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Mango

11-05-2003, 09:32 PM

Best looking dash cluster I've seen in a loong time.

The all-new 2005 Ford Mustang will feature an industry-first color-configurable instrument cluster so customers can light their gauges in any of 125 unique colors. Like its unmistakable exterior, Mustang's dramatic new cockpit will turn heads and raise the standard for muscle car interiors just as the new F-150 has done for pickups. Ford and worldwide enthusiasts will celebrate the car's 40th Anniversary on April 17, 2004. The new 2005 Mustang will go on sale in the Fall of 2004.

http://www.maximum-cars.com/temp/05MustangDialsGreen.jpg
http://www.maximum-cars.com/temp/05MustangDialsPurple.jpg
http://www.maximum-cars.com/temp/05MustangDialsWhite.jpg

SpongeBobSquarePants

11-05-2003, 09:34 PM

OLD SCHOOL:eek:

1stdeadeye

11-05-2003, 09:48 PM

Very Retro!

They kind of look like the instruments of my dad's 66 convertible Stingray.

CaliWagon31

11-05-2003, 09:48 PM

i really like that older/retro look, it is very pleasing to the eye

BobTheCow

11-05-2003, 10:26 PM

Originally posted by 1stdeadeye
They kind of look like the instruments of my dad's 66 convertible Stingray.
*drools*
I got to ride in a 67 coupe the other day... oh. my. god.

Oh yeah, pretty cool color presto-change-o, too!!

Mango

11-05-2003, 10:33 PM

Originally posted by BobTheCow63

*drools*
I got to ride in a 67 coupe the other day... oh. my. god.

Oh yeah, pretty cool color presto-change-o, too!!

Which engine was in it? teehee

pbcustom98

11-05-2003, 10:58 PM

veryyy nice colors in the dash.

Daniel

Big'n slo

11-05-2003, 11:27 PM

Looks just like my 66's! :D

How dare you not post a pic of the sexy beast itself :mad: :p
http://www.magiccitymustangs.com/images/tms/2005/pics/MustangGTCoupConcept10.jpg

http://www.magiccitymustangs.com/images/tms/2005/pics/MustangGTConvConcept15.jpg

Of course they're both still "Concepts" but MmmmmMmmmmMmmmm :D :cool:

It WILL be mine.......Oh yes.......It will be MINE

ASDadam

11-05-2003, 11:36 PM

When i was buying my first car i was stuck between a 69 GT with the 305 or a 71 Mach1 with the 351c......God i loved those cars.

I really like the look of that dash. Looks oldschool without trying to extremely modernize it. Definately a big plus for Ford on this one.

CaliWagon31

11-05-2003, 11:48 PM

from what i have heard, the production models shouldnt be to far off of what the concepts look like, the only major diffrence is supposed to be the door handles, but things may have changed since last i heard

Quickling

11-06-2003, 09:08 AM

:mad: fugly... I don't much care for the styling of the new mustang

dansim

11-06-2003, 09:47 AM

THAT IS FUGLY

pito189

11-06-2003, 09:51 AM

That thing is freaking awesome. A muscle car isn't supposed to be bubbly and organic.

The '93 Mustangs where awesome, the boxy look is key.

PyRo

11-06-2003, 11:36 AM

I don't like it, if your going for the classic look, go all the way :)

1stdeadeye

11-06-2003, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by Big'n slo
Looks just like my 66's! :D

How dare you not post a pic of the sexy beast itself :mad: :p
http://www.magiccitymustangs.com/images/tms/2005/pics/MustangGTCoupConcept10.jpg

http://www.magiccitymustangs.com/images/tms/2005/pics/MustangGTConvConcept15.jpg

Of course they're both still "Concepts" but MmmmmMmmmmMmmmm :D :cool:

It WILL be mine.......Oh yes.......It will be MINE

If I had a place to post them, I'd post the 66 and the ZR1 we played with last weekend.

