$5000 budget Mustang

[WILWAXU]

That thing is looking wicked!

Love the new wheels and brakes!

[David Sloan]

Thanks Ron!
The car looks sick.
Man your making it hard on me LOL! I am going to have to sell the other set of Shelby wheels now!
Keep them up dates coming, I got the killer orange car back here at the shop for some more work.

[Ron S]

I expect to see that thing running at RTTH David.Your too close to not get it at least driving under its own power.I don't know about the new wheels,I kinda like the Shelby wheels better(at least from a looks stand point) GET ON THAT CAR!!!!! Ron

[72camaross]

I just spent hours of my work days reading this whole thread! Awesome job Ron!! I wish I was closer to be able to check out your mustang and the the camaro! I got a 68 as well that I'd like to do on your kind of budget haha! amazing!

[Payton King]

I like the CCW's a lot. To me they really fit the car's personality. Full race baby.

The front brakes look huge on that thing, and I see what you are speaking of with the front tire really being stretched.

[Bryce]

awesomeness

[67speedfreak]

This build is awesome. Just seen it today. Never looked before just figured 5000 mustang how nice can it be.

Glad I checked it out very nice build!!

Brian

[hechtrod]

Got the car pushed out for a few picks.Got the grill in it the thing ,not sure if I like it or not.Still need to paint the hood. Ron

DUDE!!! Ron, the new wheels!!! DUDE!!!

[67SSDan]

Dude, that thing looks perfect! Bad a$$.

Got the car pushed out for a few picks.Got the grill in it the thing ,not sure if I like it or not.Still need to paint the hood. Ron

Dan

[Provertstang]

This is an awesome build!
The car looks amazing, I love the color, the stance, the wheels, well.....everything.

But, I think you lost about 20K worth of reciepts along the way

Very, very nice.

Brent

[vancouver67]

Ron how did you hang the front fenders without the inner fenders??

[Ron S]

It attaches to the rocker and cowl normally,and I bent a custom core support out of 1" square tubing.The hood hinges backwards so I didn't have to attach anything to back or middle.Its pretty sturdy,but you wouldn't want to stand on it.I have considered fabbing some aluminum wheelwells,then I figured why add the weight. Ron

[jfoster]

This is a good example of how a modern style non-deep-dish wheel can look SO good on a PT car.

I posted in a thread a while back (hell, I might have created the thread, I don't remember) where I asked peoples opinions on deep dish or not. Most people ONLY liked deep dish. I bet this would change some minds.

Actually, here it is - it was on the "other" board. http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=5771

You should post your car in that thread

[Ron S]

This is a good example of how a modern style non-deep-dish wheel can look SO good on a PT car.

I posted in a thread a while back (hell, I might have created the thread, I don't remember) where I asked peoples opinions on deep dish or not. Most people ONLY liked deep dish. I bet this would change some minds.

Actually, here it is - it was on the "other" board. http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=5771

You should post your car in that thread

I hate to say it,but I kind of like the deeper dish wheels.This build was all about budget and function,looks were always secondary.I think its the functionality of this car that allowed me to get away with a few things that I normally would hate.I normally hate when someone modifies an already beautiful body style,cowl hood,flares,modified nose.Flat wheels,Chevy motor in a Ford.If you were to discibe this car to me, I'd probably hate it,but the fact that it all helps the cars performance,and kind of has the old Trans Am style to acheive it,gives it IMO a bit of a pass.I've always said this is one of those cars that you will really like,or REALLY REALLY hate. Ron

[Gearhead Dude]

Ron,
You've done such an outstanding job on this car that your causing this lifelong Chevy fan to consider building a Ford. Great job!

[Norm Peterson]

I hate to say it,but I kind of like the deeper dish wheels.This build was all about budget and function,looks were always secondary.I think its the functionality of this car that allowed me to get away with a few things that I normally would hate.I normally hate when someone modifies an already beautiful body style,cowl hood,flares,modified nose.Flat wheels,Chevy motor in a Ford.If you were to discibe this car to me, I'd probably hate it,but the fact that it all helps the cars performance,and kind of has the old Trans Am style to acheive it,gives it IMO a bit of a pass.I've always said this is one of those cars that you will really like,or REALLY REALLY hate. Ron

Ron, I'd be disappointed if this build didn't generate some mixed feelings and controversy. It's a big part of what makes it stand out.

A fairly recent issue of one of the monthly magazines had a picture with a number of Mustangs lined up. One of them was the same shade of blue as your Mutt. For a brief instant it was your car I was seeing (and I don't think that'll be the last time that color association happens).


Norm

[jfoster]

I hate to say it,but I kind of like the deeper dish wheels.This build was all about budget and function,looks were always secondary.I think its the functionality of this car that allowed me to get away with a few things that I normally would hate.I normally hate when someone modifies an already beautiful body style,cowl hood,flares,modified nose.Flat wheels,Chevy motor in a Ford.If you were to discibe this car to me, I'd probably hate it,but the fact that it all helps the cars performance,and kind of has the old Trans Am style to acheive it,gives it IMO a bit of a pass.I've always said this is one of those cars that you will really like,or REALLY REALLY hate. Ron

I like different things on different cars. Usually, I like a very slight dish in the rear - enough to just notice that the front and rear are different.

Funny you mention the description of the car - I was telling my wife about it tonight and as I was explaining the build process, I realized that I've said "Corvette" maybe 5 times and "Mustang" only once or twice ;)

Goes to show that real gearheads will embrace crossovers like these when they are tastefully done. I vote you name it Shania ;)

[kmcanally]

I think the car looks bad azz with those wheels. Although my car has little or no dish I have to admit that I like some too...with a little more in the back. However even with the same wheels and some dish the car will still look the same. I think you should gloss black the centers and it would enhance the serious and aggressive look.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

im sure that it will perform A LOT better with the new wheel and tire setup..

but to be honest im not sure i can get down with those wheels..

maybe if they were all black..

[dropit69]

looking good Ron..those new brakes are gonna pull you threw the windshield..and love the wheels..i liked the old ones too so its a tough choice but one thing i know is i wont ba able to get any more pics of you doing this..lol