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Posted by 89_Fakesnake (Member # 1253) on :

Well I was going through some old pics and wanted to share with you guys some of the changes my car has been through over the last 9 years that I've owned it! Show 'em if you've got 'em!

Oh and sorry for the glare/quality on a few of them - I had to take digi pics of the photograph! LOL!

Here's the first pic taken way back in May '97

Facelift #1 - Removed red molding trim, 17 x 8.5 ROH ZR6's, tinted windows.

The aftermath of rubbin' bumpers with a '97 Accord.

Facelift #2 - Cervini's Stormin' Norman FB hood w/functional ram air, Saleen front end conversion/side skirts/wing.

Facelift #3 - Cobra R Hood, Cobra grill insert after I converted BACK to GT bumper cover, Cobra rear bumper cover, Staggered 18 x 8/18 x 9 ROH Drift R wheels, Eibach sportline springs.

As it sits currently - sold the wheels to a guy on the board over the summer.

[ March 20, 2006, 05:49 AM: Message edited by: 89_Fakesnake ]

Posted by archersgt (Member # 5177) on :

dp

[ March 16, 2006, 12:29 AM: Message edited by: archersgt ]

Posted by archersgt (Member # 5177) on :

Clean Car, What mods?

Posted by SydeWayzSix (Member # 2222) on :

that thing is beautiful...i love it with the black wheels [worship]

heres my first mustang...1996 V6, after putting on a Xenon wing and chrome 99 GT rims...

then after adding a Cobra R hood, BOSS wing, BOSS chin spoiler, blackouts, and "232" emblems...

then after adding the black FR500 rims, side exhaust and skirts, Boss hood decal, and saleen tail light bezels, and fresh tint all the way around...

finally after strippig most of it off to sell it. Sold it with the hood, side exhaust, and spray painted 96 GT rims...

Here is my new baby...purchased as seen here...

One week later with some new wheels...

Posted by 89_Fakesnake (Member # 1253) on :

Just bolt on's for now - Cobra Intake, E-303, GT-40p's, 1.6 rollers, 3.73's - haven't taken it down the 1/4 mile - it's a daily driver and almost at 200,000 on the chasis. The entire drivetrain has been replaced over the years so not much of the original car is left except for the interior.

Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :

My '87 back in '97 the day I bought it:

My '87 back in '02 before I sold it:

My '93 in 2002 when I bought it:

My '93 today:

Posted by 89_Fakesnake (Member # 1253) on :

Nice pics SydeWayzSix - my buddy used to own that coupe - I like the wheels you chose to run with! Looks SIIIIIIIICK!!!!!!!

Posted by SydeWayzSix (Member # 2222) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 89_Fakesnake:
Nice pics SydeWayzSix - my buddy used to own that coupe - I like the wheels you chose to run with! Looks SIIIIIIIICK!!!!!!!

thanks man...you talking about Mike (50 Notch), or the owner before him? Yeah, its a nice ride man. It'll be a lot better once I do what I need to do [Wink]

Posted by 89_Fakesnake (Member # 1253) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:

My '87 back in '02 before I sold it:

Damn Luke the '87 looked CLEAN - what size tires where you running front/back? I'm about due for some on my ponies and I want some more meat. Thanks man.

Oh and of course the coupe is freakin' sweet too! That goes without saying! [Big Grin]

Posted by 95GTConvtACE (Member # 6399) on :

[IMG]
R.I.P. to my '94
Here is my '95 after I installed the Light bar, painted the Tonneau cover, Put on the Projector lights, Installed Off road H-pipe, 2 chamber Flows w/3 1/2" tips, Leather seats, audio video installed by my brother,pager alarm, and of course installing that K&N.

With top up.

[ March 16, 2006, 01:06 AM: Message edited by: 95GTConvtACE ]

Posted by svt306snake (Member # 1967) on :

heres her on the first day i got here out in daly city

she blossomed in lazer red tinted with white strips no pics of that but i know some of you remember then came the candy but to bad she on the other side of the country hope she is ok

[ March 16, 2006, 12:42 AM: Message edited by: svt306snake ]

Posted by 89_Fakesnake (Member # 1253) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SydeWayzSix:
thanks man...you talking about Mike (50 Notch), or the owner before him? Yeah, its a nice ride man. It'll be a lot better once I do what I need to do

Yup - Mike. He did a good job with it - that car has SO much potential. What's next for it?

