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I can dig it!Looks great man!!

Thanks for the flowers guys. Mopar Steve, the window insert was filled in with what they call kitty hair..........Basicly short fiber fiberglass that sticks to the insert well...........Provided a smooth appearance......
Started some reassembly today, More tomorrow......

Looking great. I always think that this is the most nerve wracking part of the process but also the most rewarding. Do you plan to have it done by the Mopar nationals? If so, are you planning to attend? Hope to see it there.
Bob

Not going to make it ... I am building a driver anyway......... More work today................

wow your making great progress theres just no stopping you itll be on the road in no time great to see im jealous mine seems to be taking forever
cheers ian

Mine as well Ian.

More work.............I was pleased with the way the weatherstripping fit

I know the SE is supposed to have a silver tail panel ....but It just didn't look right with the black striping........

Sure looks better in black. Nice work!

Slow.........but getting there..........My buddy brought his project over this afternoon . He is still putting back together also.

Nice car! (Excellent work) Your colour choise is great, do i like top banana as well.... Did you dress the car with the winyl top yourself?

Here fordy, here fordy

Just kiddin nice Stang!

Vinyl top was installed when she was painted. I still have to do some dash work so I haven't put the windshield in yet. And yes it is a nice Mustang. He still has to put on the louvers and spoiler, and door handles and mirrors and , and and and .....you know.......

I have to admit it. The 67-70 fastbacks are nice machines! I would never buy anything other than MoPar but this one sure would raise some eyebrows, it's a 1 of 4 Convertible Shelby 428 SCJ #2 on the Shelby registry I believe, also 4-speed and fresh air, very rare. On it's way to MCR for a full resto,(Concours 200,000 estimated cost to restore)!! It was in beautiful condition as well, I would have left it alone but.....

Another (that cooler in the front is for the engine oil)

last

Should leave a good thing alone..................

The gentleman that owned that car also owns another just like it but a different color. He owns 50% of production. 2 of 4 made.

They came today...........pics attached

Bumpers, emblems and some chrome work..........

A little more work...........Got a deal on the clips. Went to a local body shop that had been in business several years. Got 24 clips and screws for..............................$6.00

That looks Beautiful! You know I'm nut's for Yellow Challenger's and black vinyl tops. Awesome car! Hope mine look's that good someday. Love the way the black compliments the yellow. Congrat's! Pat

Been working on the wiring, tracking to see where what goes. I think most everything is ok. Will know for sure when I put the dash back in. Painted the instrument needles yesterday. They look fresh now. Rear window in too.

Like I said before....

Top Stuff mate...!!

Did you fit the vinal top yourself?

Any tips on technique, materials etc?

The guys that painted the car did the top. There isn't supposed to be any extra material under the rear window but somehow they ended up with about 2" extra that I had to "work" into a folded seam in the middle. I guess it will be ok. Just looks strange to me. Maybe everyone else will think it is supposed to be there.

Pat, you have gotta be loving this man! Big Al, the car looks incredible! Thanks for posting! About that 'seam' it wont 'unravel' or expand will it? It looks fine, I wouldnt worry a bit about it. Something about the SpecialEdition 'backlight and window plug. It's so cool. The SE is a one year only option correct? Is it true that Chrysler voluntarily deleted it for 1971 due to pressure from the insurance companies? Very cool car. Tops

There was an A78 option (formal roof) listed for 1971 (not if the power sunroof was optioned) even though there was no S.E. model but I don't recall ever seeing any?