07GTH371 Posted July 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 She's done....I like it quite a bit. I actually liked it a lot without the tail but I have no desire to fill the holes or plug them. I'll store the original tail and enjoy this for a while! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangTom Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 I think it looks great! I'm one of the people who actually likes the original 'wing', but that spoiler looks awsome as well. Enjoy it and know that you've now got a pretty unique GT-H! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tispco Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Your GT-H looks great!! I think the GT-500 spoiler is a good match on the convertibles. Did they have to repaint the front end and hood when the paint lifted? I had all sort of problems with my GT-H. The paint lifted, BUT at some point I discovered Hertz had repainted the nose and hood. Disappointing considering it was only in the rental fleet from June '06 to Dec '06! I just finished mine on Friday. Eighteen months, two different shops, repainted the hood twice, restriped the hood and sides twice, restriped the rest of the car once, and spend 1000's Mine finally looks fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07GTH371 Posted July 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Your GT-H looks great!! I think the GT-500 spoiler is a good match on the convertibles. Did they have to repaint the front end and hood when the paint lifted? I had all sort of problems with my GT-H. The paint lifted, BUT at some point I discovered Hertz had repainted the nose and hood. Disappointing considering it was only in the rental fleet from June '06 to Dec '06! I just finished mine on Friday. Eighteen months, two different shops, repainted the hood twice, restriped the hood and sides twice, restriped the rest of the car once, and spend 1000's Mine finally looks fantastic. They did a repaint on the hood. Not much I could do about that. They did get an "eraser" to take of the rest of the stripes. I have pics of that as well. Funny how easy things can go with the right equipment! I have to admit, If I lived in Colorado I would have taken the car in for a total repaint. I was watching our fellow GTH owners paint job thread and was very impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 She's done....I like it quite a bit. I actually liked it a lot without the tail but I have no desire to fill the holes or plug them. I'll store the original tail and enjoy this for a while! Not a wing man, but I must say it looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omicron Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 I'm fine with all the exterior appearance items of the car, which is odd for me because as soon as I get a car I usually start modding it. Only 2 things I'd change if I could... make the hood vent functional, and add a supercharger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene64cobra Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 I'm fine with all the exterior appearance items of the car, which is odd for me because as soon as I get a car I usually start modding it. Only 2 things I'd change if I could... make the hood vent functional, and add a supercharger. i agree!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conly's gth#64 Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 I was cleaning the GT-H today and realized what has been bothering me all this time. I can't stand having a V-6 tail and faux gas cap on my Shelby. Of course, I don't want to change anything from original so I guess I'm stuck. So, what to do? I guess I'll just deal with it and move on BUT.........if I were to change it, I would put the GT500 tail on it and the faux gas cap with the shelby GT snake emblem. Also, I have to say that I wish Shelby had stayed with the black razors that were on the prototype. The question to all of my fellow Hertz and Shelby friends is this. What do you all think of these things and what would you have changed given the chance? We sent number 64 in for new paint to clean up the few nicks and dings from its 9983 miles as a rental and stock strips ( 9/9/2010 it came out of the shop 9/30/2010 ) and is like a new car ,New babges, New Shelby lettering , New floor mats , New GT-H wheel centers . New motor cap set .Hoping to some day send it in to SAI for the Paxton and maybe the interior upgrade.As for the rims staying stock. Cant wait to meet up with some other people that own GT-H's in Ca. And still looking for any info on this car s a rental. ") ( 2006 hardtop not sure what im doing posting in the 2007 post space , but someone asked what i thought ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soft Top Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 I wish they had of put the snake on the grille instead of the pony emblem, also would have liked the snake on the back instead of GT. just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conly's gth#64 Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Theres a few of us out there that still think your right and I for one would be the first to jump at a chance to have both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soft Top Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 I don't know how many people think it is wrong, but I have changed both and they are the only two changes made from original. They are easy change and easy to change back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfinger Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Life is short enjoy it you earn the right....just don't change anything you can't put back Wolfie :happy feet: I can't stand having a V-6 tail and faux gas cap on my Shelby. Of course, I don't want to change anything from original so I guess I'm stuck. So, what to do? I guess I'll just deal with it and move on BUT.........if I were to change it, I would put the GT500 tail on it and the faux gas cap with the shelby GT snake emblem. Also, I have to say that I wish Shelby had stayed with the black razors that were on the prototype. The question to all of my fellow Hertz and Shelby friends is this. What do you all think of these things and what would you have changed given the chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene64cobra Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 can't stand having a V-6 tail and faux gas cap on my Shelby. Of course, I don't want to change anything from original so I guess I'm stuck. So, what to do? I guess I'll just deal with it and move on BUT.........if I were to change it, I would put the GT500 tail on it and the faux gas cap with the shelby GT snake emblem. Also, I have to say that I wish Shelby had stayed with the black razors that were on the prototype. The question to all of my fellow Hertz and Shelby friends is this. What do you all think of these things and what would you have changed given the chance? wolfie, what do you mean by v-6 tail..