COMPLETELY TRANSFORMING the Ugliest Mustang in ONE DAY

[@zackcollins5642]

“The ugliest mustang” Mustang II - “am I a joke to you?”

[@nintony2994]

Mustang Mach E: "Allow us to introduce ourselves"

[@geraldscott4302]

Mustang II (both versions) were beautiful. It was the Foxbody piece of GARBAGE that was ugly. So ugly in fact that it was the ugliest car Ford every made. WAY worse than the Edsel.

[@nintony2994]

@@geraldscott4302 what are you talking about. The foxbody is completely fine imo. The Mach e is worse

[@allenvayner4987]

Soon, there is going to be the rapture. It's when there will be trumpet sounds, and after the trumpet sounds, God will lift his people from here. Also, God said people should be living by the Bible. Amen, and God bless you. ❤Jesus loves you guys. Dont wait, please. ❤* John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish but have eternal life". ❤

[@nintony2994]

@@allenvayner4987 no one cares

[@4BillC]

I can't for the life of me understand why people want to live in an HOA! I do a lot of work in HOA neighborhoods and between what I see and what I hear from residents I don't see the benefits! You buy a house then still pay $300+ a month to the HOA for them to tell what you can and can do to your own home! That definitely isn't for me!

[@glenclifton4563]

I agree!!

[@matthewprather7386]

An HOA is like guardrails for a neighborhood.. Protects your investment from having your neighbor leave a bunch of crap around that would devalue your house. In essence, it’s insurance, especially relevant if you want to benefit from your home as an investment asset.

[@turboflush]

@@matthewprather7386 Agree.. it keeps houses from becoming trash. Unless you have a bad hoa that doesn't care. Being said.. I still can't stand hoa.

[@imrf]

@@matthewprather7386 Not really. They're more like training wheels for people that don't know how to conduct themselves in a group setting. There's also no real proof that they protect value either.

[@matthewprather7386]

@@imrf , so you’re saying there’s NO (zero) deterrent effect on people who would be sh!tb!rds? There’s no 100% guarantees in life - only a child would expect there to be.. 🙂

[@AlanMichaelJackson]

These, 99-04 are the greatest looking Mustangs imo

[@KrishnaSingh-ow1ie]

Exactly. Especially if you had a kit on it . They looked agressive.

[@BenChod416]

Svt Cobra & Saleen versions👌

[@jooot_6850]

Base models? They're nice, not bad, certainly a unique looking car. Cobras and Saleens? Some of the sexiest Mustangs ever produced.

[@WhoThisGuy515]

It really depends on when you were born and what you grew up seeing. I'm 30 but to me these and the s550 are the ugliest mustangs. I however was raised with a 65 GT350, 66 GT350, 67 GT500 and 1969 Cobra Jet in the garage so to me that's what a Mustang is and these just don't look good to me inside or out and are really under performers. However other people my age that didn't have classic original Mustangs around seem to prefer these because they were "nice and new" when they were young. So they grew up with sn95 being "the Mustang".

[@danmitchell1665]

it definitely looks way better. I can't wait to see what's next ... Mini-tub? And all the other suspension and engine upgrades! Hopefully the HOA stays semi quiet about your line of work.

[@jakesgonecrazy08]

100% behind the 17x10s for the rear.

[@ersstihls]

Yep!!

[@zacchidster8468]

I couldn’t pass on a set of 19” staggered thorq thruster 5 spoke wheels for my 2000 gt, they look alright… but I want the same rims in 17x10 as well haha had 18’s on my 2003 Mach one and I never liked them either. 17x10’s the executive decision has been made haha

[@StingrayJen]

I'm going to second this

[@kevenhiemie]

All here that agree say I.

[@AzalofForossa]

I got stock wheels in the front and 17x10.5 stock style wheels in the rear and it just makes it so much more appealing. The second day I had them on I was walking into a store and a kid walked up to my car and pointed at my wheels and yelled to his parents "look how big they are!" and I knew I made the right choice lmao.

[@Hoggdoc1946]

I have a 1999 GT that I've owned for 23 years now. It is my daily driver. I've done wheels and tires and had a paint job done put a cold air induction system, and Flowmaster on it. That's it. Five speed loves the car, but I agree that the stock stance is way too high. Few years ago I decided to put some lowered springs on it but soon after had to remove them because the steep angle of my driveway at my new house would not allow me to get in and out of the driveway.

