Nathan's Blue Notch....
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Nathan's Blue Notch....
Since all this was lost in the crash, I'm gonna try to recreate as much of it as I can with google cache.
Here goes:
Since today is the three year anniversary of getting my first mustang and first car, I've decided to start a thread to document everything I've done to it so far and everything I'll do with it in the future.
For anyone interested, here's the story of how I got my mustang. Now for some pics. ![](http://forums.bradbarnett.net/images/smilies/firedevil.gif)
The day I got it, 1989 Ford Mustang Coupe, Medium Shadow Blue w/ Regatta Blue Interior, 2.3L 5spd, 114,xxx miles:
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/MyMustang4-29-06005.jpg)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/MyMustang4-29-06006.jpg)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/MyMustang4-29-06008.jpg)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/MyMustang4-29-06010.jpg)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/MyMustang4-29-06011.jpg)
New Headlights:
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/SummerB-days06004.jpg)
Few days before paint (October '06):
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/Fall06STANG141.jpg)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/Fall06STANG147.jpg)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/Fall06STANG151.jpg)
Fresh paint (October '06):
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/25387420012_large.jpg)
Finally finished! '05 Ford Sonic Blue, 8" white stripes, 3" fiberglass cowl hood, SE-style spoiler, replacement deck lid (October/November '06):
This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 1984x1488.![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/MyMustang4-29-06069.jpg)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/MyMustang4-29-06040.jpg)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/MyMustang4-29-06027.jpg)
New wheels!! 17x9 chrome '95 Cobras wrapped in Yokohama YK520s (Late March '07):
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/NEWWHEELSSandy021.jpg)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/NEWWHEELSSandy027.jpg)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/NEWWHEELSSandy039.jpg)
Few favorite pics:
(June '07)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/MyMustang6-7-07064-1.jpg)
(September '07)
This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 2284x1712.![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/MyMustangCECESandyetc-SEP07027.jpg)
(September '07)
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(Spring '08)
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(July '08)
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(Summer '08)
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This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 2592x1944.![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/u12.jpg)
Finally lowered with Eibach Pro-kit (September '08):
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(October '08)
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Favorite all-time pic (October '08):
Interior: I've done several different things with my interior so far. I added aluminum pedal covers, shift ****, stainless steel scuff plates, and a few other small things. I also replaced the (broken) seats with ones out of a '95 I bought off craigslist, and put some cheap covers over them for now. Someday I'd like to get some Corbeau Sport Seats and matching upholstery for the back seat. I also want to add some new floor mats so it looks a little cleaner.
This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 2481x1861.![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/MyMustangCECESandyetc-SEP07042.jpg)
(New seats, summer '07)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/StangRoofSandy07044.jpg)
(Summer '08)
This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 2293x1720.![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/DSCN3826.jpg)
Sound system:
When I bought it the sound system consisted of a broken tape deck and two 6x9s in the rear. The dash speakers and antenna weren't even hooked up. In late summer '06 I got a Sony CDX-GT200 installed and that was fine for a while. The next summer I ordered Blaupunkt GTx352s for the dash and Infinity Kappa 6x8s for the rear deck. That still wasn't enough so the next spring I ordered a Blaupunkt THA475 4ch amp, Infinity Reference 6.5s (shallow), Kenwood KDC-X492, and an Infinity Reference 10" sub plus box and wiring. And because I still wanted more I ordered another sub, a bigger box, and an Alpine MRP-M500 plus wiring and a capacitor. I also built a custom amp rack and trunk lid mat with the help of my dad, plus dynamatted the trunk and doors. Pics:
This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 2319x1739.![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/DSCN3805.jpg)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/002-4-1.jpg)
Engine, etc: I really haven't done a whole lot performance wise, yet. Right now my only mods are a CAI from Mustangs Unlimited, a Maximum Motorsports Strut Tower Brace, and an SVO sway bar from Paul, plus the Eibach springs.
I've also added a stainless steel radiator cover, chrome prop rod, and painted a few small things:
This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 1024x768.![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/25387420204_large.jpg)
For the future I still have a ton of plans! The most important would have to deal with the engine. lol I'd like to do either a 2.3T or 5.0L swap. It's so hard to choose. I'd want the 2.3T because it's unique and a lot easier to do. I'd want the 5.0L because I love the sound and torque of a V8.