(you mean v-8?) unless i just have not paid that much attention. or are you talking about the wing? i get the faux gas cap. i actually like the mustang better than the gt. i like the cs logo myself. and i did change the wheels went with a magnum 500 18x9 all around. but now would have perferred the cs 69's but at time only had 20's and i am not a fan of the 20's for my own cars. now they have 18's just not going to spend the money right now. unless i sell somehting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASEY HILL 14998 Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 Has anyone switched the faux cap to the CS version. How does it look? Are you happy with it. That is the only change I would make to a GTH (oh - and I went with sequential tail lights too ) Casey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gth0007 Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 Has anyone switched the faux cap to the CS version. How does it look? Are you happy with it. That is the only change I would make to a GTH (oh - and I went with sequential tail lights too ) Casey The "CS" faux gas cap I used was the one that just goes over the "GT" part of the cap. The all metal center CS disk is held on by double face tape. This is an easy conversion as you do not have to remove the original faux gas cap assembly. I believe it is still available from SAI. As a side note, the "CS" faux gas cap was used on the concept GT-H car that SAI presented for Hertz approval at the Ford Styling Studios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASEY HILL 14998 Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 The "CS" faux gas cap I used was the one that just goes over the "GT" part of the cap. The all metal center CS disk is held on by double face tape. This is an easy conversion as you do not have to remove the original faux gas cap assembly. I believe it is still available from SAI. As a side note, the "CS" faux gas cap was used on the concept GT-H car that SAI presented for Hertz approval at the Ford Styling Studios. Nice. I ordered one just now. Wonder why they didnt stick with the concept version - probably a FORD thing. Seems like a simple mod that will make a difference. Question - does the pony center have to come off to put the CS center on? Or does the CS center just go over the top of the pony center? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 I have one that has the CS logo and then just below the "CS" it it says supercharged. I have not put it on, just sitting on a shelf. It also is just double stick tape so I assume it would just go over the tri bar emblem if so desired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gth0007 Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Nice. I ordered one just now. Wonder why they didnt stick with the concept version - probably a FORD thing. Seems like a simple mod that will make a difference. Question - does the pony center have to come off to put the CS center on? Or does the CS center just go over the top of the pony center? The CS emblem goes over the Mustang emblem. Be careful to center the CS emblem as the adhesive is really sticky and you may damage the thin CS emblem if you have to re-adjust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene64cobra Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Nice. I ordered one just now. Wonder why they didnt stick with the concept version - probably a FORD thing. Seems like a simple mod that will make a difference. Question - does the pony center have to come off to put the CS center on? Or does the CS center just go over the top of the pony center? take a snap shot and post pic when you get installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soft Top Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Is this the part we are talking about....Just so I know..... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soft Top Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Is this the part we are talking about....Just so I know..... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soft Top Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Sorry tried to attach a picture but is it the center part by the trunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene64cobra Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Sorry tried to attach a picture but is it the center part by the trunk. the what would be a gas cap on an old car. now is a fancy key hole cover for the trunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soft Top Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 the what would be a gas cap on an old car. now is a fancy key hole cover for the trunk. Thank you I just couldnt figure out where the gas cap thing came in.....well explained and thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASEY HILL 14998 Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 The CS emblem goes over the Mustang emblem. Be careful to center the CS emblem as the adhesive is really sticky and you may damage the thin CS emblem if you have to re-adjust. Right you are! I tried to put mine on this weekend with the help of a family member standing 10 feet back. And it was at least 1/2 inch crooked. I wont use that family member again - boy was I mad. The best I could do was pry it off with a screw driver - which ,as you said, ripped it all up. I have another one on order again, and this time I better get it right! BTW, It looked very good. Just crooked. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to have something different than the pony on the GTH. Casey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASEY HILL 14998 Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 I got it right this time and it looks great. I highly recommend it. Fairly cheap mod ($28 with shipping) that makes a big difference. Casey .....now I have ordered the GTH wheel center caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19again Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 Casey can you post a picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gth0007 Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 I got it right this time and it looks great. I highly recommend it. Fairly cheap mod ($28 with shipping) that makes a big difference. Casey .....now I have ordered the GTH wheel center caps. Casey, now what you need are the black / gold GT-H floor mats. Then of course you will be needing the GT-H engine cap set, and while you are at it you should order.......don't you just love these cars !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svttim Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 Modifications that can be easily reversed to to stock are a personal preference and wouldn't affect the value much, and would be encouraged if you, the owner, enjoyed the car much more because of the changes. The GT-500 spoiler (Ford factory and NOT aftermarket) actually will bolt onto the GTH trunk lid using the same holes as the V-6 spoiler. Easy install and it isn't necessary to use the 3M double face tape, just use the four attaching bolts. The Faux gas cap is even easier, remove the old one and put the snake or CS one on your GTH.Both of these parts are available from SAI. Now you've got what you wanted. Change your mind and no problem putting back the original V-6 parts. As far as the wheels and tires go, an expensive change but just save the original 17" rims. The 17" rims were an after thought anyway, when Ford couldn't supply enough 18" rims in time for the 2006 GTH. Bottom line, it's your car, so it's your choice. My GTH is stock, by SGT is not. Just say'n Larry +1 Enjoy your car and dont worry about resale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASEY HILL 14998 Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 Casey, now what you need are the black / gold GT-H floor mats. Then of course you will be needing the GT-H engine cap set, and while you are at it you should order.......don't you just love these cars !! I have the mats. But just couldnt bring myself to shell out the cash for the engine cap set. I did give it serious thought. Casey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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