Shelby mod on 65

[rc4mike]

So i have decided to do the Shelby mod on my 65 convert. I know to drop the upper arms 1.25" but what else do i need to do? Car has factory V8 spindles with disk brakes and Randalls rack power steering.

Do i need a wedge kit? Which one? Bump steer?

thanks
mike

 

[2bav8]

The Shelby drop is 1", one inch only!

The following link is my page on this modification:
Upper Control Arm

 

[rc4mike]

nice article "2bav8". i thought the 1 inch drop on uppers would result in more than a 1/4" drop in the car. So, how else do i get another 1/2 drop? Cut the springs? Was the shelby drop worth the time?

thanks

 

[19stang66]

hell yes the shelby drop is worth the time! one of the easiest and cheapest mods you can do.

 

[2bav8]

The mod is definitely worth the time...

If you want to lower the car more cut or replace your front coil springs.

 

[LMan]

if you cut your springs, do a 1/4 coil at a time until you get the stance you want.

 

[rc4mike]

how can i lower the rear? It has new 1" lowering leafs. Can i just add shims to lower it?
mike

 

[Opentracker]

That page put together by 2bav8 is the best I have seen on the 1" upper arm drop, nice work Matt.

Lowering blocks work well on cars that aren't raced. If your going to race the car, rebuilding the springs is the best way to go.

Read this.
http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=544275

John

 

[brin0357]

Lift / lowering blocks are bad news I would personally stay away from them, especially if youve got horsepower and alot of tire and use it.

 

[2bav8]

John,

Thank you for the kind words!
I've really got into autocross the past few years and wanted to show others how to improve the handling of their car without spending tons of cash or using exotic parts.