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1990LX5.0 · 03-20-2004, 02:07 AM

Hi everyone out there. New to the site, but have owned my 1990 LX 5.0 for over 10 years and it has been alot of fun. We also have a 67 GTA (my man's high school car) that is ready for resto.

I am considering building a 68 GT500KR convertible clone.
How does everyone feel about clones? Would anyone be willing to help with ideas and where would be the best place to post questions? I am not looking for resale, just a car that makes me happy.

Thank you,
Karen

joe4speed · 03-20-2004, 06:13 AM

Welcome to Mustang Works!
Looks like you have some great cars!
As for the clone... I may be in the minority, but I say go for it! Whatever makes you happy! That's what it's all about! Just as long as you don't try to pass it off as the real deal, it's all good!

xxxBlakexxx · 03-20-2004, 07:40 AM

Imitation is the finest form of flattery!

I want a cobra clone too! Been looking at those "kits" for YEARS. Someday.....

NoSlow5.0 · 03-21-2004, 11:29 AM

Welcome to the funny farm! Good to have you aboard. Sounds like you have some nice projects. The clone idea is fine with me, as long as you do it right, wouldn't want to dissapoint now would we

This is a great place for ideas and questions, just don't be afraid to ask.

Light Em Up!!!

Jonathan

Crazy Horse GT · 03-22-2004, 12:16 AM

welcome, have a great time here, sound's like you have some great car's.

RBatson · 03-24-2004, 12:22 PM

Well, I've had my 89 for what... 13yrs now, damn! I've had alot of pride in ownership myself.

Clones.. hmmm. well. A car like you are building I have absolutely no problem with, those cars are rare as it is. The problem I have with clones is the v6 cars that add the cobra front bumper cover with matching tags. I hate that crap. Saleen body kit on a v6 is fine but not for me, I hate it. Its usually the teenage kids that try to pass them off as being the real article that get the most attention and dilute the pride of ownership for the ones that do have the real article. That's the problem I have with it.

You should have no problems with any of that with what you are building, you already realize its personal and not for resale. Just make sure you put some power in it.

Crazy Horse GT · 03-24-2004, 08:54 PM

well i bought a black widow 2 kit for my 00 gt, been catching hell about it, didnt even get the rear spoiler, didnt want it, guess i'm gonna sell it.

Crazy Horse GT · 03-24-2004, 08:57 PM

another view, but mine is painted black, going on a hartop, not gonna put fart can's on either.

srv1 · 03-26-2004, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Crazy Horse GT
well i bought a black widow 2 kit for my 00 gt, been catching hell about it, didnt even get the rear spoiler, didnt want it, guess i'm gonna sell it.

Naaah, I will leave you alone over here. Just wait to you go back home!

Crazy hillbilly

James

mustardjohn · 03-26-2004, 12:48 AM

Welcome. I find this an interesting placewith a lot of Mustang knowedge. If we just had more strong opinions.........

1990LX5.0 · 03-31-2004, 03:24 AM

Thank you for the warm welcome! There are alot of nice and informative people on this site. The clone issue seems to be okay and I'm glad since I don't think I can afford a real Shelby. And if I did, I probably wouldn't feel comfortable driving it. I want a car that I can enjoy and I know it won't be cheap to build a clone. Thanks for the help

03-20-2004, 02:07 AM	#1
1990LX5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kennewick, WA. Posts: 2	New Member Hi everyone out there. New to the site, but have owned my 1990 LX 5.0 for over 10 years and it has been alot of fun. We also have a 67 GTA (my man's high school car) that is ready for resto. I am considering building a 68 GT500KR convertible clone. How does everyone feel about clones? Would anyone be willing to help with ideas and where would be the best place to post questions? I am not looking for resale, just a car that makes me happy. Thank you, Karen

03-20-2004, 06:13 AM	#2
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	Welcome to Mustang Works! Looks like you have some great cars! As for the clone... I may be in the minority, but I say go for it! Whatever makes you happy! That's what it's all about! Just as long as you don't try to pass it off as the real deal, it's all good! __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

03-20-2004, 07:40 AM	#3
xxxBlakexxx Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mountaintop, PA Posts: 634	Imitation is the finest form of flattery! I want a cobra clone too! Been looking at those "kits" for YEARS. Someday..... __________________ "Children should not get cancer, but they do!" Help a child with cancer at www.homeoftheirown.org My Stang: 2000 Mustang GT Vert - Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter; C&L Plenum; BBK 75 mm TB; Steeda Strut Tower Supports; Black "Deep Dish" Bullet Wheels; FRPP 4.10's; Steeda Subframes; SLP Catback & SLP Catted X-Pipe; SCT 4 Position Chip with 3 custom tunes; Steeda CAI; Venom-1000 Nitrous; Roush Stage 3 Body Kit; Bullet Suspension Package (on the way)

03-21-2004, 11:29 AM	#4
NoSlow5.0 YOU HAVE NO MARBLES!!!!!! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Jonesboro,Georgia,USA (Providence, Ri) Posts: 868	Welcome to the funny farm! Good to have you aboard. Sounds like you have some nice projects. The clone idea is fine with me, as long as you do it right, wouldn't want to dissapoint now would we This is a great place for ideas and questions, just don't be afraid to ask. Light Em Up!!! Jonathan __________________ My 87 GT....Marbles....The one and only O.G.!!! AIM: Marbles87Fox Light Em Up!!!

03-22-2004, 12:16 AM	#5
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	welcome, have a great time here, sound's like you have some great car's. __________________ 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

03-24-2004, 12:22 PM	#6
RBatson Registered Member Join Date: May 1997 Posts: 3,028	Well, I've had my 89 for what... 13yrs now, damn! I've had alot of pride in ownership myself. Clones.. hmmm. well. A car like you are building I have absolutely no problem with, those cars are rare as it is. The problem I have with clones is the v6 cars that add the cobra front bumper cover with matching tags. I hate that crap. Saleen body kit on a v6 is fine but not for me, I hate it. Its usually the teenage kids that try to pass them off as being the real article that get the most attention and dilute the pride of ownership for the ones that do have the real article. That's the problem I have with it. You should have no problems with any of that with what you are building, you already realize its personal and not for resale. Just make sure you put some power in it. __________________ Tis better to be hated for what you are than loved for what you are not.

03-26-2004, 12:48 AM	#10
mustardjohn Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 360	Welcome. I find this an interesting placewith a lot of Mustang knowedge. If we just had more strong opinions......... __________________ 2003 3.8 Mineral Gray, MAC CAI, K&N, Chin Spoiler

03-31-2004, 03:24 AM	#11
1990LX5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kennewick, WA. Posts: 2	Thank you for the warm welcome! There are alot of nice and informative people on this site. The clone issue seems to be okay and I'm glad since I don't think I can afford a real Shelby. And if I did, I probably wouldn't feel comfortable driving it. I want a car that I can enjoy and I know it won't be cheap to build a clone. Thanks for the help

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