2013-2014 Mustang Widebody Kit

We have the 2013-2014 Mustang Widebody Kit that will take your Stang to another plateau.  The Mustang Widebody Kit has taken the Mustang styling scene by storm and there is good reason.

2013-2014 Mustang Wide Body Kit

Late model Mustang owners have longed for new Mustang accessories that are out of the box and not rehashed products from years gone by.  Many of the Mustang parts and Mustang accessories that we see today are only copies of accessories from years ago.  How many times have you seen the same  style of Mustang Window Scoop on Mustangs from different generations?  It doesn't take much effort to repeat the same design.

Bangastang has the new Widebody Kit for the 2013-2014 Mustang and it's waking up the Mustang enthusiasts with excitement that they haven't seen in a while.  This is a 10 piece Widebody Kit that includes the front fascia, front fenders, side skirts, rear bumper, carbon fiber rear diffuser, carbon fiber front splitter, rear quarter panels and fuel door.  A carbon fiber rear Wing is optional with the Widebody kit.  Made from top quality fiberglass here in the US this Widebody Kit is a plus
in styling and performance.

2013-2014 Mustang Widebody Kit

With twin turbo systems and superchargers late model Mustangs are putting down 750 to 1,000 RWHP which puts them in the BEAST category.  With having a beast you must be able to tame the beast which involves suspension and TRACTION.  With the Widebody kit comes wider front and rear fenders which allow for larger wheels and tires.  How much larger?  For the front fenders you can run a 285/30/20 tire.  With the widened rear quarter panels you can run a 345/30/20 tire.  Wider tires means more rubber on the ground and better traction. With 750-1,000 RWHP traction is vital to making the beast move.  

 A carbon fiber Front Splitter and Rear Diffuser also comes with the Widebody Kit, both of these parts are functional.  The Front Splitter increases downforce for more stability at higher speeds.
The carbon fiber Rear Diffuser reduces air drag for improved aerodynamics.  The quality of the carbon fiber is excellent.

The Widebody Kit is not for your "Do it Yourself" home project we recommend finding a auto body shop that is experienced in fiberglass for the installation.  The Widebody Kit comes with a gelcoat finish that requires prepping before installation.

Rather your Mustang is a street car, show car or track car the Widebody Kit is something to consider.
Price at $4,500 we're offering a special discount if you place your order over the phone.  If you're looking to upgrade the performance and styling of your 2013-2014 Stang then check out the
2013-2014 Mustang Widebody Kit
 

Mr. Bangastang
            
  

Bangastang BLACK FRIDAY SALE

It's time to SAVE some money on Mustang Parts and Mustang Accessories.  Our BLACK FRIDAY SALE has started, receive 8% off on orders of $500 or more, some of our products have been marked down for the sale.  NOW is the time to save BIG on a fiberglass Mustang Hood, carbon fiber Mustang Front Splitter, Mustang Side Scoops, carbon fiber Mustang Dash Kit and Mustang Wheels.

Black Mamba Wheels

Speaking of wheels here's a photo of the NEW Black Mamba Mustang Wheels for the 2005-2014 Mustang and Shelby.  The Black Mamba Wheel is available in a gunmetal finish, satin black or chrome finish.  The Black Mamba Wheel come in 20X9 and 20X10 sizes for the staggered look and will clear Big Brakes kits.  At the affordable price of $1299 for a set of 4 you should pick up a set of for your Mustang or GT500.  For more information click on BLACK MAMBA WHEELS

Radiator Panel GT500 '07-'09

Here's another NEW product for you the ABS GT500 Radiator Panel for the 2007-2009 GT500.  For the GT500 owner that wants more of the OEM look then here's your choice.  Made from ABS plastic the Radiator Panel installs easy and is affordable at $259.  Read more about the Radiator Panel 

Don't wait, order now for some BIG SAVINGS on that Christmas present for yourself or that loved one.  Visit our website www.bangastang.com   

GT500 Hood Struts '07-'14

GT500 Hood Struts for your '07-'14 Shelby, color matched and NO holes to drill $139. Comes in Kona Blue, Sterling Grey, Race Red, Black, Performance White,  Vista Blue and several other factory colors.  Our GT500 Hood Struts  is a simple installation that requires only basic hand tools, no drilling is required for installation. Of all the Mustang accessories on the market for the GT500 the CPC Mustang Hood Struts is probably the easiest installation of any aftermarket Mustang accessory
for the 2007-2014 GT500.  

GT500 Hood Struts

The Hood Struts come with two brackets per strut and the strut cartridge.  Using the existing holes from the underside of the hood and the inner fender the brackets are attached by removing a total of four screws and loosening one.  With the aid of a helper you can install the Hood Struts on your GT500 in less than 1/2 hours.  Take a look at the instructions below.
 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installing a NXT Generation Mustang hood lift kit is one of the easiest and most satisfying modifications anyone can do for them self, and it takes only minutes.
*Important* Please read entire instructions before attempting to install this kit. This will prevent any missteps that could complicate the process or cause damage to yourself or your Mustang. CPC recommends having a helper when installing the hood lift kits.