So there!:p

Big'n slo

11-06-2003, 11:48 AM

Oh yeah? well :p right back atcha! :eek: :D

I'd post pics of my 66 if it wasn't in pieces :rolleyes:

PyRo

11-06-2003, 11:51 AM

Originally posted by Big'n slo

I'd post pics of my 66 if it wasn't in pieces :rolleyes:
Keep it that way and restore a charger or a cuda, or somthing worthwhile :)

Big'n slo

11-06-2003, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by PyRo

Keep it that way and restore a charger or a cuda, or somthing worthwhile :)

Too late :p

1stdeadeye

11-06-2003, 11:54 AM

Once AO starts hosting pics again, I'll post my dad's vette collection. It's neato!

WicKeD_WaYz

11-06-2003, 01:45 PM

thats pretty pimped out. I want it.

-=Squid=-

11-06-2003, 02:10 PM

Originally posted by 1stdeadeye
Once AO starts hosting pics again, I'll post my dad's vette collection. It's neato! www.uploadit.org ...I wanna see em' now!!!

animal

11-06-2003, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by PyRo

Keep it that way and restore a charger or a cuda, or somthing worthwhile :)

:rolleyes:

animal

11-06-2003, 02:38 PM

Relevant to conversation:
Wouldn't know there's 450hp under that hood would ya :D
http://my.core.com/~animal20/stang.jpg

Another:
Or should I say both hoods :D
http://my.core.com/~animal20/Lstang.jpg

animal

11-06-2003, 02:46 PM

http://my.core.com/~animal20/stang2.jpg

http://my.core.com/~animal20/Lreflect.jpg

FalconGuy016

11-06-2003, 02:53 PM

Wow that nice animal! :)

OfficerGoat

11-06-2003, 03:07 PM

Originally posted by 1stdeadeye

If I had a place to post them, I'd post the 66 and the ZR1 we played with last weekend.

So there!:p

Mmmmm... ZR1... gotta love that car. Roumor has it that if the new Z06's havent got what it takes to smoke a viper that they will reintroduce a wide body vette.... mmmmmmmmm....... The King Will return!! :D

hitech

11-06-2003, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by PyRo

Keep it that way and restore a charger or a cuda, or somthing worthwhile :)

Now that's what I'm talking about! ;)

BTW, nice mustang there animal. No pictures of the engine?

animal

11-06-2003, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by hitech

BTW, nice mustang there animal. No pictures of the engine?

No pics of the new one, only ye olde 289 :D Now it's got Heads, cam, intake 351 :D There's about 1/8 inch of clearance under there. Gonna be tearing it out again over winter though as it's getting some new parts, etc.

Right now I'm looking at an svt focus for a winter beater.

Big'n slo

11-06-2003, 03:40 PM

Animal, nice collection!! But I gotta ask, what in the garage under the cover hmmmm?

1stdeadeye

11-06-2003, 03:42 PM

I'll post the vette picks tonight then after I upload them.

THanks for the site FalconGuy!

animal

11-06-2003, 03:42 PM

1970 Mercury cyclone spoiler. 429CJ stock. Grabber Green :D

It's won a few local car shows as it's in pristine (sp?) condition.

behemoth

11-06-2003, 03:43 PM

Thats a nice dash, and the 2005 loooookkkkssss sO nice

Big'n slo

11-06-2003, 03:45 PM

Originally posted by animal
1970 Mercury cyclone spoiler. 429CJ stock. Grabber Green :D

It's won a few local car shows as it's in pristine (sp?) condition.

NICE *drool*

UltimatePaintballer

11-06-2003, 05:07 PM

thats a nice dash, i also like the ones with the white backs, our suv has that:D

Johnny_Reb

11-06-2003, 05:20 PM

Trucks and Jeeps are cooler.:)

1stdeadeye

11-06-2003, 06:03 PM

This is the dash of the 66 vette. It has a 427 in it!:D

http://www.fallingaway.com/ao_upload/IM000918a.JPG

1stdeadeye

11-06-2003, 06:05 PM

The engine:

http://www.fallingaway.com/ao_upload/IM000907a.JPG

1stdeadeye

11-06-2003, 06:07 PM

An overall look at it:

http://www.fallingaway.com/ao_upload/IM000908a.JPG

1stdeadeye

11-06-2003, 06:12 PM

The ZR1:

http://www.fallingaway.com/ao_upload/IM000910a.JPG

http://www.fallingaway.com/ao_upload/IM000911a.JPG

Thanks to Joey D for hosting them. I'll post Pop's whole collection later. That is their house in the background. My dad has a seperate garage for his collection.

