Agora Shelby GT500 Super Snake 1967 Manual

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AGORAMODELS SHELBY SUPER SNAKE
STAGE 56: SHOCK ABSORBER AND
LEFT REAR BRAKE
STAGE 57: LEFT REAR WHEEL
STAGE 58: SHOCK ABSORBER AND
REAR RIGHT BRAKE
STAGE 59: RIGHT REAR WHEEL
and fixing the rear wheels
STAGE 60: EXHAUST SYSTEM ASSEMBLY
STAGE 61: STEERING COLUMN
AND STEERING WHEEL
STAGE 62: TRUNK PANEL
STAGE 63: SPARE WHEEL, STEERING
WHEEL AND FLOOR ASSEMBLY
STAGE 64: TRUNK PANELS, JACK,
AND FIXING THE SPARE WHEEL
Pack 08 |Build Instructions
Your Shelby GT500 Super Snake is a finely detailed model replicating every
aspect of the original car. From the paint color to the smallest interior details,
every piece is precisely reproduced.
In your model pack, you will assemble:

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Stage 56: Shock Absorber and Left Rear Brake
You will start Pack 8 by assembling
a shock absorber and fixing it to the
chassis.
Name Quantity
Left Rear Brake 1
Shock Absorber Piston 1
Shock Absorber Cylinder 1
Shock Absorber Support 1
Pin 1
Screws TYPE MP01 2 [inc. 1 spare]
Screws TYPE MP03 2 [inc. 1 spare]
STAGE 56 PARTS LIST
Left Rear Brake
Shock Absorber Piston
Shock Absorber Cylinder
Shock Absorber Support
Pin
Screws

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STEP 1
STEP 2
JOIN THE SHOCK ABSORBER CYLINDER TO
THE SHOCK ABSORBER SUPPORT
Align the shock absorber cylinder with the shock absorber
support and position the parts together so that the three
holes are aligned. Push the pin through the aligned holes,
leaving the grooved end protruding as shown. Fully insert
the pin by squeezing the ends with a pair of pliers.
FIX THE SHOCK ABSORBER SUPPORT
TO THE CHASSIS
Take the chassis assembly and unscrew the spring
plate mounted in Stage 20. Put the plate and
screws carefully to one side for use in the next step.
Fit the lug on the shock absorber support into
the hole in the chassis, ensuring that the shock
absorber cylinder orients in the direction shown in
picture 2. Holding the part in place, turn the chassis
over and screw in place using a TYPE MP01 screw.
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1
2
2
3
3 4
ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS
The shock absorber support only goes
one way. If it doesn't sit flush, rotate it 180
degrees and try again.
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Stage 56: Shock Absorber and Left Rear Brake

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STEP 3
STEP 4
JOIN THE SHOCK ABSORBER PISTON TO
THE SPRING PLATE AND FIX BACK ON
THE CHASSIS
Take the spring plate removed in step 2 and insert
the shock absorber piston in the hole as indicated in
picture x. Secure together using a TYPE MP03 screw.
Hold the shock absorber cylinder mounted on the
chassis with tweezers and insert the shock absorber
piston into the cylinder. Remount the spring plate
and secure with the corresponding screws.
TEST-FIT THE LEFT REAR BRAKE
The brake will be mounted at the end of the axle. It
will be very loose until the wheel is fitted. For now,
keep the brake in a safe place, ready to be fixed
correctly at a later stage.
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1
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3
Stage 56: Shock Absorber and Left Rear Brake

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Stage 56: Shock Absorber and Left Rear Brake
Stage 56 complete!

