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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 09:34 AM
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Fenders are held on by 1 bolt since I take them on and off to work on them. The hood and fenders line up better once bolted down, but the door does need to be moved. It is off some, but I will fix that when I put it all together after paint.
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 10:26 AM
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IMO its the sidewall thats the problem. I think i have 225/60s of the front, and 225/70s on the rear...you walls are too short. New tires should help!

these are even 14 inch wheels....


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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 10:44 AM
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Those are brand new tires

I don't like a bunch of side wall which is why I bought these, but these are almost too small. I like a low to the ground look and these will help once I lower it.

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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 11:10 AM
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most places will let you trade in tires you just bought if you end up not likeing them. Good luck.
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 11:19 AM
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Well the rear end gap is alright with me. Maybe 1-2in which isn't too much for me. Actually like some gap in the rear, front just needs more of a drop and then it will be good. The final decision will come after it gets painted and I see what they look like with paint on the mustang and not just primer.
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 03:42 PM
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Well I went to get my tires swapped out since they were in the wrong direction and on the wrong rim. Well they got the right rims, but I think the tires are still in the wrong direction. O well, I have time to get that fixed.

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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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Well I can now hang up my sign saying "Praise the Lowered"
The mustang is dropped big time now . I'll have to check my clearance in the morning. Also get some better pics tomorrow.
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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Roll your fender lips if you need more clearance. Just do it before paint. Also rebuild you door hinges and align the doors before paint then drill an 1/8" hole in every hinge surface between the bolts while they are mounted. When you go back to hang then later just slip a drill bit or use a nail as an alignment pin in the hole and they will fall out in the same place.
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 07:52 PM
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Fenders were rolled 2 sets ago. The front tires were rolled by the tires and we rolled the rear.
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 10:53 AM
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Pre drop :




Post drop:




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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 02:40 PM
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Looks really good Jake. Love the stance.
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 05:58 PM
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How'd you drop it? kennyg
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 07:25 PM
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he had an elephant sit on the hood, i guess
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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How'd you drop it? kennyg
Cut 1/2 coil on each side.

So that means I've done the shelby drop, installed 1" drop coils, and cut 1/2 coil to get it that low.

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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 10:21 PM
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This pic helps some to show how low it is. (yes I know my passenger tire is backwards)

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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 10:24 PM
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Cut 1/2 coil on each side.

So that means I've done the shelby drop, installed 1" drop coils, and cut 1/2 coil to get it that low.
it looks good, get paint on it and you will be very happy with it
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 10:28 PM
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I'm working on that part now. Trying to finish up body work this week and still trying to find someone to paint it. Should have my paint color picked out within the week too.

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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 07:27 AM
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With the drop it looks a lot better. Good work
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 08:05 AM
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I'm working on that part now. Trying to finish up body work this week and still trying to find someone to paint it. Should have my paint color picked out within the week too.
If that's glazing putty you are using, THROW IT AWAY! (Didn't mean to yell, LOL) Get some 2 part polyester finishing putty, it won't be flaking off next year. Once you got it ready, maybe you could get the tech school teacher to spray it. kennyg
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by kennyg
If that's glazing putty you are using, THROW IT AWAY! (Didn't mean to yell, LOL) Get some 2 part polyester finishing putty, it won't be flaking off next year. Once you got it ready, maybe you could get the tech school teacher to spray it. kennyg
I will see what I am using. I would use bondo there, but the areas don't need to be filled much. I heard the tech teacher is starting to charge for it and the prices are ridiculous.

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