'65 Shelby Mustang GT-350

[Tunedfrog]

I have a "pffttt look up there ^^^ Shelby body my nephew gave me and I want to paint it the original colors.
I am looking for a on-road chassis but have zero experience with them. Can you escaped convicts give me some suggestions ?
I want to stay away from the drag car platform.
One of the baddest cars on the planet.

 

[Addict Rc]

4tec is a option, I’ve heard the tamiya’s aren’t durable, I think MST makes a onroad chassis but not 100% sure, redcat has some but I haven’t gotten any just saying what options are there

 

[Tunedfrog]

Thanks Addict, Redcat bashers aren't in my vocabulary. I'm a Redcat crawler fan but far from it with the bashers.
I was leaning towards the 4tec.

 

[WickedFog]

What's the wheelbase and width on the body?

Is it this body?
https://www.hpiracing.com/en/part/17508

 

[Tunedfrog]

10" wheelbase and 7" body width.
I just noticed that the 4tec has a longer wheelbase so it wont work for me.

 

[WickedFog]

10.25" wheelbase
https://www.amainhobbies.com/kyosho...ing-car-rolling-chassis-kit-kyo34461/p1220506

That is a rare body my friend. And it was also my dream car when I was a kid. Got me a '65 coupe as my first ride.

 

[Tunedfrog]

Perfect, thanks Kev.
My dream car was and I did own a '69 Mach l

10.25" wheelbase
https://www.amainhobbies.com/kyosho...ing-car-rolling-chassis-kit-kyo34461/p1220506

That is a rare body my friend. And it was also my dream car when I was a kid. Got me a '65 coupe as my first ride.

Just bought it, thanks bud.

 

[WickedFog]

Perfect, thanks Kev.
My dream car was and I did own a '69 Mach l

Just bought it, thanks bud.

You suck. Can't wait to see it finished bro!

 

[Tunedfrog]

Sucks in a good way, you freaks slow your roll, we know what we are talking about.
I have a cheap little brushless system that will work perfectly in this car.

 

[ahr43]

Yeah, I agree with Kevin the Kyosho EP Fazer will be a good platform if it is a fit.

Actually, had money down at a Ford dealership on the real deal GT-350, back 1965 in Denver. They had one on the dealership floor. Even got to sit in it and get a feel for the excitement it exuded. Backed out at the moment of truth of laying down the cash. Wish now I'd a gone through with it. Oh well, fortunately it lives on in RC. Looking forward to seeing your build, pipe. Cheers. 'AC'

 

[Tunedfrog]

The classic case of woulda coulda shoulda, I could kick my own ass for selling my Mach l
Any classic Mustang is worth some serious cash.

 

[Doom!]

I always liked the look of the Mach 1.

 

[Greywolf74]

Thats a sweet body

 

[WickedFog]

Thats a sweet body

Don't let TP's wife hear you tell him that

 

[Tunedfrog]

Thats a sweet body

Thanks Grey, the car isn't bad either...

 

[Greywolf74]

Don't let TP's wife here you tell him that

Thanks Grey, the car isn't bad either...

As soon as I hit "Post" I knew I was doomed

 

[WickedFog]

Yeah, I had looked at this before and searched for one, but none were available at the time. What wheels you thinking TP?

 

[Hammer Down]

Thanks Grey, the car isn't bad either...

I was waiting for that.

 

[Tunedfrog]

Yeah, I had looked at this before and searched for one, but none were available at the time. What wheels you thinking TP?
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The kit comes with wheels and tires but I doubt I will use them. I would like to find some close as possible to the real original wheels.
https://deltaplastikusa.com/ has some really nice stuff.

 

[WickedFog]

The kit comes with wheels and tires but I doubt I will use them. I would like to find some close as possible to the real original wheels.
https://deltaplastikusa.com/ has some really nice stuff.

Not seeing anything that looks close to the OEM wheels. You'll probably just have to find something that looks cool on it.