Ivy Green metallic, that's what my car got painted. I really like color and it is original R paint code car. If you go Shelby look, Wimbledon white is nice.
@@AndyKruseChannel for me, cost was a factor. Additionally I was more comfortable with wrapping with my limited paint experience. I do all my own work. Thanks to RUclips I have learned a ton!
From all of the videos I’ve watched, the one piece torque boxes are a huge pain in the rear to do. All of the comments I have read are that the best and easiest way to go are to do the the two piece and to install the gusset. The reason is they all need to be massaged to fit right, and it’s just easier to do it with single pieces rather then as a one piece. I’m not trying to bring you down, I’ve bought some of the pieces you’ve made, and I follow your channel to use you as a test mule for things I want to do with my 65 coupe. My 65 is going to be a mild weekend cruiser so I have to disagree with you not liking the wheels you got for your car. I understand why you might not ultimately like them, but I got them for my car and I absolutely love them. They look great and are a great fit. I loved how they looked and fit on your car and that is the reason I got them. So you gave me valuable information that saved me from spending my precious dollars on wheels that may not have worked for me. I’m also interested in getting the Track Bar you got from MM. It would probably be a great setup for my car, but honestly with what you are going to do with your car in the future, I think a Watts Link with a Torque Arm from someone like Cortex Racing would be better for you. But that comes with a higher price tag, so that my no be in the cards for you either. I do enjoy your videos and I do learn from them. Thanks for taking the time to post them so others like me the things that work and the things that don’t.
I can echo your words on the Torque Boxes. ;) The jury is still out on the wheels. I want my cake and eat it too, finding it difficult to do that. If I went Pro with this car, I think I could justify the Watts Link, but the boring backroad stuff I do is perfect for a Panhard Bar. MMI makes a torque arm setup with his rear cantilever suspension system, so that's the goal. Now I just gotta figure out how to make the money work. :)
I've had 2 cars repainted along with minor body work. Both took 1 year at different places. If changing colors be sure to strip bare everywhere or every little chip and scratch will reveal old color. All the factory colors look good but I like the unusual colors. There are so many whites, reds, and blues out there. For '66 there was sauterne gold. It is a faint green gold. I looked all over for one but they were either in poor condition or repainted but they missed the color by a mile. I finally got a prairie bronze GT.
Yeah, I'm not trying to build a show car, I want to drive it, so the paint is going to get chewed up over time. I agree the main colors are everywhere, but I like them, so it's less of an issue for me. To go with an odd color or something truly custom or different makes me nervous as I'll likely have to repaint down the road because of how much I want to drive the car. :)
Looking forward to the project. FYI I saw your grease gun in the background hanging vertically. Hang it horizontally. The oil can drip out of it or collect in the bottom. I did lubrication in a factory for 40 years.
Exact same thing happened to me when I first bought my fastback. Got it shipped from L.A. and as I was driving out of the port and the rear torq-Thurst wheel flew off and damaged my rear quarter panel. Lucky it happened before I got on the freeway. I now torque my wheels every so often.
Wow, that's super scary and you were incredibly lucky. I really wish I took more pics of that issue I had, but I was so caught up in the moment and embarrassed that I wasn't thinking about the future. I'm glad you were able to recover for your wheel issue. :)
Imagine a person that was selling a car that was not how it was advertised and that it was anything other than what they said it was. Imagine spending a ton of money on one of your dream cars only to get it home and find out how much of a crap box that car is. Imagine being so excited to work on your car and when you get in there you notice how much of a hack job was done, all over the car, and every possible short cut was taken buy the previous owner and now you get to spend more time and money fixing everything else. Frankly I don't care if the previous owner sees the video, he lied to me and sold me a car that was not what he said it was. We have got to stop feeling sorry for the cheaters and liars out there, they know what they're doing.
I did not know that was the case, sorry to hear :/ My impression was that he was just a regular dude who was adding the hood scoop to the best of his ability in his garage. Glad to see you doing things right tho @@AndyKruseChannel
Just coming to the end of my 66 Mustang project, i resprayed mine in its same colour, Wimbledon White , it is a very nice shade of white, and one thing about white Andy, it hides a lot, especially with old cars and old repairs, maybe just keep that in mind, thanks for all the great tips and videos you have posted, looking forward to the next stage of your resto, best regards from Dave from down under.
