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Not a MOPAR, but a part of musclecar history!
« on: December 26, 2007 - 05:19:22 PM »
I know it's not a MOPAR, but I am proud to have had an opportunity to be a part of the restoration of the 1st 1968 Shelby KR500 conv built! We replaced all the rusted steel on the main body. Applied epoxy red oxide primer and then shipped it off to the next shop which is a Shelby Restorer. This car was rough, but as you guys know I have the ability to save anything. I've heard Jay Leno and Carrol Shelby may be interested in this car upon completion.
Don't worry about me working on Fords.....all the money will go towards my Cuda conv! LOL!
Here's a link to those interested in some backround on this car.
http://www.thecoralsnake.com/History12.HTML
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Re: Not a MOPAR, but a part of musclecar history!
« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2007 - 07:18:23 PM »
I love all muscle cars. I wouldnt dream of worrying about you. We need your skills in every type of car. Fix em all.   

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Re: Not a MOPAR, but a part of musclecar history!
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2007 - 07:20:16 PM »
Very intereting read. :chatting:
Thanks for sharing. :clapping:
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Re: Not a MOPAR, but a part of musclecar history!
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2007 - 08:23:55 PM »
I love all muscle cars. 

I second that. Plus, I've always had a soft spot for Mustangs in general nd Shelbys in particular.


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Re: Not a MOPAR, but a part of musclecar history!
« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2007 - 08:57:21 PM »
Those things are beautiful even if they aren't as cool as a mopar.
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Re: Not a MOPAR, but a part of musclecar history!
« Reply #5 on: December 26, 2007 - 09:20:12 PM »
WOW,What a rare car indeed. A very interesting read. A lot of homework went into the documentation. Sounds like a CSI file! :smilielol: I am sure it would fetch a mint at a BJ auction!! Any guess on it's value??

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Re: Not a MOPAR, but a part of musclecar history!
« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2007 - 12:50:29 AM »
Awesome story! 

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Re: Not a MOPAR, but a part of musclecar history!
« Reply #7 on: December 27, 2007 - 08:14:36 AM »
WOW,What a rare car indeed. A very interesting read. A lot of homework went into the documentation. Sounds like a CSI file! :smilielol: I am sure it would fetch a mint at a BJ auction!! Any guess on it's value??

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The owner does plan to take it to BJ auction next year. It's projected to bring in the vacinity of 1 Million dollars.
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Re: Not a MOPAR, but a part of musclecar history!
« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2007 - 08:41:13 AM »
that would be cool to restore also.  I have done some none mopars also in the past.  I just never did like to drive the mustangs and the thing with doing a none mopar it was not as tempting to keep them.  But it is nice to restore all cars that need it.
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« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2007 - 09:09:47 AM »
FIX 'EM ALL  :ylsuper:     
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Re: Not a MOPAR, but a part of musclecar history!
« Reply #10 on: December 27, 2007 - 01:25:33 PM »
I second that. Plus, I've always had a soft spot for Mustangs in general nd Shelbys in particular.

This is way as much I love my Chally I can't bring my self to sell the fastback :dunno:

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« Reply #11 on: December 27, 2007 - 01:27:32 PM »
"The beauty and the Beast"

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« Reply #12 on: December 27, 2007 - 06:05:22 PM »
Very cool car for sure,I love all muscle cars.If you get a chance,ask the owner if he has had dealings with Steve Conley or Peter Desilva?I also have a real good friend that has a 67 shelby with the marker lights in the side scoops,very very rare car.

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« Reply #13 on: December 28, 2007 - 06:02:59 PM »
"The beauty and the Beast"

Sweet rides!!!!
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« Reply #14 on: December 28, 2007 - 07:23:41 PM »