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Stage 57: Left Rear Wheel
You will now build the left rear wheel and
fix it to the chassis assembly.
Name Quantity
Hubcap 1
Tire 1
Rim 1
Screws TYPE MP03 2 [inc. 1 spare]
STAGE 57 PARTS LIST
Hubcap
Tire
Rim
Screws

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STEP 1
STEP 2
BUILD THE LEFT REAR WHEEL
Soften the tire by soaking in a hot water-bath as
described in stage 53. Push the rim half way into the
tire before fitting around the rim. Leave to cool and
return to its original shape.
POSITION THE BRAKE ON THE RIM
Take the brake supplied in the previous stage. Align
the notch on the brake with the lug on the rim and
fit the parts together, ensuring that the silver side
faces the rim.
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2
2
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ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS
If you are struggling to fit the tires, there’s
extra help available in the build diary on the
Agora Models Forum.
!
Stage 57: Left Rear Wheel

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STEP 3
STEP 4
FIX THE LEFT REAR WHEEL TO THE
CHASSIS
Present the wheel & brake assembly up to the axle
on the left rear part of the chassis, taking care that
the brake does not come loose. Push the wheel
onto the axle as far as it will go and fix in place
with a TYPE MP03 screw, taking care not to over
tighten. Place the hubcap on top of the screw before
checking that the wheel is able to turn freely.
CHECK THE ROTATION
Turn the chassis over so it is the correct way up and
place it on your work surface. Gently press and roll
back and forth to check the operation of the wheel
that you have just completed.
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1
2
3
Stage 57: Left Rear Wheel

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Stage 57: Left Rear Wheel
Stage 57 complete!

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Stage 58: Shock Absorber and Right Rear Brake
You will now add the rear right shock
absorber and brake.
Name Quantity
Right Rear Brake 1
Shock Absorber Piston 1
Shock Absorber Cylinder 1
Shock Absorber Support 1
Pin 1
Screws TYPE MP01 2 [inc. 1 spare]
Screws TYPE MP03 2 [inc. 1 spare]
STAGE 58 PARTS LIST
Right Rear Brake
Shock Absorber Piston
Shock Absorber Cylinder
Shock Absorber Support
Pin
Screws

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STEP 1
STEP 2
JOIN THE SHOCK ABSORBER CYLINDER TO
THE SHOCK ABSORBER SUPPORT
Align the shock absorber cylinder with the shock absorber
support and position the parts together so that the three
holes are aligned. Push the pin through the aligned holes,
leaving the grooved end protruding as shown. Fully insert
the pin by squeezing the ends with a pair of pliers.
FIX THE SHOCK ABSORBER TO THE
CHASSIS
Take the chassis assembly and unscrew the spring
plate mounted in Stage 22. Put the plate and screws
carefully to one side for use in the next step. Fit the
lug on the shock absorber support into the hole
in the chassis, ensuring that the shock absorber
cylinder orients in the direction shown in picture 2.
Holding the part in place, turn the chassis over and
screw in place using a TYPE MP01 screw.
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1
2
2
3
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Stage 58: Shock Absorber and Right Rear Brake

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STEP 3
STEP 4
JOIN THE SHOCK ABSORBER PISTON TO
THE SPRING PLATE AND FIX BACK ON
THE CHASSIS
Take the spring plate removed in step 2 and insert
the shock absorber piston in the hole as indicated in
picture 1. Secure together using a TYPE MP03 screw.
Hold the shock absorber cylinder mounted on the
chassis with tweezers and insert the shock absorber
piston into the cylinder. Remount the spring plate
and secure with the corresponding screws.
TEST-FIT THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE
The brake will be mounted at the end of the axle.
For now, keep the brake safe, ready to be fixed at
a later stage.
1
2
1
Stage 58: Shock Absorber and Right Rear Brake
Stage 58 complete!

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Stage 59: Right Rear Wheel
Another wheel! You will now build the
right rear wheel.
Name Quantity
Hubcap 1
Tire 1
Rim 1
Screws TYPE MP03 2 [inc. 1 spare]
STAGE 59 PARTS LIST
Hubcap
Tire
Rim
Screws

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STEP 1
STEP 2
BUILD THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL
Soften the tire by soaking in a hot water-bath as
described in stage 53. Push the rim half way into the
tire before fitting around the rim. Leave to cool and
return to its original shape.
POSITION THE BRAKE ON THE RIM
Take the brake supplied in the previous stage. Align
the notch on the brake with the lug on the rim and
fit the parts together, ensuring that the silver side
faces the rim.
1
2
2
1
ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS
If you are struggling to fit the tires, there’s
extra help available in the build diary on the
Agora Models Forum.
!
Stage 59: Right Rear Wheel