If you are not taking out the floors,The torque boxes are easier to install in halves. My son just got through transforming a steel front Valence with the larger center opening. Hey said that the fiberglass ones never fit. I be glued to your channel for the winter! Ty for your content
Hi Andy - Really interested to see how you complete your projects. I literally have the same car, Color and 347 Stroker, T5, hydraulic clutch and Pedal. I have Mike Maiers Autocross kits Mod 1 front and back suspension. I have 17" wheels and rolled my fenders twice with no issues. I have 45's in the back and 25's in the front. Important to have the right Backspace. I can do hard turns and no rub. I am lucky Maiers is 30 minutes away from me. I also have the Front Race Apron and Fiber Glass rear bumper from Maiers Racing like yours which I have not installed yet. I was told you do not have to cut the apron with Maiers Apron and it just tuck under the front lights after you remove the whole front grille and bumper. Just need to decided if you want remove the hood Catch Assembly for a better look. When I show my car everyone likes the clean look and chrome. The original color Wimbledon and blue strip is a classic look. My OPINION - If I was to re-paint my car I would paint a nice solid color. Nice solid colors to me are more update and you are not limited to the type of wheels and what you can do with the car. I would go to a lot of car shows and check out the color you may want or hopefully one of your followers has already painted their car with a nice color. Picking the color is a tough decision. Can't wait to see your progress and how it turns out. Dedicated Follower.
Best of luck with the upgrades, my 67 convertible was originally Brittany Blue when I got her painted went with Acapulco Blue with Platinum stripes always get tons of compliments. Can't wait to see your next video. Keep up the great work 👍
Lots of good stuff coming up! You can't go wrong with Wimbledon white with Guardsman blue stripes, but if I weren't going to that direction I would go with the '66 silver with black stripes, OR the head-turning Ivy Green metallic (no stripes) used in the original '66 supercharger prototype GT350, but then of course you'd want to consider plexiglass corner windows, relocating the antenna to the rear, and Shelby 10-spoke wheels. I love spending YOUR money! . PS you have mail....
Hi Andy, Looks like some fun projects for the winter. I saw this '67 at Sonoma Raceway this weekend. It was Shelby blue with gold stripes. It was racing in the Historic 66-72 Trans-Am group. It looked really cool as I tend to like dark colored cars.
Sounds like a serious yet fun project. Paint jobs usually take several months. It will look cool I bet. I would go for a Red with white stripes and black interior.
If everything works out with the new parts, I plan to sell the stock parts. However, due to the size and weight, I have no interest in shipping. It's great that you're local(ish), but driving across the state for a 60 year old bumper would be your call. :)
I was hoping for more carburetor/ wide band tuning stuff before the car goes inside for the season. I like the Low-key look without any stripes. Mustangs look great in Vintage Burgundy, Caspian Blue, Silver Frost, Prairie Gold. There was a color on 1966 Mustangs Emberglow that looks great, but its rarely seen
Yeah, I'm trying to find a balance between those tuning type videos and upgrading/installing new parts. I get requests for both all the time but the winters around here are not made for the car I'm building, so it's time to do 'inside stuff' for a bit, then get back to the tuning stuff. :)
Paint it green! We can have matching cars with the tucked bumper & black hood :) I think a slate gray with black stripes looks sharp. I really need to get more videos up - you set a high standard, Mr. Kruse; looking forward to seeing the work & result.
Love the upgrades you have planned and looking forward to those videos! My 2 cents on colors…checkout the Silver Smoke Gray which is a color used in 65. Then you can go with a light or dark color strips.
