Are you going to put these gearshifters on?

[stangLover]

Hey guys,

Due to the last posting being deleted here's an update link on the SOON to be an Eleanor saga:

http://s608.photobucket.com/albums/tt169/St_Marys_Prestige/Bas%2067/

[stangLover]

Still not sure about color.... since I've already purchased red/white complete deluxe interior, I'm thinking BLACK with red strips on the outside??...your thoughts are appreciated.

[victorypark]

Mate, I contemplated the Eleanor complete shebang.  Did a mountain of research on it and know of a few good sites to check out as well.  To be honest I would go as close to spec as possible i.e. Dupont Pepper Grey with the black stripes, another Dupont colour.  That's just for starters.

Good luck with it.....

I even got the Vic plates...LYN-274 which was the rego of the Shelby Eleanor in Gone In 60 Seconds.

Oh and if anyone is interested now that my Eleanor plans have changed course I am looking at selling these plates.

Cheers.

[rickchampion]

yeah aint cheap,
a grand each for tail and head lights,
brushed interior. wheels,
kit.
thats just to make it look good,
let alone handle and go as well:-)

[stangLover]

Ye,
Already have the eleanor complete kit. Purchased about 3years ago and sat in the garage waiting for the day it has a car to do on.
I've got about 5grand worth of sheet metal being replaced and that's just for the parts....;+; good time for a drink i think ....lol.

[stangLover]

Deluxe interior purchased, landed should be available in about two weeks.
Problem is I ordered it all red with white inserts in the seats.....spent almost 3grand.
so don't think the original pepper grey eleanor colors on the outside will suit....so i'm thinking all black with red strips and maybe a faint white outer edge on the red strips....thoughts?

[stangLover]

Guys thought I'd keep you as up to date as possible so here's a list of the sheet metal being replaced on the car........not sure if there's going to be anything left unchanged?!.....oh ye, the dash is good::

67 tail lamp panel
rear valance
full qtr RH
full qtr LH
FB ROOF HEADLINERS BOWS
FB DRIP RAILS
COWL VENT GRILLE
LH INNER APRON BRACKET
RH INNER APRON BRACKET
LH FRT INNER FENDER APRON
RH FENDER APRON
RADIATOR SUPPPORT
FB FLOOR PAN COMPLETE
FIREWALL FB TRIM CV
LH REAR FENDER APRON
RH FRONT FENCER APRON
FB DECK FILLER PANEL

[stangLover]

;{oh ye, a quick thank you to Capital Classics for having 90% of the list in stock and sourced the rest. :(:(
For an impatient person like myself, I didn't want to wait two to three months to get the stuff.

[rickchampion]

WOW thats a lot of things.
thats a new car really eh

[stangLover]

yep. pretty much......again, not so concerned about myself at this stage, but I wish theres' someway to warn others of "dressed up dolls" being sold overseas.

After all the sheet metal is replaced then the Eleanor kit will go on, then the deluxe interior...after that, it'll just be dress up stuff, like a brand new wiring loom etc...

[Cruzn65]

what plans for the donk?

[stangLover]

;] unfortunately that'll have to remain a 289 with 3sp manaul for now.
I'm barely affording what needs to be done, so donk will have to be a future investment.

[Cruzn65]

plenty of time to plan and think whilst you save the cash mate :( the wait makes the end result so much sweeter! :2

[rickchampion]

go a big 429 4 speed:-) I did

[stangLover]

rick...how much did it set you back?.....need to start saving :+

[rickchampion]

well about 1400 us,
getting it done while its in the us.
u could always try ebay,
lots of engine builders there

[soc123_au]

Originally posted by stangLover
Guys thought I'd keep you as up to date as possible so here's a list of the sheet metal being replaced on the car........not sure if there's going to be anything left unchanged?!.....oh ye, the dash is good::

67 tail lamp panel
rear valance
full qtr RH
full qtr LH
FB ROOF HEADLINERS BOWS
FB DRIP RAILS
COWL VENT GRILLE
LH INNER APRON BRACKET
RH INNER APRON BRACKET
LH FRT INNER FENDER APRON
RH FENDER APRON
RADIATOR SUPPPORT
FB FLOOR PAN COMPLETE
FIREWALL FB TRIM CV
LH REAR FENDER APRON
RH FRONT FENCER APRON
FB DECK FILLER PANEL

Also the Turret skin, Door Skins x 2, Outer Plenum & Qtr Gussets:(

[stangLover]

:: like I said.......the dash will remain.

[shaunp]

So what's it costing to fix, $20k ?

[stangLover]

Sheet metal from CC has been ordered and paid for!!:(
Should have it in by next week.
So far resto moving along nicely. :-

[R_Beckhaus]

Stanglover, have you thought about keeping the Red/White stripe scheme she had when you bought her? It would be an eye catching Eleanor combo.
Cheers, Ron B

[stangLover]

ye. Have considered it hence my avatar.
Not sure it looks mean with the eleanor kit on and those colors.

Its a fair way away yet to start thinking about colors, I have plenty of time.

Interior is definately all red with white strip in seat inserts and deluxe trim with brushed aluminium. Unless I decide to sell the interior and go for deluxe black trim.

[rickchampion]

I just got most of my interior order,
black with brushed aluminium.
hope it will look ok

[stangLover]

;x You wanna swap??

Mine's all red deluxe with brushed aluminum!
Seats: red with white inserts front and back fold down.

[rickchampion]

naaa black goes with everything,
I went through laruel mountain mustang i think and stang a holics.
cuz my car is in the states