BTW, We rocked the ZR1 up Georgia Ave and Route 108 Sunday in Olney, MD!:D

Kai

11-06-2003, 07:00 PM

That first concept picture is sexcellent.

BlackVCG

11-06-2003, 07:56 PM

It just flat out irritates me that Ford continues to use "L-H" gauges for the oil pressure, voltmeter and temperature. I could care less if it's Low or High, I would like to see NUMBERS. I guess for the typical "dumb" consumer, it's enough to satisfy their needs that the gauge needle is running in the middle, but I and plenty of other people that know a bit more than the average consumer would like to see numbers on the gauges. For all intents and purposes they might as well be "idiot lights" since all they show you is that it isn't too low or too high. At least Dodge and Chevy continue to use numbers on most of their gauges.

Just another thing about Ford engineering that annoys me.

PyRo

11-06-2003, 08:43 PM

See, Ford does stink :)
I could see the low-high not being much of an annoyance in a family car (expecially since damned if I ever own a Ford Tortis :)), but not in a sports car or a truck that is going to be put to work.

Mango

11-06-2003, 09:26 PM

scott that vette is gorgeous!! Do you know if thats the L36 or the L72 engine? When you want to take a spin in a REAL big block lemme know. :p :D That 4 barrel holley is nice, but 6 is better!! lol

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jtrussell7/6pack.jpg

upwards of 1100 CFM's of induction when all 6 are open! EARTH SHATTERING! :D

And the 435 HP rating is wrong, try more like 500+

PyRo

11-06-2003, 09:33 PM

Hmm, can I have a ride? :)

SlipknotX556

11-06-2003, 10:22 PM

How much HP are the new stangs ne way?

That car comes out just when I am able to get a car to :)

Mango

11-06-2003, 10:23 PM

Originally posted by PyRo
Hmm, can I have a ride? :)

I'd be happy to take any AOer for a ride if they are ever in south jersey. :D

1stdeadeye

11-06-2003, 10:24 PM

LOL Mango!

Wait till I post pictures of the rest. He also has a 71 big block that rocks the house!

Your engine looks sweet, but I still like the ZR-1 the best. Before my brother and I took it out to play Sunday, Dad gave us the valet key so that we could run it at full power! Very scary fast!!:D

Mango

11-06-2003, 10:47 PM

Heck yeah, ZR-1's are so nice. All that modern suspesion components and such. That is a great collection. I'd love to see it sometime. I've never been inside a ZR-1. :(

1stdeadeye

11-06-2003, 10:57 PM

My Dad is real cool about them.

You would just have to tag along with me to MD sometime. Maybe to play at a Pev's AG game or something.

My only problem with the ZR-1 is the seats. They have more controls then a rocket ship. Getting my fat butt comfy is not easy in that car. For comfort, his 2001 is the bomb. It is like riding in a normal car.

Downside to the ZR-1: Custom tires that are uber-expensive, lighting them up usually ends the day of joy riding if my Dad catches us doing it!

When I come back from Thanksgiving down there, I'll post the whole collection. Except the 77 vette, that one is actually in Mays Landing, NJ getting a frame off paint job. New Gel coat and everything.

JT who does your body work on your vette? The guy in Mays Landing is incredible. He is a few miles from the rest stop exit off the AC Expressway. He did my Dad's 58 to perfection. When the 77 is done, the 64 goes up.

Mango

11-06-2003, 11:08 PM

Wow I would kill to see this collection! A guy in Maryland actually did the paint on our vette. He does lots of NCRS vettes so we wanted it done to spec for that. It cost my dad a rediculous amount but we think it was worth it. This guy knows all the tricks. But it's good to know there is someone close!

1stdeadeye

11-07-2003, 10:36 AM

Originally posted by SprayingMango
Wow I would kill to see this collection! A guy in Maryland actually did the paint on our vette. He does lots of NCRS vettes so we wanted it done to spec for that. It cost my dad a rediculous amount but we think it was worth it. This guy knows all the tricks. But it's good to know there is someone close!