[@little-ol-me]

My 1st mod was lowering springs. 2nd was wheels. 3rd was all control arms, swaybars, and shocks/struts. 4th was rear end gear ratio. 5th was exhaust and cold air intake. 6th was underdrive pullies. 7th was short throw shifter. 8th was shock tower brace. 9th was smoked head/tail lights. Got a few things to do still but it's fun car. Fast? Debatable, but fun for sure.

[@justin.c_svt]

Those were all the right things to do to start out. Nice job. I would have done the same. The cobra wheels are actually 1998 cobra wheels. They were a 1 year only wheel and I had them on my 98 cobra. So they are not the 95 cobra R wheel even though they look similar.

[@g8r5oh10]

LT, those are OEM 98 Cobra wheels, they are NOT the same as the Cobra R wheels. I’d hate for you to buy the 17x10.5 rears to figure it out after they’re mounted. They look kinda similar but the spokes on the 98 Cobra wheels have a more aggressive bow to them and the spokes are slightly thinner than the 95 Cobra R wheels. Btw, congrats on the purchase and my vote is COYOTE POWER!

[@LawrenceTolman]

Thanks for the info! And stick around, I think you’ll like the engine choice that’s on the way

[@thebagnechannel3183]

Love the transformation. Go with 10.5s in the rear. A window tint, smoked headlights, and a Cobra R hood would go a long way.

[@ProModsPerformance]

Looks alot better! Needs another 2”+ lower, but massive improvement

[@yeanah2571]

2" and some 1" spacers up front, and 1.5" out back. It'll give it a Cobra stance, and that's always good

[@HAL-dm1eh]

@@yeanah2571 Y'all must be early teens with no car. Bottoming out all the time isn't fun.

[@Bleseddd1]

@@yeanah2571cobra stance💀

[@v8tergt653]

Good choice on wheels!! Its amazing how much of a difference it made with removing the stripes and those wheels

[@LawrenceTolman]

I think so too!

[@joegonzales2439]

How much for the wheels ?

[@steveoh3527]

OK, so LT how about an old school Cleveland for this build? Lots of parts available, huge flow potential with the heads. Anyway huge mustang fan and looking forward to see what you do to this thing...keep up the great work!

[@genericdude6551]

I heard somewhere where there is some kind of spacer for the rear wheels so that they're extended out. It's either that or get wider wheels and tires. The nice thing is that there are mods and upgrades that can be done that makes the car more modern looking. As long as one has the bucks to do all this. My hood has peeled after 21 years but it'll cost $1500 just to paint the hood. I can get the whole car painted for about $7k which will keep the paint matched.

[@1960Murf]

I just noticed how close you are to 100K. You’ll definitely exceed your target before the end of the year.

[@LawrenceTolman]

Fingers crossed!

[@nelsonramos2218]

I Just bought a 02 mustang gt, same stripes and 4x4 Stance haha, i am going to delete the grille and black housing headlights and for sure cutting my springs and save for somo good coilovers , awesome video!!!

[@Black9924v]

it's so nice to go from watching LT on TV to seeing him on KZbin which is 1000% better because better and cooler content on the builds he loves with out the stupid commercials

[@13Dixiefried]

Not to mention, no upper management putting time limits or budget constraints on him. But there’s still ads that KZbin likes to put on every video though lol.

[@LawrenceTolman]

appreciated!

[@LawrenceTolman]

I hate watching ads also, but it's the only reason I am able to build these projects in the first place

[@Black9924v]

@@13Dixiefried yeah I don't mind the youtube ads but the commercials on the TV show were just way too long kinda why I don't watch TV anymore

[@biffbastion301]

Doing the same thing with my 2001 V6. Working on a LS Turbo swap and shooting for around 600-700hp. 4L80e and all that jazz. I actually bought a real Saleen body kit (front bumper, rear bumper and decklid with spoiler) at the big show in Charlotte earlier this year for $400. It totally transformed the look of the car along with the 17x10.5 wheels in the back. :) Nice thing is I got the car so cheap I feel like I can go to town on it and not be worried about doing something majorly wrong. This way I can keep my Shelby safe of any more mods. LOL

[@ezekielmoorejr3145]

I like the look, I definitely agree that the stripes had to go! And I like the wheels you put on it.