Posted by SydeWayzSix (Member # 2222) on :

GTConvertAce...what happened to the 94? Almost looks the same as the 95...

Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 89_Fakesnake:

quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:

My '87 back in '02 before I sold it:

Damn Luke the '87 looked CLEAN - what size tires where you running front/back? I'm about due for some on my ponies and I want some more meat. Thanks man.

Oh and of course the coupe is freakin' sweet too! That goes without saying!

Thanks man.
The 87 had Bridgestone Potenza RE71's
They have been discontinued for many years but the RE730's look badass too...

front: 225-50-zr16
rear: 245-50-zr16

those re71's were sexy tires!

Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :

Fun topic guys.

Well here is my '97 2 weeks after I got in in 2001.

A few months later at the back entry way to a winery. Great photo spot, but was chased off property by guys with shotguns. Not a recommended spot for pictures.

After first wave of body work. Eye Candy Shot

Pic at Cafords show, great pic that shows color change.

After Flames and another wave of stuff.

Posted by SydeWayzSix (Member # 2222) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 89_Fakesnake:

quote:
Originally posted by SydeWayzSix:
thanks man...you talking about Mike (50 Notch), or the owner before him? Yeah, its a nice ride man. It'll be a lot better once I do what I need to do
Yup - Mike. He did a good job with it - that car has SO much potential. What's next for it?

yea aesthetically, the car is tits...well except for some minor detailing. Right now Im trying to decide what I want to do about teh motor. Its pretty tired, so Im deciding on what route to go. Dont plan on making it a race/drag car, just something with enough power to have some fun with on the streets. Thinking of going N/A, but superchargers are so tempting...we'll see where my money takes me though [Big Grin]

Posted by 89_Fakesnake (Member # 1253) on :

Damn guys - some hard work has gone into these cars. Lookin' gooooood. I know I'm far from done - more mods to come after the house!

Posted by 03smknsvt (Member # 5514) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 1Sicgt:
Fun topic guys.

Well here is my '97 2 weeks after I got in in 2001.

A few months later at the back entry way to a winery. Great photo spot, but was chased off property by guys with shotguns. Not a recommended spot for pictures.

After first wave of body work. Eye Candy Shot

Pic at Cafords show, great pic that shows color change.

After Flames and another wave of stuff.

damn love the wheels on the last pic.what kind of wheels are they?

Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :

Ruff Racing.

Posted by 50-charge (Member # 5420) on :

i started with this one ex 4banger coverted to a v8

then this one

[ March 16, 2006, 01:18 AM: Message edited by: 50-charge ]

Posted by SydeWayzSix (Member # 2222) on :

50-Charge....those rims look WAAAAY bigger on your car than they did on PurpleNotch [Eek!]

it'll look sweet once/if you drop it [patriot]

Posted by 50-charge (Member # 5420) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SydeWayzSix:
50-Charge....those rims look WAAAAY bigger on your car than they did on PurpleNotch it'll look sweet once/if you drop it

i know i havent had the chance to lower it yet but is going to be done soon. [patriot]

Posted by Pittsburg Mustang Owner (Member # 6100) on :

started with this on 9/11/2004

to this

to this now

i shoulda took it earlier to submit into the calander contest

[ March 16, 2006, 01:38 AM: Message edited by: Pittsburg Mustang Owner ]

Posted by Camaro Kid Z/28 (Member # 3100) on :

thisis how i got off of matt, i have been doing a little cleaning and maintence ever since. I am trying to get some more recent pics of it.

But so far i have changed the chrome mirrors to black ones, added 87-up LX lenes,put 16" Riken mesh wheels on it, i have aquired almost all the pieces for a true-dual exhaust swap. And I am gonna be picking up some lowering springs for it in the next couple of days. [Whoo Whooooo!]

so hopefully in about a couple of weeks it'll be allot nicer! future plans are for 1.7 roller rockers, 86 Front nose and a shift kit! be on the look out for my future thread! It's pretty cool owning a 5.0! [Cool]

Posted by Cobra5.0Jeep (Member # 1482) on :

The Jeep
Before:

After:

The 95 GT
Before:

After:

Posted by Pittsburg Mustang Owner (Member # 6100) on :

damn 5.0jeep, did u take the jeep to lift weights also?

