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Old 3/31/07 | 09:22 AM
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Body kit or not to body kit?

I got a 90 5.0 coupe, and was thinking about putting a gt body kit on the sides and rear, and a aftermarket front end that works with the gt kit. The question is though, would it look ok on a coupe, I haven't seen any GT kits on coupes... If not I was thinking about just putting a chin spoiler on the front.... any suggestions?
Old 3/31/07 | 09:53 AM
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I don't care for the GT stuff on a coupe but that's me....
Old 3/31/07 | 01:48 PM
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Seen it done, (complete Fox GT ground effects, fascia, etc.) not pretty, IMO. Still, maybe a photochop would be best to help in your decision.
Old 3/31/07 | 03:01 PM
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hmmm... I've been researching... I'm curious to see what it would look like white w/blue stripes GT taillights, the ABC "SVO" hood (kinda resembles the 99-04 gt hood), a ducktail style spoiler, and a chin spoiler.

I decided against the colt front bumper cover and GT body kit, but wish there was a way to make fog light ports in the front bumper.... nothing huge, just subtle lights...
Old 3/31/07 | 04:59 PM
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I really don't think a body kit would look good on a notch. I've seen some before too, and they weren't the very appealing! White w/ blue (sonic?) stripes would be awesome though! Would be opposite mine! Good Luck!
Old 3/31/07 | 06:36 PM
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thanks... mine will be white w/ viper blue stripes... and my 66 will be viper blue w/white stripes.
Old 3/31/07 | 06:39 PM
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I really don't think a body kit would look good on a notch. I've seen some before too, and they weren't the very appealing! White w/ blue (sonic?) stripes would be awesome though! Would be opposite mine! Good Luck!
how does the spoiler on yours look? not sure what kind I want for mine... it currently has the "phone dial" SSP rims on it... would like to have chrome bullitts...
Old 3/31/07 | 07:18 PM
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not.
Old 3/31/07 | 07:31 PM
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how does the spoiler on yours look? not sure what kind I want for mine... it currently has the "phone dial" SSP rims on it... would like to have chrome bullitts...
I like it! Sometimes I regret putting a spoiler on (I really don't know why ) and other times I'm glad I did. I don't think the stripes would have looked that great without the spoiler. Here's some pics of it on the stang! I got it at 50resto for $110! Hopes this helps!
ps: I think the chrome bullitts would look great! I was just to cheap for the 5-lug conversion!
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Old 3/31/07 | 07:36 PM
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nice...
Old 3/31/07 | 07:55 PM
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Thanks, I've still got alot to do! I guess the list will never end!
Old 3/31/07 | 08:02 PM
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word ^ I know what you mean... I doubt I'll ever have a car thats "finished"
Old 4/1/07 | 02:56 AM
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"Simple is More"

Keep it Stock !!
Old 4/1/07 | 06:05 PM
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Bodykits are for ricers. The notchback is the ultimate "less is more". Want the bling? Buy a GT.

Just my .02.
Old 4/1/07 | 06:16 PM
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No Kit on the coupe!! spoiler si ok but I have seen one with the GT Stuff and it doesn't go!!!!

Just My Opinion Though she's your baby!!!
Old 4/1/07 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by daveyramone
Bodykits are for ricers. The notchback is the ultimate "less is more". Want the bling? Buy a GT.

Just my .02.
I agree with the less is more... my 66 has a shelby hood scoop and side scoops, and a chin spoiler... no spoiler on the trunk of it...


I've already decided that I won't put a body kit on the 90... I want a chin spoiler on it... and an SVO hood (aftermarket, not 85-86 SVO)... and maybe a nice spoiler on the rear... just don't know what sort of spoiler... and GT taillights...

Sorry, but I like the cheese-grater look for some reason...
Old 4/1/07 | 06:44 PM
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Old 4/1/07 | 06:59 PM
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I know I'm late, but what the hell, heres a pic of the notch with the GT parts lol

I actually kind of like it

Old 4/1/07 | 07:00 PM
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Old 4/1/07 | 10:09 PM
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The pic that Arin posted doesnt actually look that bad...those are the wheels that i will eventually hace on my notch, so i guess i might be a little parcial


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