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Just ordered my 500/KR conversion - 4/30/2008 1:13:00 AM   
AZAlloy


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Just went on good ol' eBay and ordered my GT500 front end conversion, and a Trufiber KR hood.  Should be here in a couple weeks.  I am really looking forward to this project.  I just put 20" Razor's on the car, and will have to take a picture or two in the morning.  I can't wait to see what this thing is gonna look like.  From what I hear, the 500 front end is a pretty straight forward install.  When I do it, I will make sure I take pictures and document the steps to share with everyone.
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RE: Just ordered my 500/KR conversion - 4/30/2008 4:11:55 AM   
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 congrats...your car is going to look sweet with that new front end installed!!

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RE: Just ordered my 500/KR conversion - 4/30/2008 6:02:38 AM   
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Welcome to the club.

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RE: Just ordered my 500/KR conversion - 4/30/2008 6:08:31 AM   
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Why on earth did you purchase the front end on ebay?  I've never seen a listing for the parts for the change out less than $2200, and thats without shipping (edit: my bad, I just found one at $1500 on ebay.  I hope you got as good a price).  I can get it locally for around $1600 and with a buddy's discount at $1250 in my area.  I hope you just mean the trufiber hood, but if you did the whole thing I hope you got a better price than I've been able to find there.  Did you shop around locally?

Good luck with the mod.  I'll be doing the same in the not too distant future.  I'm $200 short atm for the front end parts not counting the hood.  I'm thinking I'll prolly have to get a hood for it, and complete the mod later this year or next spring.

Make sure to post pics.

Bryan

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RE: Just ordered my 500/KR conversion - 4/30/2008 5:38:30 PM   
AZAlloy


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I got a good deal.  i have been watching these boards for some time, reading Mellowyellow's posts, and have been looking for the deals.  I got all this as a package for about 2g's.  Not bad if u consider how much it would cost for seperate shipping. 

Anywho, I recieved an un-expected package today, from Trufiber.  The hood showed up, and I must say, it is impressive.  Here are som pics of the car now, my new toy.










I will keep this post up to date as this rolls on. 

BTW.  (Insert shamless plug) I will be selling the CDC Grill, CDC front lip, and Shelby Billett hood pins, if anyone is interested.  And, I guess the hood and bumper?

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RE: Just ordered my 500/KR conversion - 4/30/2008 5:42:58 PM   
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snakes and shelby letters eh?

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RE: Just ordered my 500/KR conversion - 4/30/2008 5:51:06 PM   
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nice lookin car!

I like the hood in the background!!!


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RE: Just ordered my 500/KR conversion - 4/30/2008 5:53:59 PM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: AZAlloy

I got a good deal.  i have been watching these boards for some time, reading Mellowyellow's posts, and have been looking for the deals.  I got all this as a package for about 2g's.  Not bad if u consider how much it would cost for seperate shipping. 

Anywho, I recieved an un-expected package today, from Trufiber.  The hood showed up, and I must say, it is impressive.  Here are som pics of the car now, my new toy.










I will keep this post up to date as this rolls on. 

BTW.  (Insert shamless plug) I will be selling the CDC Grill, CDC front lip, and Shelby Billett hood pins, if anyone is interested.  And, I guess the hood and bumper?




$2000?  Does that include the hood?  If so, please lemme know who the seller is on ebay, cause thats a darn good price. 

What do you think of the quality of the Trufiber hood?  Ive read posts on other boards that said there was "alot" of prep work needed on more than a few.  I definately like that hood, but am more and more leaning towards actually getting the Shelby Super Snake one directly from shelby.

Please do keep us updated on your progress.  Very nice looking car.  The mods should look very impressive when completed.

Bryan


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RE: Just ordered my 500/KR conversion - 4/30/2008 6:06:47 PM   
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Is that a real shelby GT or just a GT with shelby logo and letters on it?

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RE: Just ordered my 500/KR conversion - 4/30/2008 6:17:17 PM   
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quote:

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snakes and shelby letters eh?


