The Black Mamba

This gallery documents the fiberglass body kit integration, hood extension, seam work, and final surface preparation that helped define the Black Mamba's final shape.

Initial fiberglass body kit installation

Body kit begins to establish the desired profile

Front body kit mock-up

Rear body kit mock-up

Fitment and alignment issues become apparent

Hood identified as a major fabrication challenge

Hood extended an additional two inches beyond Shelby design

Initial stages of fiberglass hood extension

Completed fiberglass hood

Body kit seams fully integrated into Mustang body

Seamless body finish creates factory appearance

Sanding and blocking following multiple primer coats