Welcome to Mustang Evolution.
|
  |
|
|
|
03-05-2006, 07:11 PM
|
#1
|
|
  |
|
Got an '05 V6 last week...
|
|
Old newbie
Join Date: Mar 2006
City: Keller
State: Texas
Posts: 58
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
..and was looking for a place to hang and get ideas. Looks like I came to the right place!
I've been riding motorcycles for the last 10-15 years or so, and haven't had a decent hot rod in that time (we won't count my venture into the Sport Compact world, I got a good deal on a '92 240SX and thought it would be fun to fix up - it wasn't! LOL!). I was weaned on Mopars back in High School, owned a '68 Charger (440-auto), a '71 Cuda (440-4 speed) and a '71 Challenger convertible (340-4 speed), then a cool little '65 Formula S while I was in the Navy. Moved on to Fords in '82 when the GT's came out, traded it for a Capri RS in '83 and that one in on another RS in '86. After that, it's been a steady procession of "boring" (got married, got a "real" job, you know the drill) cars, until last week! My old Contour finally broke and I needed a new car. Local dealer had this coupe with only 15k miles on it, so I figured what the heck. Haven't really done anything to her yet, UPR knobs for the HVAC and door locks, and a chrome tip on the stock pipe (I had one on the shelf,it fit, and it was cheap! LOL!), but after digging around in here for a few hours, it doesn't look like she'll stay stock for long.
Anywho, just thought I'd introduce myself (Bryan, by the way) and say hi. Looking forward to hanging out.
Downtime!
__________________
Come Join The Mineral Gray Mustang Registry, Click here!
See more at 05sixpack.com
C&L CAI;XCAL2;Bamachips 93-Perf Tune;True Duals w/x-pipe
GT Bullits;GT Scoop;12" LeMans Stripes;SS Side Louvers
|
|
|
|
 
|
03-05-2006, 07:16 PM
|
#2
|
|
|
|
Re: Got an '05 V6 last week...
|
|
i've been bad...make them tight
Join Date: Jan 2005
State: New Jersey
Posts: 5,654
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
welcome to the site! congrats on the purchase 
__________________
In God We Trust. All Others Checked NCIC.
Full Roush Kit + Dual Side Exit Exhaust, Steeda Ultralite IIs and a lot more to come..its a work in progress 
|
|
|
|
|
|
03-05-2006, 08:49 PM
|
#3
|
|
|
|
Re: Got an '05 V6 last week...
|
|
Old newbie
Join Date: Mar 2006
City: Keller
State: Texas
Posts: 58
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Thanks! I started out looking for an unmolested '02 or '03 GT, but that turned out to be a tough find. I think the V6 will turn out to be a fun project anyway, and if it isn't enough, I can always give it to the wife (her Explorer is 3 years old now, so it's due for a trade in, might have to go towards a GT next year).
Downtime!
__________________
Come Join The Mineral Gray Mustang Registry, Click here!
See more at 05sixpack.com
C&L CAI;XCAL2;Bamachips 93-Perf Tune;True Duals w/x-pipe
GT Bullits;GT Scoop;12" LeMans Stripes;SS Side Louvers
|
|
|
|
|
|
03-05-2006, 09:18 PM
|
#4
|
|
|
|
Re: Got an '05 V6 last week...
|
|
WTF^^...
Join Date: May 2003
City: Hoover / Florence
State: Alabama
Posts: 27,362
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
nice, welcome. Feel free to ask on anything you want help with.
__________________
2003 REDFIRE COBRA #3938 of 5082 @ 05/27/2003 1 of 414
MGW Shifter, Stingers, JLT, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC & CC Plates, SS Lines, H&R Race springs, IRS Brace, MRT Hood Struts
ME.com Member #29 - 400rwhp/380rwtq
|
|
|
|
|
|
03-05-2006, 10:51 PM
|
#5
|
|
|
|
Re: Got an '05 V6 last week...
|
|
I liek gramer
Join Date: Jan 2004
City: Birmingham
State: Alabama
Posts: 19,169
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
You'll like us. A lot.
