Drop template

[Comatt]

Does anyone have a Shelby drop template I could buy from them?
Thanks guys

[DesertRat]

I have one that I am finished with. I'm in the shop today I will look for it and advise.
DM

[Comatt]

Thanks!

[DesertRat]

I found it, Purchased it from John at OpenTracker.
PM me your mailing address and I will send it to you.
The plate is reversable for right and left sides.

[Caveman49]

It takes a 17/32” drill bit. Drill first hole with a smaller bit, 1/8”, then go from there, 1/4”, 3/8” then 17/32”. It’s critical to get the holes centered. I got the same template from John as well, purchased the bit with it.

If you want more info on this, maybe check out the Vintage Mustang Forum and do search on Shelby drop, or Arning drop, they have a lot of folks doing it.

[Comatt]

Pm sent!

[JimsHot66]

This is interesting... Is there a way to tell if the Shelby drop has been done on a car? Does the control arm block the original holes? I just had my brakes upgraded (front disks, power booster, and dual reservoirs) by a Mustang guru. He mentioned I had Shelby coils in the front. I'll add that my car steers like it's on rails, really sensitive.

Thanks,
Jim

[Caveman49]

If you’ve had the drop your original holes should be visible above the upper control arm bolts. You can look under the hood at them to.
Here’s a pic of the template, your original UCA bolts go through the big holes, and the small pilot holes face the rear.

[JimsHot66]

If you’ve had the drop your original holes should be visible above the upper control arm bolts. You can look under the hood at them to.
Here’s a pic of the template, your original UCA bolts go through the big holes, and the small pilot holes face the rear.

Yep...mines been dropped. That explains the handling and stance. The more I learn about this car the more I love it! I got lucky.

Jim

[DesertRat]

I did the drop with the template then since I was cutting the shock towers and reinforcing the attachment points I welded the stock holes closed and dressed them. It is a good mod for our cars!

[Caveman49]

Yeah it looks dropped. The previous owner sure did some unforeseen work on your ride. A lot of folks do plug weld the holes and clean ‘‘em up, so it’s hard to tell if it’s been dropped.

[JimsHot66]

Yeah it looks dropped. The previous owner sure did some unforeseen work on your ride.

No kidding...I looked under the car before I bought it but not on a lift. On the lift the Mustang guru pointed out some stuff, like how they moved the leaf springs to accommodate the big tires, the original, rust free floor pans, plastic coated steel fuel line...I was amazed how clean it is underneath. I'm afraid to drive it through puddles. Ironic since I've gone through all the trouble to get the wipers to work, which aren't, yet.

Jim

[Comatt]

DR, pm sent

[power band]

$ .02 more ...



some vendors sell handy 17/32 bit with a pilot drilled template.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_dmd=1& ... sacat=6028



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have fun

[Comatt]

Yep DesertRat gave me his for free so if anyone is wanting to do this mod after I’m done I’ll pass it on to you no charge!

Matt