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Topic: rear spoiler wing on 65 coupe
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ben-stang
Journeyman Posts: 5
From: mims, fl, USA
Registered: May 2006
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posted 05-08-2006 09:07 AM
   
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
Gearhead Posts: 494
From: Morgantown, WV
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 05-08-2006 12:53 PM
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
Gearhead Posts: 8089
From: doerun, ga.
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posted 05-08-2006 01:11 PM
i agree john!  ------------------
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ben-stang
Journeyman Posts: 5
From: mims, fl, USA
Registered: May 2006
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posted 05-08-2006 02:45 PM
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
Gearhead Posts: 245
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 05-08-2006 03:15 PM
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
Gearhead Posts: 553
From: Port St. Lucie, FL
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 05-08-2006 04:38 PM
NOOOOO. DON'T DO IT!!! Leave the spoilers for those '69 and up Mustangs.
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Scott H
Gearhead Posts: 1090
From: Chicago area
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 05-08-2006 04:49 PM
Or, get the fiberglass trunk lid and end caps that have the shelby-tyle spoiler molded in.
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 4190
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027 M&M# 4256
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 05-08-2006 05:09 PM
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
Gearhead Posts: 245
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 05-09-2006 07:10 AM
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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
Gearhead Posts: 2247
From: Marietta, Ga
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 05-09-2006 07:35 AM
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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
Gearhead Posts: 425
From: n.y. n.y.
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 05-09-2006 09:23 AM
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
Journeyman Posts: 39
From: Buckley,Wa.
Registered: Dec 2005
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posted 05-09-2006 11:11 AM
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.------------------
Darryl Eichenlaub
1965 Mustang Coupe restomod 289,c4,body and interior mods.
1956 F-100 460,c6,9" major body mods, on going project.
1967 Mustang Fastback, father/son project 5.0,5spd,9".
1975 F250 4x4 Highboy 390,4spd,35",custom paint.
2002 Mustang v6,5spd, daughters college ride.
2001 Ford Escape, Wifes grocery getter.
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sprcoop
Gearhead Posts: 730
From: Tucson, AZ usa
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 05-09-2006 01:15 PM
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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From: perry, oh, usa
Registered: May 2002
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posted 05-09-2006 01:31 PM
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! Phil
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 2269
From: Bloomfield, NY, USA. Western Finger Lakes, 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 05-09-2006 01:42 PM
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
Gearhead Posts: 407
From: Ocala, FL
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 05-09-2006 04:50 PM
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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From: Buckroe Beach Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-09-2006 06:29 PM
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
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Darryl Eichenlaub
Journeyman Posts: 39
From: Buckley,Wa.
Registered: Dec 2005
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posted 05-09-2006 08:49 PM
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
Journeyman Posts: 5
From: mims, fl, USA
Registered: May 2006
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posted 05-09-2006 08:52 PM
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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 Mikegot 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. ------------------
1987 GT - 331 stroked and bottle fed
2001 GT - for sale
1965 - new project
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ben-stang
Journeyman Posts: 5
From: mims, fl, USA
Registered: May 2006
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posted 05-09-2006 09:05 PM
maybe a little something like this!?  OK, OK - just a little fun - don't kick me off! ------------------
1987 GT - 331 stroked and bottle fed
2001 GT - for sale
1965 - new project [This message has been edited by ben-stang (edited 05-09-2006).] [This message has been edited by ben-stang (edited 05-09-2006).]
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 2926
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 05-09-2006 09:32 PM
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
Journeyman Posts: 15
From: Antwerp, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 05-10-2006 02:25 AM
Maybe this is an option to consider?  
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dodgestang
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From: Cecil County, MD, USA
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 05-10-2006 10:54 PM
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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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From: Buckroe Beach Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-10-2006 11:03 PM
Here's a very old webpage with a pic or two.
http://jason.mustangsandmore.ws/68.htmlthat Pony been sold and replace with a 67 with a 289 "souped-up" Sam
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John Z
Gearhead Posts: 494
From: Morgantown, WV
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 05-11-2006 06:58 PM
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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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