1. Raise the hood and secure it with the factory prop rod.
   
2. Locate the smaller of the two windshield washer hose clips on the passenger side of the hood. This clip conflicts
   with the hood side lift bracket and must be removed. Unfasten the hose from the clip and remove the clip. *Note: This clip is not reusable, and you will not need it for this installation, so it can be cut with a knife or dikes, or pulled out with pliers.
   
3. Apply a small strip of masking tape to the side of the hood hinge and the side of the hood frame on each side and draw a line to mark existing alignment (hood adjustment).
   
4. Working on one side at a time, remove the last fender bolt next to the cowl (firewall) and install the lower bracket using the existing factory fender bolt.
   *Note: Brackets are “side specific” and are marked “D” for driver side, “P” for passenger side.
   **NOTE: 2010-UP MUSTANG GT’S ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN INDUCTION SOUND TUBE (IST) ON THE DRIVER SIDE FENDER LEDGE. IN ORDER FOR THE (IST) NOT TO INTERFER WITH THE GAS SPRING, IT MUST BE REMOVED & RELOCATED BELOW THE FENDER LEDGE, IN THE SAME LOCATION OF ORIGINAL MOUNTING HOLES & HARDWARE.
   
5. Before removing the hood hinge bolts, place a towel or pad between the hood and cowl and covering the fender to protect against damage should the hood slip from your grasp.
   
6. Holding the hood at the rear corner, remove two hood hinge bolts and position the appropriate (driver or passenger side) upper hood lift bracket over the hinge. Install both hinge bolts “finger tight” and adjust forward or rearward until your marks on the masking tape “line up” again and tighten the hood bolts securely.
   
7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 on the opposite side.
   
8. Disengage the prop rod and slowly lower the hood to double check hood alignment and make any
   re-adjustments as are required to reestablish a perfect fit.
   
9. With a helper holding the hood up, install both of the gas struts to the appropriate ball studs, making sure to
   mount with the cylinder up and the shaft down. This arrangement will guarantee the longest life for your gas struts. 
   
   
   Now one mistake that countless car enthusiast make when purchasing aftermarket products is not reading the instructions.  One customer in particular took his GT500 to a local dealership and had a mechanic install the Hood Struts who never took the time to read the instructions.  The problem happened when the mechanic installed the driver side hood strut on the passenger side, when he attempted to close his hood the Hood Strut made contact with the newly painted  
   Mustang Battery and Master Cylinder Cover  and scratched the paint.  All because the mechanic never took the time to read the instructions or see that the Hood struts were marked "Driver" and "Passenger".   A new custom painted set of Mustang Battery and Master Cylinder Covers were ruined just in time for a up coming car show.  It pays to READ. 
   
   

   

   GT500 Hood Struts

     Many GT500 owners have hoods made from aluminum, fiberglass or carbon fiber. Because of the difference in the weights of the hoods we offer three different strut pressures.  For the stock GT500 hood we recommend the 70lb strut, for the heavier fiberglass hoods we offer the 90lb strut and for the lightweight carbon fiber hood like the one that came on the KR we have a 50lb strut.   
   
   
   The Hood Struts that we offer come in over a dozen different factory colors to match your Shelby and have proven to be a excellent product. Throw away your factory prop rod and install a set of Hood Struts. To order a pair of Struts just click on the following link GT500 Hood Struts  
   
   
   Mr. Bangastang
   
   
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'67 Mustang Restoration part 2

After having the '67 Mustang Fastback sand blasted we were able to get an in depth look at the condition of the Mustang and I'm happy to report that after 46 years the car will need some work.  We knew going into this project there would be rust, we just didn't know how much and where.

With any 46 year old car there will be panels to repair or replace due to rust and our '67 Fastback was no different.  Even though this is a California car and had been sitting for over a year rust has a way of spreading.

With all the paint and bondo stripped off the '67 we had a long list of parts that needed to be replaced....floor pans, doors, quarter panels, trunk lid, firewall, inner and outer wheel house, rear apron,  torque box, taillight panel, hood, rear valance and a few others.

The restoration of the '67 was not going to be a month long project but would take several months to complete.  When it comes to restoring any classic car one of the most important factors is availibility
of parts.  Many car restoration projects have been put on hold because parts were out of stock.  Provided you have a good builder your supplier can make or break your project.  Just waiting on something as small as a door hinge can put a halt on a restoration.  Here's a word of advice order the parts first before you start the project.

Bangastang called on Gale Lockhart Product Manager with California Mustang to help us with the restoration of the '67 Fastback.  Gale has been with California Mustang for 21 years and is very knowledgeable when it comes to classic Mustangs.   California Mustang would serve as our parts supplier for the '67 restoration.  After several phone conversations with Gale, a few trips and several deliveries from UPS are restoration of the 1967 Mustang Fastback was underway.

