Which way to go with my 67 Fastback???? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

03Tremec · 11-12-2008, 08:20 PM

Well, I can't fully decide which way I want to go with my 67....I've really narrowed it down to an Eleanor or a Shelby GT500 Clone. I'm interested to see what you guys have to say. Here's a couple of pics.

Fastkurve · 11-12-2008, 08:31 PM

Bring her back to stock look but with a 5.0, 5 speeds, disc brake at 4 corners
and drive it!

Best of both world to me: Classic look with today potent power and quite good milage on top of it.

03SHKR · 11-12-2008, 08:35 PM

Between the two choices, I'd say it's a coin toss.

IMO, Eleanor has been done to death. Maybe they still have appeal to some people, but when I see one at a show, I barely look anymore. But, if you can do something to make it different than the others, it could be cool.

A Shelby clone could be good. But I know a couple people with clones, and you'll have to deal with some elitists/purists bashing it because it's not real.

It really depends on what you want. As long as you do a quality job, people will notice.

Mach351 · 11-12-2008, 09:04 PM

I say original with some resto-mods. Or go with the GT 500 "Tribute" car. (Clone has a bad connotation.)
The real Eleanor is a yellow 1973 Mustang. Yes, there is an original Gone In Sixty Seconds before Nicolas Cage did the remake. A 90 minute car chase = greatness.
And the '67 Eleanor has been beaten to death. It looks cool but how long ago has the movie remake been out now?...

03Tremec · 11-12-2008, 09:12 PM

Here's some examples of the ways I'm thinking of going....
1. Original Nightmist Blue
2. Eleanor GT500E
3. Shelby GT500 Clone

03Tremec · 11-12-2008, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mach351

I say original with some resto-mods. Or go with the GT 500 "Tribute" car. (Clone has a bad connotation.)
The real Eleanor is a yellow 1973 Mustang. Yes, there is an original Gone In Sixty Seconds before Nicolas Cage did the remake. A 90 minute car chase = greatness.
And the '67 Eleanor has been beaten to death. It looks cool but how long ago has the movie remake been out now?...

Yeah I know the original Gone in 60 Seconds had a yellow 73...fortunately I own the movie...but most people relate Eleanor with the the 67 version with Nicolas Cage....Yeah, it has been beaten to death...but it still looks awesome IMO.

Mach351 · 11-12-2008, 09:30 PM

You're not gonna go wrong with whatever you decide.
The black on metalic grey looks great but calling it an Eleanor seems too cliche now. (do y'all think Ford will ever come out with an Eleanor edition Mustang like the Bullitt?) IMO the deep blue is the best.

Put some pics on the wall and throw darts.

My perception also is going from pic-1 to pic-2 to pic-3 is it looks like the cost might go up up up.

dteal1 · 11-12-2008, 10:06 PM

keep it original, the Eleanor thing is really getting played out

muztang2001 · 11-12-2008, 10:27 PM

from the 3 pictures a resto mod version of #1 would be awesome. I would add 2 white stripes to that and call it a day

4V FURY · 11-12-2008, 10:54 PM

check this out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVvDM...eature=related

and then guess how i voted.

FordMan · 11-13-2008, 02:26 PM

Original

32VALVR · 11-13-2008, 03:37 PM

Pic 3. Rims are right but lose the color.

03Tremec · 11-13-2008, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4V FURY

check this out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVvDM...eature=related

and then guess how i voted.

That was a good video man...thanks for sharing it.

MachWonGuy · 11-13-2008, 10:57 PM

So many different ways to go with a 67 Mustang.....so very odd to actually be able to find one now at an affordable price. I always thought that I would want an Eleanor but maybe in your area they might be more common....in Kingston it would be a big WOW. Wonder what it would cost to take everything (motor, interior, suspension......) from a new shelby and go that route....always thought it would be neat to take a old mach and put all the new stuff in it.

