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[bassbaritoneca]

Hi All,
I am new to Mustang6g but, a long time Mustang owner. My 2020 GT California Special is my 3rd Mustang. I had a highland green 1968 Mustang coupe in high school and a Wimbledon white 1968 GT as my 2nd Mustang back in the 90s before selling it in 2015.

After having a massive coronary and surviving in Jan 2021, I was determined that I would not be without a Mustang again. So, during a trip to my local Ford dealer, Rodeo Ford, they put me in a Silver PP1 with an automatic for a test drive. It was a fun test drive but, I wasn't interested in an automatic and didn't really care about my 0-60 or 1/4 mile times. I actually wanted a GT350 with a 6 speed but, when I walked on the showroom floor, there in the middle of the floor was the Oxford White 2020 GT/CS with the analog gauges and the interior similar to the GT350. So, I thought about the GT350 and started thinking about it becoming a garage queen. I wanted a Mustang that was special but, not so much so that I would be worried about it.

So, the Sales Manager at Rodeo Ford let me drive the car home and show it to my family before signing the paperwork. During that drive how, I was sold on the car. I knew I was going to modify it and loved the GT/CS package as a starting point to build a unique and tastefully modified Mustang.

The first photo is just after getting my first mod, rear window louvers, done and receiving my vanity plate. Living in the Phoenix area, louvers are a must when its 118 degrees and parking outdoors may be required.

I have done several mods after a great amount of thought and research including, wheels and tires, lowering springs, graphics, X-Pipe, PP2 Front splitter. I have more mods in mind that I am working through in my mind including several for the interior. I haven't decided yet which direction I am going to go for gauges. I like both the PP2 gauges and the Shelby Carbon Fiber gauge pod. I am going to do something with the console because that is the one item I have not been a fan of since I purchased the car.

I recently visited a custom interior shop not far from me that was recommended by one of the car clubs I am part of. I inquired about having my console cover in leather with red stitching and matching the center entertainment, dashpads customized steering wheel with red stitching with perforated leather and smooth leather. I was quoted $2,500 to have that done and a requirement to remove my windshield. Seems like quite a few dollars to spend but, after spending nearly $5K for my wheels and tires maybe it isn't in order to have it done properly. However, the removal of the windshield is weighing on my mind.

Anyway, I could go on forever talking about the Mustang. It's great to be part of the mustang6g site and look forward to interacting with my fellow Mustang enthusiasts!

These are most recent photos taken next to the 17th hole of the golf course where I live.

More shots from around the neighborhood in Estrella Mountain Ranch

 

[EMDMatt]

Hi guys. I'm Matt from the New Hampshire seacoast area. Life long Chevy muscle car fan here, but I really like the new Mustang and figured 22 is the year. The new Camaro and Corvette just don't do anything for me. I ordered a 22 Atlas Blue GT 6spd. Performance Package, convertable 401A trim back in February. Car was built last week of June and according to Ford should be at dealer July 29-Aug. 4.
I've been lurking on the forum for a few months now and figured its time to join. Close to receiving my Mustang.
Little about me. My day job is a locomotive engineer. Before the railroad I was a auto mechanic, and heavy equipment mechanic with a bias towards 2 stroke detroits. Did work at a dealer for a short time. Enjoy driving and working on the other cars in my collection. Posted a pick of a couple of my other babies. Will post the Mustang when I get it.
Well daughters calling. Take care all. Looking forward to befriending the Mustang community. New England Dragway is 5 miles from me. Yes I plan on taking some spirited runs with the car.
Matt.

 

[bonz50]

2015 50th Anniversary GT manual trans. only mods so far are Roush cat back. it's going to get a few other mods along the way, planning on ported 2018 manifold, JLT, stainless works catted headers and tune. all in preparation of some mild boost down the road. I miss my old fox from back in the late 90's but when i'm out driving I dont miss it ~that~ much

 

[Ret_Sgt]

Hello all, thanks for having me. My first car was a ‘74 Mach 1. My dad and I rebuilt a ’64 and a ’66 when I was in high school (he still has the ’66). After I gradated college, I bought a ’68, low mileage with factory air but had to sell it when I got married and wanted to buy a house. I wish I didn’t sell it, but the good news is that my father bought it from me and he still owns the car.
I retired nearly three years ago after almost 30 years as a cop (I know, I know…). I wanted to purchase a Kona blue convertible then, but our daughter was just starting college and our son High School so I was the good father and didn’t get my car. I went back to work full time, my wife and I have saved money our entire careers and (until recently with the stock market’s collapse) had a lot of money invested and we kept on saving, so I could afford the car.