[@rotaxtwin]

Heck yeah, it looks great now. not a bad sized wheel, and nicely styled.

[@Whats-It-To-Ya]

As a Camaro guy, I like your style. Simple, quick and effective. I love that shade of blue. I've cut the springs on a lot of cars and never once had a problem. Great work overall!

[@TheModAddict]

I was already fan for the truck content but now you have added Mustang content has me excited. My channel is based on my 97GT and my 99NBS

[@LawrenceTolman]

like twins now

[@Vffr1]

Night & Day difference. Love the channel. Happy New Years! Triple

[@b.s.adventures9421]

I’ve cut springs on fox body’s. Works fine. Of earlier foxes you can swap out to convertible rear springs too, which were shorter from the factory.

[@KanakaMaoli1]

Never a dull moment with you LT.

[@jonniessink1]

I have one of those Lenox steel diamond coated cut off blades. In my experience. The best thing about it is the fact that it stays the same size for the life of the blade. Otherwise I believe they are more louder/ higher pitch then normal cut off blades and I believe are slower to cut. So definitely wear ear pro. And don't be in a hurry to finish the cut, let the diamonds do its job. Otherwise it a decent blade, but I still prefer the normal cut off blades and use the steel one as a backup blade when I run out of the others.

[@LawrenceTolman]

oh yeah, it makes a ton of noise for sure

[@titfos1970]

What a great result. Lowering that car and letting the body lines speak for themselves makes it very nice.

[@johnbarker5009]

I am so conflicted on these cars. I never minded the looks of them that much, but there's no question they aren't the most beautiful of all Mustangs. The chassis are a significant upgrade to the Fox body Mustangs, so that's a plus and they can be improved easily and significantly. The 2v engines...man, I don't know. You can get a significant power bump out of them but it isn't cheap. And they're never going to pull those high revs that are so much fun. They sure can sound great.

[@BlacknRedSN95]

got the same wheels on my black newedge, they were a highschool graduation preset from my old man. still have em rockin on the old black car today! i had deep dish in the back. really look great. i have 255 in the front 295 in back sits great

[@thebigv8644]

I would just order the 17x10, the rears currently look a little tucked in, like they need a spacer to bring them out to the fender a little better!

[@BlessedRollers]

As a fellow 03 mustang owner, something that changes the entire look of your car is to get rid of the honeycomb grill and make the horse emblem floating. If you are a DIYer, its free. If your not, the true mod cost around $90.

[@DullBoyJack]

Cut springs aren't always terrible. When you cut them, the spring rate increases... which is usually what you want with a lowered car so they don't bottom out quite so easily. Most of the problems come when people cut multiple coils out and use the stock shocks, leading to a really bouncy ride. With only one coil out, the stock dampers should be able to handle it pretty well.

[@armstrong_justa2v513]

Looking much better! Get a set of 01+ black housing headlights for it and it’ll look much better in the front

[@jdmmike7225]

I guess we just back up till we hear a crunch LMAO 🤣😂 Keep up the great work LT I love it. I being a rotary addict and builder am also into things that are different like yourself. 👍

[@hammer300rum8]

Awesome content. I think you went the right route on being independent. Cant wait to see whats next.

[@TheBigChad]

When cutting the springs, make sure you paint the part where you cut so it doesn’t rust. Especially seeing how it’s gonna be in the elements, it will rust pretty quickly and that’s not a part you want that to happen to

[@Hammerback0]

I think the “smoked” headlights that came in the 03 Cobras would look nice on that car. Looks so much better than when you bought it.

[@LawrenceTolman]

I think so too!

[@hotflashfoto]

I don't know if you know what I know or don't know, but I know that I don't know about any blue Sharpie. Wink wink. Def looks better. Keep going.

[@Earthwormjimm]

I just put 2015 oem gt wheels on my 2014 and it’s amazing. I put some eco boost wheels on my 03 back in the day and it also looked amazing. Oem wheels on the car from before or after the oem design somehow always looks rad. Although the fact you lowered the ride and it still looks like a truck off the line is a testament to how insane Ford is

[@SVTAdamSVT]

Looks SOOO much better.. now swap out those 99/00 headlights for some OEM blacked out 01-04s and it's all set. Also, those are 98 Cobra wheels and they are different than the 95 R style.. more curved and better looking IMO.. get some small spacers and call it a day to complete the look.

