Originally posted by Dave Severson
Just talking to the guys at Shell Valley yesterday, they advised me the roadster body is now stretched 4" to increase the leg room, and the doors have suicide hinges now to make entry and exit easier. (Yeah, I'm a dealer for them, Bill)

I'm a Ford guy too, so congrats on choosing a QUALITY Blue Oval product to power your project with. Good luck on your project, gimme a shout if you want more info on the Shell Valley cars.
I would love to see some pics of the new Roadster bodied car.
It would also be nice to have some updated/better info from Shell Valley on the Roadster. I have their little pamphlet, and the catalog (which is mostly aimed toward their Cobra replicas).

Is the Shell Valley Roadster as complete as the pamphlet indicates? It looks to me like I wouldn't have to add a whole lot. Do they have a top available? Side curtains?

I also have some questions about which engine to look for. I definitely want a 5.0 (maybe a stroker) and a 5 speed, and will definitely go with a carburetor. If I got the engine from a Mustang, can the stock heads be massaged enough to work well in a street rod, cost effectively, or would I better off to just replace them? Or would I be better off to look for an Explorer engine?