If you like this SportsRoof's stance, thank Air Ride Technologies, which provided the Shockwave suspension system. In front are Air Ride's Shockwave V3.0 shocks. Out back is a sophisticated four-link system from Air Ride-the AIRBAR-with Shockwave 7000 rear shocks. Control is provided by the Ride Pro compressor and tank from Air Ride Technologies. Flaming River set up Allen with a complete rack-and-pinion steering system. Stopping power comes from Extreme Force 10 binders from Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation.
Any way you slice or dice Allen and Chris Cornelius' '69 SportsRoof, it's impressive by anyone's standards. It began as a dream Allen was hell-bent to achieve for his wife. When you study all the details, it becomes astonishing what one man's love for a woman can bring to fruition.
The Details
'69 Mustang SportsRoof
Owners: Allen and Chris Cornelius, Shreve, OH
At first glance, this trunk is rather intimidating. The Air Ride Technologies air tank handles the Air Ride suspension system underneath. A compressor keeps this air tank fed and the air bladders inflated below deck. A duo of Nitrous Express bottles is there for visual entertainment and those occasional moments where Allen gets to show off.
Engine
351W small-block V-8
4.030-inch bore, 3.500-inch stroke
3M cast-iron crankshaft
Forged I-beam C9OE connecting rods, shot-peened for strength
Forged Speed-Pro dished 4.030-inch pistons (8.5:1 compression)
351W cast-iron heads, 1.94-inch intake/ 1.60-inch exhaust valves
Paxton Novi 1200 supercharger
Crane hydraulic-roller cam, 0.484/0.512-inch lift, 272/284 duration, 216/228 at 0.050 inch
Comp Cams 1.6 roller-tip steel rockers
Carb Shop tuned 650-cfm Holley carburetor
Nitrous system from Nitrous Express
Transmission
Top Loader four-speed
Rearend
9-inch
3.50 gears
Limited-slip
28-spline axles
Exhaust
MagnaFlow custom 2 1/2-inch dual exhaust system Hedman Elite Series headers
Suspension
Front: Air Ride Technologies ShockWave V3.0 shock/spring, stock control arms
Rear: Air Ride Technologies AIRBAR four-link, ShockWave 7000 shocks
Brakes
Front: A120-11 Force 10 Extreme, four-piston caliper, 12.5-inch rotors
Rear: A111-20 Force 10 Extreme, R1 single-piston caliper, 11.25-inch rotors
As an OEM technical rep for DuPont, it was a given that Allen would use DuPont's Hot Hues finishes for his project. Hot Hues Hot Efx Crystallized liquid mask with Charcoal Candy and Charcoal basecoat were used to make the killer hood and deck inlays.
Wheels
Front: American Racing Torq-Thrust, polished with custom-painted center, 16x8, 411/42-inch offset
Rear: American Racing Torq-Thrust, polished with custom-painted center, 16x8, 411/42-inch offset
Tires
Front: Goodyear Eagle F1, P225/55ZR16
Rear: Goodyear Eagle F1, P245/55ZR16
Interior
TMI carbon-fiber in black and charcoal, including custom headliner and door panels, monochrome appointments, Auto Meter carbon-fiber electric gauges, Grant "Mustang" steering wheel, BBK pedals
Exterior
DuPont Hot Hues basecoat/clearcoat in Silver Leaf; fiberglass parts from MAS Racing; AC Customs custom steel work, including welded-in, steel sail-panel scoops