03Tremec · 11-14-2008, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MachWonGuy

So many different ways to go with a 67 Mustang.....so very odd to actually be able to find one now at an affordable price. I always thought that I would want an Eleanor but maybe in your area they might be more common....in Kingston it would be a big WOW. Wonder what it would cost to take everything (motor, interior, suspension......) from a new shelby and go that route....always thought it would be neat to take a old mach and put all the new stuff in it.

Exactly like you say....HERE it would be a big WOW. Im in upstate NY and when I leave here I'll be going back to TN...I never seen an Eleanor around those locations....I imagine if you live in Florida, California, or even Texas...they would be common...but for me and where I live....It would be like seeing a Movie star...every one would go nuts....something you just dont see....The other day I had a guy come up and start talking about the car....said he thought he would never see a 67 fastback in person.....you just dont see those cars around here.

MachWonGuy · 11-14-2008, 09:17 AM

My buddy had a General Lee

It got SO MUCH attention it was crazy...I imagine Eleanor would be in the same boat......only problem after a while it almost got too be too much...he claims thats why he sold it but who knows....I think I could deal with the attention lol

MachWonGuy · 11-14-2008, 09:19 AM

Gee thats a terrible picture LOL Try this one

03Tremec · 11-14-2008, 09:39 AM

That is some great pics man...love your Mach...its gorgeous....and yeah I think I could deal with the attention...pretty sure I could. lol

65fastback2+2 · 11-14-2008, 10:18 AM

whats the door tag read?

also, id go original...i love the chromed 05+ v6 wheels on that nightmist blue one...i had a set for my 67 too...then decided i wanted magnum 500's

SVTforme · 11-15-2008, 11:43 PM

I think it needs a Mach 1 4V engine in it..

toad · 11-16-2008, 03:26 AM

white / blue stripes

03machstock · 11-18-2008, 05:47 PM

I voted original...until i saw that pic of the Blue/White stripes shelby...wow! Everyone has been doing the elenore thing so much I forgot how sweet the original was!

Boss6T7 · 11-18-2008, 10:18 PM

I voted for original and nightmist blue. I'm into classic looks with performance upgrades....oh yeah, and I like blue!

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/o...s/IMG_1757.jpg

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/o...s/IMG_1758.jpg

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/o...s/IMG_1756.jpg

mikeseekingmach · 11-19-2008, 12:10 PM

I vote original on apprearance. I love that Nightmist blue color...almost changed my '67 'vert to that color.

Keep it stock looking with hidden performance mods. I think the '67 is the best looking of the Mustang generations...close to the original in size, but more muscular in appearance.

snakebitx2 · 11-20-2008, 06:23 PM

http://hotroddreams.com/car.php?name...+Shelby+GT+500 This is my friends and I think something like this would be awesome... he built this when I was like 10... it's my dream car. Hopefully one day i'll have it (that specific one).

View Poll Results: What should I restore my 67 Fastback to????
Original - Nightmist Blue / Black Interior	18	48.65%
Eleanor GT500E - Grey / Black Stripes	6	16.22%
Shelby GT500 Clone - Blue / White Stripes	6	16.22%
Bullitt	5	13.51%
Other	4	10.81%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll

11-12-2008, 08:31 PM	#2
Fastkurve Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Longueuil,Quebec Posts: 222	Re: Which way to go with my 67 Fastback???? Bring her back to stock look but with a 5.0, 5 speeds, disc brake at 4 corners and drive it! Best of both world to me: Classic look with today potent power and quite good milage on top of it. __________________ Fastkurve 2004 Competition Orange Mach 1 K&N air filter, Flowmaster catback Pro 5.0 shifter with Hurst linelock trigger button handle, SLP Line lock "Noisy" on coast and decelleration Truetrac, Moser 31 splines axles, FRR 4.10 gear Ford Racing girdle, Ford Racing aluminium driveshaft Maximum Motorsports LCA Maximum Motorsports CC plates Best to date: 12.73 @ 110 MPH, on M/T ET drag mounted on Centerline Convo Pro

