1966 Ford Mustang Shelby GT 350 Tribute

Jason Peckovitch

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.

4.5 years,mostly weekend work.

1965 Mustang Fastback,A code

We purchased the car in Laramie,WY where a WyoTech Student started the restoration,but abandoned the project after barely getting started.

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!

Ford 1970

8

302 cu. in.,5 liter

Petronix electronic ignition,Flowmaster exhaust system

Chrome valve covers and chrome air cleaner

Upgraded to 8.8" rear end

2.80:1 (we wanted a touring car that would feel comfortable on the highway)

Self

Custom made 2" sub-frames installed from front torque box to rear torque box.Grab-A-Track 1" front sway bar

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KYB Gas-a-just

KYB Gas-a-just

Grab-A-Track variable rate in front,5-leaf rear springs

Carroll Shelby signature,brushed aluminium instrument cluster & glove box,8000 RPM Rally-Pac, and original air conditioning

Inside and outside of chassis painted with Lizard Skin ceramic thermal and sound deadener

California Pony Wheels

California Pony Wheels

17x8 with Ferrari wheel centers

17x8 with Ferrari wheel centers

235/50/17 Michelin Pilot

235/50/17 Michelin Pilot

Vapor Silver

PPG Basecoat Clearcoat

Shelby paint scheme w/ GT 350 side stripes and Le Mans stripes painted in Sterling Grey

Self w/ a little help in perfecting the clearcoat done by Mark & Jacob Jones at Jones Auto Body,

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FRP Shelby hood w/ metal frame

Billet aluminium grille

Aluminium honycomb inserts custom made for the Shelby fiberglass side scoops.Shaved antenna.Trumpet exhaust through rear valance & trim rings

Original

Wood,made in Italy

Original

Custom Autosound

Sony

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From a Shelby Series 1

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

Carroll Shelby signature,brushed aluminium instrument cluster & glove box,8000 RPM Rally-Pac, and original air conditioning

Rear seats done by Elite Auto Upholstery,Cheyenne,WY