When the whipple gets installed, it will more than live up to the name.

Yes, 2000 for kit and hood.  Shipping was about 200 more.  Are pics 3 and 4 showing as red x's?

No, it is not a real Shelby GT, as Shelby of LV did not build it.  Most parts of from them, with the obvious changes.  I did not want white or black, and Vista wasn't out in 07.

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RE: Just ordered my 500/KR conversion - 4/30/2008 6:34:24 PM   
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hmmmm....so your driving a fake shelby....umm i guess kool?

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RE: Just ordered my 500/KR conversion - 5/1/2008 12:08:46 AM   
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your car is freaking shiny! what did you do to make it that shiny??

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RE: Just ordered my 500/KR conversion - 5/1/2008 1:22:36 AM   
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ORIGINAL: AZAlloy

quote:

ORIGINAL: howarmat

snakes and shelby letters eh?


When the whipple gets installed, it will more than live up to the name.

Yes, 2000 for kit and hood.  Shipping was about 200 more.  Are pics 3 and 4 showing as red x's?

No, it is not a real Shelby GT, as Shelby of LV did not build it.  Most parts of from them, with the obvious changes.  I did not want white or black, and Vista wasn't out in 07.


what kind of exhaust do you have or are those the chrome tips that Ford offers?

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RE: Just ordered my 500/KR conversion - 5/1/2008 2:58:40 AM   
AZAlloy


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your car is freaking shiny! what did you do to make it that shiny??


LOL.  Just wax it every month, and wash it weekly.  I do take pride in the shiny-ness.

As for the exauhst, what you can see are FRPP stingers.  There is also a Bassani X under there.

Oh, and not a "fake Shelby."  A tribute car.  People have been doing it for decades, and it has been widely accepted.  I can't afford the $125,000 price tag for the real KR, and I will put a V-tech nomenclature on my car if I please. 

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RE: Just ordered my 500/KR conversion - 5/1/2008 6:08:27 AM   
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Well atleast you already have the badges for your "tribute" car.  I must say though it seems strange to build a "tribute" to a car that is still being sold new...
Looks good.

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RE: Just ordered my 500/KR conversion - 5/1/2008 7:36:37 AM   
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WOW that is a pretty car!

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RE: Just ordered my 500/KR conversion - 5/1/2008 7:41:02 AM   
Andretti

 

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Well I think I found either the place you got your kit on ebay or one pretty darn close.  I'm glad you mentioned thats where you got it.  I know I'll be keeping my eyes on these when I get the rest of my cash up.


So....did you get a chance to look at that hood any closer?  I'd really like to hear your thoughts about how it looks from production and what your body man says when he gets a chance to view it.  I figured out the other day that Shelby is selling a version too finally, called "super snake".  They sell one prepped(1099.95) and unprepped(849.95).  It is VERY close in looks to the Trufiber one, but has that center piece where the two "nostrals" meet more hidden up underneath.  I actually really like it too, but the thought of of the hood already "prepped" so there are no surprises on fit is VERY tempting.  Thats why I ask about the Trufiber one.

Nice looking car.  One of the few colors I wonder if I shoulda gotten instead of my Vista Blue that I wanted since I was 5 y/o and saw my parents '65 fastback. 

Keep up the pics as you make your updates.

Bryan

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RE: Just ordered my 500/KR conversion - 5/1/2008 7:57:17 AM   
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please please please take off the cobra emblems. ppl are going to think your a real gt500 when they see you coming. thats no fun when some guy in camaro beats u

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RE: Just ordered my 500/KR conversion - 5/1/2008 11:42:04 AM   
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please please please take off the cobra emblems. ppl are going to think your a real gt500 when they see you coming. thats no fun when some guy in camaro beats u

+1 Very True

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RE: Just ordered my 500/KR conversion - 5/1/2008 11:45:07 AM   
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Well atleast you already have the badges for your "tribute" car.  I must say though it seems strange to build a "tribute" to a car that is still being sold new...
Looks good.


I agree.

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