My New Ride - Backhalved 2001

Kevin Price · 03-18-2002, 08:31 PM

GOT IT!!!

After two months I finally made the trek back up to HP Motorsports in Omaha, Ne to pick up my car. Thought the day would never come.

Needless to say, these guys kick a** in a major way. By far this is the best experience I have ever had in dealing with folks in the automotive industry.

Here are a couple of pics. 1 of the outside and the other of the inside tin work. With the bumper covers installed she tipped the scales at just over 1400lbs, about 700lbs lighter than my old 89 GT.

I know, the outside doesn't look the greatest just yet. I took it to my body guy today to get a fresh coat of Mineral Gray paint. I will post some pics once she's done.

fiveohpatrol · 03-18-2002, 08:57 PM

uhh, i want one!

what engine combo is going in it?

what do you think it will weigh when its done with the drivetrain and all?

congratulations on getting it

1BAD89 · 03-18-2002, 09:05 PM

Looks like your going to have a KILLER set-up, good luck with it.

Kevin Price · 03-18-2002, 09:15 PM

I will be putting my 417ci motor in it that I had in my 89'. I am hoping I can get the car down to 2500 lbs. with me in it. I better lay off the cheesburgers

!!

6T9PONY · 03-18-2002, 10:47 PM

Do you know how bad that thing would be if it was street legal!?!? WOW!

What a SWEET RIDE! Good luck with it man!

red82gt · 03-19-2002, 12:38 AM

Just out of curiousity, what ET is that chassis aproved for? Are you going to run the 417 in it?

1969Mach1 · 03-19-2002, 06:52 AM

Wow man that is really sweet!
Looking forward to seeing her when she is all done.

Crazy Horse GT · 03-19-2002, 09:19 AM

that's going to be a beast kevin ,good luck send some finished pic's,take care

Kevin Price · 03-19-2002, 09:40 AM

I have thought about making it street legal which wouldn't be too hard but I want to get the car done first. It will have functional headlights and taillights so all I need to do is wire everything else in.

The chassis is certified to 7.50 and I plan on running the 417 in it. A 25.1c car would have been a lot more expensive and I don't think that I want to go any faster than that anyway.

tireburner163 · 03-19-2002, 10:47 AM

yea, I just see Kevin rollin into the cruise spot in that

Coupe Devil · 03-19-2002, 11:06 AM

Ahhhhh, and the peasants rejoiced, Hallelujah..............Hallelujah.

That thing is freakin sweet man, I am so jealous. What kinda paint scheme are you thinkin about. Those cars look freakin awesome in Blue or Fords new burnt orange color like Wren Vanderpools new ride. That car is freakin awesome.....

Kevin Price · 03-19-2002, 11:14 AM

I really like the Mineral Gray (dark charcoal w/bronze tint), I think that looks really good. I think I will also have a black stripe on the bottom of the fenders and doors, or else some sort of black accent somewhere.

That burnt orange looks good too, I want to keep it somewhat simple yet flashy. Of course, any Mustang is flashy, what am I thinking.

andy669 · 03-19-2002, 11:40 AM

That Mineral Gray is awesome! Todd Flumans SSO car is one of the neatest I have seen in that class!
What do you run? Brackets, heads-up, NHRA, IHRA? Or is this just for the helluvit?

andy

Kevin Price · 03-19-2002, 12:15 PM

I will be running NHRA brackets and some heads up races. Our local track with be having some 1/8 mile heads up races this year and I should have a good chance at that, especially when I pump some juice to it. I would like to make a Pro 5.0 race or 2 just for kicks although I don't think I could be all that competitive.

Coupe Devil · 03-19-2002, 01:58 PM

Hey Kevin, what are you doing with the 89 GT? You gonna keep it or get rid of it. It was set up pretty nice. I'd say you could make some mad cash off that rolling chassis.

Brad

1969Mach1 · 03-19-2002, 03:45 PM

I love the Orange that was real nice, I really like the Mineral Grey too. So many choices. =)

03-18-2002, 08:31 PM	#1
Kevin Price Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Oxford, KS Posts: 935	My New Ride - Backhalved 2001 GOT IT!!! After two months I finally made the trek back up to HP Motorsports in Omaha, Ne to pick up my car. Thought the day would never come. Needless to say, these guys kick a** in a major way. By far this is the best experience I have ever had in dealing with folks in the automotive industry. Here are a couple of pics. 1 of the outside and the other of the inside tin work. With the bumper covers installed she tipped the scales at just over 1400lbs, about 700lbs lighter than my old 89 GT. I know, the outside doesn't look the greatest just yet. I took it to my body guy today to get a fresh coat of Mineral Gray paint. I will post some pics once she's done. __________________ 2001 Mustang "Mach 1" SVO siamesed 351 stroked to 417ci,Yates heads, solid roller,Trans King glide. Best 1/4 ET 9.17 (ALL MOTOR) Best 1/4 MPH 147 My Car