More than candy!
__________________
Delta Sigma Phi - building better men since 1899
|
|
|
|
|
|
03-05-2006, 11:08 PM
|
#6
|
|
|
|
Re: Got an '05 V6 last week...
|
|
Old newbie
Join Date: Mar 2006
City: Keller
State: Texas
Posts: 58
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Thanks Spector! Nice Cobra, btw.
__________________
Come Join The Mineral Gray Mustang Registry, Click here!
See more at 05sixpack.com
C&L CAI;XCAL2;Bamachips 93-Perf Tune;True Duals w/x-pipe
GT Bullits;GT Scoop;12" LeMans Stripes;SS Side Louvers
|
|
|
|
|
|
03-05-2006, 11:20 PM
|
#7
|
|
|
|
Re: Got an '05 V6 last week...
|
|
Old newbie
Join Date: Mar 2006
City: Keller
State: Texas
Posts: 58
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
That might be tough, I'm a Sweet Tart fiend. 
__________________
Come Join The Mineral Gray Mustang Registry, Click here!
See more at 05sixpack.com
C&L CAI;XCAL2;Bamachips 93-Perf Tune;True Duals w/x-pipe
GT Bullits;GT Scoop;12" LeMans Stripes;SS Side Louvers
|
|
|
|
|
|
03-05-2006, 11:45 PM
|
#8
|
|
|
|
Re: Got an '05 V6 last week...
|
|
Eyes So Tight I Pass For An Asian
Join Date: May 2003
City: Huntsville
State: Alabama
Posts: 27,583
Thanks: 2
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Welcome to the party. Hope to see you become an active member |
|
|
|
|
03-06-2006, 12:12 AM
|
#9
|
|
|
|
Re: Got an '05 V6 last week...
|
|
postarama
Join Date: Aug 2003
City: Southaven
State: Mississippi
Posts: 24,469
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Welcome to the site man, I have a friend in town with a 05 V6 that same color.
__________________
"I'm not driving too fast...just flying too low"
Mine:
-87 ranger- broke
-03 SB Cobra vert- 2552 of 5082 Born 02/25/03
Our's:
90 7up vert - new project
|
|
|
|
|
|
03-06-2006, 07:10 AM
|
#10
|
|
|
|
Re: Got an '05 V6 last week...
|
|
Old newbie
Join Date: Mar 2006
City: Keller
State: Texas
Posts: 58
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Thanks Brent! I usually jump into these things with both feet, so hopefully I'll be right up there at 18k posts soon! LOL!
__________________
Come Join The Mineral Gray Mustang Registry, Click here!
See more at 05sixpack.com
C&L CAI;XCAL2;Bamachips 93-Perf Tune;True Duals w/x-pipe
GT Bullits;GT Scoop;12" LeMans Stripes;SS Side Louvers
|
|
|
|
|
|
03-06-2006, 07:12 AM
|
#11
|
|
|
|
Re: Got an '05 V6 last week...
|
|
Old newbie
Join Date: Mar 2006
City: Keller
State: Texas
Posts: 58
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Thanks alot, Brad! I was actually going over to see a Silver one, and they sold it out from under me, but I ended up liking this one better anyway.
__________________
Come Join The Mineral Gray Mustang Registry, Click here!
See more at 05sixpack.com
C&L CAI;XCAL2;Bamachips 93-Perf Tune;True Duals w/x-pipe
GT Bullits;GT Scoop;12" LeMans Stripes;SS Side Louvers
|
|
|
|
|
|
03-06-2006, 09:35 AM
|
#12
|
|
|
|
Re: Got an '05 V6 last week...
|
|
WTF^^...