[@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything]

Had those SVT wheels on my 98 Cobra. Replaced them with staggered set of 18" Bullits that came out awesome on the car. Perfect offset all around.

[@terryclevenger6229]

You can get wheel spacers for cheap with longer wheel studs and that moves back wheels out and looks a 100 percent better

[@isaac62rebel]

Just needs the front chin spoiler and some tint and it will look perfect and you'll love it more. Also going with 275's for the rear were the perfect fit I found when I had my New Edge.

[@sategllib2191]

315s are perfect for the sn95, I think their too wide for the new edge though

[@Ronco160]

good choice on removing the decal. The wheels the drop everything. my 02 gt is stock height. I bought some Eibach pro-kit springs just for little drop, The sportline springs would be to low for the roads where I live. Beautiful mustang.

[@pob_car]

Looks so much better! Looks like a factory mustang performance package, and it looks like it just drove off the line!

[@LawrenceTolman]

thanks! I think it looks so much better than before

[@95Sn95]

Rear spacers in rear for the time being will make a nice improvement in looks. CJs pony parts have 1.5" for about $80. I bought aftermarket 18x9 chrome cobra wheels with 265/35r18s for my 95 gt, I wanted 275s but they were hard to find at the moment. with 1.5 spacers in the back and 1" in the front it has a mean look imo. I was hesitant about front spacers but research says name brand hub centric spacers are safe...And guys have no problem with big deep dish wheels and spacers on all 4 corners on lifted trucks...I would not put a ton of power or a habit of drive triple digits but it's a cruiser. I am buying 18x10s and 18x11s at some point but this set ups good for time being. Only issue I've found is every time it rains that bit of wheel poke slings mud all over the sides.

[@williamherring5441]

LT, My vote is for the Godzilla. The LS and Coyote are great engines, but they wouldn’t satisfy your desire to go with a less common path. The Barra would be the best for that, but the Godzilla is still fresh enough that you would be out front paving the way for other folks; it would help a larger audience. The Barra’s larger audience down under has a similar commonality as the LS and the Coyote. v/r wh

[@y5mgisi]

I really enjoy your channel LT. You have a similar method of thinking/doing as i do.

[@Modified1]

And adjusting the attitude with the lowering the altitude makes all the difference!!

[@Sneakdisscommentbelow]

I swapped my 98 cobra wheels with terminators but they look great on that new edge. Also the 95 cobra R wheels are different than those wheels. The spokes have different curvature.

[@LawrenceTolman]

Good to know the differences!

[@Sneakdisscommentbelow]

@@LawrenceTolman they might still have a 10.5 rep 98 cobra wheel I'm not entirely sure but I definitely think the wheels you scored are an oem 98 cobra wheel which is way better than a rep wheel imo.

[@Timoastra]

I would not have guessed that they were factory wheels. They look like the type of aftermarket wheels that was popular 10 - 15 years ago. But i like them on the car!

[@abnpthfdr2934]

"The tires on this things, the guy told me, they're old..." My first thought was: "BUUUUURN-OUUUUUTS!!!!

[@bdugle1]

Cutting the coils actually increases the spring rate, which is good! With less available travel, you need a little higher spring rate to keep from hitting the bump stops. The spring rate change is directly proportional to the coils-before divided by coils-after. Your inexpensive drop and wheel upgrade really look nice!

[@pmcquay1]

I was going to add this, and also, since the end he cut isn't flattened and tapered like the other end (at least the fronts anywway), and because he actually measured and didn't go for a slammed look, this really doesn't look like a terrible mod. Inexpensive, and maybe not ideal, but still way better than it could be.

[@commonmockery1074]

I will admit, your videos on the 8.1 Vortec make me want to swap one into an El Camino. Not the ones everyone thinks of, a 70’s or 80’s El Caminoz

[@LawrenceTolman]

You should do it!

[@hayden6056]

I don't cut many springs anymore with how cheap they are. When I do cut them though I'll usually drill a couple holes in the perch and wire tie 90 and 180 from the spring tail as you usually won't have a flat coil to seat it on and helps with it not moving if the shock fully extends.

