Updated Pictures....

Washed and detailed... with new clear corners and clear rear reflectors from Stang Mods.com:

Rear Reflectors installed...

As previously reported I had ordered bulbs for the rear reflectors that would allow me to use these and yet still remain street legal here in TX. So on Wednesday, 2/14/07, my shipment of red bulbs (2 pair) and blue bulbs (1 pair for show use) arrived from Street Beat Customs. Once installed it worked perfectly. When off they are clear. When on, especially at night, they emit a red light. Here are pics of them I took today (off) and tonight (on).















The clear corners and rear reflectors (with stealth bulbs sold separately) can be located on StangMods.com at this link: http://www.stangmods.com/Mustang-Clear-Turn-Signal-Lenses-Side-Markers-s/156.htm

The bulbs I used in the rear reflectors (5W 194) can be located on StreetBeatCustoms.com at this link: http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/tuc194.html


Early this morning I placed an order for the 2005+ Mustang Painted Mirror Covers (Vista Blue) that I've had my eye on for awhile (www.mustangtuning.com) and also the seat lever covers from MGW (www.mgwltd.com) that match my 12v Power Outlet plug. I should have these in by the middle of next week... I'll keep you posted on those items when they arrive.

Tomorrow is the big day for Pride, our 2007 Mustang I've mentioned here before. Tomorrow PRIDE goes to Autograph to have the black rocker stripes removed, then her lemans stripes, side graphics and her MUSTANG emblems will be added. Previously I reported that her louvers and tint were recent additons and there's a shopping list of other add-ons that keeps growing. I will keep you updated on the PRIDE project as it progresses!


And, with that, I say goodnight! It will be a very busy day tomorrow!! :)

Clear Corners installed...and more!

Also have the billet emergency brake piece installed. It really looks good with the rest of the dash.

I have some bulbs on order for the clear reflectors I purchased. The bulbs will give the red glow needed to meet TX State requirements. Right now if I put them on all that I have is pure white light on the sides. I may not get pulled over for it but I'd rather not risk it.

I had wanted to tint the headlights and clear corners blue and even attempted it without much success. Then I talked with Glacier, the shop that tinted my windows, who advised that it would only come off later, and of course would get me a ticket... so I opted for the clear/chrome look instead. I'll just have to get the blue-white lights instead. :)

We've started working on Pride, my honey's Mustang. The antenna was changed out to a 6 inch black shorty antenna, we've bought the side graphics, planned the stripes, bought the emblems, tinted the windows (2/12/07), and installed her louvers. She also has the billet 12v power outlet Pony from MGW like I do. We'll keep you up to date on that project. For now, here is a pic taken yesterday:

New sequential tail lights installed

Received and installed the sequential tail light harnesses today!!! Here's a video of how smooth they work!! I also received the clear corners and the rear reflectors (clear). Installing the clear corners looks difficult. The rear reflectors were easy but I noted that I only orded 2 sets of lights and it ends up that they will both be used by the clear corners set... Looks like I need to buy more bulbs. In testing it appears that only white light is showing from the markers... According to the Texas DL book these must be Red. Bummer. E-Brake billet item should be here tomorrow. Yeah! Time for bed! Reba

How to spend $500 in a blink of an eye...

All you need is a Mustang... :) Bought today with IRS Refund (yes, we already have it in the bank!):

1. Clear Rear Side Marker Lenses for all 05-07 (sold in pairs) - http://stangmods.com
2. Clear Turn Signal Lens for 05-07 (sold in pairs)- http://stangmods.com
3. Concealment (194) Bulbs (sold in pairs)- http://stangmods.com
4. Concealment (3157) Turn Signal Bulbs for all 90-07 (sold in pairs) - http://stangmods.com
5. Sequential Tail-lights (plug in harnesses) - http://showlenses.com
6. 2 pairs of showlenses (blue) - http://showlenses.com
7. MGW Ltd. E-Brake handle (satin billet) - http://www.mgwltd.com

And I still had $4.22 left over. (LOL!)

Oh, and we are also paying off multiple credit cards, a loan, $500 to the parents (just because) and $500 to BabyGirl for her Mustang. I love tax time!!

More later!

I am so over winter...