be careful about active brake cooling on a street driven vehicle, race cars have them because they are on the brakes extremely hard very often. on a street car you wont get to those kind of extreme temperatures so if they are actively cooled then every time you touch the brakes they will be below operating temp so as the rotor expands rapidly under braking and you risk sudden wheel lock up. a dumb idea I'm going to do is buy cheap exhaust cutouts and put them in line with the ducting so street driving I will have good brake temps and when I'm playing around I can keep everything cool
Hi Andy. For color, I truly like a metallic blue body (kinda that Subaru WRX blue) with silver stripes. I had a John Cooper Works Mini Cooper S modified for the track. Great Blue color, and after some goofball crashed into the right front corner of the car (necessitating a hood replacement) I had silver stripes starting solid at the from of the car and fading to the windshield, then solid over the windshield and fading to the spoiler, then solid down the rear of the car. A few videos ago, you asked what viewers thought about going down a wheel size and using a larger sidewall. I'm thinking that with the work you've been doing, that could be a mistake. I played with tire size, air pressure, sway bar size, wheel widths and height, offsets, etc, etc for over 30 years in high performance driving with the Porsche, Alfa/Ferrari and BMW clubs, and in all kinds of weather. My observation is that if you are going to do any kind of spirited driving, and considering the cool suspension changes you've made, going to a smaller wheel and larger sidewall is a mistake. The "plus one" setup is probably the best bet for street comfort and spirited driving using one wheel diameter size. If you get serious about track performance driving, go for the stock size wheel if you want, but get a dedicated set of track wheels and tires. Hope that helps and gives you some more food for thought. Pat
I have same vehicle painting it a 2021 ford pick up truck color named leadfoot grey . All chrome will be painted satin black ill show you pics when completed
Pick either your favorite color or color combination. You can’t loose with either choice. I’d love to see a Paxton on your car someday though….. Love the content, keep up the great work!
A few comments. As you might know, I have the same car and paint scheme - but powered by a Cleveland and a Rod and Custom front end - I hate shock towers. Anyway, does your new hood have a steel frame embedded in the fibreglass? - curious. The Shelby front valance will require you to 'relax' the lower edge of the fender due to the difference in curvature - heat works. Your paint won't like it - or gamble and just pull it down to conform. Colour choice? Add a few more 66 gt350 cues like the dash tach, maybe the rear quarter glass and then pick a Shelby colour - Black and Gold looks good with perfect bodywork. Also, 16 inch wheels was not an error - great choice.
I wish it didn't require so much work and money to remove the shock towers, but I'll get there. The fiberglass hood has some steel components, but it's for the hinge mount and hood latch area. Yeah, those lower fender lips are going to be a pain with the fiberglass bumper. Yeah, black and gold is a cool combo. :)
Like the mods but for a street car I would not install fibreglass bumpers from a safety aspect. New cars do use a lot of plastic but heavily reinforced and collision impact engineered. These older cars do rely on steel bumpers! Love your channel
Looks like you have lots of work to do. When running a fiberglass hood, its a Must to use lighter tension hood springs or non and use a hood prop rod. Too strong of a hood hinge spring can crack the fiberglass hood. Double check with Myer Racing regarding this detail. I would make sure rear frame rails are not bent or damaged before removing the quarter panels. Install subframe connectors as well. Makes a big difference. I used Global West Suspension. Check with Myer Racing regarding this detail too. Hope all goes well for you. Happy Holidays
@@pauls7751 I have to keep my Original, #'s matching 67 Shelby GT 500, California car original. Owned the car since 1985. My 65 Mustang Fastback is more of a pro touring car, owned it since 1988.
Good stuff and can’t wait to see it all. I’ll be following….original white and blue stripes are a solid combo. Can’t go wrong, however if u paint it a different color it will feel like a brand new car. ( at least with my experience) Best of luck; I’m sure it will turn out great
A simple, hi guys, Andy here... would Rock :-). Keep up the great work.... BTW just installed a new Holley 600 and quickly viewed your electric choke video before installing ... love the videos.... Lastly..dying to know.... you a mech or audio wiring guy in a former life? '66 Fastback 4sp. Walt
Whoa looks like a lot of work ahead. The bumper delete looks really good when it's all done. Torque box... are you welding those guys? I'm in the camp of new color schemes. Mine is emerald green stripes over black. A lot of people talk to me about the colors because they've never seen it before.
Great Spokane winter project lots of fun work... What was the original color? Wimbledon White and Guardsman Blue would be my choice but I'm a little prejudice all my Shelby's have been White even my 1st Hertz GT-350 LOL :)
Not gonna lie, that Wimbledon/Guardsman combo is a strong candidate. I don't know the original color, every time I remove a panel it's a different color. :)
For now they're the OEM style, but I will eventually upgrade to the Holley Retrobright lights. They're pricey, but the best headlight out there without being too trendy. :)
Absolutely hate that valance whenever I see them on mustangs like noooo. But it’s your taste so who cares lmao. You may need to remove the rear glass for those quarter panels too so you don’t shatter it or get slag and stuff on it. I am partial to the black and gold of the hertz cars and the inverse of your blue with white stripes in terms of paint.
