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.
I think it is very very cool!
- Phillip
Nice work, spring is too far away!
Really cool! Thank you for sharing.
VERY nice 8)
Sharp car, good stance. The Magstars really set it off.
Dave
Well done roddster, looks awesome! ;)
Fred
Sick!!
I like the way it looks with the hardtop vinyl roof.
Nice work!!
Outstanding! Great job, hope you have many exciting rides this spring.
Quote from: roddster on December 11, 2024, 04:03:08 PMIntroducing 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!
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.
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.
Nice work Rod! Looks great!!!
Jon
That is a great looking car. I would not be able to wait until spring.
Corey
Rod,
Car looks great!! Hope you have fun and get tons of miles/smiles with it in the New Year
R.R.
Nice. I thought about building one myself a few times.
Rod,
Stunning, excellent work!
Dave