For all my efforts on Saturday I ended up not feeling well Sunday, cancelled our trip to the Movie Studio Grill (just opened here) and stayed home hoping to stave it off. No such luck as Monday morning it only got worse and I called in to work and slept all day. Now this morning I am leaving for work and it is SLEETING! Yesterday the sun was out and it was chilly (40-50 degrees) but beautiful. All of a sudden we're back to this crap. Sometimes I really do not like Texas weather. Tuesday I ordered the louvers for PRIDE, our Performance White 2007 Mustang Coupe. There's this box in on Susan's desk with all her stuff that she's bought for the car that she hasn't been able to put on since we've been having this cold weather... She's excited about the louvers... Me too! I love the way they looked on the simulator. The thing I love most of all is now Susan's fully sharing my Mustang addiction and, along with our photography and other interests, its really awesome to share all the things you love in life with The One, ya know? Now, if I could only get her to love Converse All-Stars like I do... LOL! I've been hanging out on MyMustangSite.com lately. Think MySpace but where everyone is a Mustang fan/enthusiast/owner. Its really cool. You should check it out! Well, got to run for now!

Yesterday I washed, then applied two coats of Mequiars wax to Trinity then finished with Mequiars Detailing Spray to get any excess wax and add extra gloss. I still need to get some Zainos or Mequiars clay bars and pull the gunk out of the paint but it is a start.



I also vacuumed out the carpet (1st time ever - very clean car so far) and used Mequiars Interior Mist and Wipe cleaner and Leather cleaner as well. I opted not to put the Mequiars Tire Gel on this week due to the way it flies off it applied to heavily and besides it is still working from last week.


Well the tax refund has been filed and we are waiting patiently for those checks. We are both looking at paying off bills but also maybe 1-2 small things for the cars. I just can't decide what to do at this point... Muffler change (sound mod only at this point), Cold Air, side skirts, or more interior items... billet or ??


Decisions...

Finally!!

The ice has melted and the cold wet weather has left even if it is only temporary. Today and yesterday we finally saw the sun again for the first time in a week which here in Texas is unusual even for winter. So... I took the opportunity to wash both Mustangs and detail Trinity. They put a lot of junk on the roads to keep everyone from sliding around and that crap ends up all over the cars, especially the white one.

Anyway, this is the first time I've had the chance to clean the car up and photograph it since adding the louvers and all the billet pieces... Thought I'd add some more pictures!

Christmas brought a nice $$$ gift from Babygirl and I spent it on eBay (of course). The first purchase was the louvers, jacket covers for our alarm fobs, MUSTANG letters for the door sills on both Mustangs, MUSTANG overlay for the rear tail-light on both Mustangs and then the rest was spent on BILLET for Trinity...

Interior items recently added:

1. Polished billet switch plates
2. Polished billet A/C Switches
3. Polished billet 12v power outlet plug with satin front and 3D pony
4. Satin billet shift boot trim
5. Polished billet cup holder bezel
6. Satin billet coat hook replacements

Here is a look at the louvers from inside the car... notice that they are actually open.

And finally... here is a shot of the sill plate with the MUSTANG letters installed and the rear of the car (iced over) with the MUSTANG overlay on the third light.

I don't know when I'll be adding more since we have some work to do on Pride now and my birthday is a ways off. :) But I'm sure something will come up. :)

Final Touches

Since I bought this car in June I've added:

1. Custom designed/cut STAMPEDE rocker stripes & windshield banner
2. Custom airbrushed pony to stock grill (original chrome pony removed)
3. Honeycomb blackout panel
4. 1968 Mustang Script emblems - right dash, sides (above tri-bar ponies) and right rear decklid
5. 1979 Indy Pacecar Ponies - Blue (Removed in December)
6. "351" Plates from 1969 Mustang - Left Rear and Left Front (Used for #351 Stampede)
7. MUSTANG 3rd brake light overlay decal
8. Brushed billet door pins
9. Blue Showlenses (http://showlenses.com)

The external changes are almost complete... I have just a few minor items left on that wishlist: (The first four are from StangMods... http://www.stangmods.com/)

1. Clear Rear Side Marker Lenses for all 05-07 (sold in pairs) $39.95
2. Clear Turn Signal Lens for 05-07 (sold in pairs) $99.95
3. Concealment (194) Bulbs (sold in pairs) $29.95
4. Concealment (3157) Turn Signal Bulbs for all 90-07 (sold in pairs) $29.95
5. Sequential Tail-lights (plug in harnesses)
6. Side skirts
7. Headlight splitters
8. Chin Spoiler
9. Rear valance... more aggressive.

I also want to apply a blue tint to the headlights and clear corners. (not too much that it would affect the light color) similar to the yellow tint used on "The Mistress" by MRT. Finding the right tint and someone to do it will be a different matter.