Always a huge fan of your videos. IVY GREEN!!!!
Awesome! Thank you!
Shelby hertz black and gold paint job!
That's a great color combo.
Ivy Green metallic, that's what my car got painted. I really like color and it is original R paint code car. If you go Shelby look, Wimbledon white is nice.
Not gonna lie, that Wimbledon/Guardsman combo is a strong candidate.
This is gonna be a snowball effect from hell
I like your thinking. :)
Especially when the rear quarters come off
If you can't weld, it's better to outsource it😮
Speaking of snowballs, perfect time to minitub those wheelhouses and move the rear frame section. 😂
Looking forward to these projects with a hot cup of coffee on a cold Utah winter day. 🙂
Settle in. :)
Can't wait to see the finished project. My suggestion is Vintage Burgundy with Wimbledon White stripes
I'm liking the suggestions for colors so far. :)
Vintage Burgundy is the color that our 64 Falcon is finished in. I've become quite fond of it and I think it's a pretty nice color.
I wrapped mine in a Satin Black and love it.
I tossed around the idea of a wrap, but I think I want something more permanent. :)
@@AndyKruseChannel for me, cost was a factor. Additionally I was more comfortable with wrapping with my limited paint experience. I do all my own work. Thanks to RUclips I have learned a ton!
Hi Andy. Guardsman blue with a Wimbledon white. Would look amazing. Especially if you are going for the GT350R look 🔥
Not gonna lie, that Wimbledon/Guardsman combo is a strong candidate.
From all of the videos I’ve watched, the one piece torque boxes are a huge pain in the rear to do. All of the comments I have read are that the best and easiest way to go are to do the the two piece and to install the gusset. The reason is they all need to be massaged to fit right, and it’s just easier to do it with single pieces rather then as a one piece.
I’m not trying to bring you down, I’ve bought some of the pieces you’ve made, and I follow your channel to use you as a test mule for things I want to do with my 65 coupe. My 65 is going to be a mild weekend cruiser so I have to disagree with you not liking the wheels you got for your car. I understand why you might not ultimately like them, but I got them for my car and I absolutely love them. They look great and are a great fit. I loved how they looked and fit on your car and that is the reason I got them. So you gave me valuable information that saved me from spending my precious dollars on wheels that may not have worked for me.
I’m also interested in getting the Track Bar you got from MM. It would probably be a great setup for my car, but honestly with what you are going to do with your car in the future, I think a Watts Link with a Torque Arm from someone like Cortex Racing would be better for you. But that comes with a higher price tag, so that my no be in the cards for you either.
I do enjoy your videos and I do learn from them. Thanks for taking the time to post them so others like me the things that work and the things that don’t.
I can echo your words on the Torque Boxes. ;)
The jury is still out on the wheels. I want my cake and eat it too, finding it difficult to do that.
If I went Pro with this car, I think I could justify the Watts Link, but the boring backroad stuff I do is perfect for a Panhard Bar. MMI makes a torque arm setup with his rear cantilever suspension system, so that's the goal. Now I just gotta figure out how to make the money work. :)
I've had 2 cars repainted along with minor body work. Both took 1 year at different places. If changing colors be sure to strip bare everywhere or every little chip and scratch will reveal old color. All the factory colors look good but I like the unusual colors. There are so many whites, reds, and blues out there. For '66 there was sauterne gold. It is a faint green gold. I looked all over for one but they were either in poor condition or repainted but they missed the color by a mile. I finally got a prairie bronze GT.
Yeah, I'm not trying to build a show car, I want to drive it, so the paint is going to get chewed up over time.
I agree the main colors are everywhere, but I like them, so it's less of an issue for me. To go with an odd color or something truly custom or different makes me nervous as I'll likely have to repaint down the road because of how much I want to drive the car. :)
Looking forward to the project. FYI I saw your grease gun in the background hanging vertically. Hang it horizontally. The oil can drip out of it or collect in the bottom. I did lubrication in a factory for 40 years.
