$5000 budget Mustang

[Ron S]

Thanks guys, I am really thinking about putting a Ford motor in it, car keeps rejecting the Chevy ones. I know so little about Fords, and really have no conections in that department.

My daughter gets married this week, and my wife really gave me a hard time about going to the event. Talked for days about not doing anything stupid, and endidng up hurt before the wedding. Pi$$es me off that I was driving so conservative because of the cold tempatures, and still balled it up. The wedding will keep me from writing any big checks for a while, I'll have to scrape up something to put in there. Ron

[Bullockracing]

Thanks guys, I am really thinking about putting a Ford motor in it, car keeps rejecting the Chevy ones. I know so little about Fords, and really have no conections in that department.

Yeah, I'd look at Ford motors - I suppose a dry sump supercharged 5.4 out of a GT is a little pricey - of course the Terminator 4.6 would be my next choice. Although you can probably use the internet as well as the next guy, I'd go with the 4.6 3V, an aluminum Navigator 5.4, or a Mach I motor. A used Coyote would be awesome too, but no, you can't have mine

[bonecrrusher]

Damn.... that sucks... good luck with whatever motor you decide to put back in there.

[Six_Shooter]

The events that happened sucks, but there is one thing I like about it, or that it proves...

This car gets DRIVEN, it's not a trailer queen, or a show car (though it does look good), it's a performer, and the owner isn't afraid to drive it the way it should be.

*thumbs up*

That being said, it sucks when any damage occurs, I hope you get it back together soon to enjoy it more.

[454bug]

Can you show us a picture of the carnage??

I can't tell much from the above picture other than the shape of the guardrail in the driver's rear corner...

[JerseyNova]

Some of the pictures I took of Ron's mustang. I was talking about your car to my dad all week I even showed him the ceceil runs because we go down there ocasionally and before I could make it up the bridge to watch you crashed. Your car and fabrications skills are inspiring. It was nice seeing the car. Best of luck with the engine.

Chris

[YancyJohns]

Ron, This is horrible! Your Mustang is Amazing and I hope you can get it back together for Nashville. Maybe not paint the block blue this time? I really wish I could of made this event!!!

[Ron S]

Thanks Yancy, The sheet metal shouldn't be bad. I was afraid that one day this would happen, so I made the tail panel, and inner wheel well a bolt on, will have to reshape a new quarter panel, but other then that its all nut and bolt. As soon as I get back from North Carolina I'll get to the sheet metal. I'm still pretty up in the air on the engine though. Why do we do this to ourselves?lol

[Vinz68]

Sorry about your car...... Had a great time hanging with you!!! Hope to see you in Nashville

[Ron S]

Thanks Vinn, its always good seeing you and Tina. The new Camaro is awesome. I'm pretty sure the piston broke Friday night when it belched out all that oil.The car didn't feel right Saturday, I should of stopped beating on it, but you know, I couldn't.

[Payton King]

Spent the better part of yesterday looking for you an new block and crank. I did not come up with any deals, but i will keep an eye out. Good thing when you built the car you made it like a tank. I would have thought there would have been more damage to the rear. Deck lid looks good except where the gas monkey dropped the nozzel on it. LOL

I also feel bad about the Crash Test Dummy comment...Evil Knievle or Joey Chitwood would have been more fitting.

[srh3trinity]

So, the first iteration had an LS1 and you windowed that block. You made the next logical step and went to an LS7 and now you have windowed that block. Where do you go from here? C5R block or a C6R block? I hate seeing this, but I am glad to hear that you are ok. As everybody else has stated, you have to be saluted for driving your car particularly after all of the wrench time that you have put into it.

[monteboy84]

Man, that's a bummer :( But remember, a bad day on the track beats the best day standing next to a trailer queen at a car show

Can't wait to see what you come up with this time!

-matt

[Zachalanche]

Man, that's a bummer :( But remember, a bad day on the track beats the best day standing next to a trailer queen at a car show

Can't wait to see what you come up with this time!

-matt

Absolutely. This has got to be the coolest car on this site, and the thing that sets it apart is that Ron is willing to frequently push its limits. The wreck is a bummer, but I'd be ok with a little body damage if it meant I was getting that much seat time.

Ron,
can't wait to see your car back in action.

[Crestronwizard]

Well this sucks.........sure you will have it back going in no time. Headed down to NC eh? My buddy is getting married this weekend, guess a lot of that going around. Good luck!

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

daaammn Ron!.. glad your okay, but whoa that is a terrible feeling..

but hell.. you did all the work to it.. you can put it back together.

[65coupe408w]

Any thoughts on putting the new 5.0 Coyote in it?

[Bow Tie 67]

Slap a cheap ls1 into it, I know Darrin has one, I sold it to him!!

[Ron S]

Yeah Matt, I'm pretty sure thats what its going to get. After paying for this wedding, funds are pretty slim. I've got a bunch of feelers out, hopefully I come up with something.

And yes, I'd love to put a Coyote engine in there, I always wanted this car to be Ford powered. I just can't swing it right now.

[ccm399]

Yeah Matt, I'm pretty sure thats what its going to get. After paying for this wedding, funds are pretty slim. I've got a bunch of feelers out, hopefully I come up with something.

And yes, I'd love to put a Coyote engine in there, I always wanted this car to be Ford powered. I just can't swing it right now.

Glad you are OK Ron. Can't wait to see what you come up with.

Chris