89Trooper

I just got home from Graphic-Express.

I'll post pictures tomorrow since it's crappy here today and raining.

Here's what they did:

1. They removed the Mach 1 stripe I had in front of the Shaker scoop and redesigned it to contour the Shaker's trim ring better. That was reapplied maintaining a gap between the trim ring and the stripe. (Every gap I talk about I wanted to be the same as the gap between the fat part of the stripe and the pinstripe)

2. They made a piece for behind the scoop that contoured the trim ring on one side and the edge of the hood on the other. This was applied maintaining a gap between the trim ring and the stripe, and a gap between the stripe and the edge of the hood. He said this was very difficult to install, so they probably won't sell it. It was hard to maintain an even gap at the edge of the hood and an even gap between the stripe and trim ring. In fact, one side gets a little closer to the trim ring, so I'll have to trim it with a very sharp blade while not cutting into the paint.

3. Rocker panel stripes. I wanted something simple with no "Mach 1" or other words in it, so he put on the thinnest 3-stripe design he had. It's the same "look" as the hood stripe (fat stripe in the middle with a pinstripe above and below it)... only thinner (2"). They think if a car has hood stripes, it needs something on the side, too. This makes sense, since the 03/04 Mach 1's had a rocker panel stripe, too, along with the hood stripe. Even my wife, who said, "No side stripes", thinks it looks good. They look like this (toward the bottom on the Cobra):

http://www.graphic-express.com/n365-series.asp

4. For their pictures, they wanted something written next to the scoop on the left and the right. He put "POWERED BY FORD" in black letters. He left them on in case I liked it. This I'm not too sure about. I kinda like it, so I'll see if it grows on me. Two of my neighbors liked it, but that doesn't really mean much to me (one of them told me to keep the Cobra center caps on my new rims - yeah right).

Hopefully tomorrow I can get some good pics to show it off!

TacoBill

Dang Tom! Not even a teaser pic from inside the garage??

Guess we'll have to wait...

89Trooper

Well, you know how good they turn out!

Tomorrow morning should be sunny.

OKCMustangGT

Can't wait to see pics.

Sorry I haven't posted much lately been busy at work and the storm that rolled through Monday night knocked out my phone and DSL
Got my phone back last night but still no Internet.
I see a reimbursement in my near future or

TacoBill

Okay Tom, it's approaching late morning in FL now.

Where's the ?


Hey Daryl, I saw a Satin Silver GT in my area yesterday with the same Xenon q/w and C scoops as you have. Only thing he needed was some stripes and a Shaker!

Oh BTW, did I tell you guys how much I love my Shaker?

OKCMustangGT

And to think Tom and I had to coerce you into purchasing it.

There is a GT around here that looks "REALLY" close to yours Bill.
TR - Shaker - White Stripes (10" Though) - 18" Polished Bullits - MRT Louvers - Flowmaster Exhaust though and talked to a young kid yesterday that said he had a
TR - Borlas - K & N CAI
Must be nice to have parents buy that kind of car for you at such a young age.
(No offense to you Bill as your son is not driving it yet and you intend to send him to Racing school first)

TacoBill

Yup, it's the best mod you 2 talked me into.

Looks like I have a few clones running around in the central States! Hahaha!
If anyone wishes to clone a 'TacoBill Edition', every mod in step by step format is in my album.
I myself haven't modeled my mods around anyone in particular, just adding stuff I think will look pretty cool; it's a masterpiece in progress!

And yes, still set on sending Chris to a real driving school before handing over this beast to him.

OKCMustangGT

Yea I got mined outlined in my Photobucket Album.
Mine looks similar to several cars here on the forum, but I didn't copy them only saw things that I liked.
But I have not seen a car like mine anywhere around Oklahoma

89Trooper

Just got up, and I have an appointement for an MRI (for my lumbar area). It's nothing bad, I just have this pain in my leg and they want to see what's causing it. It starts in my lower back and shoots down my leg, actually. I'm sure it's my Sciatic Nerve, but they don't know if it's a muscle or a joint that's pinching it.

No time for pics today. I really want to take them, too, so you can all tell me what you think!

Tomorrow nothing is going on... (I hope).

TacoBill

I'll be sending in my app to my very first (judged) carshow! It'll be on the 30th of this month. I'll let you guys know for sure what happens, hopefully I won't get ripped apart too bad!

Next Wed night is my club's drive-in show. It'll serve as a good test bed too see (and ask) what else I need to whip her into show ready.

Well, I'm off soon to Chris' Jiu-Jitsu tournament, so I'll be offline til later today.

Tom, okay, I'll cut you some slack for no pics today, but we all expect them tomorrow. Hope your leg gets better!

89Trooper

Here are two garage teaser pics. The gap behind the trim ring isn't THAT small... it's just the angle of the shot. Also, I drove home in another huge rain storm, so the car's a little dirty.

OKCMustangGT

C'mon Tom, it's just a leg, you have another. Where is your dedication to the TMSers?
Hope everything comes out ok, had friend that required back surgery for crap like that

Bill your car will do fine. As spotless as that car is I'm sure it will win.

OKCMustangGT

Looks good !
Can't wait to see outside shots

TacoBill

That looks awesome Tom!

Thanks, Daryl!

Gotta run now, I'm late!!

89Trooper

You guys like the "POWERED BY FORD"? I'm still up in the air about it.

I'm late, too!!

OKCMustangGT

Looks good from what I can tell, but I want lighted pictures, from a distance, up close, etc. then I will voice my opinion.

89Trooper

You'll get them all tomorrow!

The letters LOOK good, as far as being centered, font type, and font size. But, what are all your thoughts about even having something written there? Cool? Tacky? Gaudy?

TacoBill

After looking at the whole hood, Chris and I vote the following:

Hood stripes:

Rocker Stripes:

'Powered By Ford' letters:

Sorry, it just looks good for the moment, not for the long run.

But, like Daryl said, we need some good shots outside for a final say.

89Trooper

Yeah, I'm heading this direction. When I really start questioning something, I know I don't like it.

This weekend is supposed to be really nice, so I'll take a bunch of pictures tomorrow and upload them to my .

89Trooper

See any cool looking cars on this website page?

http://www.graphic-express.com/01_fo...06_mustang.asp