[@Joel-ew1zm]

Unpopular opinion but I actually like the stock height on these. I would not consider lowering them to be an example of "De-ricing" as you said, but actually an example of ricing. No hate though, it looks good lowered too, and the SVT wheels look much better than what it started with. Also looks much better with the stripe delete.

[@icycoolstudios]

I think it's an example of ricing simply because the springs are cut, it completely changes the characteristics of the spring rate, he's gonna have the rear end bottoming out super easily, that adds tremendous stress to the suspension bushings as well, that being said I do love the rims, Cobra rims are so easy to come by, I did it on mine as well

[@seanfattireguythomas2994]

Sharpie paint correction awesome I might done myself a time or three

[@LawrenceTolman]

if it works, it it wrong? lol

[@moej6014]

My favorite New Edge is the 1999/2000. They didn't have the taller bolted on hood scoop (I believe started in 2001). The spoiler was different (again, changed in 2001). I like the wheels so much, I want to get a set and put them on my 1986 GT.

[@genericdude6551]

I like blue but I think the Sonic Blue looks better. I thought about replacing the K member and installing a lowering kit but it seems like keeping track of where all the nuts and bolts go might be a challenge - not mention the cost. I plan on doing a coyote swap when the 2 V finally dies or when I win the lottery. I won't do a turbo or supercharger though.

[@RJon2006]

Looks a lot better. New edges need 18in rims and slammed. Get a Mach 1 grill delete, 01-04 headlights, and a spoiler delete.

[@ryurc3033]

Massive improvement. Those first black wheels were so gross. I'm not really a mustang guy, but I'd drive that

[@cgrstng]

I realize this is just opinion, but I think the black rims looked better than those stock stang rims. The lowered stance does help make the wheel wells look more filled in.

[@thebetter6.020]

Try to get your hands on a 7.3 Godzilla engine, that would be awesome for this older mustang

[@carportshenanigans5918]

Those wheels may have a Ford part number cast into them, but they were only available to the general public through Ford Racing. The only cars they were ever put on from Ford was the Cobra R models. Never factory installed on any other year/model of Mustang. They’re basically Ford’s own Cobra R replica wheels.

[@darrenchesterton6410]

That does look better. I definitely would have cut 2 coils though, still plenty of wheel gap.

[@AzalofForossa]

If it's a daily car, just be careful with how low you make it, especially with big ass rear wheels (like me with my 17x10.5) because you will be smashing and bending your fender with your tires, and cut the tires up. I'm stock height and have no issues, but my buddy who has the same setup but is lowered slashed his first set of rear tires, he got his fenders rolled so it's no longer a clearance issue anymore, but something to keep in mind.

[@danwatne4481]

You want some wheel gap man, This is a muscle car, Not a tiguana special. 1 inch lower in the front is perfect, you don't even need to lower the back because a mustang or Camaro is supposed to be slightly higher in the back then the front.When you slam any 90s to 2000s Ford, Taurus, Mustang they look like a UFO from those old movies from the 50s.Just stupid

[@Worldsonfire101]

Which blue is that considered? I had a majestic blue.. but it’s long gone now to that racetrack in the sky.

[@Worldsonfire101]

I have a 2000 lx V6 laser red, & a V8 1999 GT black now. But I like that blue a lot

[@LawrenceTolman]

this was a repaint in Azure blue, the 03 Mach 1 color

[@70sAirForceBrat]

The old aftermarket rims kind of look like stock newer Honda Accord rims.

[@TandD1w]

I’ve tried the diamond cutoff wheels and went back to a fiber wheel. Yes, the diamond wheels last a long time and don’t erode, but they also cut slow. In the end I felt the added wheel cost wasn’t worth it.

[@jonathonanderson2862]

Bro just called my favorite car the ugliest mustang. I’m highly offended.

[@williamburnett373]

SpinTech mufflers sound GREAT on Fords. Just thinking that it might be a nice change ....

[@pv2smurf]

I would have added to this video a link in the description and let your viewers know that you are selling the COPO truck. Food for thought on the next upload

[@gmascagni]

Not sure if this would help you but I had a "sticker" stripe on my GT and I used a cheap heat gun from harbor freight. Just apply a little heat to the sticker and it peeled right up. Took several minutes but a lot less effort.