11-12-2008, 08:35 PM	#3
03SHKR used to be BrianWannaMach Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,468	Re: Which way to go with my 67 Fastback???? Between the two choices, I'd say it's a coin toss. IMO, Eleanor has been done to death. Maybe they still have appeal to some people, but when I see one at a show, I barely look anymore. But, if you can do something to make it different than the others, it could be cool. A Shelby clone could be good. But I know a couple people with clones, and you'll have to deal with some elitists/purists bashing it because it's not real. It really depends on what you want. As long as you do a quality job, people will notice. __________________ Brian 03 DSG Mach 1, 5-Spd, w/IUP VIN 387483, Mustang Dyno: 321 rwhp/326 rwtq; 371 rwhp/466 rwtq on 100 shot - old numbers, new numbers pending - See pics of my first 86 SVO - I have two - See pics of my 67 Mustang Fastback w/ 427 Small Block - See pics of my 2003 Mach 1 Web Page, needs update for new motor, etc. - See pics of my wife’s 06 Mustang

11-12-2008, 09:04 PM	#4
Mach351 Psycho Dog is Psycho Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lewisville, TX Posts: 1,990	Re: Which way to go with my 67 Fastback???? I say original with some resto-mods. Or go with the GT 500 "Tribute" car. (Clone has a bad connotation.) The real Eleanor is a yellow 1973 Mustang. Yes, there is an original Gone In Sixty Seconds before Nicolas Cage did the remake. A 90 minute car chase = greatness. And the '67 Eleanor has been beaten to death. It looks cool but how long ago has the movie remake been out now?...

11-12-2008, 09:12 PM	#5
03Tremec Finally HOME!!!! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ft. Drum, NY Posts: 749	Re: Which way to go with my 67 Fastback???? Here's some examples of the ways I'm thinking of going.... 1. Original Nightmist Blue 2. Eleanor GT500E 3. Shelby GT500 Clone Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2003 SVT Mustang Cobra (Black) #6511/8394 2004 Mustang Mach 1 (Black) #488/7182 (Traded) 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Z-71 Extended Cab 5.3L (Black) 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi Megacab 5.7L (Blue)

11-12-2008, 08:20 PM	#1
03Tremec Finally HOME!!!! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ft. Drum, NY Posts: 749	Which way to go with my 67 Fastback???? Well, I can't fully decide which way I want to go with my 67....I've really narrowed it down to an Eleanor or a Shelby GT500 Clone. I'm interested to see what you guys have to say. Here's a couple of pics. __________________ 2003 SVT Mustang Cobra (Black) #6511/8394 2004 Mustang Mach 1 (Black) #488/7182 (Traded) 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Z-71 Extended Cab 5.3L (Black) 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi Megacab 5.7L (Blue)

11-12-2008, 09:30 PM	#7
Mach351 Psycho Dog is Psycho Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lewisville, TX Posts: 1,990	Re: Which way to go with my 67 Fastback???? You're not gonna go wrong with whatever you decide. The black on metalic grey looks great but calling it an Eleanor seems too cliche now. (do y'all think Ford will ever come out with an Eleanor edition Mustang like the Bullitt?) IMO the deep blue is the best. Put some pics on the wall and throw darts. My perception also is going from pic-1 to pic-2 to pic-3 is it looks like the cost might go up up up.

11-12-2008, 10:06 PM	#8
dteal1 Geaux Tigers!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 130	Re: Which way to go with my 67 Fastback???? keep it original, the Eleanor thing is really getting played out

11-12-2008, 10:27 PM	#9
muztang2001 Safe & Sound Speed Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 499	Re: Which way to go with my 67 Fastback???? from the 3 pictures a resto mod version of #1 would be awesome. I would add 2 white stripes to that and call it a day __________________ Oxford White 5 Speed 03 Mach 1 JLT Ram Air Intake 18 x 9 FR500's