Our first course of action was to remove the rusted original floor pans.  The floor of the Mustang is a vital area when it comes to building a solid structure.  It doesn't matter if it's a six cylinder or a big block V8 with 500 horsepower a rusted floor makes for a twisted body or in this case uni-body.

With the '67 Mustang Fastback we wanted to do something different  in terms of styling one of the first suggestions that we got was to build another Eleanor Mustang like the one featured in the "Gone in 60 Seconds" film after a little thinking my response was "hell no not again".  Let's not get this twisted I love the Eleanor Mustang but how many times can you eat beans before you get tired of them.  The Eleanor Mustang have been replicated more times than you or I can count.  It was time for something fresh and with the Bangastang  flair.   Building a custom Mustang is not about throwing a bunch of parts together to see how it's going to turn out it's about planning and design.  We needed a rendering done and the only person for the job is Danny Whitfield  automotive artist.  Danny has been in the automotive design business for over 30 years and has a flair like no other.  Danny has worked with Bangastang on past customizing projects like the Hell Snake  that we built last year.

Hell Snake

 The Hell Snake is a custom GT500 package upgrade that we offer for the 2007-2014 GT500. The first Hell Snake that we built has won several first place trophies at various car shows around the US. 
Danny and Bangastang worked on the design of the Hell Snake. 

After several meetings with Danny and Mark the owner of the '67 Mustang, Danny created over a dozen renderings of 1967 Mustangs.  I can tell you that all of them were outstanding in there design but a choice had to be made that would please the owner and raise the bar.  Here it is......

Our plans for the '67 Mustang Fastback is to create a Mustang that is very sexy and elegant.  We plan to combine classic American Muscle and European flair in our 1967 Fastback Restomod. 

 In 2014 the Mustang will turn 50 years old and the folks at Bangastang would like to honor the 50th Anniversary with one BAD 1967 Fastback that will be timeless in it's design.

This is a build you do not want to miss.  Subscribe to our blog and watch artistry at it's best.

Mr. Bangastang  


 
  
    
  

Bangastang Mustang Shock Tower Covers

Looking for Mustang Shock Tower Covers we've got them in billet for the '05-'14 Mustang and Shelby $181.  Let's face it the shock tower on your late model Mustang is not one of your more appealing parts in your engine bay.  Many Mustang owners opt for small billet caps that cover the strut bolts and the center this is an improvement but still not quite what's needed to do justice.

Bangastang has the solution for your shock tower....Billet Mustang Shock Tower Covers.  Made here in the US from billet aluminum these Mustang Shock Tower Covers  are unlike any on the market for the Ford Mustang instead of a few caps to cover the assembly this set-up will cover the entire Mustang Shock Tower.  This little Mustang accessory is quite the decorative piece and compliments
most of your aftermarket engine caps for the Mustang and GT500.

Shown here in a satin anodized finish Shock Tower Covers is a two piece assembly that has an outer ring along with center cap and are designate driver and passenger side for easy installation.  The Shock Tower Covers come with  rubber o-rings to fit around the strut bolt and help secure the Shock Tower Covers.  If you're building an arsenal of accessories for your Mustang or Shelby these are a great addition to your line up. 

 
 One thing to remember when dressing up your Mustang's engine bay is consistency try to stick with one finish.  If you're using polished billet parts then stick with polished don't mix.  Notice the polished  Mustang Fuse Box Cover all of the parts are polished and look great as an ensemble.  Pay close attention when accessorizing your Mustang the small things count a great deal with it comes time to vote at your local Mustang show.  Build a solid foundation and remember less is more.

The Mustang Shock Tower Covers that we carry are sold as a set of two (2) and come with installation instructions which will take about 10 minutes to install and does not require any hand tools.  If you have an strut tower brace on your Mustang these will not fit.  Some aftermarket struts can cause an issue with fitment as well.  For more information about this product click on the following link  Mustang Shock Tower Covers   

Visit our website www.bangastang.com 
     

             

Shelby GT500 Wide Body Kit SALE

The Shelby GT500 Wide Body Kit is THE upgrade for your '10-'14 Shelby GT500.  Special savings of $900 until November 7th.  Now is the time to get the ULTIMATE in Shelby Accessories with a $900 savings.

 The Shelby GT500 Wide Body Kit widens the stance of the '10-'14 by a total of 6" which gives the GT500 owner a solution to a issue....traction.  With the Wide Body Kit  Shelby owners will be able to mount 20X13 inch rear wheels on the back with 345/30/20 series tires.  The wider front fenders will accommodate a 275/35/20 tire.  The lack of traction has been resolved.  Besides increasing traction the Wide Body Kit also gives the GT500 an added muscular look.  With the GT500 Wide Body Kit the Shelby looks like a Cobra on steroids and human growth hormones.   

