Read Chris's first entry here.
Since the story aired (the pics were originally taken in 2010) I have continued "shopping" on Craigslist. These pics are as of today.
All of these changes were performed from late November 2011 to now. I have completed the following: Genuine Ford Racing FR500 black rims with Nitto 555 staggered tires. Complete Eibach Pro suspension drop kit, Accufab throttle body and Plenem combo with 4" spacer, SCT tuner and Shorty antenna. Also acquired online were gas hood struts, black billet gas door, Mustang Bullitt pedals and factory mud flaps.
I have strived to update the Mustang in a classic and tasteful way. I recently got the car detailed inside and out and tinted the windows. This is a daily driver (though I do have a winter beater) and we will do our first Hot Rod Power Tour Long Haul this year!
Again everything was installed by me in my garage with regular tools. Notice the new driveway too! Current mileage is 126k. -- Chris
ahightower says:
08:05 AM, 02/10/12
Looks good. I had an '01 coupe in that color. V6, not GT, but still plenty of fun. I like what you've done. The off-color fuel door isn't my style, but it goes with the wheels and other accents. A black convertible top might be nice, if you ever need to replace the tan original.
fredpzo says:
09:13 AM, 02/10/12
Kudos on the D-I-Y makeover Chris. The new rims look great, and the shorty antenna is an absolute must (d*mn the lousy reception). Enjoy your top down cruisin' in a couple of months - a terrific cure for spring fever! Fred
adavis2493 says:
09:43 AM, 02/10/12
How is the maintenance for a tan soft-top?
chirsch3 says:
06:26 PM, 02/12/12
One of the better looking of this vintage
kudos on tasteful mods
alex4515 says:
08:06 AM, 02/13/12
Very nice! Looks like fun.
karbro says:
12:34 PM, 02/16/12
Thanks everbody for the compliments. I was a little on the fence about the black wheels but i'm glad I made the switch. The tan top also was a concern initially but it makes a good color combination. No special maintenance is needed for the top other than good soap and water. The car is garage kept though. If I ever got another top it would probably be canvas and maybe body color. Not black to as I have a tan interior. Next rounds of mods will be strut tower brace, subframe connectors, short throw shifter, redone seats, Hid headlights and fogs, and either a x or h pipe, i havent decided yet. I have a winter beater aka, junk yard dawg, aka the radio that allows me to let the mustang and my old school sit up during the nasty winter months. I will post pics of my beater ( hint : you can see it parked on the street directly behind the mustang in the first and third pic) and my ol skool later.