New to the forum. - 1967 GT500?

Well hello guys

I thought i'd join a forum since i was seriously looking into restoring or converting a 67 fastback gt500 in a year or so for myself and might also be helping a friend do so over the summer.

I'll be honest i don't have much knowledge about the classic car area, but still that doesn't mean i don't know anything.

Right now i'm looking into converting because obviously it's extremely hard to find an original gt500 project car and for the right price.

Some of my questions included what are the main differences between these mustangs and the gt500 in terms of engine and body-work.

From my understanding the difference between the gt500, 350, and the other fastbacks is that the gt500 has a different front bumper longer rear extension and has a big block engine. All of which i would say are possible to change as I THINK the chassis is the same ( correct me if i'm wrong)

Some of the cars i was looking into restoring and converting to gt500 are:
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford...179QQitemZ160334885241QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks
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and
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford...ac0QQitemZ260409580224QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks

What would i be needing (resources) to get the parts needed (engine, body work) and what would you guys say it would cost to completely restore/convert one of these cars.

Thanks for the help in advance.

 

Re: New to the forum.

Sweet thanks for that info bro that really really helps.

Also one other main question i have is you know the ebay links of the fastbacks i posted...would anyone know a really really rough estimate as to how much it would cost for the conversion/restoration including the engine

 

Re: New to the forum.

Does anyone know a good place that sells actual big block shelby engines and what the pricing is like?

Also does anyone know the exact differences (modifications to the body) between the fastback and eleanor kit?

I know a few like some welding for the gas cap, rear lights, side skirt welding to make way for side exhausts

 

Thanks i found what i was looking for. Saw a few 427 big blocks on eBay for 8,000-11,000.

Right now my main project is to estimate completely how much all the parts will cost.

I ordered a few mustang catalogs yesterday should be receiving them in a few weeks.

edit- I've been to that forum but they're pretty inactive so i didn't bother registering. ;S

http://www.fordcobraengines.com/cobra-kit-engines.asp
found some there as well
i appreciate the help guys

These are the prices of the main parts I've found so far...

What do you guys think? Anything overpriced? I made this list of the major parts I'm sure i left out a few things...

347 / 425 HP - Cobra Kit Engine = $8,795.00
1967 ford mustang fastback = $13,000
67/68 1967/1968 MUSTANG FASTBACK ELEANOR BODY KIT = $2,844.88
koni shock absorbers-front. rear $589.95
Eleanor wheels - $ 500.00
65 - 73 Mustang Independent Rear Suspension $4,995.00 OR
*65-70 MUSTANG 4-LINK REAR SUSPENSION KIT $1,095.00 (need to weld to axle housing and adjust axle position)
67 -68 Mustang Front Coil Over Conversion Kit $1,995.00
Super Duty Power Front Disc Brake Conversion (Alum) $1,245.00
64-73 Rear Disc Brake Conversion $750.00
67 -68 Mustang Eleanor Side Exhaust Kit $659.00

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Also does anyone know a good place to get entire dash kits or would a cover-up skin be fine to replace a dash? Not too sure on this part.

I don't have a mustang yet but I'm going to be converting/restoring a 67 fastback in about a years time.

Right now I'm just lurking around and researching. Mainly compiling links and prices trying to estimate how much it will cost