S197 CAD Specifications Needed

[Cobra Drifter]

So I hear its possible to obtain the CAD specs on our cars but not sure how to go about it.
I need the specs to do some designing before cutting up the Shelby for new mods and SEMA

Any info is greatly appreciated.


Thanks

[Tommy Gun]

Cutting up? :faint:

[Cobra Drifter]

Ok well lets say some cutting and drilling as not cutting up for the junkyard lol

Specifically need the rear 1/2 of the body and suspension at a minimum. I think I may have enough info for the front already

[Darkside]

What are you thinking about?????

[68fastback]

CD ...check out this SEMA technology transfer link (http://www.sema.org/sema-enews/2010/09/get-jump-on-parts-development-2011-mustang) ...SEMA maintains a library of CAD files from the OEMs used in prior measuring sessions, etc. ...likely only available to members (dunno) but maybe they can help you somehow. Members@sema.org is their umbrella e-addy.

[Darkside]

Are you changing the back end to be more retro looking???

I saw in a magazine a long couple of years ago where some company had re-done the backend of a S197 to resemble a '69 fastback. I thought it looked awesome and had it as an option to do myself but it never went beyond a prototype as far as I could tell.

[68fastback]

I remember that one! Hips scoops and very slickly done ....hang on ...I think I saved the info somewhere... he was in Michigan I think...

[edit:] darn! just scanned thru a couple thou pics and can't find it ...I remember I had embedded his contact info in the pic data so if I find it I'll post it up.

[Cobra Drifter]

Yeskinda along those lines for the rear. The suspension is not related but I need some specs for it to for the other phase of the project. Hopefully the front new fabbed parts will be ready by sema.
I am currently trying to become a member in sema but if it takes long I will ask my friend to ask his wife who used to work for sema

[Cobra Drifter]

Not sure how long it takes to hear back from SEMA but more than a couple days?

[68fastback]

..dunno ...I'd think they'd email back within 48 hours, but who knows. Did you use their site email (http://www.sema.org/customer-service-form)? The SEMA person who coordinates the member "measurement sessions" with the OEMs probably has the CAD contact in Ford you'd need. What about calling Ford directly (http://owner.ford.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Owner/Page/ContactUsPage)?

[Cobra Drifter]

I had called them before last year for my Feature Vehicle entry and they are located about 20 minutes from my home. Who knew.
I will try calling today. Time is running out