Taking a tribute 350 tribute 500/KR/Super Snake...

[SGT.SNAKE]

Mods, please move the post to the tribute section. My apologies.

Gents, I'm so foreign to the Ford Mustang that it can be intimidating at times. It's a lot to soak up. I'm in dire need of advice, guidance, and connections. As of right now, I own a car that was on its way to a GT350 tribute by the previous owner. I want to carry this candle properly and see this tribute through to the end. I'm conflicted on what "spec/trim" it should be.

The attached photo was the reason I fell in love with the super snake concept many years ago. I know that I don't want the eleanor version. Yet, as I attempt a mixing of dreams w/ reality... I'm left wondering, what it would take, down to the detail, to take a tribute from a 350 to a 500/KR/super snake?

TIA,
Joel

[SGT.SNAKE]

Exterior: I know the badges are off along with the grill. Which I've ordered from branda.

[SGT.SNAKE]

ext. continued

[SGT.SNAKE]

Interior: I'd like to go with deluxe doors w/ speaker and courtesy lights. I do have the speedometer. I pulled some panels to inspect some wiring.

[SGT.SNAKE]

Int. continued - would photo #4 be the defroster?

[98SVT - was 06GT]

... I'm left wondering, what it would take, down to the detail, to take a tribute from a 350 to a 500/KR/super snake?

It will always be a replica. It's your RESTOMOD build it as you want it or can afford. Plenty of pics online where badges etc go. A period race 427 will cost you twice the $ of a Coyote swap that can easily supply more HP. Every body panel on that car is incorrect for a "real" car. I don't mean to be a downer, just realistic. You'll spend more making this "tribute" look the part than buying a real 67/8 350 or 500.

Google AI says:
The 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake is a legendary, one-of-a-kind muscle car. It was a special project, built by Carroll Shelby and Goodyear to showcase the Thunderbolt tire's capabilities. It featured a lightweight 427 GT40 Le Mans racing engine, making it the fastest street-legal car of its time, reaching speeds of 170 mph. While initially planned for a limited production run, the high cost ($8,000) prevented it, leaving the original as the sole example. 

[SGT.SNAKE]

Not a downer at all. That makes perfect sense. I'll save for a real one, that did cross my mind, especially if I get to that Grand Total anyway. Because this car has a few wiring concerns, I simply wanted to address those according to specs. In the meantime, I'll enjoy this one until it's time to sell.

with that said
know of anyone in socal for hire that can install repro wiring front to back?

[SGT.SNAKE]

Every body panel on that car is incorrect for a "real" car.

also, if you'd care to elaborate on this it would be helpful. Is that a preference saying, like clone parts vs real, or are you saying that shelby panels were made of entirely different material from a std fastback?

[Coralsnake]

You first picture is a copy of a made up car for a movie. You are mixing up a lot of different cars.

There was one 1967 Shelby built and nicknamed the "super snake" and it didnt look anything like that.

The GT500 KR was a 1968 model.

A GT500 E is also a made up car/designation

You have a lot of aftermarket parts on a 1968 Mustang.

I have seen a lot guys that want to build "replicas" right up until the point they find out their dream is going to cost a lot more than they thought

[SGT.SNAKE]

I appreciate the shared knowledge. While the first photo is incorrect, I used that to illustrate the first "SS" referenced car I was exposed to.

Nearly 60 years after the Shelbys arrival and limited production, I think many parts will be aftermarket. I have no problem w/ aftermarket parts if they fit and function well. Outside of the front lip/splitter, I was looking for advice on what details need to be sorted with my personal car. Thankfully, 98SVT painted a vivid picture; it'll be cheaper to buy one.

Yet, the problem still exists..... I have details to sort during the interim. Somehow, one way or another, I'll need to learn what that is.

[FL SAAC]

First and foremost,  buy what makes you happy.

In the end that is all that matters.

But an original will be always worth more than a replica

[67350#1242]

The rear window defroster is a rare option.  Allied Metal Products makes the best wiring harnesses.

[98SVT - was 06GT]

But an original will be always worth more than a replica

To a collector - but as we've all seen restomods from a known builders can sell for more than a well restored original. Eleanors were fetching 400+ but are 200-300 now. Maybe it's because Revology will build you a new Shelby licensed GT500KR - base $347,500 (their Cobra Jet Mustang is 322, So it looks like the license tag so you can call it a "real" Shelby is 25 grand) - they will even install an auto pen Shelby autographed dash for $250. Bottom line it's a restomod - old look modern drivetrain and even a new ChiCom unibody. Original 67/8 are 180-190 avg.

[roddster]

Tough to answer this. I've owned a real 67 GT 350 for 54 years now. I also built a 67 GT 500 tribute that took me 14 years to do. I
  The tribute at least looks very close. It has a 428, C6 auto, factory air, fiberglass parts bought at a leading supplier.
  So first, figure out what you want to do depending on the year Mustang you have. Then, what engine. Nothing is more goofy that having GT 500 stripes but a small block under the hood. Just plain wrong.
  Everybody knows that Elanore car from the movie isn't close, but if that is what you want, to for it.
  And finally, you'll be surprised as to how much your finished car is going to cost. I almost fell off the chair when I totalled the receipts. But it's built to my standards ( I did it all myself) and I'm happy with the results.
 Late additions: that rear defogger is a rare option. And you already have a 6 8 GT 350 tribute. Just learn and study, take note from a real 68 Shelby to improve what you have.

[FL SAAC]

Tough to answer this. I've owned a real 67 GT 350 for 54 years now. I also built a 67 GT 500 tribute that took me 14 years to do. I
  The tribute at least looks very close. It has a 428, C6 auto, factory air, fiberglass parts bought at a leading supplier.
  So first, figure out what you want to do depending on the year Mustang you have. Then, what engine. Nothing is more goofy that having GT 500 stripes but a small block under the hood. Just plain wrong.
  Everybody knows that Elanore car from the movie isn't close, but if that is what you want, to for it.

  And finally, you'll be surprised as to how much your finished car is going to cost.

I almost fell off the chair when I totalled the receipts.

But it's built to my standards ( I did it all myself) and I'm happy with the results.
 Late additions: that rear defogger is a rare option. And you already have a 6 8 GT 350 tribute. Just learn and study, take note from a real 68 Shelby to improve what you have.

That is key here, at the end of the journey you add up all the receipts and you say... WOW I could have had the real deal

My buddy Mikie found out the hard way

He had a "I told you so moment"

Oh well, he got what he wanted