Anyway here's a list of everything else I still want to do:
-Paint brake calipers and drums black
-Install new door handles (I've had them for almost 2 years
)
-Repaint mirrors and front and rear windshield molding/trim
-Tint windows (%
)
-Upgrade alternator
-New seats
-Pro5.0 short throw shifter
-Better front sway bar (stock 5.0, MM, or Eibach
)
-MM Subframe connectors
-MM Caster Camber Plates
-New shocks and struts
-Regatta blue floor mats w/ pony
-Black leather e-brake boot
-Billet e-brake cover
-Replace seat belt sleeves, and various other worn interior items
-Replace rear package tray
-Replace roof rail molding
-Replace body molding
-Refurbish quarter window trim
-Either shorten the antenna, or splurge and have it shaved
-140mph (white face
) gauges
-Shave and paint engine bay black
-and probably some other things I'm forgetting. lol
![Headbang](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/smilies/headbang.gif)
Since today is the three year anniversary of getting my first mustang and first car, I've decided to start a thread to document everything I've done to it so far and everything I'll do with it in the future.
![](http://forums.bradbarnett.net/images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
![](http://forums.bradbarnett.net/images/smilies/firedevil.gif)
The day I got it, 1989 Ford Mustang Coupe, Medium Shadow Blue w/ Regatta Blue Interior, 2.3L 5spd, 114,xxx miles:
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/MyMustang4-29-06005.jpg)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/MyMustang4-29-06006.jpg)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/MyMustang4-29-06008.jpg)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/MyMustang4-29-06010.jpg)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/MyMustang4-29-06011.jpg)
New Headlights:
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/SummerB-days06004.jpg)
Few days before paint (October '06):
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/Fall06STANG141.jpg)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/Fall06STANG147.jpg)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/Fall06STANG151.jpg)
Fresh paint (October '06):
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/25387420012_large.jpg)
Finally finished! '05 Ford Sonic Blue, 8" white stripes, 3" fiberglass cowl hood, SE-style spoiler, replacement deck lid (October/November '06):
![](http://forums.bradbarnett.net/images/statusicon/wol_error.gif)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/MyMustang4-29-06069.jpg)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/MyMustang4-29-06040.jpg)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/MyMustang4-29-06027.jpg)
New wheels!! 17x9 chrome '95 Cobras wrapped in Yokohama YK520s (Late March '07):
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/NEWWHEELSSandy021.jpg)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/NEWWHEELSSandy027.jpg)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/NEWWHEELSSandy039.jpg)
Few favorite pics:
(June '07)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/MyMustang6-7-07064-1.jpg)
(September '07)
![](http://forums.bradbarnett.net/images/statusicon/wol_error.gif)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/MyMustangCECESandyetc-SEP07027.jpg)
(September '07)
![](http://forums.bradbarnett.net/images/statusicon/wol_error.gif)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/MyMustangCECESandyetc-SEP07099.jpg)
(Spring '08)
![](http://forums.bradbarnett.net/images/statusicon/wol_error.gif)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/u14.jpg)
(July '08)
![](http://forums.bradbarnett.net/images/statusicon/wol_error.gif)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/MustangDynamatAlexBaseball08108.jpg)
(Summer '08)
![](http://forums.bradbarnett.net/images/statusicon/wol_error.gif)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/u10.jpg)
![](http://forums.bradbarnett.net/images/statusicon/wol_error.gif)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/u12.jpg)
Finally lowered with Eibach Pro-kit (September '08):
![](http://forums.bradbarnett.net/images/statusicon/wol_error.gif)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/154.jpg)
(October '08)
![](http://forums.bradbarnett.net/images/statusicon/wol_error.gif)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/165-2.jpg)
Favorite all-time pic (October '08):
Interior: I've done several different things with my interior so far. I added aluminum pedal covers, shift ****, stainless steel scuff plates, and a few other small things. I also replaced the (broken) seats with ones out of a '95 I bought off craigslist, and put some cheap covers over them for now. Someday I'd like to get some Corbeau Sport Seats and matching upholstery for the back seat. I also want to add some new floor mats so it looks a little cleaner.