  
There are countless GT500 on the streets today with 800+ horsepower but the biggest obstacle has been getting the horsepower to the ground and with the factory 285/35/20 tire it's been a task.

Can you imagine the improvement in 60ft times with a 345 series tires and quarter mile times?
 
 The Shelby GT500 Wide Body Kit raises the bar in styling and performance with the Shelby.  Steroids and Human Growth hormones is not a bad thing for a GT500 and the Wide Body Kit is several hundred CCs full of your best juice.

The Shelby GT500 Wide Body Kit is made from lightweight fiberglass and comes with front fenders, rear quarter panels, rocker panels, choice of anodized black or satin billet Fuel Door,  installation instructions, special tools and hardware.  Installation of the Wide Body Kit is not for your backyard mechanic and should be left up to a professional.  

Until November 7th we're offering $900 off on the Shelby GT500 Wide Body Kit.  For more information visit our website  www.bangastang.com 

BANGASTANG - Mustang Radiator Covers

Bangastang has the most complete selection of Mustang Radiator Covers for the 1999-2014 Mustang and Shelby from the V6 to the Super Snake.  Our custom Mustang Radiator Cover continue to be our #1 selling product. Our Mustang Radiator Covers are made here in the US using top quality materials.

Customizing a Mustang should be done tastefully and not overdone.  Many people overlook the engine bay of their Mustangs and Shelbys when it comes to customizing.  One point to remember, the engine bay is a focal point of your car and no part of the engine bay should be left untouched.  Our
Mustang Radiator Cover   is designed to hide wiring, increase cooling flow and add a custom flair to your Mustang or Shelby GT500.

Our new addition to our Radiator Covers is our Radiator Cover for the '13-'14 BOSS Mustang
Painted in the OEM Ford BOSS colors with matte black stripes our BOSS Radiator Cover will be a welcome addition to the BOSS Mustang owner.

   
Our fiberglass Mustang Radiators Covers are painted using Spies Hecker paint, clear coated and wet sanded.  Instructions with photos and mounting hardware comes with all of our Bangastang Mustang Radiator Covers.

If you looking for a unique Mustang accessory that will separate your Mustang or Shelby from the rest at your next cruise night or car show then be sure to purchase one of our Bangastang Radiator Covers.  For more information here's the link to our website www.bangastang.com   

Black Mamba Mustang Wheels

The Black Mamba Mustang Wheel is the latest wheel to hit the market for the '05-'14 Mustang GT, V6 and GT500 owner.  Designed to fit with big brakes the Black Mamba Mustang Wheel is very affordable at $1299.00 for a set of four wheels.  Available in 20X9 and 20X10 sizes.
  

 While one brand of wheel is no longer available for the Mustang and Shelby owner, the Black Mamba Mustang Wheels will fill the void and fit your budget, desire and 2005-2014 Mustang or GT500.  Available in gunmetal, satin black and chrome finish these wheels come in a 5 X 114.3 bolt pattern.

The 20X9 wheel comes in a +25m offset while the 20X10 has a +37m offset.  As seen in the photo the Black Mamba Mustang Wheel clears big brake kits. 

 The Black Mamba Mustang Wheels will be arriving in mid to late December, we are currently taking
PRE-ORDERS and we expect to sell out.  If you're interested in purchasing a set we strongly suggest that you place your order now.  For a set of four wheels $1299, for the chrome finish there is a additional $300 charge.  Credit cards will not be charged until your order ships.  To place your order
click on the following link Black Mamba Mustang Wheels   

Mr. Bangastang

Visit our website www.bangastang.com

"Getaway" Movie Contest

Enter our "Getaway" Movie Contest. "Getaway" is the hot action thriller film starring Ethan Hawke and Selena Gomez.  Brent Magna (Hawke) is trying to save the life of his kidnapped wife. Brent steals a Shelby GT500 Super Snake and is pitted against the clock following the directions of the kidnapper played by Jon Voight. This film will have you on the edge of your seat.

Now is your Mustang or Shelby as HOT as the film?  If you answered yes, then enter our Bangastang "Getaway" Movie Contest.  Submit one (1) photograph of Mustang or Shelby to our Bangastang Facebook Fan Page.  From the top twenty (20) vote-getters ten (10) winners will be selected as prize winners.  Winners will be chosen based on originality, creativity and quality of image. Entries must be received by September 20th.

Winners will receive a "Getaway" hat, t-shirt, movie poster and two (2) movie passes to the film.

 

 To enter our Bangastang "Getaway" Movie Contest click on GETAWAY

        

MUSTANG PARTS

Bangastang has a huge selection of Mustang parts and accessories for the 1999-2014 Ford Mustangs and Shelbys. Many of the parts and accessories that Bangastang sells are quite innovative to the late model Ford Mustangs.