Interior items recently added:

1. Polished billet switch plates (came in today)
2. Polished billet A/C Switches
3. Polished billet 12v power outlet plug with satin front and 3D pony
4. MUSTANG letter inserts for sill plates

Ordered but not received yet:

1. Satin billet shift boot trim
2. Polished billet cup holder bezel
3. Satin billet coat hook replacements

I guess when I have all this done and can't think of anything else to add that won't be over doing it (aka Pimping It Out) then it will be time to look at the Flowmaster, Cold Air Intake, and other under-the-hood changes... I Really Love This Car! :)

Trinity - no more ponies... new louvers

Removed side ponies yesterday

We removed the side ponies last Sunday, 12/17/06. I decided to go with a cleaner look. This is the first time I have been able to detail the car since I had back surgery on 11/8/06: Also finished out the dash with a touch of classic chrome:

The 2006 Stampede Mustang Registry

The 2006 Stampede Mustang Registry is now online. It still needs some tweaking but we'll get it there. Come on by and let us know where and how you found your Stampede, what state you're in, what color your exterior and interior is and any extra options you have. Any pictures you have would be great!!

If you need the link: http://stampedemustangregistry.com

All in the family...

My Stampede just got a stablemate... 2007 Mustang Coupe, Pony Package

PNYUP

Just got the confirmation that my vanity plate was approved. I got my 1st choice PNY UP. It stands for "Pony Up" As in Pay... and pay.. and pay... Lots of car payments, insurance, add ons, upgrades, modifications... It never really ends does it?

2006 Mustang Accessories - Download Catalog

Blue Tooth, Trip Tunes, Car Cover... its all here. Copy and Paste the following link into your browser. If it doesn't open properly remember that it is a PDF file which means you need Adobe Acrobat Reader on your system. Its available online from Adobe and its free. http://www.webphantasia.com/trinity/2006_Mustang.pdf

Airbrushed Pony just in!

Bill Coogle over at Unique Automotive Designs did an awesome job on the airbrushed pony! I ordered it through Harman's. They are authorized dealers for Unique Automotive Designs as are a few others... If you find an airbrushed pony, engine cover, or other part its a good bet that it's Bill Coogle's work. Check out his site at http://www.uniqueautomotivedesigns.com .

VIDEO: Ford Mustang GT500 Bold Moves Commercial

Oh MAN, you gotta love that!

New pictures...

Well, we didn't wash Trinity but we did wipe her down with detailer and polish her up. Then we took new pictures for you today. I can't wait for the airbrushed pony to get her next week!!!

STAMPEDE

Tonight Jeff Holland of Autograph Sign Shoppe added the side stripe and windshield banner. The side stripes were designed after the '05 OEM Mustang stripes however instead of MUSTANG they have STAMPEDE. Jeff custom cut these based on my suggestions. Four were created so that if anything went wrong during install we'd have a spare. Well, the install went great so we used a third stripe as a windshield banner. Looks sharp. All three are silver, same as the rally stripes already on the car and the letters are cut out allowing the color underneath to show through. Here are some preleminary pictures taken tonight. I'll take more later when we have better light and an opportunity to clean the car again: I also received notice today that my airbrushed pony for the grill shipped today! Bill Coogle of http://www.uniqueautomotivedesigns.com/ has created a beautiful pony that will replace the chrome pony in my grille. This one will be Vista Blue Metallic, like the car, with silver metallic flames kind of like this.... although no two are exactly alike....

I also received in the mail yesterday a full set of V6 Pony Showlenses from Harmon's Showlenses. I was very excited about getting a blue set on Trinity ASAP. Well its late... Off to bed I go. More pictures soon! Thanks again to Jeff of Autograph, his wife Amy and their kids! We love you! Reba (& Susan)

Ford Mustang Stampede Edition

"Offered by only Texas and Oklahoma dealers, Ford has let loose a package sure to please cowboys and enthusiasts alike. A total of 500 Stampede edition Mustangs have been shipped to the roughly 300 Ford dealers in these two states. Building upon the existing V6 Pony Package, the 2006 Ford Mustang Stampede Edition exterior options includes 17-inch aluminum wheels and a pony grille with integrated foglamps. The Stampede Edition adds twin 9-inch silver racing stripes, rear spoiler, chrome exhaust tips, chrome pony spinners, a Stampede gas cap and special badging. Interior upgrades include six-way power seats, carpeted floor mats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and a MyColor instrument panel display, which features 125 color backgrounds at the touch of a button. An engraved and numbered plaque comes with each model to signify as special edition. Mustang has a long tradition of offering special packages like the Twister and California Special,” says Mark Grueber, Ford marketing strategy manager for the Southwest region. “We have a special Texas Edition F-150 and Super Duty, and Mustang is such a part of the Texas landscape, we thought it would be a natural fit.” “A lot of customers are looking for something unique,” Grueber said. “They want to ‘Texasize’ their vehicles. The Stampede gives them the opportunity to own something unique.”