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STEP 3
STEP 4
FIX THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL TO THE
CHASSIS
Present the wheel & brake assembly up to the axle
on the right rear part of the chassis, taking care that
the brake does not come loose. Push the wheel
onto the axle as far as it will go and fix in place
with a TYPE MP03 screw, taking care not to over
tighten. Place the hubcap on top of the screw before
checking that the wheel is able to turn freely.
CHECK THE ROTATION
Turn the chassis over so it's the correct way up and
place it on your work surface. Gently press and roll
back and forth to check the operation of the wheel
that you have just completed.
1
1
2
3
Stage 59: Right Rear Wheel

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Stage 59: Right Rear Wheel
Stage 59 complete!

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Stage 60: Exhaust System Assembly
You will start to add the exhaust system
to your assembly.
Name Quantity
Exhaust System 1
Resonator Half Pipe 1 1
Resonator Half Pipe 2 2
Screws TYPE MP02 5 [inc. 1 spare]
Screws TYPE MP01 5 [inc. 1 spare]
STAGE 60 PARTS LIST
Exhaust System
Resonator Half Pipe 1
Resonator Half Pipe 2
Screws

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STEP 1
STEP 2
REMOVE THE FLOOR PAN
Place your chassis assembly on your worktable the right way
up. Begin by removing the rear floor pan mounted in stage
16. Undo 11 screws as indicated; there are 3 different screw
types, so keep them separate as you remove them (9 x MD06
from stage 16; 1 x MP03 from stage 24; 1 x MP01 from stage 25).
Undo them and put the screws and the part safely to one side.
You will also need the MP01 screws supplied with Stage 16.
FIX THE MUFFLER AND EXHAUST
ASSEMBLY FROM STAGE 54
Turn the chassis upside down and carefully position
the muffler and exhaust assembly from stage 54
underneath the axle, aligning the six lugs on the
exhaust (see picture 3) with the corresponding
holes in the chassis. Holding the exhaust in position
with one hand, turn the chassis over and secure the
exhaust in place using 6 x TYPE MP01 screws.
Note: if you no longer have the MP01 screws supplied
with stage 16, please contact us for replacements.
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5
3 4
1
2
MP03
MP01
Stage 60: Exhaust System Assembly
ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS
First fit all the screws loosely, and then
tighten them once they are all in place.
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STEP 3
STEP 4
REFIT THE FLOOR PAN
Turn the chassis over again, so it is facing the right way up,
and refit the floor pan. Begin by easing the lug underneath
the eyelet at the far end of the floor pan and then check the
alignment of the remaining screw holes before refitting the
11 x screws.
ASSEMBLE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM
Taking the exhaust system in one hand, align the
screw holes and lugs of one of the resonator half
pipes (the two half pipes are identical). Position the
parts together – there is only one correct position,
determined by the shape of the parts. Loosely fit an
MP02 screw in the upper hole, followed by another
MP02 screw, again loosely fitted, in the lower hole.
When both screws are in place, tighten them both,
taking care not to overtighten. Fit the resonator half
pipe 2 to the other side of the exhaust system in the
same way.
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STEP 5
FIT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO THE
CHASSIS
With the chassis upside down on your worktable,
position the exhaust system so that the resonators
are directed towards the rear. Fit the tips on the
exhaust system into the ends of the intermediate
pipes fitted in step 2, and the lugs underneath
fit into the chassis. Holding the exhaust, turn the
chassis over and fix the exhaust in place using 2 x
TYPE MP01 screws. Turn the chassis back over and
fit the lugs on the other end of the exhaust into the
corresponding holes on the chassis. Turn the chassis
over once again and secure this end of the exhaust
using 2 x TYPE MP01 screws.
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5
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Stage 60: Exhaust System Assembly