 Bangastang's product line has expanded to include over 500 Mustang parts and accessories for the 1999-2014 Ford Mustangs.  Bangastang now carries both dress-up and performance parts for the late model Ford Mustang. Bangastang has quickly become a one-stop shopping retail outlet for Ford Mustang owners.

With a wide selection of exterior, interior, engine dress-up, suspension and performance oriented parts, Bangastang is becoming recognized for providing top notch Mustang parts and accessories as well as painting services.  Many of Bangastang's customers are winning first place trophies in various Mustang car shows around the US and abroad. 

 
In addition to being a internet retail source for late model Mustang parts and accessories Bangastang is also doing makeovers and restorations for late model Ford Mustangs.   Complete custom paint jobs, interior upgrades, custom audio systems and wheels are now options that Bangastang clients can choose from.

Bangastang can arrange ground transportation of your Mustang in an enclosed trailer to their facility from anywhere in the US.

For more information visit their website http://www.bangastang.com

Mustang Radiator Cover '10-'12

Our painted Mustang Radiator Cover for the '10-'12 Mustang is a quick and inexpensive way to clean up and dress up the engine bay on your 2010-2012 Mustang GT or V6.  Adding color to your engine bay is easy and will add quite a bit of curb appeal at your next Mustang Car Show.

The Mustang Radiator Cover pictured above is an OEM Ford product that we sanded, prepped and painted in Performance White using PPG paint.  Before any primer was applied the Radiator Cover was sprayed with an adhesive promoter that allows paint to adhere to plastic.  Using an adhesive promoter is
vital when painting plastic failure to do so will result in the paint peeling.

After this Mustang Radiator Cover was clear coated it was then color sanded and buffed for a shine.

This 2010-2012 Mustang Radiator Cover painted in Performance White is available for $250 with FREE SHIPPING in the US, here's the link to order Performance White Mustang Radiator Cover      

Mustang Parts & Mustang Accessories

The Ford Mustang with it's rich history since 1964 continues to be the World's Favorite Pony Car.  The Mustang is the most supported vehicle in terms of aftermarket accessories and parts.  The aftermarket business of Mustang Parts is still a growing industry with Mustang Enthusiasts stretching from the United States to Australia wanting more for their classic to 2014 Mustang 5.0.

For five decades the Ford Mustang has been a fixture in the automotive industry.  Many Ford Mustangs have been passed along to next generations with numerous stories to tell.

One of the many positive aspects of the Ford Mustang is the selection of Mustang Parts and Mustang Accessories that are available.  If you have a '69 BOSS 429 Mustang or a '14 BOSS 302 there are many parts and accessories that are available for your vehicle.  If your restoring a '67 Fastback virtually all the parts are available for restoration from companies such as California Mustang.  Quarter panels, floor pans, doors, rear valances, OEM hoods and countless other parts and accessories are available.  You can return your Mustang to original condition or customize it with the selection of Mustang Parts on the market.

    
The new Mustangs have a wide selection of aftermarket Mustang Parts and Accessories  available as well.  From custom shift knobs, billet accessories, fiberglass hoods, carbon fiber front splitters, side scoops, wheels, painted 5.0 Plenum Covers and interior upgrades Mustang Shops like The Bangastang Mod Shop  are geared to the late model Mustang owners that competes on the show car circuit.

If you're looking for Mustang Parts and Mustang Accessories that are unique for the 2005-2014 Ford Mustang of 2007-2014 Shelby GT500 then take the time and check out Bangastang  besides being a
Mustang store they're also a restoration shop that will restore or customize your Mustang from 1964 to 2014.

Visit their website www.bangastang.com

Restoring 1967 Mustang Fastback

You've probably heard many stories about classic cars that have been sitting in someone's garage for decades with less than 30, 000 miles, our story is a little different.  The 1967 Mustang Fastback that came into our hands was sitting in the front yard of a home in Ramona California. 

This '67 Fastback has been sitting for quite some time.  Originally a 289 motor with a 4 speed, the drive train had been switched out for a 302 with an automatic transmission from the previous owner.

 

One thing for sure this 1967 Mustang Fastback had seen better days and spiders had taken over this classic and established residency.  Overall the Stang was intact but needed a complete restoration from top to bottom.  The owner wasn't sure what to do with the car.....restore, sell or just get it running.  Restoring any classic car is not a cheap venture it's not a "Blue Light Special".  A great deal of man hours goes into restoring a car expect to start around $35,000 and it goes up from there depending on taste.  Champagne taste with beer money will not work either you do it right or leave it alone.  After a few days the owner decided to sell the '67 and give it a new home.  Our first course of action was to post the '67 Mustang on our Facebook page "For Sale" within minutes we had phone calls, instant messages and emails with offers.  Mustang enthusiast love the '67 Mustang Fastback, it's been a sought after car for many years.  Who can forget the 2001 film "Gone in 60 Seconds" that made the '67 Mustang skyrocket in price...got to love the big screen and marketing.  

