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Ponies on The Run!

Old Feb 22, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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Well, here are the chrome taillight bezels for your review.

They fit perfectly, not at all like the V-Tech brand that I first had from Summit. They are thinner than the V-Techs and that's why they don't hit the bumper at the corners. They are also way thinner than the black ones, but I think we all agreed that the chrome would look stupid if it was wider.

That said, I think they are very tasteful and really add to the retro look without adding any bling. Here are several angles and a few with one on and one off. They are just laying in place, so they aren't on correctly and may look like they are crooked:

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Like I said before, they don't stand out nearly as much against the white as they do against a black car.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
I'm sorry.. did someone mention bad-a$$??
why do all your posts today have to do with a$$ ?? are you trying to say something.

and I am not taking about yours when I say it looked out-of-sorts.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 89Trooper
Well, here are the chrome taillight bezels for your review.
Looks good, Tom!

Not too much



Originally Posted by habu
why do all your posts today have to do with a$$ ?? are you trying to say something.
One last one for you..

I'm just messin' with you. Your back is safe with me.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Looks good, Tom!

Not too much
Thanks! They're stayin'!

But just for fun:

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...168#post850168
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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I don't think I have ever read this thread until today. Lots of good info.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by freebass55
I don't think I have ever read this thread until today. Lots of good info.
One of the most popular threads on TMS! Welcome - and come back often!
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by habu
Bill, I am not even gonna comment...

I thought that it was secured only with the tape and not bolted down.
Also don't I have to have the new 3rd brake light ready to install to put the ducktail on ??
I'm sure the 3M would hold it but do you really want to risk it?? FYI Mine is installed with just the screws. I recommend using only the screws because after time dirt and other crap will accumlate and it will be visible on the tape. Don't worry about not having the third brake light right away. I got mine 2 months later. You'll want to tint the windows before installing the third brakelight anyways.

Tom I've already commented on your poll so all I'll say here is you've crossed the _______________ .
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by freebass55
I don't think I have ever read this thread until today. Lots of good info.
Yay another Cali guy. Welcome.

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MWAG has raised the prices on the Radiator cover extensions. Good thing is anyone who ordered before the increase will still get them at the old price. I'm so glad I didn't wait now.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by freebass55
I don't think I have ever read this thread until today. Lots of good info.
Welcome to the Ponies on the Run thread, Dave!
There's a few regulars here, just here to have fun and talk Mustang stuff that doesn't quite fit in anywhere else. It's an ongoing soap opera!

Remember, all flaming is done in good fun.



Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
Tom I've already commented on your poll so all I'll say here is you've crossed the _______________ .
Which line is that, Leo? The Mason-Dixon Line?



Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
MWAG has raised the prices on the Radiator cover extensions. Good thing is anyone who ordered before the increase will still get them at the old price. I'm so glad I didn't wait now.
I guess Leo's referring to me.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Am I the only one here (besides Brian) that was looking into an aftermarket shifter?
No, I have pre-ordered the MGW. It will be $276 with the group buy.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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Louvers -
good idea, but picking the right ones is the trick.
I'd say CDC or SHR depending on how much work you want to do.

I vote SHR... If I wanted them that is what I would get.

Really even if he only uses to travel to shows when his car will be free of dirt. I said that like his car is ever really dirty.

Shorty headers (Make the engine bay look nicer) -
just askin' for leaks.
I doubt that there's plenty of people that have changed out they're headers and haven't had any problems.

Powdercoating Valve covers -
don't see them good enough with the shroud.
Once again I have to admit your right.

I think you are wrong there. When I saw Bills and pictures of ya'lls engine compartment I thought "Nice... But why didn't they paint the valve covers?" Especially with Bill and all the shows he does.



SSE center foglight grill (Would look amazing with your stripes) -
no way... too close together.
I have to disagree. I've seen several cars with stripes and the center fogs and think they look awesome.

I never could figure out why so many people are so hot for these...
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Suck it up, Tom! Feeling sick is overrated.
You are so tender-hearted Bill..
Get well soon Tom, I just got over it my self.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by habu
Oh Yeah.. on the powered by Ford badges.....on the car...
I like the way it was done on that car with the GT in the stripes. I think they went well with what he did. They are not for me though.

Originally Posted by habu
Kinda like why I didn't do the GT/CS front and rear covers. I don't have a GT/CS. As much as I like how they look, I've got a GT. The badge is the same way and for me the GT badge isn't something that I'd want to replace.
I have seriously considered doing them but between the lack of funds and the driveway it ain't gonna happen. I some of the pony Tri-bars that have been done but I think I will keep my GT for now.

Originally Posted by habu
Now if someone was to offer a embossed valve/cam cover with Powered By Ford on it like the old V8s I'd be all over that in a second(Painted Ford Blue of course). Of course with the shaker you couldn't see it
I would really love to see this or a set of covers that emulate the aluminum finned Cobra covers. I love them!
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by habu
I personally don't think the Mustang needs much embellishment to make it look awesome. There are little things here and there that are OK but when the little things start to overpower the natural look of the car, then I'm out.
+1 Well said!
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Looks good, Tom!
+1 Tom

Originally Posted by TacoBill
One last one for you..

I'm just messin' with you. Your back is safe with me.
Ya'll, this is starting to look like a "run don't walk "situation!
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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This is for you, John, for hogging up the whole page.

Please check this thread on an hourly basis, otherwise you'll fall behind again.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 89Trooper
Well, here are the chrome taillight bezels for your review.

They fit perfectly, not at all like the V-Tech brand that I first had from Summit. They are thinner than the V-Techs and that's why they don't hit the bumper at the corners. They are also way thinner than the black ones, but I think we all agreed that the chrome would look stupid if it was wider.

That said, I think they are very tasteful and really add to the retro look without adding any bling. Here are several angles and a few with one on and one off. They are just laying in place, so they aren't on correctly and may look like they are crooked:

Attachment 20110 Attachment 20111 Attachment 20112 Attachment 20113 Attachment 20114 Attachment 20115 Attachment 20116 Attachment 20117

Like I said before, they don't stand out nearly as much against the white as they do against a black car.
Looks great Tom! I like them on a white car.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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Tom- I know your probably don't care and won't let it be the deciding factor but you poll is 60% No.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
I'm sure the 3M would hold it but do you really want to risk it?? FYI Mine is installed with just the screws. I recommend using only the screws because after time dirt and other crap will accumlate and it will be visible on the tape. Don't worry about not having the third brake light right away. I got mine 2 months later. You'll want to tint the windows before installing the third brakelight anyways.

Tom I've already commented on your poll so all I'll say here is you've crossed the _______________ .
awesome, then I'm in. Should I bring a drill ? man that's hard to say.

Anyway thinking about it ghettobooty, I think, had the SSE ducktail at the Bumble Bee cruise and you could see that it was starting to come off the decklid that I don't like. So if I'm gonna do it I'm gonna do it right and bolt the thing down. Did you say that the template I needed is with the ducktail or I need to download it. Without that template it'll be difficult to nail down the places to drill (I can't believe I'm thinking/commited to drilling my deck lid).

I don't think I have ever read this thread until today. Lots of good info.
Welcome aboard. Like Bill said it's pretty fast paced here, miss a day or sometime an hour and you'll be a couple pages behind.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Ray Man
Looks great Tom! I like them on a white car.
+1

You were right they look good on a white car. I think they're too much on a dark colored car, imo
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