In case you've never seen a stock one: My silver 2004 GT

Now that it's off the chopping block, I can enjoy as a weekend cruiser/cruise-in machine. Needs a few things here and there, but staying for the time being.

Only "mods:" a couple of things painted under the hood (want to switch to Ford Blue, maybe summer project), Steeda cat-back, '05 shifter knob, Pioneer deck that I used in two other cars.

 

Not a conversion... 99+ all had COP. To be honest, the older coil-pack system was much more reliable...if the COP's even think about water they short out...then you're spending minimum $50 for a new one...and a better design was never done...so no telling when you're back at square 1. When I see the guys with the early 4.6's convert, my only question is "why?"

God Dammit man say it ain't so! Dude he's going to regret it. Been 8 years since I sold mine and still kick myself in the ass for doing it. The guy who bought the car lives close by my work. Every so often, I take the road he lives on, back home. I swear that car hasn't moved an inch since he bought it...in August, 2006. 8 years of sitting- it might as well be a parts car, now. If only...

Then again, never say never Joey... how many times did I think my GT was going on the block? At least twice...

My advice to your dad is as follows: step away from the crack pipe.

 

Thanks dude. Well worth painting it... other than the Mustang plaque that's inset, the rest is cheap-ass pot metal and nothing to look at. Takes 10 minutes to remove. While you're at it, get the EGR channel good and clean, same with the TB. So- you get some maintenance in there, too.

 

Here is a list of reasons to keep it:
-It's 20 years old (scares people off...but can be insured as a classic in the near future = cheap)
-They ain't worth dick anymore. If he works the street corner he'll make the car's value up and then some in a day or two. A mint '98 CE with 1000 miles on it might get $7K. Just no market.
-They're damn near impossible to sell. No one knows what they are and once the average person hears V8, they run away.
-They don't make 'em like that anymore.
-Would make a great weekend cruiser
-What father would knowingly break his kid's heart? (Really trying hard for ya buddy)

 

Lol... Quoted part of this for my sig.

Might have a shot at different wheels for it if/when my dad sells his '04 Crown Vic LX Sport. He has the split-spoke '05 GT wheels mounted up, I'd buy them and some hubcentric spacers to change appearance. My starfish are in rough shape thanks to the previous owner. I might just paint them this summer, but it's only an idea.