MY500SS Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Big time CONGRATS Alex. She is stunning my friend......Perfect color combo for the BOSS LS and the one I would choose if Marji let me get one. I'm thinking we need a Palm Springs pizza party at Casa de Alex's. Hugs from Marji and I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra567 Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Watch those edges when you color sand!! Looking forward to seeing the build but come on........a chrome hood latch? That's what you open with?? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT0547 Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Alright Alex... Let's get this BOSS BUILD started Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown Away Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 +1 on waiting for the Boss build, can't wait to see how it turns out. I was lucky enough to be the 1st passenger and 2nd person to drive it. Thanks again Alex!!! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vapor08GT500 Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Thank you for all your comments and questions, my friends!! jerseygator: Yes, lots of yellow, black and Sterling Gray, Peter!! I love it, but will be doing many changes as time allows. The faux gas cap, no rear seat, rear pedestal wing In Sterling Gray, different stripes, and the wheels are the give-away that the car is an LS vs. a regular Boss 302 visually. Then the standard Recaro seats and 3.73 Torsen differential, and different suspension is the difference mechanically. Nothing is changed between standard and LS engine and transmission wise. The LS's also come with the larger front splitter, brake cooling ducts, and a transmission cooler scoop, all of which are shipped to the dealer before the car arrives by Ford. I will be putting those items on as time allows too. jnf: Thanks Jim!! I don't want to spoil the surprises, so you and others will have to keep checking back on this thread for updates as time allows. Right now, I have my paint guy color sanding and buffing the paint, panel by panel, to get rid of the factory orange peel. I have had this done on many for myself and others and it really makes the paint look much more expensive and quality that factory paint. Then it will get some clear bra-ing. Vorpal Bunny: Thank you David!! I love the colors too. Any of you that know me, know that yellow is my favorite color. I have owned over 100 yellow vehicles over the years. I look forward to seeing you and the group in Texas for Terlingua in October. Car will be done by then!! IASHELBYGT: I already have my widened Alcoas for the street 20X11.75 with 33530ZR20 tires in the back, but will probably keep these for track time. I will let you know if I want to sell them. tedj: Thanks Ted, build will not disappoint....just may take longer than I would like due to having so many customer builds at a time!! MY500SS: Hugs to you and Marji too and thanks on the Congrats!!! I really love this car and the color. If Marji drove it (besides the horrible shifter) she would surely let you get one!! Not a perfect car (yet) but closer to perfect than you would think right out of the box. This weekend, I am probably doing the Mini-Nats, but the following weekend, you should both come over...we all have lots to get caught up with....LOL cobra567: I know Ken...my painter has color sanded and buffed many stock Ford paint jobs with great success...can make the stock paint job look like a $10K custom paint job and look wet when dry. Hood catch drove me nuts as it was already scratched, so I grabbed a chrome one from upstairs and threw it on before my workers left late on Saturday night and also took the side exhaust baffles out to give it some sound until I get my MMS mufflers on as I wanted to drive it on Sunday. Don't worry...you will get to see plenty of mods, most of which I already have, its just a matter of time..." " 07SGT0547: Don't worry, Gregg, you will get to see some more goodies this week. Glad you are able to see my posts again, with out signing in as a guest! Blown Away: My pleasure, Dan....glad you got to see it and drive it on Friday night. That was it's final drive, all stock...LOL. It is always great to see you. Stay tuned, more mods to be installed soon... :happy feet: :happy feet:"" Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I'll be watching as well... Have fun Alex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiPerGT500 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 NIce nice car Alex...but you'll make it better! Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Congrats on your new beautiful ride Alex. We will be watching from Jersey as usual to see what fantastic things you have in store for her. Cant wait to see it in Terlingua! Best of luck with her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VorpalBunny Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Alex, Have fun my friend, she will be a real hit in Terlingua!! See you soon - dotto to Michael - see you all soon. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slabo Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Looks great Alex. Be sure and take good care of it so I can buy it from you in a couple years. :shades: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glroy Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Looks great Alex. Be sure and take good care of it so I can buy it from you in a couple years. :shades: Bob you need to get inline to buy this one. Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Lucca Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Great looking new ride Alex, and you will make it much better, as you always do... Someone brought a New '13 Boss like yours to Cars on Sat, and also a New Black/Silver Boss LS... Noticed they took the 3 gauge on dash package out of the'13's, I guess because of the new LED screen...A friend of mine who has a '12 Boss LS will be watching your build with great interest.. As to the shifter, a few friends who have 5.0's have used the Barton shifter, and seem to like it a lot. Have you checked it out?? Just wondering.. Keep up the great work my friend... Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Alex Congrat`s on the Boss staying glued to the posts to come on the mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Amazing Boss! I'll be watching this closely as well; it's fascinating that you can do so much to a car like that at that status already. I'm hooked to the amount of effort and precise intellectual mapping your using for this. Keep them coming, I want to hear every word! