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88 Mustang GT Conv. - 22 Oct 2007 21:30 GMT

A couple of questions with regards to getting a car "pimped" in the
Ottawa area.

I bought a really nice 1988 Mustang convertible and over the next year
or so I'd be looking at getting it "done up".

Anyone have any ideas where to start? Who in Ottawa does complete
work? Has anyone ever done a similar thing? What are the rough
estimates (I don't need 700HP...). In the end I'm looking at a custom
car with a decent amount of power (300-400HP). It is a stock car right
now with 5.0L engine.

I know this is a "depends what you want" question but I'm just trying
to get an idea for budget purposes.

I'm more interested in where I could get this done. How long does it
normally take? (1 month, 6 months...)

Thank you in advance for your help.
Marc

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Picasso - 23 Oct 2007 10:02 GMT

> A couple of questions with regards to getting a car "pimped" in the
> Ottawa area.
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> Thank you in advance for your help.
> Marc

start by trading it for a hardtop.

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88 Mustang GT Conv. - 23 Oct 2007 14:32 GMT

> > A couple of questions with regards to getting a car "pimped" in the
> > Ottawa area.
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I forgot to mention....useful information please. Besides other than a
roof there's no difference under the hood and I'd take open air before
the enclosed space anytime. I'm guessing you never owned a
convertible.

Marc

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Backyard Mechanic - 24 Oct 2007 01:31 GMT

FIRST this NG is not generally a modding NG

SECOND ask on:
rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang

THIRD Bring your Asbestos suit, if 'pimping' means what it did a couple
years ago, and on 'pimp my ride'

FOURTH.. if it DOES, sell the Mustang and buy a Golf Cabriolet to f$$$K
up!

> A couple of questions with regards to getting a car "pimped" in the
> Ottawa area.
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> Thank you in advance for your help.
> Marc

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Yeh, I'm a Krusty old Geezer, putting up with my 'smartass' is the price
you pay..DEAL with it!

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88 Mustang GT Conv. - 24 Oct 2007 16:06 GMT

> FIRST this NG is not generally a modding NG
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Not lookin to change the car per say (maybe what's under the hood) but
what I want to do is make it look as nice as it can or as close to
"showroom" condition as possible. I love the car the way it is just
want to clean it up properly and change what's under the hood. I'm not
talking glass packs and crap like that. I'm talking one sweet ride
which looks good, runs great and I can be proud of. I'm not one of
those 20 somethings that's lookin to make my 4 cylinder civic sounds
like a tank!

Thanks,
Marc

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Tom - 24 Oct 2007 19:33 GMT

in that case, you should have said i have just bought an 88 mustang, and
would like to know where to take it to restore it to showroom like
condition.

"pimping a car", in the opinion of most of the people here is taking
something nice looking and turning it into a pile of dog poop.

> Not lookin to change the car per say (maybe what's under the hood) but
> what I want to do is make it look as nice as it can or as close to
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> Thanks,
> Marc

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Backyard Mechanic - 25 Oct 2007 17:28 GMT

>> FIRST this NG is not generally a modding NG
>>
>> SECOND ask on:
>> rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang

> Not lookin to change the car per say (maybe what's under the hood) but
> what I want to do is make it look as nice as it can or as close to
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> those 20 somethings that's lookin to make my 4 cylinder civic sounds
> like a tank!

Well, read back and you'll see that is NOT the impression you gave.

But if you ask on the Mustang NG, they'll help you out.

rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang

Again.. this isnt the charter of this NG. REaD the subjects!!! We dont
discuss modding OR restores on here.

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Tim J. - 24 Oct 2007 05:50 GMT

>A couple of questions with regards to getting a car "pimped" in the
>Ottawa area.

I guess you start with a purple velvet suit, complete with feathered
hat...

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ScottM - 24 Oct 2007 22:33 GMT

>A couple of questions with regards to getting a car "pimped" in the
> Ottawa area.
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> Thank you in advance for your help.
> Marc

Start wit doze really skinny 13" wire wheels, chrome and gold yo.

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