I'm gonna try posting pics.
I have just started an Elenor clone. I have flaired the fenders, Cut the front end to pieces and swapped a prostock motor.

Ok trying to post pics
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/149531Elenor.JPG

looks very cool :smile: welcome!

Thanks I think that I am going to start on the interior because it does not have near as much fabracation.

looks very nice.what kit is that?monogram?

chris

Ambitious project for a first AF thread!
Welcome and hope to see more of it soon!

Here is a pic of the build up of plastic on the front end. http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/149531build_up.JPG

oh and the kit is AMT Shelby GT-500. Sorry for blurry pic

Good start on it! I wish you the best of luck! :)

awesome work dude, engine looks cool. what are you using for reference photos? the front end looks a bit off.

The photos That I am using are from Eleanorclub.com. Tough to build out of styrene though, puddy and I are gonna get to be good friends. The engine is a Chevy prostock motor that I switched around to Ford config.

Looking real good.
I am planning this too, but using a amt shelby gt350 because its also as eleanor a 67 and the gt500 is a 68 where the grille is a bit wider. Difference between gt350 and 500 are not big, only hood and machine but both don't matter because Eleanor has had custom hood and motor

Chris from SAS should use the 68 gt500 and sell a full Elanor conversion kit, containing everyhting from the bumpers, skirts, GT500E stickers, and the hood. Everything else would be up to you.

That would be great, do you hear, chris :D
BTW, does anyone have some spare decals for me?

Am I crazy? I just spent over Two hours building a stearing wheel. I had to cut up the old one for the ring, then I had to turn a new center before gluing the photo etched spokes on.

I will try to post pics tomorrow, my camera is giving me fits.

wow! Any Pics already?


edit: maybe i had to read all postings before answering

Here we go This is the first round with the puddy.http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/149531First_puddy.JPG And here is the pic of my steering wheelhttp://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/149531stearing_wheel.JPGI still have a center cap for the wheel, and I may detail the wood a little more.

Cool!

cool nice project!!

Thanks allot, I did some more work on the wheel... Drilled all the screw holes in the wood, and put more photo etch parts on the dash including the keys and pony key chain. I will try to post pics when I get home from work. I am hoping that it will be good enough to be in the interior gallery.
Please keep the comments coming they keep me going and let me know what I need to work on. :grinno:

Ok here is a new pic with the Interior about 90% finished.http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/149531interior.JPG
Its realy hard to see because it is all black. Do you guys have any tips for shooting an all black interior?

I shot another pic out side and hope that you guys can see better.http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/149531interior_pic.JPG

looks Very nice... great job

:iagree:

I did a mock up with some Glanzens and she looks pretty agressive if I dare to say so.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/149531Front_corner.JPG
To get it to sit like this wil require some major chassis fab.
Let me know what you guys think.

Looking good! Nice detailing bro. I look forward to seeing this great car being built.

J. Barry

please doput it this low ;)

Wont be elanore if its that low. but it looks damn good!!

Ya I have been toying with the Idea of giving the car it's own flavor. I'm not sure if I should build the cowl hood or leave this one alone. Also I kinda think the charcoal grey has been done, and done,and done.
What do you guys think.

Honestly....blue with white stripes and those gold rims would look hot.

The blue and white sounds killer, but I just was watching American Hot Rod and that Boyds red with the white Looks SOOO Saucy. Then I would not be a clone mor of a sibling. Whatcha think?

I'm still preferring that blue with white stripe, or vice versa, but it's up to you.

Well boys and girls...I just finished cutting the rear end of my Shelby to bits. I had to go and tuck those 19's and as a result had to back half the chassis and remove the back seat, Also I am building a custom rod style independant rear end. :banghead: I should have stuck with the Eleanor theme. Oh well here is a pic of my Razor saw maddness.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/149531Hack_the_back.JPG
Please a little feedback It keeps me going.

cool. Decided on a color theme yet? I think the wheels wll fit just fine, and hey, who needs a backseat anyway?

nice chassis work!

Thanks guys. I have been working on the rear end, wich is gonna be a Ford 9" center independant rear, like hod rod style. It's crazy there is like 50 parts to it. All scratchbuilt. I will have pics tonight or tomorrow.Oh and far as the color I have kinda decided on the blue and white with a twist if I can pull it off.

Very cool idea. The blue and white just reminds me of the 66 gt350 colr scheme, and I love it. Might build the hertz in that color scheme.

Ok here is a pic of the rear end in progress. Everything but the center section is scratchbuilt. Each u-joint has ten parts and there are four u-joints. I am on hold tonight because I need styrene for the link bars. I forgot to put the brake rotors on for the pic. Hopefully I will be painting it tomorrow.
Tell me what you think, Am I crazy? :screwy:

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/149531independant.JPG

Nice work! that rear end is impressive piece of scratchbuilding! ;)

Very impressed, keep this going as I would love to see the finished project.

Ok here is a pic of the third member that I rebuilt. I thought that the webing needed a little somthing. I stil have to build the link bars and the shocks. I have built the rod ends that will be going on the small pieces of wire on the bottom of the rear end.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/149531Painted_rear_axle.JPG

stunning project dude

keep going and it will turn out fine :smile:

Ok I did some work on plumbing the motor, Fuel lines from the fuel regulator up to the carbs.
Check it out
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/149531motor.JPG

Nice engine!

wicked!!!

Thanks guys, the comments keep me going. I love coming to the forum and looking at all the great builds and make me strive to get better. I just hope the paint comes out, I have too much into the body for it not to.

I am going crazy building headers :banghead: , I have gone through six different designs and like the one I have now, but I am going to have to tottally rebuild the frame to get them to work :screwy: These look so cool I am willing to do it. Here is a pic of the ones that did not work.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/149531motor_closeup.JPG

The project is looking awesome, keep us posted, and finish this thing, can't wait!!!!!!!

Thanks everyone this one is killing me. Every time I turn around I have more scratch building to do, I love it. the headers look sick, it will be worth it to cut up the front fame to get them in there. I have one more tube to bnd then I will have pics.

Ok I know the pic is not perfect but the headers are sick.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/149531crazy_headers.JPG
Tell me what you think.

Great job with the headers...smooth bends you've got skillz! Is the design completely dictated by space limitations or do they "snake" around just to look cool?? I like it. Like the carb detail too.

thats shit is off the HOOK man. its mad crazy but F'n awesome. i have a question, why go IRS, should just stuck wit live alex and 4 link. wouldn't look quite as good but be hell easier to make. its hard to belive its a model...
and 675datsun. the extractors might be tuned length thats why they snake (well thats why the ones on my valiant are like that.. :p :D

those heders looks sick! =P
here you might have some nice headers.
http://www.lgmotorsports.com/OCLS1_Fbody_Exhaust.htm
good luck with that shelby.=)

Thanks a bunch guys...You should see how much weldind rod I waisted to get to this point. The loops and bends are both to get equal length tubes and crazy space limitations. The firewall will a total rebuild as well as fabbing the front third of the chassis. Heck I already did the back third.
The IRS was because I wanted to use the stock transmisson tunnel, also It kinda has a serious cool factor.

very nice rear end! (that sounded wrong but you know what i mean), the headers look especially mean as well!

Thanks Justin...I was feeling totally crazy when I built the rear end, there is over 120 parts in the rear axile assembly, including all the link bars.
I think my next pics will include the pile of header parts that did not work, just to let everone know to keep trying when things do not pan out the first time.
There are some seriously talented people on this site, and I learn a ton from thes guys...and gals.