Restomod Eleanor Rustang progress
#13
RE: Restomod Eleanor Rustang progress
ORIGINAL: dodgestang
I like the green one
I like the green one
I don't recall what I paid for the trunk lid, I bought it about 7 years ago.
As far as weird looking, I guess it is but I figured if Shelby himself could build Little Red and Green Hornet Shelby hardtops and even a few Mexican road racing hardtops, then I could build up a hardtop too! The paint is a Dodge color, "Flame" red. Found on Ram pickup's.
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#14
RE: Restomod Eleanor Rustang progress
Personally I dont think its "weird" looking. And as long as you like it Craig, it doesnt matter what anyone thinks. I like the old school build and I admire how you have stuck with this one through the years. It is going to be a beautiful ride!
#15
RE: Restomod Eleanor Rustang progress
Thanks, I didn't think it was weird either, I do like it. I appreacate your comments. I built what I wanted to and I know some or even a lot won't like it. I have been working off and on this car for 17 years because I have a family and only a single income. It hasn't always been a priority but it has been fun.
I also found my original thread on page 17 and I think this should link to it. https://mustangforums.com/m_3650037/tm.htm
I also found my original thread on page 17 and I think this should link to it. https://mustangforums.com/m_3650037/tm.htm
#16
RE: Restomod Eleanor Rustang progress
ORIGINAL: ldollar
Personally I dont think its "weird" looking. And as long as you like it Craig, it doesnt matter what anyone thinks. I like the old school build and I admire how you have stuck with this one through the years. It is going to be a beautiful ride!
Personally I dont think its "weird" looking. And as long as you like it Craig, it doesnt matter what anyone thinks. I like the old school build and I admire how you have stuck with this one through the years. It is going to be a beautiful ride!
Good luck with your project!
-Hawkins
#17
RE: Restomod Eleanor Rustang progress
Strange, yes. But even Ford/Shelby built a few...
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#18
RE: Restomod Eleanor Rustang progress
Strange, yes. But even Ford/Shelby built a few...
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-Hawkins
#19
RE: Restomod Eleanor Rustang progress
ORIGINAL: Hawkins 812
Yes, but not enough to make it common...thats why it SEEMS weird. Very good looking car man, id do the same if i had the funds. Its different is all i was trying to say ... very original.
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-Hawkins
Strange, yes. But even Ford/Shelby built a few...
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-Hawkins
I just liked the Shelby's and I had a coupe already and then "Eleanor" put a spin on the Shelby look that I liked so I went with it. I didn't really want a copy of Eleanor and I'm not trying to clone a Shelby. I like how the Eleanor made the Shelby style look a little more like a road racer or Trans-am race car and still kept the theme of the Shelby. I know alot of people think the Eleanor look will become "dated" but I think it borrows so much from the classic lines that it will alway look good. That's just my opinon.