Here are some pics of mine:
http://web.mac.com/stanedington/iWeb/Stan%27s%20Page/Overhauled_files/IMG_4909.jpg

http://web.mac.com/stanedington/iWeb/Stan%27s%20Page/Overhauled_files/IMG_4945.jpg
I used Krylon 1613 and like it a lot better than gloss.
Stan

 

Chris, I don't think I'd go with the orange. Makes me think of an ol' chevy. But my engine compartment is all semi-gloss black. My engine is gloss black, with aluminum valve covers and chrome air cleaner. I'm also putting in a bit of blue (dizzy cap, harmonic balancer).

For the hoses, I think you can buy braided stainless sleeves or maybe even the entire hoses.

I like your engine now, why not just clean it up and leave it as is?

 

http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/files/attachments/1180722682-goodengine2.JPG

http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/files/attachments/1180722625-goodengine1.JPG

 

http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/files/attachments/1180722682-goodengine2.JPG

http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/files/attachments/1180722625-goodengine1.JPG

Damn, that's Nice !!

 

A little more cleanup and wa-laaaa...

http://midnightdsigns.com/Mustang/Motor/FCFDay%20004.jpg

 

The 408 in my '69:
http://mach1.classic-mustang.net/scarey/han_2006/scary_han05.jpg


The 289 in my '66:
http://mach1.classic-mustang.net/misc/engine_66_2.jpg
http://mach1.classic-mustang.net/misc/engine_66_1.jpg

 

 

My engine compartment looks a lot like Chris' (68 Snake Bite) and I've been doing the same research. Lot's of great examples here but S281SC is by far my favorite. Nicely done !

 

You guys make me want to go crawl in a hole somewhere.

 

Nothing overly custom about it...not even all that clean...but I'll post it anyway

 

Here you go... this is my 65FB and I am still working on my 66FB EFI.

http://whittz.com/v-web/gallery/albums/Whittz-65-Fastback/Shelby_June_2006_068.sized.jpg

http://whittz.com/v-web/gallery/albums/Whittz-65-Fastback/Shelby_June_2006_070.sized.jpg

 

Chris,

If you look at front of trailer of better yet click on it than look at thumbnails you can see how mine looked before current changes will be diffent again when done this time.

IMHO If I were doing your's I wouls stay away from orange, too chevy, I would do something diffent do everything in black anodized but OMHO

But hell its your car do it your way.

Mark

 

Warning, it is really dusty form sitting in the garage and d http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb156/68EFIvert/P1010058.jpg oing some bodywork but you get the idea.

 

Holey Heavens...This is the kind of thread I live for. PLEASE send us your hard earned time, with a photo to view that engine bay...just to fix us Engine Bay junkies

 

+1 There has to be a few more cool pics out there.

 

wow... all of these look so much better than mine.

 

I'm a big fan of satin aluminum ,SS braid and A/N fittings. No bling for me.

 

Me too

However I have not seen one I would not have.

mine is empty...I want to look at all for ideas.

LOL they do not have to be perfect guys (gals) WE LOVE ENGINE BAYS

 

Here is what mine looks like

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j91/jtgarr/P1010009-1.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j91/jtgarr/P1010006-2.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j91/jtgarr/P1010003-1.jpg

 

I really like the way you guys routed your spark plug wires around the valve covers, do you buy custom length wires for that or cut to fit? Also, what looms are you using to keep them so straight?
thanks,

 

Here is the 393w in my '69. Not real pretty, but it has some unique features, if you can find them.

randy

http://mysite.verizon.net/planomustang/mustang/engine_vmf.jpg

 

Here you go... this is my 65FB and I am still working on my 66FB EFI.

http://whittz.com/v-web/gallery/albums/Whittz-65-Fastback/Shelby_June_2006_068.sized.jpg

http://whittz.com/v-web/gallery/albums/Whittz-65-Fastback/Shelby_June_2006_070.sized.jpg

No heater hoses?

edit: nm I guess this is before it was finished, as you dont have the pcv to carb connection on either...

 

Yes it is done now but still no heater hoses. My 66 fastback has the heat. 65 FB is just for hell raising and good times. No extras..