Issue
August 2012
Owner
Kelly Koritnik
Ride
The Girl
(1970 Ford Mustang Shelby GT 350 Tribute)
(1970 Ford Mustang Shelby GT 350 Tribute)
Photographer
Jason Peckovitch
Ride Details
Original Cost
$2,500
Build Cost
$20,000
What was the inspiration?
I've always wanted a 1966 Mustang convertible.We found this mustang in pretty rough shape.It was originally a 6-cylinder,T code car.Instead of restoring to original,we thought it would make a good canidate for a GT 350 tribute.
How long did it take you to build?
4.5 years,mostly weekend work.
Your future plans?
1965 Mustang Fastback,A code
Vehicle history
We purchased the car in Laramie,WY where a WyoTech Student started the restoration,but abandoned the project after barely getting started.
Thanks to
My dad,Michael Koritnik! He purchased the car for me as an incentive to graduate college.When i finally did,we worked on restoring the car together. Without his know-how,this car would have never turned out the way it did! I would also like to thank my grandfather,Louis Koritnik,for letting us use his shop!
Engine Details
Make
Ford 1970
Cylinders
8
Displacement
302 cu. in.,5 liter
Engine Add Ons
Petronix electronic ignition,Flowmaster exhaust system
Chrome or polish
Chrome valve covers and chrome air cleaner
Driveline Details
Axle
Upgraded to 8.8" rear end
Gears
2.80:1 (we wanted a touring car that would feel comfortable on the highway)
Builder Shop
Self
Chassis Details
Mods to Frame
Custom made 2" sub-frames installed from front torque box to rear torque box.Grab-A-Track 1" front sway bar
Front Shocks
KYB Gas-a-just
Rear Shocks
KYB Gas-a-just
Springs
Grab-A-Track variable rate in front,5-leaf rear springs
Other Mods
Carroll Shelby signature,brushed aluminium instrument cluster & glove box,8000 RPM Rally-Pac, and original air conditioning
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
California Pony Wheels
Rear Wheel Type
California Pony Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17x8 with Ferrari wheel centers
Rear Wheel Size
17x8 with Ferrari wheel centers
Front Tire Size
235/50/17 Michelin Pilot
Rear Tire Size
235/50/17 Michelin Pilot
Paint Details
Color
Vapor Silver
Paint Type
PPG Basecoat Clearcoat
Graphics Description
Shelby paint scheme w/ GT 350 side stripes and Le Mans stripes painted in Sterling Grey
Painted By
Self w/ a little help in perfecting the clearcoat done by Mark & Jacob Jones at Jones Auto Body,
Graphics By
Self
Body Details
Hood
FRP Shelby hood w/ metal frame
Grille
Billet aluminium grille
Body Mods
Aluminium honycomb inserts custom made for the Shelby fiberglass side scoops.Shaved antenna.Trumpet exhaust through rear valance & trim rings
Interior Details
Gauges
Original
Steering Wheel
Wood,made in Italy
Console
Original
Head Unit
Custom Autosound
Speakers
Sony
Stereo Installed by
Self
Seats
From a Shelby Series 1
Upholstery Description
The front bucket seats are new from a Shelby Series 1.They are black leather with grey inserts.The rear seat was re-upholstered to match
1966 Ford Mustang Shelby GT 350 Tribute owned by Kelly Koritnik
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