Well here she is.

From the beginning...

Below are a few before and after pics.  There are many more detailed pics on this page in the posts to follow.

Feel free to skip the commentary and scroll down to the pics if you wish. 


This car was quite the barn-find, scored over a year and a half ago at a local swap meet.  The previous owner had owned the car for over 2 decades and had quite the story to tell.  (more story-related info included with pics below) Along with it's interesting history, the car is a very respectable non-rusted, original San Jose, CA car, with black-plates.  She was a runner/driver when purchased, but was definitely in need of a full restoration.





SOURCES FOR MY BUILD......
I must say I couldn't have done all of this without the true professionals that deserve recognition...


Vehicle Purchased from:  Classic Motorsports

Paint and body by:   Red Star Auto and Truck Works

Headliner, windows and weatherstripping by:  Norcal Motorsports

Window tint by:  Kidwell's Glass

Stainless polishing by:  Britex

Chroming and straightening by:  AAA Plating

New 425 C.I. 630hp Windsor long-block engine by:  F.P.S.

Shelby-specific parts by:  American Mustang

Fiberglass and tail-light housings by:  Stangaholics




Now on to the pics!

From Rags...  (THEN)



      









    An iconic part of its history includes a real '69 351W (4V) Mach1 "heart", with legal documentation from the engine swap.  Apparently, the best-friend of the last owner drove a '69 Mach1 that was totalled, and the engine ended up in this car.  (Oh how I'd like to get a picture of that hand shake)








    The last owner went through with the proper steps for performing an official California BAR licensed "engine swap" for the 351, and the bar code (although this picture is prior to paint) still resides in the driver's door jamb today.  Definitely something to keep!












To Riches...  (NOW)




       



       










This is what the paint looks like in natural light.   





       



Yes, this is that same engine! (stock '69 Mach1 4V 351W)  Amazing what a little face-lift can do!  It was actually in great shape internally, with low miles, and she ran great, even with the original Autolite 4-barrel carb.  As far as that engine goes, I had originally planned on keeping it and adding a few modifications to better fit my build, however plans have warranted a more desirable 630+ Horsepower 425 cubic inch Windsor stroker from FPS.  The engine has now been sold and has found a new residence in another '67 Fastback to be ran as-is.  I'm sure it will feel right at home.






       
   
Here's a few shots of the new F.P.S. engine.

(Exterior of Engine is black, you're looking at the lifter galley which is temp-coated in red.)