2013 GT just delivered.....some assembly required.
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The customer is Ford Motor Company. After the success of the Blue Angels Mustang we built last year, Ford came to us again to build a P-51 Red Tails inspired Mustang GT.
Here is a link to a story from Mustangs Daily-Source
Originally Posted by MustangsDaily.com
One-off 2013 Red Tails Mustang to be auctioned at EAA AirVenture
27 June 2012
Red Tails Ford Mustang
EAA AirVenture, the world’s greatest annual aviation celebration in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has become known as the home for one-of-a-kind, aviation themed Ford Mustangs. For 2012, Ford has created a “Red Tails Edition” Mustang to honor the exploits of the famous Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American aviators in the United States Army Air Corps. This special Mustang will be auctioned off on Thursday, July 26th to benefit the EAA’s (Experimental Aircraft Association) Young Eagles Program.
For the past several years, Ford Motor Company has provided EAA with memorable auction vehicles such as the AV8R, the AV-X10 Dearborn Doll, the SR-71 Mustang and the Blue Angels Mustang that, in total, have raised more than $1.5 million for EAA’s Young Eagles Program. The Young Eagles Auction takes place at the “Gathering of Eagles” benefit each year at AirVenture. Ford Motor Company is the exclusive automotive partner and has been a proud supporter of EAA and Young Eagles through providing vehicles and donations each year to be raffled and auctioned.
The “Red Tails Edition” Ford Mustang celebrates the contribution of the Tuskegee Airmen and offers a creative connection to the World War II Mustang fighter plane with a contemporary flare for the serious collector. The VIN is #00051 of the 2013 MY build to align with the P-51 Mustangs flown by the Tuskegee Airmen. The one-of-a-kind exterior paint job of polished aluminum and silver chrome has red and yellow accents along with exciting elements consistent with the aircraft flown by the Tuskegee Airmen. The objective of the Red Tails Mustang is to build a highly valued vehicle that will excite both enthusiasts and collectors alike. The spectacular Mustang will be on display all week, July 23rd – July 29th, at the Ford Hangar at EAA AirVenture.
The auction for the “Red Tails Edition” Ford Mustang will take place on Thursday, July 26th at 7:30 PM (Central Time) at the EAA Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. For those interested in an offsite bidding opportunity, arrangements can be made by calling Elissa Lines at 920/426-6101 or elines@eaa.org. Visit www.airventure.org/gathering for more information.
27 June 2012
Red Tails Ford Mustang
EAA AirVenture, the world’s greatest annual aviation celebration in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has become known as the home for one-of-a-kind, aviation themed Ford Mustangs. For 2012, Ford has created a “Red Tails Edition” Mustang to honor the exploits of the famous Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American aviators in the United States Army Air Corps. This special Mustang will be auctioned off on Thursday, July 26th to benefit the EAA’s (Experimental Aircraft Association) Young Eagles Program.
For the past several years, Ford Motor Company has provided EAA with memorable auction vehicles such as the AV8R, the AV-X10 Dearborn Doll, the SR-71 Mustang and the Blue Angels Mustang that, in total, have raised more than $1.5 million for EAA’s Young Eagles Program. The Young Eagles Auction takes place at the “Gathering of Eagles” benefit each year at AirVenture. Ford Motor Company is the exclusive automotive partner and has been a proud supporter of EAA and Young Eagles through providing vehicles and donations each year to be raffled and auctioned.
The “Red Tails Edition” Ford Mustang celebrates the contribution of the Tuskegee Airmen and offers a creative connection to the World War II Mustang fighter plane with a contemporary flare for the serious collector. The VIN is #00051 of the 2013 MY build to align with the P-51 Mustangs flown by the Tuskegee Airmen. The one-of-a-kind exterior paint job of polished aluminum and silver chrome has red and yellow accents along with exciting elements consistent with the aircraft flown by the Tuskegee Airmen. The objective of the Red Tails Mustang is to build a highly valued vehicle that will excite both enthusiasts and collectors alike. The spectacular Mustang will be on display all week, July 23rd – July 29th, at the Ford Hangar at EAA AirVenture.
