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ben-stang
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posted 05-08-2006 09:07 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for ben-stang   Click Here to Email ben-stang     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
show me some pics of your rear spoiler also add what it is from.

i tried one from an '05 and it just wasn't wide enough or tall enough. By tall enough i do not mean ricer tall, but it wouldn't clear the turn-ups on the rear quarters!

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John Z
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posted 05-08-2006 12:53 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for John Z   Click Here to Email John Z     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I prefer the stealth look of this one. Doesn't mess with the classic lines of the Mustang. It is also very economical.

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capri man
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posted 05-08-2006 01:11 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for capri man   Click Here to Email capri man     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
i agree john!

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ben-stang
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posted 05-08-2006 02:45 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for ben-stang   Click Here to Email ben-stang     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
that's the one i have on there now, but looking for something a little more aggressive. Trust me i am not looking for a ricer look at all, but more like the Mach1.

I guess you two only think they belong on a fastback.

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Blacksmith
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posted 05-08-2006 03:15 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Blacksmith   Click Here to Email Blacksmith     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I agree John.
Why mess with the classic lines???
That would be like me putting window louvers on my 65FB.

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gmliebau
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posted 05-08-2006 04:38 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for gmliebau   Click Here to Email gmliebau     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
NOOOOO. DON'T DO IT!!! Leave the spoilers for those '69 and up Mustangs.

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Scott H
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posted 05-08-2006 04:49 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Scott H   Click Here to Email Scott H     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Or, get the fiberglass trunk lid and end caps that have the shelby-tyle spoiler molded in.

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68 Coop
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posted 05-08-2006 05:09 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for 68 Coop   Click Here to Email 68 Coop     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I put one on my car, and I like it. It looks just as good on it, as it does on any other Mustang. Besides, it's only the price of the spoiler, and 4 holes to patch if you don't.

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Blacksmith
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posted 05-09-2006 07:10 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Blacksmith   Click Here to Email Blacksmith     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Scott H:
Or, get the fiberglass trunk lid and end caps that have the shelby-tyle spoiler molded in.

That would look much better than a ricer-type wing...

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Mooney
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posted 05-09-2006 07:35 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Mooney   Click Here to Email Mooney     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Blacksmith:
That would look much better than a ricer-type wing...



If you'll read above he actually stated that:

"Trust me i am not looking for a ricer look at all, but more like the Mach1."

So unless you're saying the Mach1 spoiler is a ricer spoiler then you two must be talking about something completely different.

Anyway--- I've only seen the "ducktail" spoilers on the 65's-66's. Your best bet would be to find someone that was a photoshop guru and find a couple cars with spoilers you like and then try to mate it to it physically. Just measure and work from there. Good luck!

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pony boy
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posted 05-09-2006 09:23 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for pony boy   Click Here to Email pony boy     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Personally I'm not a fan of spoilers at all,especially when they serve no function (Like non functional hood scoops).But I guess some cars are meant to have them(bosses,etc.).I personally don't think that the lines of the 65-66 cars are condusive to a spoiler at all.I think whatever you add is definately not going to flow and it will look like an add on.That's just my two cents.Good luck on your search.

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Darryl Eichenlaub
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posted 05-09-2006 11:11 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Darryl Eichenlaub   Click Here to Email Darryl Eichenlaub     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Don't let the opinions of some dictate how you build your car. But also keep in mind your overall theme of the car. Is it a Retro-mod, Clone, Trans-am racer clone or Classic. I'm building a retro-mod on my '65 coupe, my front valance is a cross between a '69 Mustang valance and a Shelby, I've cropped the bumpers, using Mustang Depot E2 grill, added '94 mustang door handles, shaved the body and added '67 Shelby hood. So for me although I do like the clean look of the stock lines. I feel like I have to do something to the deck lid. The Shelby/Calif.Special truck lid seams to stand too tall. (in my opinion) So I've been playing around with different ideas. I took the spoiler off the '94 I parted and tried it and it just didn't do anything for me. Tried a Mach 1 with the same results. So now I'm stuck with building one myself a cross between an '05 Saleen and a Calif. Special. I'm mocking it up with cardboard and foam, when I get the shape then I will build it out of metal. Now I know some people will look at my car a say I screwed it up and others will ask why I didn't do more mods. All I say is build it your way.

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sprcoop
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posted 05-09-2006 01:15 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for sprcoop   Click Here to Email sprcoop     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Yeah, what Darrel said. It's your car. But the other opinions are valid if that's the way they feel. I wouldn't put a wing on my car, but your car isn't my car.

Have you looked at the wing that would go on say a 2001 Corrolla? It is fairly low profile and sedate.

http://www.electrodyne.cc/Merchant2/graphics/00000002/46421.jpg

Just a thought.

