2005-2009 Mustang Information on The S197 {Gen1}

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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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Can the roof support a person??

Kind of a weird question, I know...but, do you suppose the roof of the Mustang could support the weight of a person (under 150lbs) if they are spread out evenly?

I can't really ask the question without raising some eyebrows I'm sure!

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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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I believe it would support a person, but it would leave a nice dent. I would not suggest letting anyone get on the roof of your car! Invest in a paintball gun and shoot whoever tries such a thing!
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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theres support beams built into it to provide roll over support so I am sure it can.
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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it would prob dent down, then u hit it from the inside and pops out. been watching too much mtv and wanna stand on your car like rich boy lol?
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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What are you doing with a person spread out on your roof?
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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it would prob dent down, then u hit it from the inside and pops out. been watching too much mtv and wanna stand on your car like rich boy lol?
hahahahahaha rich boy
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 09:56 PM
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Why???
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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Me and my friends used to take turns riding on the roofs of cars like in the movies, so yes it will hold a person to at least 50mph, and it will leave a dent. Windshield wipers are good to at least 60 to keep you on the hood.
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by kevinb120
Windshield wipers are good to at least 60 to keep you on the hood.
Lol....someone has been watching to much "Grindhouse" .... but you saw what happened to that Charger...what a shame!
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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Planning a little photo shoot are we?? lol

I think it would do damage unless you kept your butt close to the windshield and A-pillar. That portion is pretty strong as it has to support the car in case of a roll over.
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 11:25 PM
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Well the skin is independent of the supports underneath it. But at the edges its very strong because of the bends in the metal. The center of the panel will flex extremely easilly(it moves a ton just when you wax the car). Hood and roof are thinner as they do not bear any loads. The trunk skin is a little thicker.
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 11:42 PM
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 11:57 PM
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This post is from Rondosa. (AKA Kristina)

So I agree with Bullitt995



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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 01:14 AM
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The roof on my truck ('02 Chevy 4x4) is solid enough to suppory 150-ish pounds of me without so much as a dimple or a dent.
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Bullitt995
Hot girl = yes
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if that hot girl really decided to pull off a stunt like riding on top of a moving car, that would also make her... a dumb girl.
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 07:54 AM
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ghostride the whip!
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 09:11 AM
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haha 16 replies...

its me that's planning on trying it so i can't exactly shoot myself with a paintball gun...although that would be kind of funny to watch.

i've been planning on doing a cool photo shoot with my car for quite some time (and no, not nasty string bikinis and clear platform shoe pictures bending over the front bumper, but thanks for thinking of that!)...my bf and a friend are going to help out (they are better with SLRs and lighting and posing etc) and I'm just planning all of the ideas/scenes right now. I have one which would require being on the roof, but not standing on it, that's why I'm asking.

I've kneeled on the cap of my dad's truck (while washing it) and it caved a little but popped back out when I got off. i was hoping the same thing would happen but I'm too scared to try on the Mustang. Maybe if I can keep the weight points towards the edges of the roof, it might work.

PS - in case anyone was confused, the car will be STATIONARY!
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by kevinb120
Me and my friends used to take turns riding on the roofs of cars like in the movies, so yes it will hold a person to at least 50mph, and it will leave a dent. Windshield wipers are good to at least 60 to keep you on the hood.
meand my friends would do that........WHEN WE WERE 17! now we have jobs and if were caught doing it, its not as easy to talk the cop out of it when ur 24/25. plus we had my friends trailblazer which he couldnt care less about. when it comes to riding on friends roof's, just leave the mustang out. im jason slipnotovk, and thats myyyyyy 2 cents. back to you
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Rondosa
haha 16 replies...

i've been planning on doing a cool photo shoot with my car for quite some time (and no, not nasty string bikinis and clear platform shoe pictures bending over the front bumper, but thanks for thinking of that!)...my bf and a friend are going to help out (they are better with SLRs and lighting and posing etc) and I'm just planning all of the ideas/scenes right now. I have one which would require being on the roof, but not standing on it, that's why I'm asking.
I hope you'll share the pix with us when you finish your photo shoot!!!

(and what's wrong with a nice string bikini???!?)
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