Restoration ?'s

[mean81GT]

Hey guys. New to the site, I love it already. I am the proud owner of an 81GT. I have had it for a few years, and the body has seen better days. The engine is a little tired, but in it's hayday, It ran mid 12's. Now I can't break into the 12's anymore. Not the point though. Mainly, I am in the process of restoring the body. All body panels are stock, and I am battling to find aftermarket body parts. Mainly I am looking for a hood, and ground effects. But no one sells these items for my car. So, has anyone ever used ground effects on this model from a later vehicle? Also, I am looking for a forward facing hoodscoop for my hood. I have seen fiberglass pieces in the catalogs, but I am looking for a scoop that looks like the 2001 GT scoop. I have seen it on newer stangs (87-93). What parts do I change to make a 87-93 hood fit my car? Maybe that would be easier. I can't wait to get pictures for you guys, but I molded fiberglass scoops behind the doors, and made grillwork for it. Now it is a functional rear brake cooling method. Oh it is sweet. After I finish the body, on to the drivetrain. I plan on building a 400 horse naturally aspirated motor. 351W, with the goodies, t-5 behind it, with an 8.8 rear. I ran the 302 into the ground. I am not sure yet wht i am going to do for power....anyway, let me know what you guys think about the hood and ground effects. Sorry so long...