DFG_magic's Laser Red 98' GT convertible build

[DFG_magic]

Replaced the busted OEM quad shocks with KYB Gas-A-Just's. Cleaned the calipers, springs and shocks then sealed them with Chemical Guys M-Sealer.

 

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Removed the 245/40/18's from the front and replaced them with 265/35/18 Nankang NS-20's:

Picked up a set of Mach 1 pedals:

Picked up a Kaenen extractor hood on CL:

Fresh out of the body shop with a nice coat of E9 Laser Red:

Hood on. Now in the process of getting it to fit perfectly. Amazing how much adjustment the fenders have! Also crazy how much they move over time:

 

[Tally_4.6]

Your cars an auto?

lol

 

[Tally_4.6]

Need more shots of that hood.

 

[DFG_magic]

Your cars an auto?

lol

Yes, PA Performance built 4r70w with 2800rpm converter. Trans go shift kit. First auto mustang I've owned, but I must say, this one is tight and will hold it's own any day of the week. No sloppy shifts here.

 

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Replaced the rear bumper with a new V6 no-script bumper. Body shop sprayed it E9 and painted the lower valance area Matte Black:

I installed it on my lunch break today at work. Cleaned the sheetmetal behind the bumper while I was there:

New headlight setup. New Eagle Eyes smoked headlamps and gently used Eagle Eyes smoked corners from my old Smoked OEM Cobra setup from LMR:

 

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Turning out pretty good. Gonna replace the header (headlight panel) next week. It's been modified from the installation of so many different lights that it's slightly misaligning them:

 

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Need more shots of that hood.

I'll get some today.

 

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Excuse the dirt. Here are a few shots after I adjusted the fenders and hood a bit:

 

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[Frank.JD.Perez]

dirt? what dirt? this car probably doesnt even know what dirt is. its never dirty!

my car on the other hand...

 

[DFG_magic]

dirt? what dirt? this car probably doesnt even know what dirt is. its never dirty!

my car on the other hand...

It gets dirty as ****! She's just photogenic at times. Ha! I'll be removing the front, rear bumpers, hood and skirts in a few weeks and dropping the car off at the body shop. Front two fenders and driver door have aftermarket paint on them. It's base/clear, but I believe they used the 2 stage variation of Laser Red instead of the 3 stage because it is a shade off of all of my OEM panels and all the new stuff that's been recently painted. She'll be clean AF in a few weeks for sure. I'm going to wetsand and buff the fenders and the door just to see if I can lighten them up a bit this weekend. I believe the clearcoat and midcoat are tinted in true E9 laser red.

 

[Frank.JD.Perez]

i knew the paint was off a bit when you put the hood on but i figured it was because the paint was a tad faded on the rest since it wasnt just painted. but awesome! i love lazer red because its metallic but almost every one out there has crap paint. but yours on the other hand. its like. brand new. RACECAR

 

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Replaced the upper strut mounts today with knock-off Steeda camber/caster plates I picked up on eBay:

I aligned it right after I eyeballed the plates and got it dialed in damn near perfect.

 

[Frank.JD.Perez]

I love that color, it is how I say, "tits legit"

 

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Almost got the hood to fit correctly. Going to adjust the latch today:

 

[lwarrior1016]

Were your wheels ever a bronze color? I really feel like they were, and I only picture your car with the bronze.............I feel like my life is a lie.....

 

[DFG_magic]

Were your wheels ever a bronze color? I really feel like they were, and I only picture your car with the bronze.............I feel like my life is a lie.....

Nope, they were never bronze! Just the sun playing tricks on your eyes!

 

[Austinx56]

great example of a sharp SN95! love it [MENTION=10108]DFG_magic[/MENTION]

 

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