This beautiful 67 Shelby GT350 tribute features an MDL 5-speed Conversion PackageThis car was one of the top 44 in the Young Gun’s competition at this year’s 2021 SEMA Show This young builder’s first time entering the competition, he did all the work himself and plans to compete again.
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SEMA BATTLE OF THE BUILDERS PROJECT
The following is a testimonial offered by a first-time entrant into the SEMA Battle of the Builders. Modern DriveLine is impressed with Thomas’s skill & the quality of this 1967 GT350. MDL we’re just a small part of this beautiful machine and wanted to feature this great build. Below are a few words from Thomas about his interaction with MDL “Modern driveline supplied me with the updated modern capabilities of a newer style clutch in my 1967 Shelby Mustang GT350. Their system is designed with the ability for the end-user to adapt it into their already finished Mustang if needed. In my case, I used the parts ahead of time to fit everything up. I am very pleased with the performance of the clutch system using hydraulics over the cable system. The biggest thing you will notice is how smooth the clutch pedal is as before. Personally, as this is my career as a young and upcoming builder, I look for companies that make a great product but more importantly back up their work. Modern Driveline’s service is far beyond what you will encounter in today’s industry. I had the opportunity to call them regularly when I was in the mock-up stage of my build and ask them any questions I desired. They always had an answer for me and provided me with the most helpful information to get my system working. If you’re interested in using Modern DriveLine, you chose a great company to use for your 5-6 speed conversion and I do not think you will be disappointed. If you want a look at how it all goes together check out my Instagram build page at @67shelby_thomasdickerson I had the opportunity to attend SEMA 2021 as a Young Gun in Battle of the Builders and earned Top 40 overall. Modern Driveline got me going with their clutch system and I have been pleased with it” Thomas D. 
| Original Specs: | |
| Exterior : | Lime Gold |
| Interior: | Black Deluxe |
| Engine: | 289 Hipo- 306 HP |
| Trans: | 4-speed top loader |
| Additional Equipment: | Front disc brakes Power steering functional rear brake ductsInboard driving lights |
| Current Specs: | |
| Exterior : | Blue with White Stripes |
| Interior: | Black Deluxe |
| Engine: | 427 Side Oiler stroked to 482ci – 700 HP – built by Survival Motorsports |
| Trans: | Tremec TKO600 5-speed – by Modern Driveline |
| Additional Equipment: | 4 wheel 13” Wilwood disc brakes Rack and pinion steering Full coil-over 3-link suspension by Street or Track Full floater Fab 9 rear-end |
HORSEPOWER:
- 700hp
SPECIAL FEATURES:
| – NOS Ford 427 Side Oiler block – Dove aluminum tunnel wedge 2×4 intake – Quick Fuel carburetors – Blue Thunder competition valve covers – Edelbrock aluminum heads – Dove roller rockers with end stands – Dove aluminum water pump – Comp cams custom ground cam – Forged and hardened 4.25 stroke crank – Romac aluminum damper – Venolia forged pistons – Eagle H-beam connecting rods – Robb MC billet fuel pump and pickup – MSD billet distributor – 7 Quart aluminum “Cobra” T oil pan | – Mark 7 anodized aluminum radiator – Surge Friction aluminum driveshaft – QuickTime bell housing – Tremec TKO600 5-speed transmission – FPA Headers – Pypes Electric exhaust cutouts – Magnaflow 3” Stainless exhaust – TCP 1 1/8” front sway bar – Street or Track front coil-over suspension – Street or Track rear coil-over suspension – Coys C-67 Aluminum 17” Wheels – Python Restorations – seatbelt resto – Flaming River steering – Vacuum Orna-metal dash plating – Lodestone billet fuel/brake line mounts |
FUTURE PLANS
Thomas has plans to compete again at SEMA