[@LawrenceTolman]

I tried that on these, but they were so old and brittle they kept tearing into tiny pieces and you couldn’t get a good “peel” started

[@petersimpson1734]

Yep, major improvements in the looks......two thumbs up :) Have you decided on the engine swap yet? cough, cough GODZILLIA cough, cough LOL

[@larrytate9199]

I like what u have done and are going to do to the ugly truck. I’m a new subscriber, I watched u on Truck Tech didn’t know where u went until Matt had u on his channel when he was working on the Morrvar. I have a 09 short box, 4.8 stock, reg cab, 2 wheel drive. 142k on miles. I would like to put 4 wd & pep up 4.8, not a race truck but something to have fun with. I retired 2 yrs ago so I have the time short on skills need a little advice on where to start. I know about raise & lowering 4wds I had a truck exactly like ur black truck it was a 99 Chevy short step side bed I lowered it front and rear much like yours. Love ur channel it’s in language I can relate to. Sorry so long, first time I have ever sent comments. Larry Tate

[@karlschroen392]

Those wheels are actually OEM 98 cobra wheels like you originally said. They are not the same style as a cobra R wheel. I have the 98 cobra wheels for my fox and love the look.

[@turbotankz2381]

These are my favourite mustangs….

[@fast02gt]

Put 01-04 headlights, bullit grill, Mach 1 chin spoiler 👌🏼

[@302hobronco]

I put 2005 mustang gt rims on my 94 mustang. I put a 2 inch wheel spacer on the rear and 1/4 inch spacer for the front to get the flush look.

[@Tripledoffroadbbq]

Made it respectable looking much better than it started when ya got it.

[@LawrenceTolman]

agreed! still not the best looking car on the planet, but a lot better than what we started with

[@3n3ly7m9]

Damn..... I feel very confident in that cut spring method now.

[@ProudPapaw88]

110% better looking car. Definitely improved the looks. 👍👍

[@colingellner9939]

Clean low and oem is the way to go. Some bigger tires and rear wheel spacers would set that tiny lowering job off more.

[@drdanimalsize]

I always put spacers on the rear of my sn95s, it went well with my cut springs hahahah Love the car man!

[@jeremyleverette6750]

I have zero issues cutting springs. Long as their over done to have no bounce then it's nit an issue. Everybody does it. Even bug name shops on tv cut them

[@Jamisonaugust1919]

Do you need to have an alignement done after cutting the springs?

[@WildcatWarrior15]

I firmly believe the New Edge has aged the best out of all of the late 90s pony car designs.

[@DM-qp7do]

Those replicas in the rear would look perfect 👌

[@sailingzigzags6511]

Thank you for saving this Stang…Azure blue is a great color. I hope you buried the wheels that were on it so nobody else could ever put them on a car again.

[@JWFX4]

So my first vote for an engine was the 7.3 Godzilla. I still that that would be awesome, but I have an even cooler swap. Ford Barra engine. Less weight, big power, and unique.

[@danielito4055]

I love using the wheel eraser! I would cut one more coil at all 4 corners tho.

[@LawrenceTolman]

Yeah, it could’ve gone a tad lower for sure

[@reaperbravo1706]

Definitely looks better, I'm just not a fan of that body style. I prefer the 10-13 body style when it comes to modern mustangs. But it looks good.

[@trelane88]

Mach 1 chin spoiler and grille insert are mandatory on New Edge Gt's.

[@zachlong7890]

He says this is the ugliest mustang yet the Ghia exists

[@TheSocialPraxis]

Looks better for sure, I would have cut another coil down personally. Also, I don't think it looked "ricey" before, it was just not good combos IMHO.

[@MrFlabbybeast]

Great video! What was used to remove the strips? Looks like it worked great without scratching the paint

[@christiancooper9420]

Go with 315’s in rear

[@geraldscott4302]

First thing that needs to go is those GHETTO pimpmobile reehuums. Put some proper 15" wheels and tires on it.

[@johnhalewx]

Your biggest mistake in life was moving to a HOA haha

[@schlepd911]

My favorite body style. Love the color and the wheels as well.

[@OzarksWildman]

Same wheels on my fox body, they look pretty dang good on that car 👍