Grabber Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 The Claybar treatment and Cleaner wax did great job putting a shine on this car. What would be the best product to remove very slight spyder web marks in the clear coat ? They are very minor marks that we would like to remove if possible. Here's what she looks like now: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted July 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Everyday David has done a little work to his car with me coaching. Today after I got home from work I showed him how to put tire dressing on his new tires. It really brough out the black as you can see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 :happy feet: Looking Good! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted July 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Sudguy, Yes it is a rare car. This 1996 Mustang GT with the 4.6L (281 ci) SOHC V8 was purchased with the limited 248A option (or GTS as it was referred to in the 94-95 models). This car is fairly rare with Only 5,479 units sold in 96. The 248A option was marketed toward driving purists who wanted all the power and performance of a GT without all the heavy accessories the GT's came standard with. So what you got was a mustang with the GT running gear that weighed less than a standard GT, making it even faster than a fully loaded GT. :happy feet: I was just trying to do a little research on the 1996 GT that we bought last week in regards to the "GTS" package that was offered in 94-95 and then they called it the 248A option for 1996. Well I was just looking over the build sheet for this 1996 gem, and look at what is called out on the bottom of the build sheet under the Remarks: GTS This car is a documented GTS for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ati Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 I just stumbled upon this thread. Nice find Rob, of course I wouldn't expect anything less from you. Teach that boy well, that is one powerful car you got there. David, Congratulations on your new car. You are one very lucky young man to have a dad like Grabber. Listen to your dad and learn as much as you can from him. My first car was a 1962 VW bug that had a bad charging system, To start it you had to push it, jump in and pop the clutch. PS Not only do you have a great first car but you have one hell heck of a chick magnet Use it wisely! See you in Dearborn, Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bztz4m Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 I was just trying to do a little research on the 1996 GT that we bought last week in regards to the "GTS" package that was offered in 94-95 and then they called it the 248A option for 1996. Well I was just looking over the build sheet for this 1996 gem, and look at what is called out on the bottom of the build sheet under the Remarks: GTS This car is a documented GTS for sure. Rob if you would like more documentation for David's 1996 GT you can email Ford and provide them with the VIN number and ask for a "Build Sheet" that is what they call it even though it really isn't. They will mail you a letter with the cars build date and options on the car. I did this for my son's 1996 GT and as of today he now has his permit....Lord help me... and the car is in the shop throwing P0136 codes for the O2 senors which is going to cost 500.00 to replace both...... But anyway Ford will mail you the following letter. It is kinda cool little document. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted July 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Rob if you would like more documentation for David's 1996 GT you can email Ford and provide them with the VIN number and ask for a "Build Sheet" that is what they call it even though it really isn't. They will mail you a letter with the cars build date and options on the car. I did this for my son's 1996 GT and as of today he now has his permit....Lord help me... and the car is in the shop throwing P0136 codes for the O2 senors which is going to cost 500.00 to replace both...... But anyway Ford will mail you the following letter.It is kinda cool little document. That is a cool document to have. I just printed it and I will suggest David request it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500HP GT Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Congrats to you and your son, Grabby! Looks like a great find. Really nice shape. You'll only make it better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 OK guys...gotta go for a bit. David just asked me if I wanna go Ice the GTS with him. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 :happy feet: ICE ICE ICE BABY! :happy feet: :happy feet: ICE ICE ICE BABY! :happy feet: :happy feet: ICE ICE ICE BABY! :happy feet: Let's kick it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8BxbdQqMRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 :happy feet: ICE ICE ICE BABY! :happy feet: :happy feet: ICE ICE ICE BABY! :happy feet: :happy feet: ICE ICE ICE BABY! :happy feet: Let's kick it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8BxbdQqMRE John, David just watched the vid. He's doing this--------> Then he asked me "Were those guys once considered cool?" I told him you would have to answer that. :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 ....anyways, I backed the car out of the shop so David could Ice his GTS and he did the entire car himself. While he did that I took my rigs out of the shop and swept it out and re-parked everything in a little different position to allow for a vacant service stall to do oil changes in. I had to turn my 4X8 trailer sideways and put the truck in front of my GRABRRR. This gave a spot for Davids GTS towards the back of the shop, and opened up the front part of the shop for an area to work on other cars. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 It started to get dark so we moved the car into the shop so he could finish buffing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 He did a great job. Now I know why Joe likes Black so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aobrien Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Looks great!. Nice job. Black is Beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Black now GLOWS just like GO! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 John, David just watched the vid. He's doing this--------> Then he asked me "Were those guys once considered cool?" I told him you would have to answer that. :huh: Here is Jim Carrey's version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley99fb Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Here is Jim Carrey's version I've never seen that before. LMAO! The car is looking great David. Good work. Cal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted July 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Tonight David and I took his Mustang to the local hang out in Oregon. We put 65 miles on it driving aroung together. It was a great evening for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckySnake Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 I dont know what most of those things are, but to the NOS Nice car David! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 Now I know why Joe likes Black so much. Where once you were blind, now you can see. :happy feet: Black is Beautiful. I concur. David's one smart cookie to have a Black Stang! He's even welcome to join the BVM as an honorary (non-vert) owner!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanabanana Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 I just stumbled upon this thread. Nice find Rob, of course I wouldn't expect anything less from you. Teach that boy well, that is one powerful car you got there. David, Congratulations on your new car. You are one very lucky young man to have a dad like Grabber. Listen to your dad and learn as much as you can from him. My first car was a 1962 VW bug that had a bad charging system, To start it you had to push it, jump in and pop the clutch. PS Not only do you have a great first car but you have one hell heck of a chick magnet Use it wisely! See you in Dearborn, Alan This car will not be used as a chick mangnet. Well, a mom can dream can't she? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhead20 Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 You're heart is in the right spot, but I think it's inevitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96 Black Pony Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 You're heart is in the right spot, but I think it's inevitable. dont encourage her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danglin Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 WOW!!!!! What a find. I would have paid $9700 for that machine in a heartbeat! I imagine it was difficult for the gentleman who sold it to you to get rid of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted July 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 WOW!!!!! What a find. I would have paid $9700 for that machine in a heartbeat! I imagine it was difficult for the gentleman who sold it to you to get rid of it. As you can see by the shape of the car....this was his baby. The fellow was 65 years old and mis-judged some things when he retired. They had to sell there house and down size it. Sold their baby grand piano too, and this car. His wife was crying when they signed the car title over for the transfer. I hate to see this happen to people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhead20 Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 dont encourage her Oh yeah......my bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted July 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 The new rear bumper inserts that Shelbydude sent my sone look great I must say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 :happy feet: Looks Great! :happy feet: Man, that car SHINES! A fantastic job cleaning that up. I can't wait for you guys to detail mine like that when we get to Dearborn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted July 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 When we took david's car to the local Dairy Queen the other night, we were showing the car to a friend that is always there. David was showing him how clean the engine bay was. The guy pointed out to David that a factory worker had used a marking crayon on the air cleaner, fuse box, and many other parts as a check mark when the car was built. The guy said he hated those marks on his car and removed them. I tend to agree they look bad. After dinner last night David asks me if I can show him what kind of cleaner would remove those crayon marks, because he wants to scrub them off. It turns out that citrus goo gone and some simple green and them some Ice removed them pretty well. After we did that, David was interested in going though my tool box looking at all the tools and asking a bunch of questions "What's this for" ! David has taken on a real intrest in his car, and is even keeping a journal of everything that he does to it. I am going to plan another little project to do on the car, after dinner tonight. I'm having just as much fun as he is with this Black Pony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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