I’ve owned a wide variety of cars over the years, but I grew up in a Ford family and always had a soft spot for Mustangs. I owned an ’03 Cobra during college which was an incredible car, but a terrible time for me to own one. For the last few years I’ve considered picking up another one, but never pulled the trigger for one reason or another. Back in January I came across a Cobra that was too good to pass up. It’s an ’04, one owner, with 30k miles and had very few mods (exhaust, pullied, tuned).
Here it was shortly after purchase:
The car was very clean, but it looked far too stock for my taste. I set out to get the car how I wanted before going to the Mustang 50th Anniversary event in Charlotte last weekend. The 4x4 look had to go so I changed to H&R Sports and MM camber plates.
Next I had to make a wheel change. I really didn’t want to break the bank right now so I went with the Varrstoen wheels that are CCW Classic reps (18x9.5, 18x10.5, 275/295 Nittos). The wheels only came with silver center sections but I really wanted black. I went with a temporary fix and used plastidip to coat the center section. Took me 3 cans and 6 coats but it turned out pretty well:
With the wheels and tires mounted there was nothing left to do but give the car a final detailing. Over the course of two nights I washed, clay barred, buffed with rubbing compound, and finally waxed just in time for the trip to Charlotte. I had a great time at the event, but was a little bummed that it rained. I particularly enjoyed the cruise to Kannapolis.
I need to take some better pics, but I’m pretty happy with the transition thus far. Haven’t decided what my long term plans will be for the car. Comments and criticisms are welcomed!
Here it was shortly after purchase:
The car was very clean, but it looked far too stock for my taste. I set out to get the car how I wanted before going to the Mustang 50th Anniversary event in Charlotte last weekend. The 4x4 look had to go so I changed to H&R Sports and MM camber plates.
Next I had to make a wheel change. I really didn’t want to break the bank right now so I went with the Varrstoen wheels that are CCW Classic reps (18x9.5, 18x10.5, 275/295 Nittos). The wheels only came with silver center sections but I really wanted black. I went with a temporary fix and used plastidip to coat the center section. Took me 3 cans and 6 coats but it turned out pretty well:
With the wheels and tires mounted there was nothing left to do but give the car a final detailing. Over the course of two nights I washed, clay barred, buffed with rubbing compound, and finally waxed just in time for the trip to Charlotte. I had a great time at the event, but was a little bummed that it rained. I particularly enjoyed the cruise to Kannapolis.
I need to take some better pics, but I’m pretty happy with the transition thus far. Haven’t decided what my long term plans will be for the car. Comments and criticisms are welcomed!
