05-09 Exterior Modifications Making Your '05 Stand Out from the Crowd
View Poll Results: "Powered by Ford", or no "Powered by Ford"?
Looks great! Don't change it!
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Looks awful! Get rid of it!
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Powered or Not Powered by Ford?

Old Jul 16, 2006 | 09:03 PM
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89Trooper - What's your first impulse when YOU see it?
My first impulse was that I didn't like it. But I didn't want to take it off haphazardly without getting a few opinions.

Thanks, everybody, for all the votes, opinions, and compliments!
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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I vote
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 89Trooper
My first impulse was that I didn't like it. But I didn't want to take it off haphazardly without getting a few opinions.

Thanks, everybody, for all the votes, opinions, and compliments!
so whats the final call??
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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Looks good to me. Haven't seen it anywhere else so its different which is always a plus. fits in good with the whole look of your car. Plus if you like it thats the main thing.
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Boltzman
so whats the final call??
I just don't know! Guess I'll leave it on for awhile to see if it grows on me. I doubt the white will fade enough to make a difference if it's on for awhile.
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 09:33 AM
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You all must have forgotten a VERY ESSENTIAL element in his decision...

When Mustangs came out with shakers in the late 60's, lots said Powered by Ford somewhere, whether it was on the hood, shaker, or usually valve covers.

He is not putting that there to just let us know what kind of engine he has, it is a throwback to the days when Stangs really had shakers and "Powered by Ford" on them.

I think it is awesome and ties in with the theme...Maybe these new age stang guys dont get it?
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 09:37 AM
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should be "FORD POWER" or use the FRP logos.

powered by x is like so 90's street racer. (I had them all over my civic) that it is out of place on the mustang.
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by bullittman68
You all must have forgotten a VERY ESSENTIAL element in his decision...

When Mustangs came out with shakers in the late 60's, lots said Powered by Ford somewhere, whether it was on the hood, shaker, or usually valve covers.

He is not putting that there to just let us know what kind of engine he has, it is a throwback to the days when Stangs really had shakers and "Powered by Ford" on them.

I think it is awesome and ties in with the theme...Maybe these new age stang guys dont get it?
Thanks! This is a very good point... I am trying to keep the retro theme going.
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by NosferatuVI
Powered by x is like so 90's street racer. (I had them all over my civic) that it is out of place on the mustang.
I guess I'm in the 90's (well, I was up until the Shaker came along)!

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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by bullittman68
You all must have forgotten a VERY ESSENTIAL element in his decision...
No, we haven't forgotten. We're just voting on how we think the letters look on his hood.

Originally Posted by bullittman68
He is not putting that there to just let us know what kind of engine he has, it is a throwback to the days when Stangs really had shakers and "Powered by Ford" on them.
Trooper originally didn't ask for the 'PBF' decals to be put on, the car was returned with them on.

Originally Posted by bullittman68
I think it is awesome and ties in with the theme...Maybe these new age stang guys dont get it?
He isn't restoring a classic Mustang, he's modding it with hints of the past on a present car.
So do the letters belong there? There isn't a right or wrong, it's pure personal taste.
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 04:52 PM
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I've decided to keep it... at least for the time being.

On the road, it really isn't visible as it's flat on the hood. Only trucks really get a good look at it. I'll wait to see what kind of comments I get at a few local car shows. Even though the hood will be up, people walk around the car and will see it.

It is different and isn't really that "busy". I guy at work has something written next to his fake scoop and tribal flames all over the hood... that's kinda "busy".

Thanks for all the comments and opinions and votes. Keep them coming if you want... I like to hear what y'all think!
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 07:34 AM
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Yeah, if you change it I would put some emblem on the side of the scoop. That makes those shakers look mean
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 04:52 PM
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I had "281" emblems on my scoop, but just didn't like them that much:

http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f1.../Mustangs/CDC/
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 05:21 PM
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It's your car, your call! I voted "no" - I don't like "powered by..." stickers on any car, to me that spells "rice". Also, it's not like you are going to pop the hood and find an Oldsmobile engine in there, I think that most of us assume that a Ford just happens to be powered by Ford.

Just personal preference! It's a beautiful car! Love the clear front turn signal lights.

If you like them, keep them! It's your right as an American.
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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by mrkabc
It's a beautiful car! Love the clear front turn signal lights.
Thanks for the compliment! They flow so well with the other lights on the front of the car, while the amber stuck out like a sore thumb. They would look great on a black car, too!
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