 Only now does the CDC team...  Only now does the CDC team move inside the cabin to remove the factory one-piece headliner. It kept the interior free of contamination and can now go on the surplus parts pile. |  With the headliner out, you...  With the headliner out, you can see that none of the roof structure is affected by the removal of the centersection of sheetmetal. You can also see that this is going to be one big window. |  The final step before the...  The final step before the lid goes on is laying out tall, stand-up beads of urethane glazing adhesive around the perimeter of metal on which the Glassback panel will bond. Again, this is the same stuff used in the setting of windshield and rear window glass. |
 The roof is then set in place...  The roof is then set in place and weighted with bags of lead shot for 24 hours. That about wraps up the exterior work. |  All that's left is to install...  All that's left is to install the one-piece headliner. As you can see, the view is spectacular. | |
Let's face it: It's a long drive from our editorial offices in Tampa to CDC's West Detroit headquarters, so our Grand Poobah opted to add a few more of Classic's S197 offerings to his Shelby shopping list. We can't blame him-this is all great stuff.
 A perennial favorite from...  A perennial favorite from CDC, its Dynamite Stick sequential taillight kit is even easier to install than before. |  Aside from being flat-out...  Aside from being flat-out cool, the inboard-to-outboard sequencing makes a turn signal much more obvious to those following. |  At $156, these are a must-have...  At $156, these are a must-have for any S197. |
 The $188 Detail Corral turns...  The $188 Detail Corral turns your trunklid into useable storage space, with three compartments for detailing items, first aid kits, or anything else. The Corral is a breeze to install and is finished in OEM trunk materials. |  Going back to the topic of...  Going back to the topic of turn signals, Classic's directional outside mirrors use LEDs to show your intentions. They have the additional advantage of being tinted to reduce the annoying glare of headlights approaching from the rear. The kit is $230. |  Using a prop rod is a pain,...  Using a prop rod is a pain, so CDC's $104 hood struts are an attractive and functional alternative. Laser-cut stainless steel brackets secure the gas-charged struts and mount to the existing holes for quick, nonintrusive installation. |
GT500s come with nice stainless and black pedal covers, but they lack a dead pedal to rest your weary foot on long drives. CDC fixes this oversight with its $59.95 matching dead pedal, crafted of 1/8-inch-thick stainless steel with black inserts. Classic also offers full GT500-style pedal kits for stick and automatic S197 applications.