2005 'vert resurrection after accident

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11-13-2014, 03:27 PM

Torch_Vert

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2005 'vert resurrection after accident

My ride just came back from paint. An unfortunate encounter with an SUV in a hurry took out the Super Snake hood, passenger fender, GT500 bumper and a $900 HID headlight.

Since basically all of the front exterior panels were going to need replacement, I went with a totally different direction (I'd enjoyed the Shelby-ish theme for several years, but was ready for something different)

My ride with the new look:

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11-13-2014, 06:05 PM

JimC

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I didn't hear about your accident Paul. Glad you weren't hurt. The car looks great

11-13-2014, 07:49 PM

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I didn't hear about your accident Paul. Glad you weren't hurt. The car looks great

Thanks Jim. Not surprising you hadn't heard, I was so depressed afterwards, I was barely on any of my regular online Mustang hangouts.

11-14-2014, 06:15 AM

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Glad you are OK and glad the car lives. Nicely done.

11-15-2014, 08:18 AM

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Thanks Alan

11-15-2014, 08:29 AM

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I like the new look! But I think you need more foglights!

May I make a suggestion of something to add to the hood?

11-15-2014, 09:02 AM

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I like the new look! But I think you need more foglights!

May I make a suggestion of something to add to the hood?

You certainly may, but if it's grilles for the scoop openings, I'm already working on that one

11-15-2014, 10:44 PM

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One hood problem solved... Put in adjustable mounts to drop the front of the engine a 1/2". The rim of the blower pulley was just kissing the underside of the hood.