The best part about the way it's hanging is it makes a mess, which gives me something to do. But seriously, thank for the heads up. :)
Keep up the good work. I am painting my 67 FB Harley Black Quartz with Harley Twisted Cherry stripes
That’s a cool color combo.
Exact same thing happened to me when I first bought my fastback. Got it shipped from L.A. and as I was driving out of the port and the rear torq-Thurst wheel flew off and damaged my rear quarter panel. Lucky it happened before I got on the freeway. I now torque my wheels every so often.
Wow, that's super scary and you were incredibly lucky. I really wish I took more pics of that issue I had, but I was so caught up in the moment and embarrassed that I wasn't thinking about the future. I'm glad you were able to recover for your wheel issue. :)
3:03 same 🫤
Also imagine being the guy who did the hood scoop with many hours of work and watching this video lol
Imagine a person that was selling a car that was not how it was advertised and that it was anything other than what they said it was. Imagine spending a ton of money on one of your dream cars only to get it home and find out how much of a crap box that car is. Imagine being so excited to work on your car and when you get in there you notice how much of a hack job was done, all over the car, and every possible short cut was taken buy the previous owner and now you get to spend more time and money fixing everything else. Frankly I don't care if the previous owner sees the video, he lied to me and sold me a car that was not what he said it was. We have got to stop feeling sorry for the cheaters and liars out there, they know what they're doing.
I did not know that was the case, sorry to hear :/
My impression was that he was just a regular dude who was adding the hood scoop to the best of his ability in his garage. Glad to see you doing things right tho @@AndyKruseChannel
Guardsman blue with white stripes. 👍😎
Not gonna lie, that Wimbledon/Guardsman combo is a strong candidate.
I like that white with blue racing stripes, you can always flip it and go Acapulco blue with white stripes!
So many decisions. :)
Nightmist Blue! Getting my 67 painted this color
I like Blue. :)
Looking forward to seeing the progress with what you've got planned... going to be great.
Thanks!! :)
Just coming to the end of my 66 Mustang project, i resprayed mine in its same colour, Wimbledon White , it is a very nice shade of white, and one thing about white Andy, it hides a lot, especially with old cars and old repairs, maybe just keep that in mind, thanks for all the great tips and videos you have posted, looking forward to the next stage of your resto,
best regards from Dave from down under.
Not gonna lie, that Wimbledon/Guardsman combo is a strong candidate.
the gt350r front valance is the best looking front end in my opinion. I love it. gives it a mean look.
Agreed. :)
If you are not taking out the floors,The torque boxes are easier to install in halves. My son just got through transforming a steel front Valence with the larger center opening. Hey said that the fiberglass ones never fit. I be glued to your channel for the winter! Ty for your content
Thanks for the heads up. :)
White with gold stripes and use wheel vintiques 17' steel wheels!
Interesting, hmmm..... :)
Mustang red and white stripes
That's a good combo. :)
@@AndyKruseChannellike I said .. change the interior to tan/palomino.. red w/ black interior always looked “cheap” to me.. just my $.02
Caution when you have sheet meatal parts involved, project can take a lot more time than expected!
Understood.
Looking forward to seeing the final outcome. Keep up the great work man!
You and me both!
Hi Andy - Really interested to see how you complete your projects. I literally have the same car, Color and 347 Stroker, T5, hydraulic clutch and Pedal. I have Mike Maiers Autocross kits Mod 1 front and back suspension. I have 17" wheels and rolled my fenders twice with no issues. I have 45's in the back and 25's in the front. Important to have the right Backspace. I can do hard turns and no rub. I am lucky Maiers is 30 minutes away from me. I also have the Front Race Apron and Fiber Glass rear bumper from Maiers Racing like yours which I have not installed yet. I was told you do not have to cut the apron with Maiers Apron and it just tuck under the front lights after you remove the whole front grille and bumper. Just need to decided if you want remove the hood Catch Assembly for a better look. When I show my car everyone likes the clean look and chrome. The original color Wimbledon and blue strip is a classic look. My OPINION - If I was to re-paint my car I would paint a nice solid color. Nice solid colors to me are more update and you are not limited to the type of wheels and what you can do with the car. I would go to a lot of car shows and check out the color you may want or hopefully one of your followers has already painted their car with a nice color. Picking the color is a tough decision. Can't wait to see your progress and how it turns out.