Join Date: May 2003
City: Hoover / Florence
State: Alabama
Posts: 27,362
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
you need to start by taking those door gaurds off its easy and really makes it look better, its not like they wont hit the bottom fo the door first before that door gaurd anyway
__________________
2003 REDFIRE COBRA #3938 of 5082 @ 05/27/2003 1 of 414
MGW Shifter, Stingers, JLT, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC & CC Plates, SS Lines, H&R Race springs, IRS Brace, MRT Hood Struts
ME.com Member #29 - 400rwhp/380rwtq
|
|
|
|
|
|
03-06-2006, 12:51 PM
|
#13
|
|
|
|
Re: Got an '05 V6 last week...
|
|
Old newbie
Join Date: Mar 2006
City: Keller
State: Texas
Posts: 58
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Nothing would make me happier, those are ugly. Can I assume they're just glued on? In the motorcycle world, we'd use fishing line to "cut" the glue behind it and then some Goo Gone to clean up the residue. Is there an easier way?
__________________
Come Join The Mineral Gray Mustang Registry, Click here!
See more at 05sixpack.com
C&L CAI;XCAL2;Bamachips 93-Perf Tune;True Duals w/x-pipe
GT Bullits;GT Scoop;12" LeMans Stripes;SS Side Louvers
|
|
|
|
|
|
03-06-2006, 01:26 PM
|
#14
|
|
|
|
Re: Got an '05 V6 last week...
|
|
WTF^^...
Join Date: May 2003
City: Hoover / Florence
State: Alabama
Posts: 27,362
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
it peals off, just make SURE you protect the paint as you peal it up. I would tap up the paint really good so as to not scratch it. It should come up pretty easy, just be very careful not to scratch the paint. A hair dryer and plastic utensils (something flat and sturdy~) or maybe some fishing line~ to get it started.
__________________
2003 REDFIRE COBRA #3938 of 5082 @ 05/27/2003 1 of 414
MGW Shifter, Stingers, JLT, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC & CC Plates, SS Lines, H&R Race springs, IRS Brace, MRT Hood Struts
ME.com Member #29 - 400rwhp/380rwtq
|
|
|
|
|
|
03-06-2006, 04:33 PM
|
#15
|
|
|
|
Re: Got an '05 V6 last week...
|
|
I liek gramer
Join Date: Jan 2004
City: Birmingham
State: Alabama
Posts: 19,169
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
The way you described it is exactly how I'd go about it downtime, with a hairdryer too though.
__________________
Delta Sigma Phi - building better men since 1899
|
|
|
|
|
|
03-06-2006, 10:40 PM
|
#16
|
|
|
|
Re: Got an '05 V6 last week...
|
|
Old newbie
Join Date: Mar 2006
City: Keller
State: Texas
Posts: 58
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
OK, last post in this thread since it's getting a little off topic, but, is this better?!
Excuse the bad lighting and the dirty car. I used a small plastic body filler spreader, and since it was 85 here today, it came off very easy.
__________________
Come Join The Mineral Gray Mustang Registry, Click here!
See more at 05sixpack.com
C&L CAI;XCAL2;Bamachips 93-Perf Tune;True Duals w/x-pipe
GT Bullits;GT Scoop;12" LeMans Stripes;SS Side Louvers
|
|
|
|
|
|
03-06-2006, 11:12 PM
|
#17
|
|
|
|
Re: Got an '05 V6 last week...
|
|
Eyes So Tight I Pass For An Asian
Join Date: May 2003
City: Huntsville
State: Alabama
Posts: 27,583
Thanks: 2
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Sweet! What did you use to get the adhesive off? |
|
|
|
|
|
03-06-2006, 11:36 PM
|
#18
|
|
|
|
Re: Got an '05 V6 last week...
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2004
State: California
Posts: 9,197
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
mineral grey  |
|
|
|
|
|
03-07-2006, 07:12 AM
|
#19
|
|
|
|
Re: Got an '05 V6 last week...
|
|
Old newbie
Join Date: Mar 2006
City: Keller
State: Texas
Posts: 58
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Soap and water, actually. Since it was so warm here today, there was no residue left at all, just a line of discoloration that good old GS27 took off. Using the spreader like a knife between the trim and the body as I pulled up on the trim | | |
