Anniversary Editions

Ford celebrated the Mustang’s 20th Anniversary in 1984 by issuing a limited-edition GT model under the designation GT-350. The GT-350 name had not been used since the last Shelby Mustang was produced in 1970. The GT-350 could be ordered in either a hatchback or convertible body style driven by either the high performance 302cid V8 or the 140cid Turbo four. All came in white with special stripes and lettering while inside, SVO style seats were a feature of the all red interior.

The 1984 20th anniversary edition GT sported a whole new look for Mustang, including the white monochromatic paint scheme and bold “GT-350″ Striping. These Stripes are very reminiscent of the classic Shelby Mustangs Produced in the 1960s. One big mechanical revision for the Anniversary Mustang involved the GT’s suspension. This revision was introduced as a running change early in 1984 to ALL GT Mustangs. The rear control arm pivot points were lowered 1/2-inch on the upper end and 1/4-inch on the lower end for improved suspension geometry. In addition, quad shocks replaced the old-style traction bars and the rear anti-roll bar diameter increased to 0.79 inches compared to 0.67 inches in 1983. Another newcomer in 1984 was the introduction of an Automatic Over Drive (AOD) Transmission.

This combination could only be purchased with a 302 utilizing a Throttle Body Fuel Injection (TBI) system, also called Central Fuel Injection(CFI). The optional 165 horsepower (123 kW) 5.0L engine with CFI and the 4-speed AOD transmission package was offered with a 3.27:1 axle ratio. The 175 hp (130 kW) 4V version carried over from 1983 was available only with a T-5 manual transmission. The 4V 5-speed was available with a 3.08:1 axle ratio.The 20th Anniversary Edition GT350’s were produced during 35 days of production. The entire production is believed to have been done in 35 batches starting March 5th, 1984 and ending in April of 1984, there was one final Anniversary Mustang Convertible (TBI/CFI Automatic) Produced on June 12, 1984.

There was no official 25th Anniversary model from Ford in 1989, even though this was looked into with several designs on body and performance modifications. In response Ford modified the running horse badge on the passenger side of the dash board, stating “25 Years” on the bottom of the badge. These badges were installed beginning in April of 1989 for one year, until April of 1990, the Anniversary model year. After April of 1990, Ford kept the badges in place,without the “25 Years” portion. Ford also added “25 Years” water mark on the window sticker with the running horse badge during this time period.

In 1999, Ford produced a special 35th Anniversary Edition of the Mustang.

In 2004, Ford produced a special 40th Anniversary Edition of the Mustang. Available in both Standard and GT editions, it consisted of 40th Anniversary badging, enhanced interior, and a few “special” collectible items for the owner. It also marked the end of this design of the Mustang, as 2005 ushered in an all-new model.

2009 Woodward Cruise

So did the poor economy in Michigan affect the 2009 Woodward Dream Cruise? I sure think it did, it seemed like there were less muscle cars out there. I went on all three days: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I also noticed on Sunday that there was barely anyone cruising. From what I remember, Sunday was still packed with cars, well not this year.

There wasn’t any loss of people, people were still getting drunk and partying. It seems to have almost turned into a place to party and hang out at, instead of watching all the classic cars go bye.

I don’t want to be to negative, it was still a good time. I saw a lot of neat cars there, and a ton of customized Mustangs. Actually got to see a 2000 Cobra R Mustang in person for the first time. Ecto 1 from the Ghostbusters showed up also. I really can’t wait for next year to come around.

Cruising and the Economy

So the big question on my mind is whether or not this bad economy will put a dampen on things such as cruising this year in your late model Mustang. I for one am hoping it will not!

You might ask yourself, what is he talking about? Well, I mean high gas prices, less people out cruising, and less enthusiasm for muscle cars themselves. A lot of people are wondering how we are going to make it out of this struggling economy alive, well I just say fight! Work as hard as you can and try to still fit in enjoyment such as cruising Woodward on weekdays or weekends.

I for one have to keep an element such as this in my live in order to keep my sanity, last year I spent my whole spring, summer, and fall working. Not this year, I’m going to try to stick in some days cruising and hanging out with my friends out on Woodward in my 04 SVT Mustang Cobra. I just hope things haven’t changed, I guess only time will tell.

