Turning an S550 Mustang GT into a 1967 ‘Eleanor’ GT500

Are you watching this epic build series that involves cutting up a 2015 Mustang GT and installing 1967 ‘Eleanor’ GT500 sheet metal?

What car guy hasn’t had this dream? “I want all the performance, reliability, and amenities of a new car that looks like an old school Mustang?” It’s basically the best of both worlds. All the cool, but none of the hassle of owning a 60-year-old car. Enter the restomod. Traditional restomod builds start with an older body and involve installing modern powertrain and suspension components. But YouTuber Chris Steinbacher, of B is for Build, is taking a radically different approach with his latest Mustang build series

Steinbacher and his friends started with a salvage title 2015 Mustang GT. It looked to be a base GT, so nothing fancy, but still… push-button start, A/C, anti-lock brakes with traction control, and, of course, a 435 hp naturally-aspirated gen 2 Coyote just waiting for a tune and other mods.

The B is for Build crew proceeded to remove and chop out all of the body panels, roof, and other non-structural 2015 components to make way for 1967 Mustang replacement panels. Their goal: recreate the ‘Eleanor’ GT500 from the Gone in 60 Seconds remake.

It’s a pretty fascinating build, if you haven’t seen it thus far. Here is every episode in the series published:

Stay tuned for more and, if you’ve been watching, tell us what you think HERE in the forums!

Join the Mustang Forums now!

Michael S. Palmer

Michael S. Palmer began his career assisting and developing content for Academy Award-winning and studio-based film and television producers. He has been a professional writer since 2008, when he joined the Writers Guild of America West (WGAw). As a journalist and Content Editor/Manager, he has covered numerous emerging imaging, theatrical exhibition, home entertainment, and automotive technologies. He currently spends his days creating original content at the Internet Brands Automotive Group for some of the world's largest online automotive communities, including Ford Truck Enthusiasts, CorvetteForum, ClubLexus, AudiWorld, and LS1Tech. He still owns his first car, a 1987 Mercury Cougar; adores driving his Boss 302 Mustang; and recently teamed with Chevrolet Performance, Holley, Magnaflow, Eaton, Wilwood, Michelin, Chemical Guys, Summit Racing to build his first project car. Installing an LS3 E-ROD Connect & Cruise system into a 1992 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon made his eight-passenger wagon faster than a C5 Corvette to 60mph and 50 state emissions legal. His wife and daughter are very patient.

Instagram