Dedicated Follower.
Not gonna lie, that Wimbledon/Guardsman combo is a strong candidate.
Loads of work coming up over this winter! Looking forward to watching the changes.
It's overwhelming. I feel like if I had an East Coast helper, it would go smoother. :)
@@AndyKruseChannel If I'm ever in the area for work I'll let you know!
Do the torque boxes first. I need to do those as well and need you to make my mistakes for me.
Coming in hot!
@@AndyKruseChannel I’ve heard mixed reviews on doing these regarding PITA
Best of luck with the upgrades, my 67 convertible was originally Brittany Blue when I got her painted went with Acapulco Blue with Platinum stripes always get tons of compliments. Can't wait to see your next video. Keep up the great work 👍
That Acapulco Blue would be cool. :)
You always do good work Andy so I know your winter projects will look great. God Bless.
I appreciate that, thanks!
Can't wait to see the upgrades Andy! Looks like a solid winter for you :)
Lots of work to get done, ugh. :)
Looks like fun! When you install the quarter panels make sure you roll them and if you have to pie cut lip or a tighter fit. Good luck.
Yeah, not looking forward to that part of this project, it's going to be a real pain. :)
i would recommend the usct torque boxes they are 1000 times easier to install than the factory style. upgrades seem great though!
Thanks for the heads up. :)
I would paint the Mustang twillight turqoise with white or black stripes
Its the best color ever produced
Yeah, it's tough to decide to stick with stock colors are deviate from them. Ideally I only do this once, so I hope to get it right. :)
Thanks for your effort with the channel mate , loving it 👍🏼
No problem 👍
I'm in the smoked gray with blk ghost stripes.
That's a cool color combo. :)
Lots of good stuff coming up!
You can't go wrong with Wimbledon white with Guardsman blue stripes, but if I weren't going to that direction I would go with the '66 silver with black stripes, OR the head-turning Ivy Green metallic (no stripes) used in the original '66 supercharger prototype GT350, but then of course you'd want to consider plexiglass corner windows, relocating the antenna to the rear, and Shelby 10-spoke wheels. I love spending YOUR money! .
PS you have mail....
Not gonna lie, that Wimbledon/Guardsman combo is a strong candidate.
Im personally not a fan of chrome/bumper deletes, but looks like you have a fun bunch of projects ahead of you. I love my gulf stream aqua!
Aqua, hmmmm.... :)
Hi Andy, Looks like some fun projects for the winter. I saw this '67 at Sonoma Raceway this weekend. It was Shelby blue with gold stripes. It was racing in the Historic 66-72 Trans-Am group. It looked really cool as I tend to like dark colored cars.
I like dark colored cars too. :)
Sounds like a serious yet fun project. Paint jobs usually take several months. It will look cool I bet. I would go for a Red with white stripes and black interior.
Yes, fun and overwhelming. Yes, my painter told me it may take up to two months, ugh. :)
Looking forward to the quarter panel skins video!
Hopefully you'll find some value there, I just hope it works out in the end. :)
I would be interested in that front bumper if it's in good shape. When you're ready to replace it let me know. I live in Olympia.
If everything works out with the new parts, I plan to sell the stock parts. However, due to the size and weight, I have no interest in shipping. It's great that you're local(ish), but driving across the state for a 60 year old bumper would be your call. :)
I was hoping for more carburetor/ wide band tuning stuff before the car goes inside for the season.
I like the Low-key look without any stripes. Mustangs look great in Vintage Burgundy, Caspian Blue, Silver Frost, Prairie Gold. There was a color on 1966 Mustangs Emberglow that looks great, but its rarely seen
Yeah, I'm trying to find a balance between those tuning type videos and upgrading/installing new parts. I get requests for both all the time but the winters around here are not made for the car I'm building, so it's time to do 'inside stuff' for a bit, then get back to the tuning stuff. :)
Paint it green! We can have matching cars with the tucked bumper & black hood :) I think a slate gray with black stripes looks sharp. I really need to get more videos up - you set a high standard, Mr. Kruse; looking forward to seeing the work & result.
If I paint it green, I know a guy. Too bad he's all the way across the country. :)
Ford “estate green” (forest green-Bullet)I’ve seen it on a 65 fastback with white stripes.. looks real nice..it’s got a little metallic to it..