 It didn't take long to find a buyer for the '67 Fastback after some negotiating the Stang was sold on a flatbed tow truck and on the way to our shop for some TLC.

Before you can starting restoring a 46 year old Mustang the first course of action is to strip the car and have it sand blasted to expose rust and structural damage. We knew the '67 had some rust but we didn't know how much and what needed repair.  Body filler can hide a lot of damage but with sand blasting everything will come to light.  We want to make sure that we build a solid car with no surprises later.

Sanding blasting gave us a report card for the Mustang, having attended Catholic school Mother Superior would give the Mustang a incomplete, which means it would need finishing and be graded later.   The Mustang needed new sheet metal in the form of quarter panels, doors, floor pans, radiator support, cross member, rear taillight panel, trunk floors, outer wheelhouse and a trunk lid.  We wanted to start with a new canvas and new sheet metal was the only way to go.  It's a lot cheaper to buy new body panels then repair the old rusty ones.

For the new sheet metal panels we turned to California Mustang located in the City of Industry in California.  California Mustang is one of the oldest Mustang Accessory outlets in the US. After placing a call to them and discussing our project we paid them a visit and drove away with a load of new parts for the '67 Mustang Project. The staff at Cal Mustang was very helpful and had all the parts in stock that we needed, give them a call 800-775-0101 for your early model Mustang project. 

Now it's time to get dirty and bust some knuckles.  Follow our Bangastang Blog for the next chapter of the '67 Mustang Restoration.

Visit our website www.bangastang.com  
Mr. Bangastang

 

      

True Forged Super Sport Wheels

The True Forged Super Sport Wheel is the latest wheel designed for the '05-'13 Mustang and Shelby GT500 owner that wants a quality wheel.  Made from forged billet aluminum here in the US the Super Sport Wheel is the answer for the Shelby and Mustang owner.

The Super Sport Wheel offers many options to the late model Mustang owner, several finishes are available including polished, chrome, brushed, painted, powder coated,  black chrome and hydrocarbon.

If you have big brakes on your GT500 or Mustang that's not a problem with the Super Sport Wheels
these wheels will fit big brake kits.  The Super Sport wheels are available in 18-20 inch sizes to accommodate the 2005-2013 Mustang and Shelbys.  Most aftermarket wheels for the Mustang are only available in 10 inch widths, the Super Sport wheel comes in an 11 inch width....plenty of room for a 305 or 315 series tires.

If you looking for THAT wheel that will give your Mustang the LOOK then check out these smoking wheels here's the link True Forged Super Sport Wheels

Mr. Bangastang
 
  

Bangastang March Sale 8% Off

Our March Madness Sale is on, receive 8% off on orders of $300 or more.  Use Coupon Code TAXES when ordering on our website.  We offer over 450 Mustang Parts and Accessories for the late model Ford Mustangs and Shelby GT500. 

Choose from Mustang spoilers, engine dress-up items, Mustang body kits, Mustang Window Louvers, Mustang Hood Struts, fiberglass Mustang Hoods, Mustang Plenum Covers and a wide selection of 1999-2013 Mustang Parts and Accessories.

Licensed Shelby Parts, custom airbrushed parts, custom made wheels, engine dress-up kits and other selected parts are not on sale.

Visit our website www.bangastang.com
    
 

Painted 5.0 Mustang Plenum Cover

2011-2014 Mustang 5.0 owners that love to customize their Mustangs should pick up a painted 5.0 Mustang Plenum Cover

There is no reason why the engine bay on your 5.0 Mustang should not look as good as your exterior so why not start it off with a painted 5.0 Mustang Plenum Cover from Bangastang.  The 5.0 Plenum Covers are OEM equipment from Ford.  Before painting all Plenum Covers are sanded and sprayed with adhesive promoter and primer.  Using PPG paint, the Plenum Cover is available in all the 2011-2014 factory Mustang colors including Grabber Blue, Race Red, Kona Blue, Performance White, Got to Have it Green and all OEM hues.  A contrasting accent color is also available on the 5.0 Mustang Plenum Cover to give it more detail.  All of the products that we paint are clear coated wet sanded and buffed.

It's time to get your 5.0 Mustang Engine Bay in top form for the show season, so start it off with a painted Mustang Plenum Cover just $339 from Bangastang.  Here's the link to order 5.0 Plenum Cover 

Mr. Bangastang
Visit our website www.bangastang.com

      

Carbon Fiber Mustang Mirrors '10-'14

For the '10-'14 Mustang owner that wants carbon fiber, we've got carbon fiber Mustang Mirrors that will set your Mustang or Shelby off. Made from pre-preg carbon fiber with a UV clear coat.

