Shelby engine compartment pic request

[HHStang]

I remember that either 67 or 68 had a cover that ran from the radiator support to the grill. Basically, you couldn't look down into the grill. Anyone can post a pic or email me please to [email protected] please?

 

[HHStang]

bump- no one?

 

[GNN60GT500]

Here is a picture of the motor in my 67 Shelby GT500- dont know if you can see what you are asking about though-

 

[Dark Knight]

I've never seen one with the cover I think you're talking about.. custom ones, but thats it..

 

[HHStang]

Thanks guys. Maybe I was thinking about a Camaro or something. Not. Love the GT500.

 

[65 fastback]

Your thinking of an air foil. A lot of vintage race cars used them. They are a cover that blocks additional air from coming under the hood and creating a parachute effect.

Here's a site about a '65 Shelby with an air foil. I hope the guy doesn't mind me posting a picture from his site, but I have been trying to come up with an air foil myself. - http://jmichael.info/SHELBY.htm

Here's a picture from the site:

Also, here's a link to a great site with a ton of vintage racing pictures. If you go to the "Paddock Photos" section and scroll through the pictures, you will see a lot of air foils installed on all makes and models - 67, 68, 69, & 70 Mustangs, Camaros, Javelin, etc. Great site - http://www.historictransam.com/Roster.htm

Tim

 

[HHStang]

yep. That's what I'm looking for. Very much appreciated. Thanks!!!!!

 

[65 fastback]

Here's a link to a more descriptive section - http://jmichael.info/docsairfoil.htm

 

[65 fastback]

HH,

Let me know if you come up with anything. I would like to get one fabbed up for my car, also.

Tim

 

[HHStang]

I'll do just like the pics you showed me. Ken from Vintage-Mustangs.com did this, and I'll probably duplicate it. My radiator support is custom and pushed forward, so it will look a bit different. Thanks for your tips. Very helpful.

 

[65 fastback]

HH,

Do you have a link to more information on the air foil that you have pictured?

Tim

 

[HHStang]

Try this:
http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/forums/photopost486/showphoto.php?photo=11

 

[strange65]

I seen a post by Historic , and he showed the one on his car and explained how he made it.

 

[65 fastback]

HHStang,

Any progress on your Air Foil? I'm going to try to get one fabbed up for my car this summer and am looking for pointers.

Tim

 

[HHStang]

Not yet. I've been working on the exhaust and assembling my "back from paint 72 vert". I'll be back on the grill area in a couple weeks.