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senzstang
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posted 05-09-2006 01:31 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for senzstang   Click Here to Email senzstang     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
darryl - do you have any pics of your project? I sounds very

Certainly thinking outside the box. You have made a lot of changes but I am guessing the overall affect is very subtle but incredibly different.

Just curious!

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Mike65
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posted 05-09-2006 01:42 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Mike65   Click Here to Email Mike65     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I put a rear spoiler from a 69 Mach-1 on a 68 Coupe & it looked good (IMHO) the ends of the spoiler matched up with the top ends of the quater panel almost perfectly.

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RICKS
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posted 05-09-2006 04:50 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for RICKS   Click Here to Email RICKS     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Obviously, do what you like best at the end of the day.

But I'll toss in my 2 cents, what the hell...

I also agree that 65-66 coupes (actually ALL coupes and convertibles in my opinion, but those who have spoilers, it's just one man's opinion, so please don't be offended..) don't lend themselves well to rear spoilers, especially pedestal-style like the 69-70 Mustang spoiler. A low-profile ducktail wouldn't look bad however.

It's all in what overall look you're trying to achieve. I find that the more "sinister" looking restomod 65-66's achieve their goal better with stance and minimalism. Kinda like the difference between a lean & mean strictly-business ultimate fighter (minimalist) and an over-the-top pro wrestler (exhibitionist). If the exhibitionist look is your bag of donuts, spoiler away. But if you're wanting to make a more serious, more intimidating statement, forget the spoiler, and work on ride height, stance front to rear, and get the wheel/tire relationship to the wheel opening lip JUST RIGHT...

The hardest thing to do when restomodding a car, is to achieve a custom look that isn't at the detriment of the car's original design. You're looking to improve, not just accessorize for the sake of accessorizing...

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mustangs68
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posted 05-09-2006 06:29 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for mustangs68   Click Here to Email mustangs68     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Same as Mike here,
we put one on the Son's 68 and it did look ok,I wasn't happy with the idea,but then again I wasn't 17 years old
(the son was)
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Darryl Eichenlaub
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posted 05-09-2006 08:49 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Darryl Eichenlaub   Click Here to Email Darryl Eichenlaub     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
senzstang darryl - do you have any pics of your project? I sounds very

I only have a few pictures of the door handle swap (kind of a how to). But I'm now putting the doors, fenders, valance, and front bumper in DP90 and will finish body work. Doing the same thing with pictures. The pics are at www.cardomain.com/ride/2324692


The hardest thing to do when restomodding a car, is to achieve a custom look that isn't at the detriment of the car's original design. You're looking to improve, not just accessorize for the sake of accessorizing...

I couldn't have said it better. Darryl


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ben-stang
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posted 05-09-2006 08:52 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for ben-stang   Click Here to Email ben-stang     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by mustangs68:
Same as Mike here,
we put one on the Son's 68 and it did look ok,I wasn't happy with the idea,but then again I wasn't 17 years old
(the son was)
Sam


and Mike

got any pics?

thanks for all the input, even those of you that think it's a sin. Of course it will take the right spoiler!

Darryl Eichenlaub - i would like to see those pics too.

I want to do mine resto-mod of course, but very tasteful. i am still in the planning stages. I got some very good ideas from "stang65" on stangnet.com. i talked to him at a fun ford event in orlando - very nice car, very tasteful.

Ricks - i agree, i am not putting it on to say i have one, i need to find the right one, or there won't be one.

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ben-stang
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posted 05-09-2006 09:05 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for ben-stang   Click Here to Email ben-stang     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
maybe a little something like this!?

OK, OK - just a little fun - don't kick me off!

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n2oMike
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posted 05-09-2006 09:32 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for n2oMike   Click Here to Email n2oMike     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Most people (over the age of 17) are going to look at it and think it looks stupid.

Of course, it's YOUR car, so feel free to do what you want. Personally, I feel the car looks best without one, and the money could be much better spent elsewhere. In case you ever decide to sell the car, you'll probably want to make any wings easily removable, as it will hurt resale value.

Good Luck!

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easy1
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posted 05-10-2006 02:25 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for easy1   Click Here to Email easy1     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Maybe this is an option to consider?

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posted 05-10-2006 10:54 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for dodgestang   Click Here to Email dodgestang     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by easy1:
Maybe this is an option to consider?



If you wanted opinions....this is the only option to consider for that year and body style

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mustangs68
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posted 05-10-2006 11:03 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for mustangs68   Click Here to Email mustangs68     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Here's a very old webpage with a pic or two.
http://jason.mustangsandmore.ws/68.html

that Pony been sold and replace with a 67 with a 289 "souped-up"

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John Z
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posted 05-11-2006 06:58 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for John Z   Click Here to Email John Z     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by ben-stang:
maybe a little something like this!?

OK, OK - just a little fun - don't kick me off!



OK now I feel molested! What's worse is my 19 yo son saw your post and thinks it's bad. (I don't think he is agreeing with me, but who knows with kids?)

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