These are the first full carbon fiber mirrors available for the 2010-2014 Mustang. Carbon fiber continues to be very popular for the late model Mustangs and these carbon fiber Mustang Mirrors are quite the talk among Mustang enthusiasts.  One of the popular aftermarket Mustang accessories for the 2005-2009 Mustang were Mustang Mirror Covers that attached with 3M double sided tape and were color matched to the car.  These Carbon Fiber Mustang Mirrors  replace the factory mirrors that come on the 2010-2014 Mustang and Shelby, no stick on here.

The quality of the carbon fiber is superior because they're made from Pre-Preg carbon fiber and not hand laid. Pre-Preg carbon fiber is stronger and lighter then hand laid carbon fiber.  These carbon fiber Mustang Mirrors also have a UV protectant  in the clear coat to prevent fading and yellowing.
A pair of these carbon fiber Mustang Mirrors sell for $439 but if you use coupon code TAXES you'll receive a discount when ordering on our website.  Just click on the blue link to order Carbon Fiber Mustang Mirrors

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Hell Snake Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords

2012 was quite a year for the Hell Snake that we built for Dave Pulley back in March.  The Hell Snake came about from a carbon fiber hood that Dave wanted airbrushed with a cobra.  Sometimes a small project can turn into a major build and in the case of the Hell Snake it was a six week build.
Now the Hell Snake is on the cover of the February 2013 issue of Muscle Mustangs and Fast Ford magazine.

Dave had purchased products for his 2010 GT500 from Bangastang before; Bangastang Radiator Cover, Coil Covers and a Appearance Package that we do for the 2010-2013 GT500. This time Dave wanted to step into something more custom and called us about a  carbon fiber Venom Hood from Trucarbon.  Dave had attended the Sturgis Mustang Rally in North Dakota and the customizing bug bit him.  The Sturgis Mustang Rally takes place on Labor Day weekend and has become quite popular for Mustang enthusiasts.  Several hundred Mustangs owners converge in Strugis for a weekend of fun.

When Dave called us about the hood and his idea to have the underside airbrushed with a cobra our first course of action was to have our airbrush artist Robert Gagon, a 35-year veteran of the custom airbrushing world come up with a few different sketches of cobras for Dave to select from.  Robert is an old school artist that creates his images from freehand drawing.  Robert drew three different images of a cobra and Dave picked his favorite.

One thing that had to be considered was the layout of the hood and how the cobra would be airbrushed.  The Venom hood has two billet heat extractors and a functional Ram Air system,  we wanted to make sure the cobra was proportionate to the hood.  Another factor were the color of the
carbon fiber along with the colors that would be used to airbrush the cobra.  Carbon fiber is black with dark grey tones,  if we painted the cobra using black and grey tones it would blend into the carbon fiber with very little contrast.  We knew that red would be our accent color and would be the perfect color to make the cobra pop.   Flames, why not?  This would be a perfect opportunity for some true flames to highlight the cobra.

So how did we go from a airbrushed hood to a complete custom makeover.....stripes?  Dave wanted us to paint the the stripes on the hood.  Painting the stripes was not the problem but to insure that the stripes on the hood would line up with the vinyl stripes on the front fascia would be impossible.  With over 60 hours of labor into the airbrushing of the cobra we wanted to make sure it was done right and to second guess would be a big mistake.  The only way to make certain the stripes on the hood would align with the stripes on the fascia we would need the car.

After talking with Dave he agreed to have his GT500 transported to our shop in California from Wyoming.  We contacted our friends with Awesome Auto Transporters  to have Dave's Shelby shipped to us in a enclosed trailer.  Awesome Auto Transporters is experienced in transporting high end muscle cars, luxury and exotics and we knew that Dave's Shelby would be well taken care of.

Before we started the custom build on Dave's car we needed a rendering.  When it comes to customizing a car having ideas is great, but you must see what the car will look like.  Designing a car is like making Gumbo, there are a lot of ingredients that go into the recipe if one is wrong it throws the taste off.  I put in a call to my friend Danny Whitfield from http://www.dannywhitfield.com.
Danny is a graduate of the College of Creative Studies in Detroit Michigan and has been involved in automotive design and art for over 30 years.  College of Creative Studies is one of the top schools in the world for automotive design.  After talking with Danny about my vision for the Hell Snake within two days Danny emailed me a rendering that was dead on to what I had described.

Carbon fiber would play a big part in the customizing of the Hell Snake along with a paint scheme that would highlight the accessories on the GT500.  Our goal from day one was to create a custom GT500 that was tasteful, balanced and would win on the car show circuit.  We didn't want a one dimensional car, we wanted horsepower, handling, show quality paint, custom interior, engine dress-up and custom one off parts.  I've been to countless car shows and too many times owners miss the boat when it comes to customizing, they either do too much or the wrong thing.

