When we tell you that this car was constructed entirely by the two men we're not kidding. When it came to the excellent paint and body condition you see here no detail was overlooked, and yet no professionals were employed. To achieve the beautiful result, Gary decided to brush up on his painting skills. He enrolled in automotive painting classes at the DuPont training center in Atlanta to learn about the latest in painting techniques while using DuPont's most advanced materials, including the DuPont Premier two-stage paint system. Armed with this knowledge, Gary and Parker then constructed a complete paint booth on their property. They installed the many Shelby fiberglass parts required of a GT500 and then applied the outstanding Jet Black finish, which was then adorned with Argent Silver stripes in the best Shelby tradition.
Parker's love of Mustangs is another result of this project that might have been anticipated, especially since he will be getting his driver's license soon. He now has a big interest in the '05 and newer Mustangs and on today's roads, Dad wants his son to enjoy all of the safety features found on the modern car. With the handwriting on the wall there may soon be yet another Mustang in the family stable. The beautiful car you see here shows what can happen when a father and son combine forces in a common passion. We know from personal experience that Gary was right when he suspected that the experience of creating this car together with his son would be something that they both will remember vividly for the rest of their lives.
Under the hood, Gary and Parker decided to stay true to the Shelby GT500 theme with a 428 FE engine. The beautiful car you see here shows what can happen when a father and son combine forces in a common passion
The Details
Gary and Parker Bennett's '67 Mustang Shelby GT500 replica
Engine
- 428ci constructed using sonic-tested 391 truck block
- 4.130-inch bore
- 3.98-inch stroke
- Internally balanced
- Ford 428 Cobra Jet crankshaft
- Ford LeMans connecting rods
- TRW forged aluminum pistons
- Compression ratio 10:1
- Perfect circle rings
- Ford "Police Interceptor" cast iron cylinder heads
- Hardened exhaust valve seats
- Adjustable shaft rockers
- Comp Cams hydraulic flat tappet, 0.501/0.501 lift, 275 advertised duration, 110-degree lobe center angle
- MSD distributor and ignition
- TWM aluminum eight-barrel EFI intake manifold
- Eight 58mm TWM throttle bodies
- FAST engine management system
- Idle speed motor custom fabricated by Gary and Parker Bennett
- Engine wiring by Parker Bennett
- AFCO oversized aluminum cross-flow radiator
Transmission
- Tremec five-speed manual
- Centerforce Dual Friction clutch
- Stock 428 bellhousing modified to accept hydraulic clutch arrangement
- Mustangs Plus Tremec adapter plate
- Short-throw shifter
Rearend
- 9-inch axle
- Detroit True Track differential
- 3.25 gears
Exhaust
- Sorensen headers with 1 7/8-inch primary tubes
- 2 1/2-inch stainless steel exhaust system
- Magnaflow Super 44 mufflers
Suspension
Front: Owner-installed Rod and Custom Motorsports Mustang II system, Gabriel adjustable coilover shocks, 2-inch drop spindles
Rear: Four and one half leaf mid-eye leaf springs, polyurethane bushings, Gabriel adjustable shocks
Sub-frame connectors
Brakes
Front: 11-inch rotor, single-piston caliper
Rear: 11-inch rotor, single-piston caliper
Wheels
Front: '01 Ford Bullitt, 17x8
Rear: '01 Ford Bullitt, 17x8
Tires
Front: Kumho radial, P245/45R17
Rear: Kumho radial, P255/55R17
Interior
Deluxe interior, TMI black vinyl upholstery with custom silver inserts, TMI carpet kit, Grant steering wheel, Auto Meter gauges, OE fold-down rear seat, Sony Stereo with CD and iPod, Boston Acoustics 500-watt amplifier, Boston acoustics speakers, 12-inch subwoofer in trunk
Exterior
DuPont Jet Black with Argent silver stripes, Shelby fiberglass nose, Shelby fiberglass GT500 hood, hoodpins, upper and lower Shelby sidescoops, fiberglass trunk lid and spoiler
One look into the detailed...
One look into the detailed trunk shows that there is no shortage of sound in the car. The Boston Acoustic subwoofer is backed up by four 6 1/2-inch speakers, two in the interior trunk access door and two more located in the vehicle kick panels.