03-18-2002, 08:57 PM	#2
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	uhh, i want one! what engine combo is going in it? what do you think it will weigh when its done with the drivetrain and all? congratulations on getting it __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

03-18-2002, 09:15 PM	#4
Kevin Price Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Oxford, KS Posts: 935	I will be putting my 417ci motor in it that I had in my 89'. I am hoping I can get the car down to 2500 lbs. with me in it. I better lay off the cheesburgers !! __________________ 2001 Mustang "Mach 1" SVO siamesed 351 stroked to 417ci,Yates heads, solid roller,Trans King glide. Best 1/4 ET 9.17 (ALL MOTOR) Best 1/4 MPH 147 My Car

03-19-2002, 12:38 AM	#6
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	Just out of curiousity, what ET is that chassis aproved for? Are you going to run the 417 in it? __________________ 393W: AFR 205's, hydraulic roller, TKO600.

03-19-2002, 06:52 AM	#7
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	Wow man that is really sweet! Looking forward to seeing her when she is all done. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

03-18-2002, 09:05 PM	#3
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	Looks like your going to have a KILLER set-up, good luck with it.

03-18-2002, 10:47 PM	#5
6T9PONY All about the Windsor. Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,052	Do you know how bad that thing would be if it was street legal!?!? WOW! What a SWEET RIDE! Good luck with it man!

03-19-2002, 09:19 AM	#8
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	that's going to be a beast kevin ,good luck send some finished pic's,take care __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

03-19-2002, 09:40 AM	#9
Kevin Price Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Oxford, KS Posts: 935	I have thought about making it street legal which wouldn't be too hard but I want to get the car done first. It will have functional headlights and taillights so all I need to do is wire everything else in. The chassis is certified to 7.50 and I plan on running the 417 in it. A 25.1c car would have been a lot more expensive and I don't think that I want to go any faster than that anyway. __________________ 2001 Mustang "Mach 1" SVO siamesed 351 stroked to 417ci,Yates heads, solid roller,Trans King glide. Best 1/4 ET 9.17 (ALL MOTOR) Best 1/4 MPH 147 My Car

03-19-2002, 10:47 AM	#10
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	yea, I just see Kevin rollin into the cruise spot in that __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

03-19-2002, 11:14 AM	#12
Kevin Price Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Oxford, KS Posts: 935	I really like the Mineral Gray (dark charcoal w/bronze tint), I think that looks really good. I think I will also have a black stripe on the bottom of the fenders and doors, or else some sort of black accent somewhere. That burnt orange looks good too, I want to keep it somewhat simple yet flashy. Of course, any Mustang is flashy, what am I thinking. __________________ 2001 Mustang "Mach 1" SVO siamesed 351 stroked to 417ci,Yates heads, solid roller,Trans King glide. Best 1/4 ET 9.17 (ALL MOTOR) Best 1/4 MPH 147 My Car

03-19-2002, 11:40 AM	#13
andy669 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Moline Il Posts: 901	That Mineral Gray is awesome! Todd Flumans SSO car is one of the neatest I have seen in that class! What do you run? Brackets, heads-up, NHRA, IHRA? Or is this just for the helluvit? andy __________________ 88 coupe 91 LX NMRA Pure Street 5120

03-19-2002, 12:15 PM	#14
Kevin Price Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Oxford, KS Posts: 935	I will be running NHRA brackets and some heads up races. Our local track with be having some 1/8 mile heads up races this year and I should have a good chance at that, especially when I pump some juice to it. I would like to make a Pro 5.0 race or 2 just for kicks although I don't think I could be all that competitive. __________________ 2001 Mustang "Mach 1" SVO siamesed 351 stroked to 417ci,Yates heads, solid roller,Trans King glide. Best 1/4 ET 9.17 (ALL MOTOR) Best 1/4 MPH 147 My Car

03-19-2002, 01:58 PM	#15
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	Hey Kevin, what are you doing with the 89 GT? You gonna keep it or get rid of it. It was set up pretty nice. I'd say you could make some mad cash off that rolling chassis. Brad __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

03-19-2002, 03:45 PM	#16
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	I love the Orange that was real nice, I really like the Mineral Grey too. So many choices. =) __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

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