We wasted no time in getting Dave's GT500 ready for paint, his Shelby needed to be ready for the 50th Anniversary Shelby Team Bash in Las Vegas in March.  When building a car everything needs to go smoothly, parts must arrive on time, no power outages, flu bug, broken bones or bad attitudes.
It only takes one hiccup to delay the build which could put you back for weeks.  One of the first
priorities is to have all the parts on hand for the build.  You would be amazed at how long it could take for one simple part to arrive when it's out of stock.  Before you start a build make certain that all the parts are available.

One of the most time consuming parts of the build was laying out the stripes.  All of the graphics on the Hell Snake were done with paint, no vinyl was used.  A laser was used to line up the stripes on the top of the Hell Snake and along the rocker panels.  Our painter Pat Smith spent two days laying down the tape lines and measuring them over and over to insure they were accurate.

Once the Hell Snake was painted it was time for color sanding and buffing.  Four coats of PPG paint and six coats of PPG clear were sprayed onto the Hell Snake.  All of the carbon fiber parts was also re cleared for a deeper shine including the JLT Cold Air Intake.  The wet sanding process involved
several grits of sand paper from 800 to 3000. We were after a mirror finish and with a black car you can't mess around.

While we were busy painting the Hell Snake the interior was being reupholstered with upgraded leather interior that included front and rear seats, headrests, door panels, shifter boot, e-brake boot,  custom trunk lid liner and a custom shift knob.   The interior on the Hell Snake would match the exterior.

 Performance would not be overlooked in the Hell Snake with a 2.9 Whipple sitting on top of the 5.4 
we wanted to put down some serious horsepower to the rear wheels.  One major issue that needed to be addressed with the 2010 GT500 was the pounds of boost that the coming from the Whipple, 21 lbs. On a stock bottom end 21 lbs of boost was too much, something was going to break.  We called on Greg Rentis with CCC Motorsports http://cccmotorsports.com  for some custom dyno tuning but first the right pulley had to be installed along with Ford GT fuel pumps and a Kenne Belle Boost a Pump.  Greg worked his magic and dialed the Hell Snake to 686 RWHP and 627 RWTQ on 93 octane gas with no headers.  A set of long tube headers would push the horsepower to over 720.

 The suspension was upgraded on the Hell Snake with a complete suspension package from Whiteline
that included sway bars, control arms, chassis brace and a Watts Link.  The Hell Snake would handle
as well as accelerate and with the 6 piston brakes from Shelby it would stop on a dime.  

It was time to put the Hell Snake together and let the people see it for the first time.  In March we unveiled the Hell Snake to a large group of people at our shop in Ramona California.  Several Mustang clubs in the San Diego area attended including Wicked Stangs, Rebel Stangs and the San Diego Mustang Club as well of other local Mustang enthusiasts. 

 Based on the feedback that we received at the unveiling we had a good feeling that the Hell Snake would be well received on the car show circuit.  The first stop for the Hell Snake was the 50th Anniversary Shelby Team Bash in Las Vegas were it won 1st place in it's class.  In 2012 the Hell Snake has placed 1st in several car shows around the country including "The Mustang Steamboat Roundup", "Sturgis Mustang Rally" and the  "Ponies on the Plains".

SEMA.....back in March when we completed the Hell Snake several people that attended the unveiling suggested the Hell Snake should be a featured car at SEMA.  SEMA is the big stage for customized cars and aftermarket products.   We felt the Hell Snake was worthy of SEMA and a good place to display our work but we had no idea of the surprises that would come at SEMA.

On Wednesday our second day at SEMA, while we were locking up the Hell Snake for the evening and heading to hotel for dinner, Cleo Shelby stopped by to see the Hell Snake.  Cleo Shelby is the widow of legendary Carroll Shelby and quite a automotive enthusiast.  Cleo was very impressed with the Hell Snake and stated "every house should have one", coming from the woman that was married to Carroll Shelby our chest poked out a little further and our waistline suddenly decreased a few inches. Cleo agreed to sign the Hell Snake alongside her husband's signature....SEMA was quite a week.  

Cleo would spend a good hour with us on Wednesday and telling some great stories about Carroll and how they met.  Dave Pulley, owner of the Hell Snake popped the big question when he asked Cleo if she would accompany him as a passenger for the SEMA Car Cruise on Friday, she said "yes".  What would happen next?

The Hell Snake was selected by Optima Batteries for the Optima Challenge.  The rollercoaster was still going up and we were just trying to hang on.  Dave was interviewed by the Optima video crew for the upcoming competition on Speedvision.  Now it was time for some seat time on a track competing against several other street cars for a grand prize. 

 The Hell Snake has been quite an interesting experience from day 1.  We set out to build a custom GT500 that would perform, do well on the Mustang car show circuit and display our talents as a Mustang customizing shop, we've accomplished our goals.   Bangastang intends to restore, customize and build classic and late model Mustangs and Shelbys that raise the bar in styling and craftsmanship.

 If you're interested in having Bangastang customize or restore your Mustang visit our website www.bangastang.com.  For more info about the Hell Snake package here's the link Bangastang Hell Snake

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