that thing look slike fun to drive out in the dirt snow, over curbs an bushes

[ March 16, 2006, 01:46 AM: Message edited by: Pittsburg Mustang Owner ]

Posted by Cobra5.0Jeep (Member # 1482) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Pittsburg Mustang Owner:
damn 5.0jeep, did u take the jeep to lift weights also?

that thing look slike fun to drive out in the dirt snow, over curbs an bushes

LOL yeah, its got maybe 150 more HP, 6 1/2 inches of lift, 6 inch taller tires [Big Grin]

Posted by CobraKilla (Member # 1449) on :

Here's pics of my car's journey even though it's not a Ford.
In the begining-

Then Things Started to Progress...

How she sits today-

More stuff to come for the car too...

Posted by 89_Fakesnake (Member # 1253) on :

Very nice ride CobraKilla - I recall following a thread a LONG time ago when you were working on the motor swap. Nice work dude!

Posted by CobraKilla (Member # 1449) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 89_Fakesnake:
Very nice ride CobraKilla - I recall following a thread a LONG time ago when you were working on the motor swap. Nice work dude!

Thanks man. Shitty thing is I daily drive it now so it doesn't stay quite so clean anymore. Especially since my wheels aren't clear coated or painted they're a PITA to get clean. Like I said I've got some plans for the car, but I don't know how long term or short term that they are yet. Lots of nice cars in this thread, I love the two-tone fox body, and as always John's GT is super clean.

Posted by two-gun kid (Member # 5891) on :

here is my 87 notch, bought it in dec 04 from uh0h5o ,my mom was somewhat against buying it becuase she thought i was to young to own a car. to buy it i went and got a job at albertsons and worked my ass off and paid it off in oct 05,

here is how it sits now, i got in a accident in feb 05 and messed up the hood and front bumper, then a few months ago my hood flew up on my 2 blocks from mmy house and it messed up the cowl area and roof.

Posted by 94gt (Member # 3060) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SydeWayzSix:

quote:
Originally posted by 89_Fakesnake:

quote:
Originally posted by SydeWayzSix:
thanks man...you talking about Mike (50 Notch), or the owner before him? Yeah, its a nice ride man. It'll be a lot better once I do what I need to do
Yup - Mike. He did a good job with it - that car has SO much potential. What's next for it?
yea aesthetically, the car is tits...well except for some minor detailing. Right now Im trying to decide what I want to do about teh motor. Its pretty tired, so Im deciding on what route to go. Dont plan on making it a race/drag car, just something with enough power to have some fun with on the streets. Thinking of going N/A, but superchargers are so tempting...we'll see where my money takes me though

347 Stroker.... or a procharger. [Razz]

Posted by Avengeance (Member # 5163) on :

My first ride 79 F-100 302:

After sinking some money into it and eventually having it in a Sport Truckin Mag retro ride article:

Second Car.. yes it was ricey:

Which had this:

[ March 16, 2006, 11:03 PM: Message edited by: Avengeance ]

Posted by Avengeance (Member # 5163) on :

And finally to this:

Which now has one of these:

and...

Posted by Mach0ne351 (Member # 927) on :

started off with a brand new 01 cobra:

then it went to this.

and now to this...

lots of fun! and still goin'

marek

[ March 16, 2006, 11:18 PM: Message edited by: Mach0ne351 ]

Posted by NavidR (Member # 3164) on :

Sorry guys I have lots of modified pictures but unfortunitlly all my cars have come to the garage then been modified with in hours.... [Big Grin]

Posted by 95GTConvtACE (Member # 6399) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NavidR:
Sorry guys I have lots of modified pictures but unfortunitlly all my cars have come to the garage then been modified with in hours....

huh?

Posted by 89_Fakesnake (Member # 1253) on :

I found some more pics - including the results of my encounter with a Honda after my brakes locked up on the freeway. Damn I was PISSED!!!

Also updated diff pics on page 1 - thanks to all of those who've posted up old pics! It's cool to see how far some people have come.

Posted by two-gun kid (Member # 5891) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 89_Fakesnake:

almost looks like my notch when i rear ended a toyota avalon on the freeway heading to school back in feb 05, funny thing was that the guy that i hit, his son was a freshman at the highschool i was at.

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