Love the upgrades you have planned and looking forward to those videos! My 2 cents on colors…checkout the Silver Smoke Gray which is a color used in 65. Then you can go with a light or dark color strips.
I do like gray..... :)
@@AndyKruseChannel Ford had two gray / silvers in '66, the Silver Smoke and the Silver Frost
presidential blue is a great color. or nightmist blue. very close to each other.
Yeah, those are both great colors. :)
Original. Black and orange stripes or green with white stripes is my favorite
Black and orange stripes...... Um, not sure how I feel about that. :)
sorry origginal is black with gold stripes :-) dont know how orange came in . stupid autocorrection?
i have a black one and gonna put some gold stripes on
be careful about active brake cooling on a street driven vehicle, race cars have them because they are on the brakes extremely hard very often. on a street car you wont get to those kind of extreme temperatures so if they are actively cooled then every time you touch the brakes they will be below operating temp so as the rotor expands rapidly under braking and you risk sudden wheel lock up. a dumb idea I'm going to do is buy cheap exhaust cutouts and put them in line with the ducting so street driving I will have good brake temps and when I'm playing around I can keep everything cool
Thanks for the heads up. :)
keep it white and blue or guardsman blue with white stripes. So many great colors for 1966 though. Have you seen emberglo? 1966 color only, beautiful.
Yeah, the Wimbledon White and Guardsman Blue is a very strong candidate. 🙂
Hi Andy. For color, I truly like a metallic blue body (kinda that Subaru WRX blue) with silver stripes. I had a John Cooper Works Mini Cooper S modified for the track. Great Blue color, and after some goofball crashed into the right front corner of the car (necessitating a hood replacement) I had silver stripes starting solid at the from of the car and fading to the windshield, then solid over the windshield and fading to the spoiler, then solid down the rear of the car.
A few videos ago, you asked what viewers thought about going down a wheel size and using a larger sidewall. I'm thinking that with the work you've been doing, that could be a mistake. I played with tire size, air pressure, sway bar size, wheel widths and height, offsets, etc, etc for over 30 years in high performance driving with the Porsche, Alfa/Ferrari and BMW clubs, and in all kinds of weather. My observation is that if you are going to do any kind of spirited driving, and considering the cool suspension changes you've made, going to a smaller wheel and larger sidewall is a mistake. The "plus one" setup is probably the best bet for street comfort and spirited driving using one wheel diameter size. If you get serious about track performance driving, go for the stock size wheel if you want, but get a dedicated set of track wheels and tires. Hope that helps and gives you some more food for thought.
Pat
Yeah, depending on the day of the month, I'm ready to changes wheels, and then the next day I'm happy where I'm at. :)
I have same vehicle painting it a 2021 ford pick up truck color named leadfoot grey . All chrome will be painted satin black ill show you pics when completed
I think that color combo would be great. Make a video when you're done and put it on RUclips! :)
Paint colors. Original white /Shelby blue Factory colors can’t go wrong. Will be nice
Yeah, that white and blue is a strong candidate. :)
Good luck with everything. Before you give us your choice of color, let us vote on your top 3 choices. It would be fun.
Hmmm..... that might be cool. :)
Pick either your favorite color or color combination. You can’t loose with either choice. I’d love to see a Paxton on your car someday though….. Love the content, keep up the great work!
Paxton or straight to twin turbo? Although, putting the power down could be difficult. :)
I like the way you think!
A few comments. As you might know, I have the same car and paint scheme - but powered by a Cleveland and a Rod and Custom front end - I hate shock towers. Anyway, does your new hood have a steel frame embedded in the fibreglass? - curious. The Shelby front valance will require you to 'relax' the lower edge of the fender due to the difference in curvature - heat works. Your paint won't like it - or gamble and just pull it down to conform. Colour choice? Add a few more 66 gt350 cues like the dash tach, maybe the rear quarter glass and then pick a Shelby colour - Black and Gold looks good with perfect bodywork. Also, 16 inch wheels was not an error - great choice.
I wish it didn't require so much work and money to remove the shock towers, but I'll get there.
The fiberglass hood has some steel components, but it's for the hinge mount and hood latch area.