11-12-2008, 10:54 PM	#10
4V FURY Lite Poster Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 1,382	Re: Which way to go with my 67 Fastback???? check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVvDM...eature=related and then guess how i voted. __________________ SOLD COMPETITION ORANGE 04 MACH1 Naturally Aspirdated Boss330 heads/cams/intake + VT 324" shortblock 11.34 @ 125.62 on ET streets CRT-PERFORMANCE tuned Congrats to Redliner who has taken it to a best ET of 10.97 @ 124

11-13-2008, 02:26 PM	#11
FordMan I Am Cornholio!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 3,745	Re: Which way to go with my 67 Fastback???? Original __________________ Black 03 5spd w/ IUP Born on 02/25/2003 (thanks Donna) Left home and moved onward 12/19/22

11-13-2008, 03:37 PM	#12
32VALVR Registered Mach Abuser Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,695	Re: Which way to go with my 67 Fastback???? Pic 3. Rims are right but lose the color. __________________ 04 O/W 5sp with Kenne Bell 2.1 intercooled kit@ 10lbs.

11-13-2008, 10:57 PM	#14
MachWonGuy 70 Mach & 04 Mach Owner Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,048	Re: Which way to go with my 67 Fastback???? So many different ways to go with a 67 Mustang.....so very odd to actually be able to find one now at an affordable price. I always thought that I would want an Eleanor but maybe in your area they might be more common....in Kingston it would be a big WOW. Wonder what it would cost to take everything (motor, interior, suspension......) from a new shelby and go that route....always thought it would be neat to take a old mach and put all the new stuff in it. __________________ 1970 Mustang Mach 1 351 4V 4-Speed Calypso Coral Purchased Aug 13th 1998 2004 Mustang Mach 1 4.6 32V 5-Speed Competition Orange Purchased Sept 24th 2008 2012 Mustang Boss 302 32V 6-Speed Race Red Purchased June 8th 2013 Check out my Mach's & Collection at: http://www.machwon.com

11-14-2008, 09:17 AM	#16
MachWonGuy 70 Mach & 04 Mach Owner Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,048	Re: Which way to go with my 67 Fastback???? My buddy had a General Lee It got SO MUCH attention it was crazy...I imagine Eleanor would be in the same boat......only problem after a while it almost got too be too much...he claims thats why he sold it but who knows....I think I could deal with the attention lol __________________ 1970 Mustang Mach 1 351 4V 4-Speed Calypso Coral Purchased Aug 13th 1998 2004 Mustang Mach 1 4.6 32V 5-Speed Competition Orange Purchased Sept 24th 2008 2012 Mustang Boss 302 32V 6-Speed Race Red Purchased June 8th 2013 Check out my Mach's & Collection at: http://www.machwon.com

11-14-2008, 09:19 AM	#17
MachWonGuy 70 Mach & 04 Mach Owner Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,048	Re: Which way to go with my 67 Fastback???? Gee thats a terrible picture LOL Try this one __________________ 1970 Mustang Mach 1 351 4V 4-Speed Calypso Coral Purchased Aug 13th 1998 2004 Mustang Mach 1 4.6 32V 5-Speed Competition Orange Purchased Sept 24th 2008 2012 Mustang Boss 302 32V 6-Speed Race Red Purchased June 8th 2013 Check out my Mach's & Collection at: http://www.machwon.com

11-14-2008, 09:39 AM	#18
03Tremec Finally HOME!!!! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ft. Drum, NY Posts: 749	Re: Which way to go with my 67 Fastback???? That is some great pics man...love your Mach...its gorgeous....and yeah I think I could deal with the attention...pretty sure I could. lol __________________ 2003 SVT Mustang Cobra (Black) #6511/8394 2004 Mustang Mach 1 (Black) #488/7182 (Traded) 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Z-71 Extended Cab 5.3L (Black) 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi Megacab 5.7L (Blue)

