$5000 budget Mustang

[Ron S]

Just read this whole thread also..... WOW... incredible talent and skills you got Ron S.

That Mustang is incredible!!

I appauld you for going with the "Wide Body Daytona" look, I always liked that look. For a long time I've been trying to figure out how to pull it off on a flatter surface car G-body Buick Regal.

Yours being a curvy ride, turned out sharp.

You stated you thought about getting those front fenders reproduced in fiberglass, did that ever happen?

Again awesome ride, hope to see you at RTTH5, so I can appreciate that car in person. Yep I'll be there for the cruze, not set up or ready for the auto-x.

Awesome talent inspires, I always told my wife when she finishes her schooling , I want to pick up classes in welding.
I showed her this thread , she was also impressed and wants me to go to classes also.
Thanks

Thanks Chris, I've been to busy at work to actually do much with the car lately,the fender fiberglass may happen this winter when I can't drive the car.I see no reason why you couldn't build a Buick widebody,would be original and wicked.See ya in Tenn. Ron

[MrQuick]

Just read this whole thread also.....
You stated you thought about getting those front fenders reproduced in fiberglass, did that ever happen?

Thanks

Thanks Chris, I've been to busy at work to actually do much with the car lately,the fender fiberglass may happen this winter when I can't drive the car.I see no reason why you couldn't build a Buick widebody,would be original and wicked.See ya in Tenn. Ron

Keep us updated on that please. I would love a set or two.


vince

[Ron S]

CCW wheels came in today,test fitting them over the 15" brakes.The CCW guys said the 18x11 front wheels would clear everything,but they do appear to touch the control arms at full lock.They clear the brakes by a mile though.I'll mount the tires tomorrow. Ron

[wickedred]

Bad Ass.

[Payton King]

The action shot made me laugh

[varlo]

so badass

[jackfrost]

dude... you're going to detach your retinas if you use all those brakes...

[Twentyover]

dude... you're going to detach your retinas if you use all those brakes...

Not unless he puts some tires on those wheels...

[orbit]

I haven't been on the forum in quite a while. I remember reading about this Stang and how ruff it was. To come back and see what you have turned it into? Astonishing! I wish i had half of you're talents.

Congrats on the sweet toy! And post up more finished pix please!!!

[Bjkadron]

Going out on a limb here but... I'm guessing with the new wheels and brakes your over your $5000 budget?

[terryr]

It needs a new title. "$5000 Brake Budget Mustang."

[Ron S]

Amen brother.The car has floated around $9000 until the brake dilema.Just to upgrade the brakes required different wheels,Wheels- $2900,I should be able to offset that by selling the old ones.I really ended up getting the 15" front brakes for $1400,the guy gave me a rebate because the one rotor was crusty,the rear brakes are Baer 14"- 6 piston at $1670. So no it was $6000 budget brakes.I can offset that also by selling the old ones. I knew once the car was built, I'd make some upgrades,I didn't think they be so quick and costly though.

Long story short,I just tripled the original budget minus about $1500 I'll probably get for the old wheels and brakes.Handling of the car has been phenomenal,power-respectable but not great,the only weak spot was the brakes,which should be excellent now.I'm hoping this upgrade will balance the car, and make it alot more competitive.Once I get the rest of the bugs out,I really want to do more on the road courses(that was a ball). Ron

[Ron S]

Someone wanted weights on the new wheels. The 11" are 22lbs and the 13" are 26 lbs. I'll weigh the old ones once the tires are off them. Ron

[jackfrost]

still... for $15k... that's one HELL of a machine. nicely done.

[FirstGenZq8]

Someone wanted weights on the new wheels. The 11" are 22lbs and the 13" are 26 lbs. I'll weigh the old ones once the tires are off them. Ron

thank you ron!

man those are great weights; and $2900 for true monoblock wheels??? freakin' sweet.

looking forward to future pics/vids.

[B Schein]

Ron I saw the wheels today At harford tire They were stacked almost up to my chin. I'll be up to go for a ride soon.

[Ron S]

Yeah Brian they are crazy looking aren't they.Did get them mounted, and weighed the old wheels 10"-23lbs 12"-25lbs.Now that the car is on the ground,the front wheels do clear the control like John at CCW said they would.I would really like to put 315's on the front,but BFG doesn't make that size in this pattern.The 275's are really bulged on the 11" wheels.Can't wait to get it out and see how the brakes feel.Ron

[jackfrost]

uhhh.... pics!?

[Ron S]

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

[srh3trinity]

I liked the car before, but the new wheels look so much better. The car looks more balanced with them. The brakes up front are huge!