This winter I was diagnosed with cancer, it’s been treated and (the doctors tell me) I’m fine, but it got me to thinking. I don’t want to piss away our entire savings, but you just don’t know how long you have.

I haven’t even driven a S550 yet, but knew I wanted one. So, on March 10th, I went in and ordered a ’22 Atlas Blue GT Convertible. It’s a 401A, AT, Magneride, Performance Package, Active Exhaust.

Car was built on 7/24 and is awaiting shipping as of today.

I’ve been following this forum since just after ordering the car. Thanks for all the great information and insight you all have been giving me.

Since I don’t have any of my ’22, here’s a few of the 1968 until I can get my hands on my new convertible.

 

[acavanagh]

Hi! Thanks for adding me! New Mustang owner, Bought a used 2020 GT in Grabber Lime with just shy of 7000 miles on it in great shape. I have always wanted a Mustang as a toy, something to just drive around in, excited to finally have one. I Live in Southern Maine only about 1 hour north of Boston, Mass. I have owned only Fords since I got my license (Well one was a Mercury Mountaineer, but that still counts LOL). I also own a 2014 F-150 FX4 that I bought brand new in 2014, I have done some work on that as well. Love modding these machines! It's addictive! Already going to car shows and cruise nights, driving down to the beaches and so on!

I am married and have 2 kids, my son is in school for Auto Body, he actually did a bunch of body work on my F-150, so looking forward to working on the Mustang with him. I am a career Paramedic.

I already have had great interactions with people on here, helping me out with some stuff on the Mustang already! Glad I found this!

 

[RagmopInKona]

New here, First late model pony car. hope to learn and enjoy it.

 

[In5am0us]

I'm a schoolteacher in north New Jersey and a freak for American sports cars. This is my first Mustang and driving this thing has been an amazing experience. Joining this page to hopefully get some advice on building my car towards 700 HP and possibly meeting Mustang enthusiasts in my area.

I currently drive a 2020 GT Premium

 

[Arrbjorn]

Just bought my first Mustang, 2019 GT/CS. I want to give it more power, honestly not even sure where to start. Do I just get a tuner first?

 

[Prodigal]

Greetings fro OKC and Thanks for the add. My last mustang was an 87 LX notch back 5 Ltr. Then life happened and got into Jeep’s and bikes. Now almost 35 years later I’m glad to agaim have a mustang. Wife calls it a mid life crisis, I tell her it’s the car or a girlfriend. Bought a new 2021 Mach 1, shadow black with 6 speed, magnetic ride and active exhaust. Pretty basic but it had what I wanted as the Mach 1 seemed to be well built with GT350 goodies from the factory. I will definetly be adding some more to it over time. Katzkin custom leather is on the way already. It’ll just be my weekend toy and therapy to take my mind off work on nice days. Probably will never see the track but will get flogged around town once in a while. I love that there as much if not more aftermarket for these cars as there was when I was building Jeeps.

 

[Prymetime1]

I'm a schoolteacher in north New Jersey and a freak for American sports cars. This is my first Mustang and driving this thing has been an amazing experience. Joining this page to hopefully get some advice on building my car towards 700 HP and possibly meeting Mustang enthusiasts in my area.

I currently drive a 2020 GT Premium

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I'm a schoolteacher in north New Jersey and a freak for American sports cars. This is my first Mustang and driving this thing has been an amazing experience. Joining this page to hopefully get some advice on building my car towards 700 HP and possibly meeting Mustang enthusiasts in my area.

I currently drive a 2020 GT Premium

where abouts in NNJ? couple of us in Morris county. Good luck with your 1st pony.

 

[In5am0us]

where abouts in NNJ? couple of us in Morris county. Good luck with your 1st pony.

morris county as well! near the boonton area.

 

[Lilbro]

Just picked up this 2019 GT A10 convertible. Absolutely love it!!!!!

 

[UncleSams_SVT]

Hi, I am Ryan out of Sin City and I recently bought my first modern Mustang, a 2021 GT500.

 

[Tawse]

Funny enough - I have been so involved in the Ordering forum that I never really noticed this post lol.

I'm TJ - from Atlanta. The GB/GT will be my second factory order mustang and my second "grabber" color. My first mustang was a 2007 Grabber Orange GT. I sold her in 2020 with over 220k daily driver miles and she was still driving fine, it was just time for a change. I did all the mods, mostly show but a couple of go mods. Nothing like the hardcore people here lol.

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