Originally Posted By wonderingalice I hear ya on the top worries... Between that and being so fair-skinned, I chose the coupe. But I LOVE the body style of the 'vert. I wish Ford could make a third model since they've already got the fastback covered. Have you posted on allfordmustangs yet re: the hole repair? I'm sure there are plenty of folks on that site with experience/advice/price guesstimates.
Originally Posted By iceknyght Ford is working on a hardtop convertible version... I got to be part of a questionaire panel not too long ago... I don't know how soon it'll be done (probably at least 5 yeasr down the road), but they are working on one! I saw that post on The Mustang Forums... I still need to check the underside of my top (the top didn't seem to have any wear marks, which is good). I don't go onto AFM too much anymore, I am usually on TheMustangForums, CA-Mustangs or a new one MidValleyMustangs which is a group of us in the Central Valley... So, I keep quite busy with those 3! LOL!
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Oh wow, Icey! If they bring it out, how am I EVER going to explain the 'need' to Mr. Alice?! *LOL* I hardly ever post anymore... Every once in awhile I pop in to read a few and contribute if I can. So many interests, so little time!
Originally Posted By wonderingalice 500 over the course of six years...?? <a href="http://www.muscularmustangs.com/2007/news0123mustangconvertiblehardtop.php" target="_blank">http://www.muscularmustangs.co m/2007/news0123mustangconvertiblehardtop.php</a> Doesn't look like I'll have to explain anything... Not enough to go around. :-(
Originally Posted By avromark I will not mention what southern, I mean LPer crashed her Mustang into her mechanics garage. I personally like people who put on spinners, and chop the roof, and lower the suspension to the point they have to slow down to a crawl for every road imperfection, and chain steering wheels and oversized spoilers and imitation carbon fiber parts and....
Originally Posted By iceknyght Thanks KT! >>500 over the course of six years...??<< That's not through Ford... That's another business retro-fitting the current Mustang platform... Don't worry, when Ford does it, there will be plenty (an look better)!
Originally Posted By wonderingalice ^^I'm counting on you being right, Icey! *LOL* Avromark... Can't blame you for keeping that secret!
Originally Posted By iceknyght Great, added pressure! LOL! I am just waiting to see the new redesign! They are keeping it a well hidden secret!
Originally Posted By Ursula HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!! So, does your Mustang break down when you ride that, too, or does it only apply to Disney rides?
Originally Posted By MissCandice **singing the pineapple funk song** We got the funk! Pineapple funk! Whoohoo, happy belated birthday!!
Originally Posted By wonderingalice *LOL* Icey... On the good side, I was already drooling over the photos of the one you said wasn't as nice as the real, more abundantly-available version. Hope that eases things up for ya a bit... ;-)
Originally Posted By iceknyght Thanks guys! >>So, does your Mustang break down when you ride that, too, or does it only apply to Disney rides?<< So far, it only applies to Disney rides... (Quickly knocks on wood!)
Originally Posted By chickendumpling Happy belated birthday! And congrats on your new car! It is beautiful. Sure was nice to see your name on the boards again. Hope we see more of ya.
Originally Posted By iceknyght Thanks! I am trying to hang around the boards more, but have been pretty busy... I have way too many hobbies nowadays! LOL!
Originally Posted By DJ7K >> The only thing I like about the Saleens are what is under the hood << I guess since I'm only a spectator til I get a license, or get to be a passenger of someone who has one, I just enjoy them from the outside But if I did have one to drive, then it'd all be a plus. I see quite a few on the highway out here, always enjoy looking at them. The GTs are my fave to look at, and anything with a good color, or just white I like. The thing is, what I don't understand is why some folks leave the top up going down the highway or even on the street, when it's a nice day out. But, I've never driven a convertible (practice lessons on only 2 car models with family members), nor owned a vehicle so I wouldn't know what a driver is thinking in that scenario. I had a neighbor once, who had Mustang convertible (may still have it too), the previous generation model. I ran into her in the leasing office once at my apartments. Her hair - well, let's just say she and I started talking and she told me since she's gotten the convertible her hair has looked a lot different (laughing) - then added it's been worth it. So I assume more custom kits are out by now like the Boss? Mach? Eleanor? Honestly, I have absolutely no idea, just throwing out names I've seen of all those custom models from that one website we were looking at few years ago. I can't seem to find the exact same area on that site (AllFordMustangs.com), but I do have the photos still saved on my pc. These however, I thought would be worth sharing: <a href="http://www.allfordmustangs.com/Detailed/159.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.allfordmustangs.com /Detailed/159.shtml</a> I wonder which California beach that is though.
Originally Posted By DJ7K Forgot to add these, I had the links still sitting on my pc and copied them onto my flashdrive since I am using a laptop. This is a Mach III concept from the early 90s: <a href="http://www.rickcarey.com/Catalog" target="_blank">http://www.rickcarey.com/Catal og</a>%20Descriptions/Christie%27s%20Ford%20Concepts%20061602/Mach%20III.htm Icey, I know you prefer whats under the hood, but.... <a href="http://www.mrbodykit.com/bodykits/hoods94_98.htm" target="_blank">http://www.mrbodykit.com/bodyk its/hoods94_98.htm</a> Theres always, the hood itself
Originally Posted By iceknyght There are a ton of reasons someone would be driving a Vert without the top down... For me, it depends on where I am going and if I am in a hurry... If I am going from store to store or short distances, it's not worth it to drop the top. Or if is windy (the '05+ Mustangs actually are designed well that it usually isn't too windy while driving with the top down unless it is windy in general)... Also, if I am going to be driving fast on the freeway and/or a long distance (a couple hours), I like to leave the top up... If I plan on talking to someone on the phone, I also leave the top up since it's hard to talk on the phone on the freeway going 80+ with the top down (but I have done it!)... The Boss and Mach Mustang's are not kits, but *actual* Mustangs from the past. These Mustangs are like the Shelby or California Special, where they get an engine tweak and special badges/striping/accessories/bumpers, etc... And they are all done through Ford... The Eleanor kit is a kit and yes, there are quite a few out now, none of which really look all that great IMO... A lot of people have even swapped out their front ends so that it looks like the Shelby Cobra GT500... But to me, the kits usually look too 'tacked on' for my taste... As for the hood, I am looking at doing the Ram Air Shaker system, so will probably keep the stock hood for that... Although, there are a few hoods out there that I really like... Since I can't afford either right now, it'll be a while before I decide...
