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MysteryMachine · Jun 7, 2010

She's probably like 15 LOL

Jamee · Jun 7, 2010

I don't have many pics I like of myself

MysteryMachine said:
She's probably like 15 LOL

I'm 22 but I get told I look 15 and such all the time lol

KamiKaziDK · Jun 7, 2010

Here's a couple ideas that are fairly subtle

divit250r · Jun 7, 2010

KamiKaziDK said:
Don't worry about resale and build the car that you want to drive, that's what I say

Plus, you have to remember that you started with something that didn't run and was NOt special in any way. Unless you over-paid for it in the first place, you won't have to worry about resale values much. My opinion anyway. Looking good on the progress pics, btw!!

Scott

Jamee · Jun 14, 2010

divit250r said:
Plus, you have to remember that you started with something that didn't run and was NOt special in any way. Unless you over-paid for it in the first place, you won't have to worry about resale values much. My opinion anyway. Looking good on the progress pics, btw!!

Scott

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KamiKaziDK: I'm still unsure what the finished product will even look like. I need to put everything I have together and decide from there.. cuz wow do I have a lot of parts lol.
Been a minute since I've posted updates... things seem to be going slow. But here's the engine so far:

Picked up some of these for $10. Going to finish tinting 94-95 ones and paint these 96-98 ones black to match, but not tint the tails. Then I'll decide from there which ones to keep. I think I wanna go with sequentials..

Also, thinking about selling these 16's for $200-250. Should I do that and get some bigger (17-18) inch wheels?

Black95GTS · Jun 14, 2010

Jamee, I agree with you in that painting it pink is not a good idea. I think even pink accents are screaming loud. I'm partial to blues, reds, and black... asking this question is like asking what exhaust sounds the best.

My fiance has used the new Dark Candy Apple Red as nail polish which I think is bangin' hot and would let you match your car which would also be unique. Just and idea. Keep the progress pics coming!

Adam

davis1d0 · Jun 15, 2010

the color scheme is what looks good in your eyes...

as for rims, 17's are my vote. they come in many styles and you can get some meatier tires for the car too. just my thoughts

Adam95GT · Jun 15, 2010

id say go smaller... i like 15's i like sidewall.. that being said im stuck with 17's right now

Barske86 · Jun 17, 2010

just read this build...very nice and very informitive as im about to start the same...

KamiKaziDK · Jun 17, 2010

17s or 18s for that sports car look, 15s with big sidewalls for that muscle car/drag race look

99FiveOh · Jun 18, 2010

15's with big sidewalls belong on 1970's cop cars, not a Mustang. That thing will corner like a teeder todder! 16 with 255/50 16's minimum!

Jamee · Jun 20, 2010

Not certain about wheels size still, but thanks for the opinions.
Did a mock up of some pieces today. Until it's installed I think I'll keep the valve covers off and the accessory brackets as well as the upper intake manifold. Here's a pic of it somewhat assembled tho

oops, had local IP instead of address :-/

99FiveOh · Jun 21, 2010

Image no worky

Jamee · Jun 21, 2010

The_Mustang said:
Image no worky

fixed
so far, running total = $2,639
:-/

99FiveOh · Jun 21, 2010

OoO...that's purdy!

Vinnietbird · Jun 22, 2010

Nice looking engine.Congrats on the progress. I just about finished my Explorer upper.I'm getting rid of the current polished upper and polished a replacement with a different look.

Jamee · Jun 22, 2010

Vinnietbird said:
Nice looking engine.Congrats on the progress. I just about finished my Explorer upper.I'm getting rid of the current polished upper and polished a replacement with a different look.

nice

Zero_chance · Jun 23, 2010

Good job so far. This is probably one of the better build progress threads I've seen on here over the 9 years I've been a member. Also, the damage I saw in the tranny was on the 1/2 slider. Very common wear spot from going aggressively into second. I'm too tired to scroll back and see if there was anything else but rebuilding the t5 really isnt that bad. I do rebuild a few a year though but even for a novice, it's possible. Special tools you need are a micrometer, dial indicator, a hydraulic press if you're doing bearings and patience among other things. If you're ever looking to try it, let me know and I can type you up a pretty detailed walkthrough with pics. Keep the updates coming, I'm actually inspired to come back and check out this forum again thanks to this build. It was getting pretty stale around here over the winter and I've been spending most of my time on the ATV forums.

Jamee · Jun 23, 2010

Zero_chance said:
Good job so far. This is probably one of the better build progress threads I've seen on here over the 9 years I've been a member. Also, the damage I saw in the tranny was on the 1/2 slider. Very common wear spot from going aggressively into second. I'm too tired to scroll back and see if there was anything else but rebuilding the t5 really isnt that bad. I do rebuild a few a year though but even for a novice, it's possible. Special tools you need are a micrometer, dial indicator, a hydraulic press if you're doing bearings and patience among other things. If you're ever looking to try it, let me know and I can type you up a pretty detailed walkthrough with pics. Keep the updates coming, I'm actually inspired to come back and check out this forum again thanks to this build. It was getting pretty stale around here over the winter and I've been spending most of my time on the ATV forums.

thanks
I've enjoyed making this thread detailed as possible about the build and decisions. Also, the t5 is half tore down right now, shouldn't be a problem rebuilding it. I map things out well in my head, so that helps well for reassembly. I just need a ring expander thing to get one of the c clip things off. :-/
I've been slacking on the build a bit lately, been enjoying summer too much, but I'll get back into gear at some point. Just need to finish up some stuff on the engine then I'll grab into the T5 and finish that up.
Also, picked up a 7 color tach to match the color changing headunit. Any recommendations on tach location recommendations?

Zero_chance · Jun 23, 2010

Yeah, snap ring pliers are required as well. Two types actually. A standard pair to remove the snap ring on the end of the driven 5th gear assembly and then a specialty set for removing the two different sized snap rings on the output shaft assembly. If you get stuck on any part, post up. It's awesome you're tackling a project like this. A lot of guys won't even get this deep into projects.

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