[switz]

Pretty exciting as I just got the first picture of CSX6020. Take a look.

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[kahmann]

That's a beautiful red! Congrats

[Dig-It]

That's sweet. Could you please explain the CSX6000 designation to me?

[switz]

Basically, they ran out of CSX4000 numbers. They have some left and it is my understanding they are for aluminum body cars. So, the next run of fiberglass cars will be in the 6000's. Same car, different number series.

[Dig-It]

I didn't know that. Thanks.

I've always loved the 427 S/C's. But lately, I've been trying to figure out how I could afford a 289 FIA which I've always loved just a tad more.

Anyway, congrats!

[twobjshelbys]

For a while there was speculation that the 4xxx series would go from 4999 to 41000.

You're gonna love it. I love mine. Even co-pilot had fun on Saturday and she wants to drive it.

It's a Man's Car. The clutch is short and hard (it has to be to get a 550HP/535TQ tranny mated tht that powerplant). The brakes are hard - downshift.

Have you chosen your engine yet? The new alumimum Shelby block would be a good starting point . The site said they also have a complete engine but I couldn't find info on that. I'd almost be tempted to trade out my Roush 427IR for one.

This post has been edited by twobjshelbys: 17 February 2009 - 08:56 PM

[twobjshelbys]

Oh, and you will have crowds. We went to get some pictures framed on Saturday. At one time there were about 8 people huddled over it. We put up pictures on the wall and measured for frames while people were looking. It's like a shrine.

Two people I only casually know from here told me on Saturday evening they saw our car in Longmont.

[twobjshelbys]

Are you doing the power train yourself or having someone else do it?

How long before it shows up? I sure hope you get it in time to enjoy the summer.

[switz]

twobjshelbys, on Feb 17 2009, 08:42 PM, said:

For a while there was speculation that the 4xxx series would go from 4999 to 41000.

You're gonna love it. I love mine. Even co-pilot had fun on Saturday and she wants to drive it.

It's a Man's Car. The clutch is short and hard (it has to be to get a 550HP/535TQ tranny mated tht that powerplant). The brakes are hard - downshift.

Have you chosen your engine yet? The new alumimum Shelby block would be a good starting point . The site said they also have a complete engine but I couldn't find info on that. I'd almost be tempted to trade out my Roush 427IR for one.

The engine is a period correct, 1965 427 side oiler. It is done waiting for the car.

[twobjshelbys]

switz, on Feb 17 2009, 10:13 PM, said:

The engine is a period correct, 1965 427 side oiler. It is done waiting for the car.

Is it a "new old parts" engine or did you find an old one and have it rebuilt?

I couldn't do one here - I know a guy that had one and paid a boatload to get it converted to fuel injection. The altitude just kills 'em. So I opted for one with FI already put in (the Roush 427IR is a very reputable engine).

This post has been edited by twobjshelbys: 17 February 2009 - 09:16 PM

[Naumoff427]

NICE!

Congrats

[switz]

twobjshelbys, on Feb 17 2009, 09:15 PM, said:

Is it a "new old parts" engine or did you find an old one and have it rebuilt?

I couldn't do one here - I know a guy that had one and paid a boatload to get it converted to fuel injection. The altitude just kills 'em. So I opted for one with FI already put in (the Roush 427IR is a very reputable engine).

The engine has been completely gone through with new parts. It has a singe carb on it but I am debating whether to put dual quads on it. I had a 67 GT500 that had em and it was sure fun. Anyone with an opinion on dual vs single?

Thanks

[GT500-07]

switz, on Feb 18 2009, 10:18 AM, said:

The engine has been completely gone through with new parts. It has a singe carb on it but I am debating whether to put dual quads on it. I had a 67 GT500 that had em and it was sure fun. Anyone with an opinion on dual vs single?

Thanks

I like the FI set up. I'm running a single carb and it's a PIA at times.

[switz]

GT500-07, on Feb 18 2009, 03:12 PM, said:

I like the FI set up. I'm running a single carb and it's a PIA at times.

what engine do you have?

[twobjshelbys]

switz, on Feb 18 2009, 08:18 AM, said:

The engine has been completely gone through with new parts. It has a singe carb on it but I am debating whether to put dual quads on it. I had a 67 GT500 that had em and it was sure fun. Anyone with an opinion on dual vs single?

Thanks

The dual quads are hard to keep balanced. If you get a good set you're OK, but if they don't keep sync'd you'll be futzing with them alot. It also depends on altitude. They are very altitude sensitive - like driving from the plains to the mountains.

The 390 dual quad was a killer engine, but it had these problems.

[twobjshelbys]

switz, on Feb 18 2009, 06:35 PM, said:

what engine do you have?

For the reasons I mentioned above, at our altitude, I decided for the fuel injection. When I saw CSX4005LA had the Roush 427IR I decided to bid and it went for exactly my cutoff (someone bid higher and withdrew so it went back to me).

THere was a nice red CSX with a period 427 but it had the carbs. I talked with a guy last spring from Ft. Collins and he couldn't get his carbs to work here and went for FI conversion (for some ca-ching).

[GT500-07]

switz, on Feb 18 2009, 08:35 PM, said:

what engine do you have?

Shelby 427 stroked to 485 with a Shelby 40th Anniversary SC kit

[switz]

GT500-07, on Feb 19 2009, 02:12 AM, said:

Shelby 427 stroked to 485 with a Shelby 40th Anniversary SC kit

Nice.

[switz]

I just got word that my car is supposed to arrive at SAI next week. My engine is ready and I just received a picture.

[GT500-07]

switz, on Mar 18 2009, 12:24 AM, said:

I just got word that my car is supposed to arrive at SAI next week. My engine is ready and I just received a picture.

one step closer, looking good