Keep the muscle car legend alive friends!

2010 Mustang Review

So what do I think of the new 2010 Ford Mustang, it’s pretty stylish off hand. But, overall I think Ford could of done better on the performance side. The only thing different is a cold air induction system and an engine-bay strut tower brace, so there really hasn’t been a big upgrade in mustang parts. I still like it though, the front end looks sharper and has a muscular look to it. Kind of like it wants to get up and runaway from you!

The car still has a quickness to it, the car is said to go 0-60mph in around five seconds flat. The rumors circling around the web is that the 2011 mustang will get an upgrade in its engine bay with a brand new 5.0l up from the 4.6l. So if I were you and you plan on getting a new Mustang, I would hold out until next year when they sink a 5.0L engine in this muscle car.

The base price of the Mustang GT Premium will set you back $31,845, as test $37,295. Still give Ford props for making a overall nice muscle car, just needs an upgrade in mustang parts. Next year we might see it with the new 5.0L.

Death Race Mustang

If you’re looking for a sweet Mustang movie to watch, look no further than death race. Some might say it was a little cheesy and it didn’t have a whole lot of good acting in it, but I thought the action was sweet as hell.

Jason Statham’s movies are usually a hit or miss anyways, I’m not really partial to them. This movie however had a lot of nice muscle car action scenes in it. It’s pretty cool how they latch on machine guns on the cars and RPGs, there’s a ton of gore in it. One girl gets her stomach slashed up by sharp blades off of a rim and another guy gets smashed into pieces. And yes, the girls are hot, Natalie Martinez is drop dead gorgeous.

So if you have a little money in your pocket go pick it up or hit up blockbuster video and rent it.

03-04 Cobra Wheels great Buy

If you’re looking for a nice set of chrome rims to buy for your old or late model mustang, look no further than the 03-04 Cobra Wheels. They are a very sharp styled rims with different sizes ranging from 17×9 to 18×9. There are even wider sizes if you’re looking for a little more rubber for your muscle car.

I especially like the flat spoke look, the only rim similar to it is the C6 rim. It looks even better in chrome if you are looking for a more flashier look.

Dual Friction Centerforce Clutch for V6 Mustangs

I know what you are thinking and your probably asking yourself why does a V6 Mustang need a performance clutch. Well because these days you can take a stock V6 Mustang right off the dealer lot and add some bolt-ons, a supercharger or turbo to make as much if not more reliable horsepower and torque then your basic GT for thousands less. It’s a scary thought for most GT owners but it’s the plain simple truth that there are V6 Mustangs running around that could give some GT owners a run for their money.

To give V6 Mustang owners some piece of mind who have high torque, high horsepower applications Centerforce is introducing a new Dual Friction clutch assembly for 2005-07 Ford Mustangs with the 4.0L V6 engine. The clutch assembly replaces the stock pressure plate with a more reliable assembly that has a higher holding capactiy. The new clutch assembly is also a direct bolt in part for perfect fit and function. This new clutch assembly is specifically for high torque street driving and light racing applications according to Centerforce. The Dual Friction part number is DF490309 which includes the pressure plate and Disc. Also available is the Centerforce II clutch assembly for V6 Mustangs with basic bolt-ons, the part number for the pressure plate is CFT363309 and the disc is 280490 which are sold separately.

Shelby GT-H Registry is Now Open

Over at Shelby Autos(dot)com Ford owners can register their 2006 Shelby GT-H Mustangs. Their is an online form that needs to be filled out with the usual stuff like name, address, phone, email, VIN number, CSM number, Date of purchase and the place of purchase. To register your 2006 Shelby GT-H head on over to the registration page here. Also listed on the homepage it says the Shelby GT500 and Shelby GT registrations will begin soon. So from that statement we can expect to see all the Shelby Mustangs with a registry quite soon.

First Shelby GT went for $600k

First Shelby Mustang GT went for $600k at the Barret-Jackson auction, pretty amazing if you ask me. Now thats a price I would like to sell a car for, lol. It’s about the same price the GT500 went for, I hope both of these consumers are happy with the product they bought. All I can say is, they better be!!! It’s great to see an american product go for that much though, I’m happy for Ford and for the consumers. Hey, this is what keeps our economy going.

