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Hey everyone,
I've been wanting to make my first post and introduce myself for a while now, but simply haven't had any spare time until today. I'm the third (I think) owner of True Blue Bullitt number 00270, and am loving every minute I can steal away behind the wheel of this little beast.
Back in high school (mid-1970's), I bought a used 1971 Mustang (302 2v) with money saved from my first job. It was a Wimbledon white coupe with black vinyl top that I slowly customized with matching black rally stripes, BF Goodrich T/A 60's on Ansen rims, a Craig quadraphonic FM 8-track with Pioneer speakers (remember those?), a set of headers with glasspacks, and a very subtle stance drop. I truly loved that car, but like so many of my buddies from back then, I eventually sold it off for a song in order to buy a more "practical" vehicle after getting married.
Fast forward to a few months ago, when I was given a chance to right that wrong in the form of a Bullitt Mustang! Man, what an automobile! It's got all of the rumble and snarl I remember from my old ride, but with three times the handling, double the gas mileage, and 55 more horses (stock) from a smaller and lighter motor! I love technology!
Anyway, I really look forward to getting to know everyone and hearing all of your tips for how to make these cars shine even more brightly. Unfortunately, my little pony had already undergone several modifications from stock by the time it fell into my hands. Gone were the original Bullitt rims, the Mach 460 AM/FM 6-CD in-dash unit (orginal speakers remain), two of the Bullitt footpedals, and several other interior trim pieces (radio bezel, seatbelt harness cover, shift boot, etc). But at least some of the more noticeable missing stuff had a decent replacement. The wheels are 15" Velocity rims wrapped in Nexen rubber (which don't look bad, actually), and the new sound system is a Sony CDX-GT500 removable deck with trunk-mounted Sony 10-CD player, Sony Xplod 1000W amp, and Kicker L-5 subwoofer (all keepers, for sure). As for the other stuff, I've been able to replace most of it with reasonably priced Ebay specials.
The car also arrived with about 95,000 miles on the clock (somebody had been having a REAL good time with this baby!), and I've taken it upon myself to add another 3000 in the few months since I got it (I gotta have some fun too, ya know!). As far as future mods go, I'm saving for an intercooled ATI ProCharger supercharger kit, custom headers, and a nice, fresh coat of True Blue - complete with custom pinstriping by local Central California legend Craig Judd. Oh yeah!
Well, gotta run. I'll try and post some pics of my beloved ride when I get a minute. CYA!
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I've been wanting to make my first post and introduce myself for a while now, but simply haven't had any spare time until today. I'm the third (I think) owner of True Blue Bullitt number 00270, and am loving every minute I can steal away behind the wheel of this little beast.
Back in high school (mid-1970's), I bought a used 1971 Mustang (302 2v) with money saved from my first job. It was a Wimbledon white coupe with black vinyl top that I slowly customized with matching black rally stripes, BF Goodrich T/A 60's on Ansen rims, a Craig quadraphonic FM 8-track with Pioneer speakers (remember those?), a set of headers with glasspacks, and a very subtle stance drop. I truly loved that car, but like so many of my buddies from back then, I eventually sold it off for a song in order to buy a more "practical" vehicle after getting married.
Fast forward to a few months ago, when I was given a chance to right that wrong in the form of a Bullitt Mustang! Man, what an automobile! It's got all of the rumble and snarl I remember from my old ride, but with three times the handling, double the gas mileage, and 55 more horses (stock) from a smaller and lighter motor! I love technology!
Anyway, I really look forward to getting to know everyone and hearing all of your tips for how to make these cars shine even more brightly. Unfortunately, my little pony had already undergone several modifications from stock by the time it fell into my hands. Gone were the original Bullitt rims, the Mach 460 AM/FM 6-CD in-dash unit (orginal speakers remain), two of the Bullitt footpedals, and several other interior trim pieces (radio bezel, seatbelt harness cover, shift boot, etc). But at least some of the more noticeable missing stuff had a decent replacement. The wheels are 15" Velocity rims wrapped in Nexen rubber (which don't look bad, actually), and the new sound system is a Sony CDX-GT500 removable deck with trunk-mounted Sony 10-CD player, Sony Xplod 1000W amp, and Kicker L-5 subwoofer (all keepers, for sure). As for the other stuff, I've been able to replace most of it with reasonably priced Ebay specials.
The car also arrived with about 95,000 miles on the clock (somebody had been having a REAL good time with this baby!), and I've taken it upon myself to add another 3000 in the few months since I got it (I gotta have some fun too, ya know!). As far as future mods go, I'm saving for an intercooled ATI ProCharger supercharger kit, custom headers, and a nice, fresh coat of True Blue - complete with custom pinstriping by local Central California legend Craig Judd. Oh yeah!
Well, gotta run. I'll try and post some pics of my beloved ride when I get a minute. CYA!
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