11-14-2008, 10:18 AM	#19
65fastback2+2 Too many cars to mod Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 6,945	Re: Which way to go with my 67 Fastback???? whats the door tag read? also, id go original...i love the chromed 05+ v6 wheels on that nightmist blue one...i had a set for my 67 too...then decided i wanted magnum 500's __________________ Current Rides: 2011 Ford Fusion 2003 MG Terminator, 2.3 whipple Previous Rides: 2003 DSG Lightning, 486/586, 12.09@111.25 2007 F150 Lariat 4wd Screw 2004 OW Mach 1, auto, 1 of 179 2003 DSG Mach 1, 574 rwhp / 528 rwtq 2003 DSG Mach 1, 13.1 @ 109.1 1988 Mustang GT, stock 1967 TB Coupe, project 1965 Fastback 2+2, A-code

11-15-2008, 11:43 PM	#20
SVTforme Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Allen Park, MI Posts: 31	Re: Which way to go with my 67 Fastback???? I think it needs a Mach 1 4V engine in it.. __________________ Craig 1999 SVT Contour #1889 2001 SVT Cobra #252 1968 Torino GT Fastback - 4.6L T56 IRS

11-16-2008, 03:26 AM	#21
toad the Night Man Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 984	Re: Which way to go with my 67 Fastback???? white / blue stripes __________________ I plan ahead. That way, I don't have to do anything right now. SY Mach1\|FRPP 4:10 gears\|Kenny Brown welded subframe connectors\|BMR upper/lower Control Arms\|PHP intake spacer\|MAFIA MAF extender\|Procharger P1SC-2\|KOOKs Longtubes\|KOOKs catted X\|Borla STINGER cat-back\|Pro 5.0 shifter/MGW handle/MRT Yellow ball\|26 spl PMP/T3650\|Performance Cobra clutch\|Fidanza/Anderson aluminum flywheel\|MM quadrant/adjuster

11-18-2008, 05:47 PM	#22
03machstock Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 323	Re: Which way to go with my 67 Fastback???? I voted original...until i saw that pic of the Blue/White stripes shelby...wow! Everyone has been doing the elenore thing so much I forgot how sweet the original was! __________________ 2003 Mach 1- Azure Blue-Manual- Intake/exhaust/ 01 cobra cams/ NX wet kit- 351 rwhp 350 rwtq N/A- 460 rwhp 557 rwtq 100 shot.

11-18-2008, 10:18 PM	#23
Boss6T7 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 438	Re: Which way to go with my 67 Fastback???? I voted for original and nightmist blue. I'm into classic looks with performance upgrades....oh yeah, and I like blue! http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/o...s/IMG_1757.jpg http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/o...s/IMG_1758.jpg http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/o...s/IMG_1756.jpg __________________ 2003 Black Mach 1 automatic, IUP Born 6/20/03 PHP intake spacer, FRPP alum drive shaft MRT H-pipe w/cats, SLP LM2 catback Lowered-Hotchkis cc, Steeda kit, Vogtland springs MGW & UPR accessories, Baer drilled/slotted rotors NGK Iridium TR55IX plugs,TCI tranny pan IAC restrictor plate, 3.90 rear gears Vortec V-2 SQ SCI-TRIM Dynojet: 403 RWHP, 377 RWTQ 6.5 psi boost 1967 Coupe Born 9/13/66 369 Dart Block Stroker, nitrous

11-19-2008, 12:10 PM	#24
mikeseekingmach Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The Colony, TX Posts: 106	Re: Which way to go with my 67 Fastback???? I vote original on apprearance. I love that Nightmist blue color...almost changed my '67 'vert to that color. Keep it stock looking with hidden performance mods. I think the '67 is the best looking of the Mustang generations...close to the original in size, but more muscular in appearance. __________________ Thanks, Mike

11-20-2008, 06:23 PM	#25
snakebitx2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 746	Re: Which way to go with my 67 Fastback???? http://hotroddreams.com/car.php?name...+Shelby+GT+500 This is my friends and I think something like this would be awesome... he built this when I was like 10... it's my dream car. Hopefully one day i'll have it (that specific one). __________________ Eaton Swapped, Pro-Motion built transmission, and 1.55 60' built rear end

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