2008 Saleen S281 RF

Since 1984, Saleen has been seen b y many as the benchmark of performance, exclusivity, and unmatched value for custom built Mustangs. There have been many different models over the years and some pretty exclusive special editions.

Saleen Inc is now introducing a new vehicle that continues that tradition: The 2008 Saleen S281 RF. The S281 RF blends performance with distinct styling all at $49,995 MSRP (including destination). Limited to 100 units the RF features exclusive red accents, Saleen’s patented 465 HP twin-screw supercharger, and other Saleen performance parts. The S281 RF will only be available in two colors, black and alloy. Please contact your local Saleen certified dealer to find out when the new Saleen S281 RF will arrive near you.

2 COLORS ▫ 100 UNITS ▫ 465 HP ▫ $49,995 INCLUDING FREIGHT
LIMITED PRODUCTION – ONLY 100 UNITS
ENGINE
281 CID (4.6L) 3-Valve SOHC V8
465 HP @ 5800 RPM
425 lb-ft TQ @ 4000 RPM
3.55” x 3.54” Bore & Stroke
39 lb/hr Fuel Injectors
98 mm MAF
Port Matched Series VI Integrated Twin-Screw Supercharger
Dual-Stage Water-to-Air Intercooler System
Hi-Flow Inlet Tube, Air Box Cover & Filter
PowerFlash™ Performance Calibration
2.5” Stainless Steel Center Exhaust System

DRIVETRAIN
5-Speed Manual Transmission
with 8.8″ Differential, 3.31:1 Final Drive

RACECRAFT SUSPENSION
Linear-Rate, Coil Springs (F/R)
Sway Bars, 1.38″ with HD Bushings (F), 0.79″ (R)
Front Struts (N2), Rear Shocks (N2)
Three-Link, Live Rear Axle with Panhard Rod

INTERIOR
Leather Performance Driving Seats with Red Stitching,
6-Way Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat & Power Lumbar
6-Gauge Instrument Cluster with 200 MPH Speedometer
& MyColor Feature
Chrome Dash Vent Bezels
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with Badge
Leather Shift Boot with Red Stitching
Leather-Wrapped Billet Shift Knob & Short-Throw Shifter
Performance Driving Pedals with Driver Foot Brace
Serialized Dash Plaque
S281 Floor Mats & Aluminum Door Sill Plates
Saleen Key Fob
One-Touch Up/Down Power Windows
AM/FM/CD Sound System
Two Power Outlets
Variable-Speed Windshield Wipers
Air Conditioning
Rear Window Defroster
Dual Power Side-View Mirrors
Saleen/Eagle One Detail Kit
Owner’s Document Portfolio & Warranty Guide

BRAKING SYSTEM
Power Assisted 4-Wheel Disc Brakes with ABS
12.4” Vented Front Disc Brake System
11.8” Vented Rear Disc Brake

WHEELS & TIRES
20” Chrome Finished Alloy, 7-Spoke Wheels
High Performance Dunlop Tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System

EXTERIOR
Injection Molded Thermoplastic Olefin (TPO)
Front & Rear Fascias
Injection Molded TPO Side Skirts & Door Cladding
Front Grille
Integrated Front Turn Signals
Rear Center Body Panel
Rear Spoiler & End Caps
S281 Supercharged Graphics & Identification
RF Red Saleen Windshield Graphic
RF Red Saleen Bumper Insert
RF Red Serialized Front Bumper
Serialized Engine Bay Plaque
Championship Wreath Graphic

SAFETY & SECURITY
Dual-Stage Airbags
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
Crash Severity Sensor
Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children (Latch) Safety Seats
Remote Keyless & Illuminated Entry System
3-Point Safety Belts for All Seating Positions
Side-Impact Door Beams

COLOR COMBINATIONS
Exterior Color/Graphic Color/Wheel Color
Black Clearcoat/Red/Chrome
Alloy Clearcoat Metallic/Red/Chrome

GENERAL DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES (COUPE)
Vehicle Weight: 3620 lbs
Weight Distribution: 53/47 (F/R)
Wheelbase: 107.10 in
Track: 62.8 in/63.9 in (F/R)
Width: 74.0 in
Length: 189.1 in
Height: 56.0 in
Trunk Space: 13.1 cu ft
Fuel Capacity: 15.7 gal