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Old 12/20/05 | 03:55 PM
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Originally posted by StangNut@December 15, 2005, 10:01 AM
But NONE of that made it look like a Shelby.
No to do that yu added stripes.
Old 12/20/05 | 08:21 PM
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I would rather have mine perform like the Shelby (or better), than look like it.
Old 12/21/05 | 05:50 AM
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Originally posted by 2&2@December 20, 2005, 2:37 PM
Anything else will be considered a "want to be" Shelby 40 years from now. Just an old Mustang with some Shelby parts on it. You have to see 40 years ahead.
I will be dead in 40 years, so I really couldn't care less what it looks like when I am in my grave.
Old 12/21/05 | 06:24 AM
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I would take the rear spoiler and front chin spoiler only.
Old 12/21/05 | 02:06 PM
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You guys are taking me all wrong. Fix your Mustang up the way you want. That is what the Mustang hobby is all about. I even put a Mach 1 scope and stripe, with hood pins on my 65 fastback way back in 1971. But that did not make it a Mach 1, but it looked awesome in its time, even raised the back end up. You will look back at the way the cars are being setup now and laugh about it in the future.I am just saying that if you want it to keep its value the best, a true Shelby over Shelby parts is the way to go. By the way 40 years goes by fast. It has taken me 34 year to get that real 70 Mach 1.
Old 12/21/05 | 09:55 PM
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I might use factory parts from the SE's on my GT if I liked the look of them (ie: Shelby rear spoiler) but I would never make a SE clone out of my car. Again, why bother? Personalize, not plagerize.
Old 12/22/05 | 08:34 PM
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I think using Shelby parts to upgrade your Mustang is absolutely fine. Making a complete clone might be going a bit too far but if that's your thing then go for it. I think the ultimate goal of anybody customizing their stang is to make it their own and that can be done with any combination of parts you want. The only thing I would object to would be re-badging the car as something it is not. That would just be cheesy!
Old 12/23/05 | 06:56 AM
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No Shelby parts or badging for me. I'm more than happy and proud to be a GT owner.
Old 12/23/05 | 09:35 AM
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I think using a part or two is ok. I wouldn't want to imitate the real thing. Definately no SE badging :nono:
Old 12/27/05 | 11:48 AM
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I love the front bumper/fascia, but it looks like you'll need the hood to get the "look". Problem is, I don't like the Shelby hood. I wonder how the tilted pillars next to the lights would match up with the Saleen hood....
Old 12/29/05 | 09:21 PM
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Pieces and parts yes. Badges or emblems no.
Old 1/5/06 | 12:53 AM
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I would never badge my car as anything it isn't.

I really like the Shelby GT500 front clip (I feel confident that someone will end up offering it as a kit) and dash pieces. (Dark IUP looks nice, but I will just wait for this)
Old 1/6/06 | 03:32 PM
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I wouldn't ever use the Shelby emblems on my GT. If I ever mod it, I may end up using a piece or two similar to those on the Shelby, but I want my car to look unique. If I'm going to spend money to mod it, I'm not going to try to make a copy of something.

But that's just my opinion. I've got nothing against people who re-badge their car. I just wouldn't do it, personally.
Old 1/19/06 | 05:17 PM
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Count me in ! I want to convert my car to a Shelby GT500.
Old 1/19/06 | 06:27 PM
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I have to agree with just about everybody...No badges but performance and body parts are all fair game as far as I'm concerned. If I like something and it improves either the look or performance, why not? The badges are not for either and who want's to be a poser.....
Old 1/19/06 | 07:08 PM
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well i guess the only thing i have to say not this really even applies... is i would put a FRPP Supercharger on my 06 when the blower becomes avaiable....
Old 1/19/06 | 08:21 PM
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I already did (Don't hit me)
Old 1/20/06 | 01:03 AM
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take pride.
don't make your car something it is not
Old 1/20/06 | 05:16 AM
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Anyone wanna buy me a Shelby?


I am in love with all the pieces and parts on it. Its my #2 Coveted vehicle. BUT I just couldn't see imitating it. I want the real deal there.
Old 1/20/06 | 10:35 AM
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I would go all the way with the body and some of the interior as well. white and blue looks good


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