The auction for the “Red Tails Edition” Ford Mustang will take place on Thursday, July 26th at 7:30 PM (Central Time) at the EAA Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. For those interested in an offsite bidding opportunity, arrangements can be made by calling Elissa Lines at 920/426-6101 or elines@eaa.org. Visit www.airventure.org/gathering for more information.
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Here is the plane that inspired the build.
The front bumper cover has been chromed. The silver/chrome body panels will be matte clearcoated and have a brushed aluminum look to it.
Here is the car as of about an hour ago. panels are stripped and ready for a coat of silver.
2013 GT500 twin tip exhaust
2013 GT500 rearend assembly
2013 GT500 Brembo 6 pot brakes (will be painted yellow)
15" Brembo rotors
Close-up of the P-51 inspired VIN "00051"
The front bumper cover has been chromed. The silver/chrome body panels will be matte clearcoated and have a brushed aluminum look to it.
Here is the car as of about an hour ago. panels are stripped and ready for a coat of silver.
2013 GT500 twin tip exhaust
2013 GT500 rearend assembly
2013 GT500 Brembo 6 pot brakes (will be painted yellow)
15" Brembo rotors
Close-up of the P-51 inspired VIN "00051"
Last edited by TK421; Jun 27, 2012 at 02:15 PM.
This is too cool. Wicked movie, amazing story, and real heros. This car is a must. Good luck and God speed.
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To do it right (disassembly of car - including he interior - and prep/painting individual parts), you're probably looking at close to $8-10k.
I had a Harley painted, and even though I took the parts off the bike myself and delivered them to the shop, it still cost $2500 for the prep/paint. Considering they didn't have to remove/install the parts themselves, and the relatively small surface area being worked, you can probably see how I could come up with my estimate, and that would probably be a little low, depending on who's doing the work.
I had a Harley painted, and even though I took the parts off the bike myself and delivered them to the shop, it still cost $2500 for the prep/paint. Considering they didn't have to remove/install the parts themselves, and the relatively small surface area being worked, you can probably see how I could come up with my estimate, and that would probably be a little low, depending on who's doing the work.
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Yes, the side pipes are functional. They are very similar to the side pipe operation on the Boss Mustangs. The H-pipe has flanges on both sides which bolt up to the side pipes. I have a video on my phone of the side pipes in action. I will have to edit it and load it up to YouTube.
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To do it right (disassembly of car - including he interior - and prep/painting individual parts), you're probably looking at close to $8-10k.
I had a Harley painted, and even though I took the parts off the bike myself and delivered them to the shop, it still cost $2500 for the prep/paint. Considering they didn't have to remove/install the parts themselves, and the relatively small surface area being worked, you can probably see how I could come up with my estimate, and that would probably be a little low, depending on who's doing the work.
I had a Harley painted, and even though I took the parts off the bike myself and delivered them to the shop, it still cost $2500 for the prep/paint. Considering they didn't have to remove/install the parts themselves, and the relatively small surface area being worked, you can probably see how I could come up with my estimate, and that would probably be a little low, depending on who's doing the work.
This car looks great. Can't wait to see the finished product.
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The car is finished. Check out this thread for more pictures. https://themustangsource.com/f726/re...510655/index2/
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question... since you are going with the 2013 gt500 mufflers, will you have to modify the rest of the pipes in order for the mufflers to bolt up. i would guess the GT500 exhaust is possibly thicker because of so much HP , or is the rest of the piping the same as a GT ?
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I think you can see it here...
http://www.corral.net/
Looks like the chrome front bumper got changed. Really neat car and a great story.
http://www.corral.net/
Looks like the chrome front bumper got changed. Really neat car and a great story.
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