1968 Ford Mustang Fastback GT500E “Eleanor”
This is a REAL 1968 Fastback with Vin#8R02J125394. It was built to be full show and go, incorporating all of the best old and new technology. This build started from a VERY solid and real 68 V8 Fastback. The final build is very fresh, only having about 60 miles on the engine. The car has been detailed inside and out and underneath to be appealing everywhere you look. From the REAL 428 Cobra Jet to the GT interior to the adjustable suspension, it has it ALL.
The below list shows the extensive build that went into completing this project:
EXTERIOR:
The iconic gray and black paint combo shines over the this 68 Fastback. The fiberglass hood is a slight variation in style from your normal build but adds a ton of character to the front. Billet hood pins hold the hood down. Unlike other builds, you will find REAL working upper side scoops that feed into the rear seat vents. Also, the lower scoops add depth by having real “pockets” and not a flat finished surface. The LeMans gas fill is real and working. All brake, turn, reverse, and fog bulbs are LED (except headlights to keep old “yellow” light look).
ENGINE and ENGINE BAY:
Engine was just professionally balanced and assembled. Super clean and detailed from top to bottom. Engine bay has the shock towers removed. All wiring has been relocated and hidden. All holes were filled and smoothed to create an area for the engine to be the spotlight. This includes the color matched matte finish engine bay and stripes down the firewall. The heater motor and hoses were also deleted for a cleaner look.
428 CJ Block (.030 over) Date Code: 9B7 (Has the “C” scratch in block casting)
428 CJ Heads #C80E6080-N Date Codes:8C13/8C22
428 CJ Crank #1UB
428 CJ Intake #C80E9425-C Date Code:9B11
428 CJ Front Cover
428 Fuel pump #C8AE6881-A
428 Oil Filter Housing #C8AE6881-A
SCAT H Beam rods
TRW Pistons
HV Melling Oil Pump
427 Adjustable Rocker Arms
Lunati Springs/Retainers/Locks
Lunati Cam 10330505
Double timing chain
All ARP studs and fasteners including rocker stud kit
Canton Deep Race Oil Pan
428 Custom Painted Valve Covers
Holley 750 4150 Race Carb (all mechanical)
Doug Long Tube Headers
High torque mini starter
MSD 6ALN Distributor and Box (hidden in glove box)
MSD 8.5mm Wires
March Billet Pulley System
Chrome Alternator
Dual electric fans
Aluminum radiator with polished overflow tank
Lokar Dip Stick
Custom front cover to hide the void behind the billet grille
DRIVETRAIN Continued:
QuickTime Scatter Shield SFI 6.1
Tilton 6000 Hydraulic Clutch Bearing
Wilwood Master and Billet Clutch Reservoir
McLeod Racing Clutch Disc
McLeod Pressure Plate
Hays Billet Steel Flywheel SFI Rate Spec 1.1
Tremec TKO 600 5 Speed
Custom polished aluminum driveshaft
Currie 9” Rear
35 Spline Strange Center section – 3:70 gear
Strange 35 spline pro pinion support
INTERIOR:
Real GT interior parts
Roll Bar
Custom Center console with matching voltmeter and fan switch (Auto ON or manual)
Go Baby Go Shifter
Nitrous Switch with working light
Crow Harness/Seatbelts
Fire extinguisher with billet roll bar brackets
Shelby steering wheel
Autometer gauges
Dash trimmed with aluminum inserts
Billet parking handle
TCP Aluminum pedal covers
UNDERCARRIAGE:
Undercarriage is as clean as the exterior
Sealed with an epoxy coating
Sub frame connectors
TRUNK:
Custom suede trunk with matching stripes
Taylor Battery box
Master disconnect switch on rear of box
Master 500 AMP fusing in battery box
Billet NOS tank mount
Polished NOS tank
Stainless NOS hose to bulkhead mount
SUSPENSION:
Heidts Mustang II Font suspension with upgraded adjustable coilovers
Power Rack and Pinion steering
Custom 4 Link Rear suspension with color coordinated parts
Adjustable rear coilovers
WHEELS and TIRES and BRAKES:
Coy 17” Wheels mounted on 1” custom spacers
Custom hub centric rings
Power disc brakes on all corners
Cross drilled and slotted rotors
There is a small flaw in the driver side reverse light housing bodywork. It is barely noticeable as seen in the pics but wanted to mention it. I have the original VIN door tag but it has been replaced with a new Marti tag. There are probably details that are missing from the list. Please ask for any additional pictures, info, videos, etc.
As you can see from this list and pictures, it will be hard to find another with every detail covered in the build. The car also comes with a custom fit satin/fleece car cover that is form fit. If you are interested in the truck and trailer setup with the car, we can discuss a price for the full package.
Price: Auction
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Location: Blairstown, New Jersey, United States