Yeah, those lower fender lips are going to be a pain with the fiberglass bumper.
Yeah, black and gold is a cool combo. :)
Like the mods but for a street car I would not install fibreglass bumpers from a safety aspect. New cars do use a lot of plastic but heavily reinforced and collision impact engineered. These older cars do rely on steel bumpers!
Love your channel
Thanks for the heads up.
Black blue stripes
Black gold stripes
The black and gold stripes is on a short list. :)
Looks like you have lots of work to do.
When running a fiberglass hood, its a Must to use lighter tension hood springs or non and use a hood prop rod. Too strong of a hood hinge spring can crack the fiberglass hood. Double check with Myer Racing regarding this detail.
I would make sure rear frame rails are not bent or damaged before removing the quarter panels.
Install subframe connectors as well. Makes a big difference. I used Global West Suspension. Check with Myer Racing regarding this detail too.
Hope all goes well for you. Happy Holidays
Thanks for the support, but you might want to check out my video library, I'm way ahead of you. :)
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I use gas shocks on mine but I have the Ring Brothers billet aluminum hinges that came with the shocks
@@pauls7751 I have to keep my Original, #'s matching 67 Shelby GT 500, California car original. Owned the car since 1985.
My 65 Mustang Fastback is more of a pro touring car, owned it since 1988.
Hi Andy, Have you thought about getting someone to make you some drawings of your car in different paint colors?
No, but a google search finds tons of '66 Fastbacks with all kinds of colors. :)
Ford ruby red metallic
Hmmm, interesting.
Good stuff and can’t wait to see it all. I’ll be following….original white and blue stripes are a solid combo. Can’t go wrong, however if u paint it a different color it will feel like a brand new car. ( at least with my experience) Best of luck; I’m sure it will turn out great
Thanks for the support! :)
Will do
Andy...love your videos.....and we know your name is Andy 🙂
Haha, yeah, I need to find a new intro/voice thing. :)
A simple, hi guys, Andy here... would Rock :-). Keep up the great work.... BTW just installed a new Holley 600 and quickly viewed your electric choke video before installing ... love the videos....
Lastly..dying to know.... you a mech or audio wiring guy in a former life?
'66 Fastback 4sp.
Walt
Kawasaki Green with stripes.. I have a BF Goodrich poster of one… looks KILLER as a poster .. but not sure if it would actually look “good”..
That would be a cool green color, and I think it would Pop with a more racecar-type build. :)
@@AndyKruseChannel oh yeah .. absolutely…
Whoa looks like a lot of work ahead. The bumper delete looks really good when it's all done. Torque box... are you welding those guys? I'm in the camp of new color schemes. Mine is emerald green stripes over black. A lot of people talk to me about the colors because they've never seen it before.
Yes, lots of work to get done. Torque Boxes to be welded. :)
Great Spokane winter project lots of fun work... What was the original color? Wimbledon White and Guardsman Blue would be my choice but I'm a little prejudice all my Shelby's have been White even my 1st Hertz GT-350 LOL :)
Not gonna lie, that Wimbledon/Guardsman combo is a strong candidate.
I don't know the original color, every time I remove a panel it's a different color. :)
Obviously Seahawk green with the blue stripes.
Tempting. :)
You have lots to do! Need some help???
I need help with the quarter panels, ugh.... :)
At that electric power steering to your list. :-)
Ha, I'll make sure to mention it in an upcoming video. :)
Do you run old-school headlights or are you doing LED?
For now they're the OEM style, but I will eventually upgrade to the Holley Retrobright lights. They're pricey, but the best headlight out there without being too trendy. :)
Check out 7” banging headlights led made to look stock. Just picked up a pair
Hail yeah!
Now we're both excited.
Color?… original red with white stripes.. but change the interior to tan / palomino.. to many red mustangs with black interiors
Your idea sounds expensive, I need to make more videos to afford that. :)
Absolutely hate that valance whenever I see them on mustangs like noooo. But it’s your taste so who cares lmao. You may need to remove the rear glass for those quarter panels too so you don’t shatter it or get slag and stuff on it.
I am partial to the black and gold of the hertz cars and the inverse of your blue with white stripes in terms of paint.
I like the black and gold too, that would be fun. :)
Screaming yellow.
Hmmm.... Bumble Bee?
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Lol.