![](http://forums.bradbarnett.net/images/statusicon/wol_error.gif)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/MyMustangCECESandyetc-SEP07042.jpg)
(New seats, summer '07)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/StangRoofSandy07044.jpg)
(Summer '08)
![](http://forums.bradbarnett.net/images/statusicon/wol_error.gif)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/DSCN3826.jpg)
Sound system:
When I bought it the sound system consisted of a broken tape deck and two 6x9s in the rear. The dash speakers and antenna weren't even hooked up. In late summer '06 I got a Sony CDX-GT200 installed and that was fine for a while. The next summer I ordered Blaupunkt GTx352s for the dash and Infinity Kappa 6x8s for the rear deck. That still wasn't enough so the next spring I ordered a Blaupunkt THA475 4ch amp, Infinity Reference 6.5s (shallow), Kenwood KDC-X492, and an Infinity Reference 10" sub plus box and wiring. And because I still wanted more I ordered another sub, a bigger box, and an Alpine MRP-M500 plus wiring and a capacitor. I also built a custom amp rack and trunk lid mat with the help of my dad, plus dynamatted the trunk and doors. Pics:
![](http://forums.bradbarnett.net/images/statusicon/wol_error.gif)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/DSCN3805.jpg)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/002-4-1.jpg)
Engine, etc: I really haven't done a whole lot performance wise, yet. Right now my only mods are a CAI from Mustangs Unlimited, a Maximum Motorsports Strut Tower Brace, and an SVO sway bar from Paul, plus the Eibach springs.
![](http://forums.bradbarnett.net/images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
![](http://forums.bradbarnett.net/images/statusicon/wol_error.gif)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/Notch/25387420204_large.jpg)
For the future I still have a ton of plans! The most important would have to deal with the engine. lol I'd like to do either a 2.3T or 5.0L swap. It's so hard to choose. I'd want the 2.3T because it's unique and a lot easier to do. I'd want the 5.0L because I love the sound and torque of a V8.
![](http://forums.bradbarnett.net/images/smilies/doh.gif)
-Paint brake calipers and drums black
-Install new door handles (I've had them for almost 2 years
![](http://forums.bradbarnett.net/images/smilies/nonono.gif)
-Repaint mirrors and front and rear windshield molding/trim
-Tint windows (%
![](http://forums.bradbarnett.net/images/smilies/dunno.gif)
-Upgrade alternator
-New seats
-Pro5.0 short throw shifter
-Better front sway bar (stock 5.0, MM, or Eibach
![](http://forums.bradbarnett.net/images/smilies/dunno.gif)
-MM Subframe connectors
-MM Caster Camber Plates
-New shocks and struts
-Regatta blue floor mats w/ pony
-Black leather e-brake boot
-Billet e-brake cover
-Replace seat belt sleeves, and various other worn interior items
-Replace rear package tray
-Replace roof rail molding
-Replace body molding
-Refurbish quarter window trim
-Either shorten the antenna, or splurge and have it shaved
-140mph (white face
![](http://forums.bradbarnett.net/images/smilies/dunno.gif)
-Shave and paint engine bay black
-and probably some other things I'm forgetting. lol
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And the updates:
I put some Infinity Reference components up front with the tweeters mounted in the dash. I decided to go with a 10" Alpine Type R instead of my Infinity References. It saved about 17lbs. worth of weight, and hits way harder than they could ever dream of.
I also upgraded to a 130amp 3G alternator from PA Performance. I had to take off my strut tower brace though cause there was absolutely no hope of getting it to fit.
I'll try to figure something out eventually. Some pics:
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/016-4.jpg)
![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/031-4.jpg)
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I put some Infinity Reference components up front with the tweeters mounted in the dash. I decided to go with a 10" Alpine Type R instead of my Infinity References. It saved about 17lbs. worth of weight, and hits way harder than they could ever dream of.
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![](http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/BlueNotch/016-4.jpg)
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Last edited by Blue Notch; 9/8/09 at 06:22 PM.
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Nathan, you need to cover the plates on a few pics you missed
Edit time.
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