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Guys, I know that the new offset on 17" wheels for the 05 is 45 mm. if you go up to a 18x8.5-9 rim, what do you think the offset should be? if you go to discount tires web site and check rims. they have a lot that should fit the stang. my problem is not knowing what offset. I suppose if you...

Have you guys visited tirerack.com to see rim options? Do you think that these wheels will really fit and fit the wheel well correctly? Who I have seen some of the posts that show real expensive billet rims, but I dont want to put 3k into wheels and tires. Sam

Guys, just took a real long look at 2 05's located in Oregon, (Toledo Area). One black on black 5spd manual and one torch red on red/black 5spd manual, sorry no pics, just my observations, saw em at work this morning and had to stop and check em out. This is the first I have been able to...

Guys, do any of you know where you could get a car cover resembling the american flag? I saw one in a recent add in one of the car mags (cant find it now of course) Believe it would be a great addition when I get my 05! Thanks for any leads! Sam

Guys, I have sold the 65 to a guy from atlanta and told him I would take the car down to him 1/2 way about dayton area where we plan to meet. Have any of you ever used a car dolley? will they work with a mustang? U-haul website says that you have to disconnect drive shaft if you plan to use...

Guys, looking for some rims for the 65. I like the AR TT d's but I also like the Hopsters. I saw these on ebay, what do you guys think. Have any of you bought from this guy/company, what is the product like...

guys i can get my motor professional rebuilt but the shop doesnt pull engines and i dont have that type of equipment, what should the cost be to pull a motor and then have it reinstalled? Any one know of any good shops in the Toledo Ohio area? Thanks Sam

Guys, just getting used to the new 65 stang. why would the car really shudder terribly upon take off. It doesnt happen all the time only if I dont take the clutch out fast. Any ideas? as always, thanks again. Sam

Guys I just bought a 65 fastback 289 4spd car. I havent had a chance to get in into my mechanic yet, but the car has a very strong gas odor. any ideas, do you think that I should tighten up all the gas connections? A pic before detailing of the new car Sam

Any advice on where to pick up a set of 15 x 7 AR TT d's for the 65 fback? Belle Tire and other local tire wheel place asking 1200 for tires and rims mounted and balanced. Any one know of a good place to order them? Thanks Sam

will be picking up a 65 fastback that doesnt have any rear seat belts. how can I add them? just looking for standard seat belts so that my daughter can take the occasional ride to the ice cream stand,etc. where and how do they go in? advice directions much appreciated from those that have...

Guys, looking at a 69 fastback, that had just been painted calypso coral, but does not have trim put back on by owner yet. I will have to order new trim, but wondering, what trim is factory on standard 69 fastback, (I know the circle emblems near back window and mustang across trunk) what else...

Guys, will I regret the 3.89 gear? looking at buying at 69 fastback, it has a FMX auto trans in it, and wondering if that 3.89 is going to be too much with just a 3 speed auto. overdrive out of question for now, looking for your advice? Sam

You guys have some good opinions here's my question/problem. I have a basically stock 95 gt vert 5sp. only mods are bbk shortie headers, bbk offroad H pipe, magnaflow exhaust and a BBk CAI. I hate to say it, but I hate the sound of the exhaust. I was thinking of getting rid of the...

I saw on an earlier post that one of you guys thinks that the Lincoln LS bolt pattern/offset will be similar to the '05. What do you guys think? If so, I was just on TireRack.com looking at the styles of rims, and there are some 18" and 19" rims that look awesome. How do you guys think...

Guys, I just checked out an awesome 69 mach up in Detroit, Michigan Saturday. It is acapulco blue with black hood, very nicely restored, no evidence of rust, every (except the back up lights worked) piece was perfect. the asking price was 23900. does that seem high? what is a fair offer for...

Guys, i have owned a 66 fastback (stupidly sold it for a 95 gt vert). I missed the old one so much that now I am looking at a 1969 fastback. What do I need to check on the 1969's for problems. the car looks really good in pics, 351W with FMX trans. Any advice on '69s problems, costs etc...

Does anyone know the approximate width of the stripes on the Motor Trend silver cover car, and the displayed car at the Auto Show? they look to be about 9-10" wide with about a 1" space. Anyone know what the actual specs are. Much appreciated. Sam

Hey everyone, with spring finally hitting Ohio, I am starting to fix up the stangs house. I am thinking of using the Rust-Oleum epoxy paint for my garage floor (grey with the multicolored blue flecks). Any of you guys use that? I have tried the Sherwin Williams concrete stain and it holds up...

Anyone planning on attending, showing? I will be driving down from Toledo, OH area for at least a couple days for the show in Nashville, TN. Sam