A Beautiful Body (Kit)Up to this point, you've seen what a complete Eleanor looks like and the ancillary pieces needed to make one. What follows is a look at the panels that comprise the kit. These photos were taken halfway through the construction of another Eleanor being built in northern California. This car's gonna be really nice and we plan to feature it in a future issue. Let's take a gander.
Besides the CVS-owned car shown in this story, Chris Umdenstock, who works at Big Valley Ford in Stockton, California, is building this '67 into an Eleanor. Thanks to him, we were able to see a work in progress and get a look at an Eleanor body kit before it's installed. As you can see, this car-taken down to bare metal-already has the 17-inch PS Engineering wheels. An EEC-IV EFI, 5.0 crate motor backed by an AOD trans will power this Eleanor.
 As for the body kit laid out...  As for the body kit laid out in front of the car, in the foreground you can see (from left) the upper and lower side scoops, the fender flares, and the side-exhaust skirts. Directly in front of the car are the front lower valance and the main nosepiece where the headlights are located. In front of that you can see the taillamp panel, and at the far left near the back of the car are the billet aluminum upper and lower grilles. Not shown, but also included with the kit, are the hood, installation instructions, and a certificate of authenticity with your car's serial number. |  The side-exhaust skirts fit...  The side-exhaust skirts fit nicely below the doors... |  ...and the cutouts for the...  ...and the cutouts for the exhaust tips are already done. |
 Both upper and lower side...  Both upper and lower side scoops are included with the kit. If the car you're building is a hardtop or convertible... |  ...the upper side scoops used...  ...the upper side scoops used on the fastback are the only pieces that won't get used. |  The front and rear flares...  The front and rear flares are different; the front ones mate up with the side-exhaust skirts upon installation. |
 The main nosepiece and lower...  The main nosepiece and lower valance transform the front of any '67-'68 Mustang. |  The taillamp panel is included...  The taillamp panel is included in the kit. The look is completed at the back of the car with a '67-'68 fastback spoiler trunk with end caps (PN 678TKA) from Maier Racing, (510) 581-7600, www.maierracing.com. | |