to come.

    http://www.racingdivision.com/R-Model/
     
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    Looks good thanks for posting them
     
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    Hey car looks awesome!
    Best Regards,
    Vern
     
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    I, for one, am very interested. Keep the pictures coming!!! I can't wait to see how your car and Jerry's R-model clone turn out.

    I noticed you cut the quarter below the top of the body line and butt welded a new one in place rather than drilling spot welds and using a full quarter that extends up to the roof. Were you trying to avoid the nasty seam in the two piece quarters (before the one piece quarters came out) or were you trying to leave the factory lead alone? Or was it just easier that way? I'm curious because I'm getting ready to do the quarters on my '65 fastback.

    Josh
     
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    A couple of reasons, mainly you just can't beat the original fender lines from the factory so i wanted to maintain that look. Plus there where no flat areas to do a long cut. Instead of butt welding, I bought a flange tool and ran that along one edge to give a lip to lay on top of.

    Also rather than grinding down the welds we decided to punch the panels in and use filler to in the gaps. It was also perfect time to roll the inner fender which we did on both sides.

    Since I don't intend on selling the car I'm not concerned about using a bit of filler.
     
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