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Old May 5, 2015 | 04:54 PM
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So, I had $600 burning a hole in my pocket from a recent acting job, and decided to "invest" in some goodies for the chariot! Rocky Mountain Graphix rear panel wrap, the Powered by Ford intake and throttle body cover, a new pony cut out billet grille (I miss having the big Pony out there leading the way!), a Roush gloss black dash trim kit from Ebay, fuse box cover with tribar and pony emblem, a billet dipstick handle, Quicklift elite hood struts, bilet caps for the engine bay caps, and a pair od red shoulder belt pads for the rear seats (to match the crimson interior better). Whooo that was a shopping frenzy!
Now to park the car by the mail box, polishing the hood and waiting....

the hurry up and wait part lol
That's good investing...not putting all your eggs in one basket
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Old May 5, 2015 | 05:36 PM
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I decided to get back to studying the cello and loaded my cello in the back seat and went for a lesson.
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Old May 5, 2015 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by tukatz
I decided to get back to studying the cello and loaded my cello in the back seat and went for a lesson.

If you open the windows and drive fast, will the wind make music on the cello? lol
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Old May 5, 2015 | 06:22 PM
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Probably would if I didn't have it in a case.
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Old May 5, 2015 | 08:19 PM
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Replacement hood still hasn't gotten to the body shop. Idk when I'm going to get my car back. I almost forget it's gone, it's been so long. I do not know how you rust belt guys do this every year!!
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Old May 5, 2015 | 08:49 PM
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well if it's any consolation, my rear tires have arrived but the front's are still backordered for another week or 2 apparently. So i'm still running my regular wheels.
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Old May 5, 2015 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by laserred38
Replacement hood still hasn't gotten to the body shop. Idk when I'm going to get my car back. I almost forget it's gone, it's been so long. I do not know how you rust belt guys do this every year!!
Bummer. I only had to go four months this year. And this was a mild winter.
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Old May 5, 2015 | 10:49 PM
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Drove it some, and picked up the Cabin air filter and air filter for the Volvo S80 today, tired of replacing them so I went with the reusable types same for the mustang air filter

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Old May 6, 2015 | 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by DarrenGT
the hurry up and wait part lol
That's good investing...not putting all your eggs in one basket
It's funny you should say this, as I was heavily leaning toward a CAI and tune. But the set up I want is closer to $700, I don't really drive it hard and fast, and I figured it would be something I could put off for a bit longer (I already enjoy the roar of my Pype bombs muffler deletes) so I decided to get a bunch of things that will make me happy to put on the car
(and not go into debt doing it!)
You've got one awesome machine, by the way!
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Old May 6, 2015 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by laserred38
Replacement hood still hasn't gotten to the body shop. Idk when I'm going to get my car back. I almost forget it's gone, it's been so long. I do not know how you rust belt guys do this every year!!
It gives you a greater appreciation for your mustang.
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Old May 6, 2015 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by laserred38
Replacement hood still hasn't gotten to the body shop. Idk when I'm going to get my car back. I almost forget it's gone, it's been so long. I do not know how you rust belt guys do this every year!!
That stinks Patrick. Hopefully soon bro!

Originally Posted by Blue Notch
Bummer. I only had to go four months this year. And this was a mild winter.
Yeah,...it was about 4 months for me as well. But, it was a LONG, COLD, MISERABLE 4 months. lol

Originally Posted by GrnT
It gives you a greater appreciation for your mustang.
That it does Mark. That it does.
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Old May 6, 2015 | 05:55 PM
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Probably going to order MGW shifter soon... But can't decide if I should also get clutch and flywheel to install at same time since I'm already working on the tranny...
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Old May 9, 2015 | 08:09 AM
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Smile

Just filled up with fuel and gave her a detail..............she's now ready for a wedding next weekend. There should be a bunch of Mustangs there, so tune in next week for more lol




This is slightly cheating as it's not my car (the GHIG Boss belongs to the couple who are getting married.......and I accompanied the bride to be!).......and it was yesterday.........but there were 4 Boss 302s at a track day at Goodwood. It was a good day. A very goooooood day










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Old May 9, 2015 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Twin Turbo
Just filled up with fuel and gave her a detail..............she's now ready for a wedding next weekend. There should be a bunch of Mustangs there, so tune in next week for more lol
Great photos Paul.
Car is looking good!
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Old May 9, 2015 | 01:20 PM
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Thank you, Sir
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Old May 9, 2015 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Twin Turbo
Just filled up with fuel and gave her a detail..............she's now ready for a wedding next weekend. There should be a bunch of Mustangs there, so tune in next week for more lol




This is slightly cheating as it's not my car (the GHIG Boss belongs to the couple who are getting married.......and I accompanied the bride to be!).......and it was yesterday.........but there were 4 Boss 302s at a track day at Goodwood. It was a good day. A very goooooood day
Nice cars, I've always liked yours.

Kind of off topic, but your post got me thinking. How much does a fill up cost you there for the Mustang?
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Old May 10, 2015 | 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Rather B.Blown
Nice cars, I've always liked yours.

Kind of off topic, but your post got me thinking. How much does a fill up cost you there for the Mustang?
Thank you, too, kind Sir

Unleaded is currently around £1.15 per litre which is about £4.40 per gallon.......so to fill the 16 gallon tank is about £70.

The £ is worth about $1.54, so that £70 is about $108

Now you know one reason us Brits only use our Mustangs as toys

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Old May 10, 2015 | 10:19 AM
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Driving the Family around on our Mother's Day visits.
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Old May 10, 2015 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Twin Turbo
Thank you, too, kind Sir

Unleaded is currently around £1.15 per litre which is about £4.40 per gallon.......so to fill the 16 gallon tank is about £70.

The £ is worth about $1.54, so that £70 is about $108

Now you know one reason us Brits only use our Mustangs as toys
Ouch!! That'll put a dent in the wallet for sure. Its been about a month and a half since I put gas in the 500 and I can't remember how much 93 was then and gas has gone up quite a bit in the last month. 87 is $2.30/ gallon right now, 93 is probably around $2.60.
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Old May 10, 2015 | 04:04 PM
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Eh, premium is already over $3 in Michigan
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