AK Rods & Customs

Originally a Shelby GT350, this build was transformed into AK Rods & Customs’ vision of a GT500 restomod.

Keith shares how his original sketch became the inspiration for a hidden masterpiece beneath the hood of this 1970 Shelby—and why they decided to keep the artwork tucked away instead of putting it on top. Some details are meant to be discovered, not displayed.

But the paint is only part of the story. Todd’s iconic Mustang also features:

🔥 Art Morrison chassis
🔥 C6 Corvette-inspired front & rear suspension
🔥 Boss 302 block with four-valve modular heads
🔥 3.4L Whipple Supercharger built by MMR Performance
🔥 Cryogenically treated Tremec 6-speed manual
🔥 14” six-piston Wilwood brakes on all four corners
🔥 Custom bodywork with functional scoops & shaved handles
🔥 2005 Mustang GT Anniversary Edition dash with Dakota Digital VHX gauges
🔥 Integrated roll cage, Brembo seats & harnesses
🎨 Hidden airbrushed artwork under the hood by Scott McKay of Thin Air Graphix