So, if Chrysler can, why not Ford?
2/8/05 | 05:34 PM
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(I dunno where to put this, so it goes here for now.)
I know, it's more like an apples to orangutans, but go with me on this:
http://www.allpar.com/cars/lx/dodge-charger.html
And there you will find the wrongly named Charger coming soon, and they've got the Daytonas a-comin.
Now these Daytonas will be Go Mango! (a nice orangy bronze, I think) and Top Banana. It's only for these Daytona cars, and these cars will be only in these two colors, Mango! first.
Ford has the Screamin' Yellow, but the Emberglo/Blazing Copper isn't here for '05, or, likely, '06 either, which is kind of silly since the Mazda gets that paint in the same plant. (Guess I don't understand the problem. It's *JUST PAINT*.)
Point? None, really. But I am wondering how many of those Daytonas are going to be built out of the whole of the Charger fleet, how much extra they'd cost. And then why doesn't Ford do something similar. They're only dressed up regular Chargers. Why not a special set of Mustangs be built with Blazing Copper? (or Autumn Orange, Calypso Coral, Emberglo... You get the idea.)
/ok, ok, allright, I know, enough with the Emberglo already... But Ford won't gimme a straight answer on this! (sigh)
I know, it's more like an apples to orangutans, but go with me on this:
http://www.allpar.com/cars/lx/dodge-charger.html
And there you will find the wrongly named Charger coming soon, and they've got the Daytonas a-comin.
Now these Daytonas will be Go Mango! (a nice orangy bronze, I think) and Top Banana. It's only for these Daytona cars, and these cars will be only in these two colors, Mango! first.
Ford has the Screamin' Yellow, but the Emberglo/Blazing Copper isn't here for '05, or, likely, '06 either, which is kind of silly since the Mazda gets that paint in the same plant. (Guess I don't understand the problem. It's *JUST PAINT*.)
Point? None, really. But I am wondering how many of those Daytonas are going to be built out of the whole of the Charger fleet, how much extra they'd cost. And then why doesn't Ford do something similar. They're only dressed up regular Chargers. Why not a special set of Mustangs be built with Blazing Copper? (or Autumn Orange, Calypso Coral, Emberglo... You get the idea.)
/ok, ok, allright, I know, enough with the Emberglo already... But Ford won't gimme a straight answer on this! (sigh)
2/8/05 | 07:33 PM
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2/8/05 | 07:33 PM
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Originally posted by houtex@February 8, 2005, 7:37 PM
I know, it's more like an apples to orangutans, but go with me on this:
I know, it's more like an apples to orangutans, but go with me on this:
Mustang = retro done right.More colors would sure be nice, but I think it falls into the same category as all the other "why didn't Ford offer this as an option" discussions. Funny how $$ is always the manufacturers reason, but I think most people would be willing to spend a couple hundred dollars for some stuff. I think IUP is a perfect example. I'll just take my Sonic Blue and be happy that I was even able to get that.
2/9/05 | 06:43 AM
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I actually like the look of the Charger, my only gripe is there isn't a 2-door version available. Why must every car that comes out be retro? The Charger looks a lot more "mean" than the GTO. I don't think too many have a huge problem with the '04 Mustang and it's not retro.
2/9/05 | 06:45 AM
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Originally posted by slavehand@February 9, 2005, 8:25 AM
Yes, I think reviving an orange and maybe a grabber blue or/and a grabber green for a SE Mustang would :headbang:
Yes, I think reviving an orange and maybe a grabber blue or/and a grabber green for a SE Mustang would :headbang:
2/9/05 | 06:51 AM
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Originally posted by trublustang03@February 9, 2005, 8:50 AM
Grabber blue would be awesome on the new stang :worship:
Grabber blue would be awesome on the new stang :worship:
If only producing cars were as easy as dreaming them up.....
2/9/05 | 06:56 AM
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Oh my god, those new 'charger' things are REALLY an insult to the original. Now that I see it with the original Muscle Car decals, I really can't believe they actually think this car looks good. It's so absurd. Thank god Ford at least doesn't have a complete retard in the design department.
I agree the grabber colors will be very cool on the new Mustang. But I think they're waiting to put them on a new Mach 1 or Boss. Just like in the late 60's.
I agree the grabber colors will be very cool on the new Mustang. But I think they're waiting to put them on a new Mach 1 or Boss. Just like in the late 60's.
2/9/05 | 06:56 AM
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Originally posted by slavehand+February 9, 2005, 7:54 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(slavehand @ February 9, 2005, 7:54 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-trublustang03@February 9, 2005, 8:50 AM
Grabber blue would be awesome on the new stang :worship:
Grabber blue would be awesome on the new stang :worship:
If only producing cars were as easy as dreaming them up.....
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I hear ya :bang:
2/9/05 | 07:12 AM
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Originally posted by slavehand+February 9, 2005, 7:54 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(slavehand @ February 9, 2005, 7:54 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-trublustang03@February 9, 2005, 8:50 AM
Grabber blue would be awesome on the new stang :worship:
Grabber blue would be awesome on the new stang :worship:
If only producing cars were as easy as dreaming them up.....
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A coupe with a cloth top?
2/9/05 | 09:02 AM
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Originally posted by holderca1+February 9, 2005, 9:15 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(holderca1 @ February 9, 2005, 9:15 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>
Especially on an '06 Mach 1 modified w/ a targa top
If only producing cars were as easy as dreaming them up.....
Originally posted by slavehand@February 9, 2005, 7:54 AM
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Especially on an '06 Mach 1 modified w/ a targa top
If only producing cars were as easy as dreaming them up.....
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No, no. Targa not Toga. Kinda like the way the 'Vette coupe is equiped.
I believe BurningMan had a design of a Mach 1 the he produced that was
2/9/05 | 11:41 AM
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Originally posted by slavehand+February 9, 2005, 10:05 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(slavehand @ February 9, 2005, 10:05 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>
Especially on an '06 Mach 1 modified w/ a targa top
If only producing cars were as easy as dreaming them up.....
A coupe with a cloth top?
Originally posted by holderca1@February 9, 2005, 9:15 AM
Originally posted by slavehand@February 9, 2005, 7:54 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-trublustang03
<!--QuoteBegin-trublustang03
Especially on an '06 Mach 1 modified w/ a targa top
If only producing cars were as easy as dreaming them up.....
A coupe with a cloth top?
I believe BurningMan had a design of a Mach 1 the he produced that was
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Isn't a Targa top what the nice convertible tops are?
2/9/05 | 11:47 AM
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Originally posted by Psycho911@February 9, 2005, 12:35 PM
people say the charger has the retro look, i dont see it, i just see a modified dodge ram front end on a body of a Chrysler 300
not the best chop but shows that the Charger had lots of potential
people say the charger has the retro look, i dont see it, i just see a modified dodge ram front end on a body of a Chrysler 300
not the best chop but shows that the Charger had lots of potential
It kinda, you know, looks like a muscle car that way. 