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Old 08-30-2016, 12:53 PM
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Default 2011 GT rear sheetmetal upgraded to 08 styling

Sorry guys, but just like a lot of people, I hated the rear end styling of the 2010 up Mustangs when they came out. It looked like a Celica and I figured I'd never own one because of it. Then when the new 5.0 appeared I figured a way around my problem. I usually buy a damaged car and style it up with a body kit, custom hood and wheels. So why not buy a 2011 5 litre car hit in the rear and style it my way. I just started doing that yesterday with a 08 donor car. I'll be installing 69 or 70 tail lights. [I've done that before on my 05]
I'll have more pics later sometime as I plan to work at this project all winter.
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Old 09-07-2016, 01:47 PM
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Humm... guess no one cares!
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Old 09-08-2016, 08:30 AM
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Sounds like a great idea! I have an 07, I would love to have the 5.0 motor, but I hate what they did to the rear end. Keep us updated on your progress.
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Old 09-08-2016, 08:42 AM
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Thanks.
Maybe I should be posting this in a more general area of the forum? [more lookers]
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Old 09-12-2016, 01:45 PM
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I think most people are waiting to see how to turns out when it's completed. I had an 05-09 and the squared rear matched the squared front. The 10-14 Mustangs definitely have a more rounded look to them. Any picture updates?
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No pics for a while. Busy at other things. BTW this car is also getting an APR wide body kit.
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Old 09-17-2016, 03:20 PM
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Roughed into shape.
APR wide body quarter panels are a bit short due to being designed for the bobtail 10-up model, so I a blending them into a fiberglass rear spoiler.
Fiberglass top edge of the 05-up bumper cover will be blended into the APR wide body bumper cover.
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Mocked up the front end with the wide body parts.
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Potential for this to suck. But great potential for this to be cool. I'm following.
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The latest pics. Not much prettier but progressing
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