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A Change in direction for my Mark

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Posted by: viiiball

I know I have posted several changes I would like to make over the winter/ spring months, the biggest was a repaint, but after thinking it over and looking at the cost of a re color repaint, and seeing how my paint is in very good shape,I am going to keep it white, The plan is : BODY---
to pull the parking lot dings,repair or replace driverside fender(Some A**hole opened their door hard and creased the lip) replace hood(Seems to be cracking & seperating at the front)with a salvage yard piece or aftermarket cobra(if I can find).
Then I am going to white out all the chrome trim pieces and grill (LSC style)except the 1/4 rear chrome.
I will be replacing the factory buckets with the summit pieces and adding carbon fiber trim with a couple cool accents(cobrastar emblem,when available) I will also be looking for a Cobra rear for posi and gears.

For Wheels....i am undecided...but i saw some cobra r's powder coated black,with cobrastar centers i think they would look sick on my ride with its lowered stance.
along with this makeover will be new tint,new mufflers,and some engine upgrades as well as redoing the C/A.
so in the coming months I will be selling some things, i'll list as I sell, but it will be first come first serve.
the first couple things will be the front buckets and factory directional wheels. I'll keep you posted.
any feedback is welcome,any help locating the parts i am looking for also appreciated. I am getting excited.

Posted by: 1wykdmk8

Those wheels look SIC.....I like them.....and I am not a black wheel fan either....but they look SIC!!!!

As for the hood......the only place right now that I know of that you can get a Cobra hood is FastGlas (used to be Legendary). His number is 1-800-346-2426 and his name is Larry....just leave a message with all your info and number(s) where you can be reached and he will get back to you.

Sounds like you have the makings of a sweet Mark......too bad the paint color change is not in the budget....but sounds like you have it all figured out......good luck!

I know I will need some of that luck....LOL!

Posted by: Sifrino3

I like the black wheels!

Posted by: viiiball

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Originally Posted by Sifrino3

I like the black wheels!

yeah!!! and I think they will set the White in the Mark off...It will be sweeeeet, does fast glass have a website? and how close are we on the speed hut speedos? i had a white and blue thing going on with my mark (see garage photos) but the blue will be gone too!

Posted by: MonsterMark

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Originally Posted by 1wykdmk8

sweet Mark......too bad the paint color change is not in the budget

Ray ~~~ and what exactly is wrong with a pearlescent white Mark may I ask?

Posted by: 1wykdmk8

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Originally Posted by MonsterMark

Ray ~~~ and what exactly is wrong with a pearlescent white Mark may I ask?

Not a thing....I was saying that because he had his mind/heart set on a color change, and it is not in the budget......trust me....I know the feeling......

Posted by: 1wykdmk8

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Originally Posted by viiiball

No, they do not have a website.....you have to call him to get things rolling.

For the speedo's....at this rate I doubt it will ever happen.....over a year and only 15 pre-orders......if we EVER get the 25 they will be off......but as it stands now it is not lookin too good.......

Posted by: viiiball

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Originally Posted by 1wykdmk8

Not a thing....I was saying that because he had his mind/heart set on a color change, and it is not in the budget......trust me....I know the feeling......

Yes I really wanted AZURE BLUE which is the Mach 1 color...but after prep, bodywork, and all thats included in a color change...to do it right would be $$$$$$, staying the same color , i just need to pull dents , fix a couple spots, and respray the front bumper cover,and cover chrome, a lot less expensive......but what should my contrast color be....with black wheels....jst black? I dunno open to suggestions, I think I'll either get red or purple plug wires...thats a start!

Posted by: lincolnboy

wheels email brad cudaz101 on tccoa or mark8 .org
cudaz101@yahoo.com he has the best prices for the cobra r's bout 1 somthing for 17 and 2 somthing for 18's and shipping is 20$ a wheel i get a price from tccoa

Posted by: lincolnboy

145ea Shipped FREE anywhere in the lower48 "Silver 17X9 CobraR"

$170ea Shipped FREE "Polished 17X9 CobraR"

$190ea Shipped FREE "Chrome 17X9 CobraR"

he can get ANY of the Replicas in the Mustang pattern and spec

Posted by: lincolnboy

bitch bitch now i have you give you

viiiball since you had said in my thread that you were going to paint your car in 11 days now what.............

Posted by: indust82

I also really like those black rims.......and since you will be soo happy with those...I was wondering if your directional rims are chrome...if they are in good shape, and what u might be askin for them........ u said 1st come 1st serve so i thought i'd be early.

Posted by: viiiball

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Originally Posted by indust82

I also really like those black rims.......and since you will be soo happy with those...I was wondering if your directional rims are chrome...if they are in good shape, and what u might be askin for them........ u said 1st come 1st serve so i thought i'd be early.

Mespock has dibs on the seats....and YOU have dibs on chrome wheels if you want....2 are in really good shape.and 2 has the Lincoln chrome bibbles on the rim....which is one reason I am losing them....dunno what I would take, they look good far away,wouldnt use on show car......

Posted by: viiiball

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Originally Posted by indust82

how bout powdwe coating the directionals black , might have to photoshop

Posted by: indust82

having black directionals would be unique....but I don't know if I could afford after paying for the rims themselves. If you could post a picture or email it to me so i can see how bad the bubbles are.....it probably won't effect if i want them...but may effect what i'd be willing to pay. Thanks alot