I like the green one

 

Looks weird being a coupe...but it sounds like a fun project! How much did that trunk run you for?

BTW....that paint sure is perty!
-Hawkins

 

Me too, that is a 69 Super Bee with a 426 Hemi. It's not mine...

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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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!

 

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

 

Your lieing. If you have been around mustangs for longer than even a month, a shelby coupe will look weird to you. Weird does not mean that its bad, ugly, or whatever...its just STRANGE. I personally like it...but its still WEIRD .

Good luck with your project!
-Hawkins

 

Strange, yes. But even Ford/Shelby built a few...


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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

 

I'm not offended, thanks for the comments. I don't think "weird" is how I would describe it but I agree it's different and I see what your saying. It may be weird to some.
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.

 

the exp 500 was one of the shelby coupe prototypes made.tarafield starting to look sweet hope you get it finshed soon.