Was it Tony's Corvettes in Gaithersburg, MD?

He is good, but I have to give you the guy in Mays Landings info. He is awesome! Unfortunatly he is also very slow!:(

Mango

11-07-2003, 10:39 AM

No not Tonys. This guy just does one car at a time. He is not really a business. Just does it in his backyard shop that he built for himself and gets business by word of mouth. This guy took almost 8 months too. Very slow. LOL

1stdeadeye

11-07-2003, 10:48 AM

Originally posted by SprayingMango
No not Tonys. This guy just does one car at a time. He is not really a business. Just does it in his backyard shop that he built for himself and gets business by word of mouth. This guy took almost 8 months too. Very slow. LOL

OMG!! LOL!!

So is the Mays Landing guy!

He has a steel building behind his home where he does all the work. He did a full frame off on the 58. He even rebuilt the 58's automatic tranny.

animal

11-07-2003, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by BlackVCG
Just another thing about Ford engineering that annoys me.

You anti-ford guys sure do find some stupid things to complain about. I realize in alot of newer cars the gauges are merely a dummy light in analog gauge form, but geez man, picky picky. The difference in those gauges is 2 letters versus a number or three. I guarantee that most the other brand new cars with numbers instead of letters are inaccurate as far as the ACTUAL value of the number versus that which is indicated on the gauge. So really what's the point of numbers instead of letters.

If you have such a high performance finnicky setup that these dummy gauges don't do it for you, then you know as well as I do that you should be running some high price aftermarket gauges and sending units to get some real numbers. For just about any car off the showroom floor, this is just not needed. Besides, they did it to go retro with the cluster. my 66 has letters as well. Ohhhhhh noooo. :rolleyes:

I suppose you'd like "actual gallons remaining" on your fuel gauge as well?

Mango

11-07-2003, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by animal

You anti-ford guys sure do find some stupid things to complain about. I realize in alot of newer cars the gauges are merely a dummy light in analog gauge form, but geez man, picky picky. The difference in those gauges is 2 letters versus a number or three. I guarantee that most the other brand new cars with numbers instead of letters are inaccurate as far as the ACTUAL value of the number versus that which is indicated on the gauge. So really what's the point of numbers instead of letters.

If you have such a high performance finnicky setup that these dummy gauges don't do it for you, then you know as well as I do that you should be running some high price aftermarket gauges and sending units to get some real numbers. For just about any car off the showroom floor, this is just not needed. Besides, they did it to go retro with the cluster. my 66 has letters as well. Ohhhhhh noooo. :rolleyes:

I suppose you'd like "actual gallons remaining" on your fuel gauge as well?

AMEN! The oil guage in our 67 vette has pressure numbers, but it is pretty useless because it changes by what the motor is doing (obviously) so it flys all over the place. My dad installed an oil temp guage (which is much more useful) but we had to take it out because it was not stock or an option.

scott: haha thats great! I definetly need his info just in case we need something touched up or what have you. We had no idea someone so close did such a thing.

PyRo

11-07-2003, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by animal

I suppose you'd like "actual gallons remaining" on your fuel gauge as well?

My jeep had one of those I think, also calculated the MPG, a miles to empty tank :) It was kind of nice.

animal

11-07-2003, 12:14 PM

I have seen these in some cadillacs too.

But it's an issue of him complaining that there's no numbers on the sweep gauges when they really aren't accurate to begin with. This example goes a little further than I was trying to point out with my reference to the fuel gauges.

PyRo

11-07-2003, 12:28 PM

Screw it, numbers are cooler than letters :)
My gauges are pretty accurate, although I don't really have a way of testing the oil pressure gauge. I know for a fact that the fuel gauges in these cars (3rd gen camaros) arn't worth a damn.

animal

11-07-2003, 12:34 PM

Originally posted by PyRo
fact that its in the middle most of the time makes me think there has to be some accuracy.

So then why the heck have numbers?! If there were an L and an H instead of the numbers, would it really make a difference if it's always in the middle and only moving "to a certain degree" ?

What I'm saying is that if you REALLY need to know the actual numbers, you need an aftermarket gauge and sending unit anyways. Otherwise, who cares if the needle sits between 2 numbers or 2 letters?