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vapor08GT500 Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Thank you my friends!! Cali_KR: I hear you may be getting a Boss too Tom? You will love it if you do!! Sorry I won't be seeing you guys this weekend in Napa....my car just arrived too late to get it ready for this event. The weather has been so humid the last 2 days, that my clear bra guy could't even do the clear bra!! HiPerGT500: Thanks Bill, Did you finish your header/muffler install yet from the package you got from me? mywickedshelby: You will see her in Terlingua in person, Michael!! For now, you can watch the mods here...LOL. Can't wait to hear all the Europe stories.... VorpalBunny: Can't wait David!! slabo: Don't worry, She'll be taken care of, but people keep wanting to buy it before I have even finished it yet!! Hope you, Pam, and the kids, have been well, Bob. glroy: Hehe...I think you all want to fight over it....and its not even done yet....Hope you and Lisa are well and that the renovation is done on your bathroom by now!! Ray Lucca: Thanks Mac! Yes, the 13 Laguna's don't have the center dash pod as all the temps, pressures, and apps are in the LCD screen, including G-meter, braking, acceleration, etc...I have used the Barton's before too, but still prefer the Steeda on the MT-82's...smoothest, quietest, easiest to put in reverse, and still best shifting position of the 3. shelby001: Thank Jim!! Stay tuned.... Helix: It is amazing right out of the box, just like the '13 GT500, but everything has room for improvement!! Like I said, it has been so humid the last two days, that the clear bra-ing couldn't be done, and the clear coating we have been doing on Rick's 40th wasn't drying properly, so we put the boss back on the lift to install the dirveshaft and paint a few things that Ford left bare metal. A note on the 2 piece drive shaft on these cars...I have had 2 customer's break their stock 2 piece shafts on the street in front of my shop in the past few months and about 10 total. I can not stress enough, what a joke the stock 2 piece shafts are, not to mention heavy!! Here are some pics of all the stock stickers and markings I could find while on the lift.... And the Ford Racing brake duct kit that comes with the Laguna Seca that will be put on tomorrow.... Then the stock 2 piece driveshaft.... More in a bit... Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vapor08GT500 Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 New 1 piece driveshaft....I have installed over 300 of them in 05 Mustangs now.... and the stocker removed....24lb difference in weight...less reciprocating mass=more power to the ground and faster accelleration.... New one piece installed: Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vapor08GT500 Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 And of course the stock, stamped steel upper and lower rear control arms which are going soon. These are what cause all the wheel hop in 05+ Mustangs as they flex alot and have spongy rubber bushings... the backing plate mounts and rear end isolators were already starting to rust, as Ford leaves them bare metal... and a few more underside shots... Then the Laguna Seca trans cooler scoop...1st picture shows the scoop before installed and the already removed cross member brace that it replaces...last 2 show the scoop installed..... Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vapor08GT500 Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 And then the underside detail. Anything bare metal that was not rusted yet was clear coated with a matte clear. After everything was cleaned up, I sprayed the whole underside with Pig Spit. You can buy it at most Harley shops or order it by the case online like I do. Pig Spit comes in aerosol cans and adds a nice protective barrier to all painted surfaces, rubber, aluminum, pretty much anything but brakes. The nice thing about it is that it is not greasy and nothing sticks to it, so it is great for engine boxes and undersides. Even cars I take to the track, rubber doesn't stick to it, and if you get stuck in the rain, water and mud is repelled. Great stuff!! and the rusty backing plate brackets got painted black.... Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vapor08GT500 Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 More after detailed underside... Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Put a little Shelby under the car and add the Shelby trans cooler. Nice ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mundies Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Alex, the family is all well and SUPER busy as usual. You need to do the reality show....I gotta get off of Lynda's Food Network "Chopped" and the kids Pawn Stars. I gotta get out sometime and see this project for real. Based on your first picture of the odometer....does it have a bigger gas tank?? 300 on the odometer and 90 something to empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Fest Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Alex, Your threads are truly addictive. Beautiful car, glad to see your new ride has ignited another spark for you, easy to see the passion you have for the cars and your TS family. Thanks for sharing! Does the Boss have electric cut-offs? It looks like there is both side pipes and rear mufflers. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedj Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Very nice Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYGT350 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Hi Alex, I just purchased a 2013 Black Boss 302 LS and I will be flying to FL to pick it up next week. I have two questions: 1. The dealer is installing the track key software at the time of delivery, how can I check to make sure it was installed properly. I do not want to leave the dealership and drive back to Georgia until I verify that it was installed correctly. 2. The LS literature states that it has break and oil coolers. Are they installed from the factory or do you have to get the dealership to install them? Your pictures show that you are going to install them. I love your car and wish you the very best with it. I appreciate any feedback on my questions above. Thanks, Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afdharley Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Dennis the extra parts, front splitter, brake ducts and trans cooler are given to you to install. Ask the dealer if he will do this for you, they can't do it before the sale. If the track key software is installed when you start with the red key you will see something on the dash that says track key active, track use only.....or something close to that anyway. After the car warms up the idle will change a little and another message that says track key idle enabled will show on the dash. Hope that answers your questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT0547 Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Bob you need to get inline to buy this one. Glen I'm betting Alex isn't going let this one go any time soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Alex - Thanks for helping me get the royal purple. Check it out, it went in today...with some other goodies: http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php/topic/76365-clutch-drag-tsb-4th-revision-143818-if-you-have-to-pay-for-it/page__view__findpost__p__1332922 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Green Mojavi Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 Alex ! Oooh Alexxxx ! Where you at? you doin snoo-snoo with that BOSS ? Oooh Alexx...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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