Auto Magazine Collection for Sale

Every so often we come across rare Mustang parts but in this case it's a collection of automotive magazines that date back to 1950.  Ten years ago while attending a garage sale I saw a large collection of automotive magazines, being a avid car enthusiast I purchased all of the magazine which were in several boxes.  For over ten years these magazines have been stored away and occasionally read.

 The publications include Motor Life, Motor World, Car Life, Hop Up and Motor Life, Speed Age, Motor Trend, Speed Age, Road & Track, Sport Car Illustrated and two official programs from the Indy 500. All totaled there are 122 magazines with the oldest being a March 1950 issue of Motor Trend  and the most current is 1966 issue of Car Life.  For any automotive historian or car enthusiast reading these magazines is quite an education into the automotive world from decades ago.

 

The automotive industry has changed since 1950 and reading articles about disc brakes, dual carbs and automotive icons of days past will give you an education into the auto industry that would take Ken Burns several years to produce in a documentary.  The articles in this collection of magazines is fascinating history.  

We're offering this collection of 122 magazines for  $1,500.00.  We will provide a detailed list of all the magazines in a pdf file for interested parties.  If you're interested please send email us at info@bangastang.com    

Mr. Bangastang

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Bangastang 2010 Shelby GT500 Makeover Part III

The rendering is finished and the colors selected for our '10 GT500 now it's time to strip the car and get it ready for paint.  All badges, lights, mirrors, door handles, door panels, window molding, rear spoiler, rocker panels, vinyl stripes, front and rear fascia would be removed.  We would start with a blank canvas and use our own paint to create a show car that would turn heads.  It took a few hours to strip the parts off and label all the hardware. 

 The most time consuming part of the tear down was removing the vinyl stripes, which took the course of the day. When removing vinyl stripes it's a good idea to use a heat gun.  Removing the stripes would be fairly easy just time consuming, laying down new stripes would be an all day task.

 Now our canvas was blank and we knew what we had to work with.  The GT500 only had 4,300 miles on the odometer so we didn't have to worry about rust.  Lucky for us we didn't get any surprises once the car was striped.  The GT500 was purchased used from a Ford dealer with under 2,000 miles.  So you wondered why would someone trade in a 2010 GT500 with under 2,000 miles, my guess they were scared to drive it.  Some people are better suited for a four cylinder than 500 plus horsepower.
A good friend of mine with a '03 Cobra told me something a while back he said, "don't buy a car that
surpasses your skills as a driver".  Don't pick a fight with Horace Gracie you might have to tap out.

 While the car was coming apart, we were busy ordering parts for the makeover. Not having a part available for a custom makeover can throw a serious delay in your schedule.  We ordered and the
parts arrived.  The first part that we installed was the carbon fiber trunk lid from VIS Racing.

This is the first time we've used a VIS Racing part on a build but it will not be the last.  We were impressed with the finish and fit of the trunk lid.  Here's a Youtube video with our painter Pat
talking about the VIS product http://youtu.be/WJAuoKOir3w   

It's time to start masking the GT500 and get it into paint booth. 

Part IV is coming soon.

Mr. Bangastang

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Bangastang 2010 Shelby GT500 Makeover Part II

There are several elements that go into customizing car,  the first element is color selection.  Choosing the right colors for a car can be just as hard as picking the right color for your living room wall. There is a myriad of colors available in automotive paint.  When the Model T came out Henry Ford said "People can have the Model T in any color - so long as it's black."  Our project 2010 GT500 came to us in black with satin silver stripes,  I think Mr. Ford would approve of the color.

Our client's GT500 was already a good looking machine he wanted to make it a show car with some stylish flair.  One of the first things that we noticed was the red brake calipers, why not use red as your accent color.  Red is an attention getter and with the right combination we knew this Snake would get a lot of attention and for good reasons.

It's easy to close your eyes and imagine what a finished car will look like but the best way is to have a rendering done, that's when we contacted I contacted my friend and homeboy from Detroit Danny Whitfield.  Danny has been in the automotive design and art business for years and is one of the best.
Danny and I talked at length about the Project GT500,  we discussed color schemes, graphics, accessories, metal finishes and carbon fiber.  From the very beginning of the project it was clear that
carbon fiber would be a major player on the 2010 GT500.  We had some ideas up our sleeve but we needed something on paper to give us the green light and the rendering from Danny was the spark that ignited the fire.

One of the first things that caught our attention about our client's car was his engine bay had red accessories....caps, hoses and coil covers.  That red just keeps popping up all over the place.  It was
obvious that red would be our accent color on this Snake, red brake calipers and red engine accessories it was a no brainer that red would be our third color.

  
The carbon fiber Trufiber Venom Hood became a very important component of our GT500 makeover.
Our client wanted a custom airbrush of a snake, initially a silver snake with black highlights was chosen but considering the colors of carbon fiber are black and dark grey we wanted to add some pop
and red flames turned out to be just the ticket.  The human eye is attracted to vibrant colors and we
wanted to tie in the red engine components with some red true flames.

     
One of the things that I've noticed on many Mustangs at car shows is the lack of detail in the engine
bay.  The outside of the car will attract you to it but it's the engine bay that will keep your attention.
We've got well over 50 hours of rendering, design, layout and painting into the underside of the hood.
Our intention from day one was to do a one off custom airbrush that was designed for our client not
a stenciled piece that had been repeated several times.

Continuity is a word that I use a great deal when it comes to customizing a car,  stay consistent don't mix chrome with polished.  If you start with black chrome finish with it.  If you have stripes let them
continue the length of the car don't break up the stripe with a Tail Light blackout panel or continue
the stripe on the panel.  Let the car flow, don't mix plaid with stripes.

We know that we had to be consistent with the carbon fiber on the exterior of the GT500,  our client
Dave and I both agreed that just putting a carbon fiber hood on the Snake would not be enough. Wearing a $500 pair of ostrich skin shoes with a $150 suit will not cut it, we needed a tailor made suit.
We started with carbon fiber we would finish with it.

Our carbon fiber grocery list grew to include a carbon fiber roof, trunk lid, rear spoiler, custom made
front splitter, rocker panels and mirror covers.  

Part III coming soon.

Mr. Bangastang

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Bangastang 2010 Shelby GT500 Makeover Part 1

Some of you remember the movie "Field of Dreams" starring Kevin  Costner, one of my favorite lines in the film was "If you build it they will come".   At Bangastang we say "If you ship it we will customize it".   Our latest custom makeover is on a 2010 Shelby GT500 that was transported to us from Wyoming to our shop in San Diego.  Here's some Youtube video of the GT500 being unloaded from the semi
http://youtu.be/vYw_X0LQoNA

The 2010 Shelby GT500 is one sweet machine from the factory but with some upgrades it becomes a BEAST and a show stopper, our #1 goal is to produce a beast and a show car.

Customizing any car can be a long and tedious process.  Our first step was to talk at length with our client Dave P. about his vision and goals for his GT500.  We had several conversations with Dave before we put anything on paper.  Color schemes, accessories, layout, performance upgrades and budget was discussed in detail.  After deciding on a color scheme and  layout we made a call to our friend Danny Whitfield with Autovision http://www.dannywhitfield.com/  for a rendering.  Rendering is vital in customizing and designing any car and Danny Whitfield is a veteran when it comes to rendering and design.  Danny and I spent several hours on the phone kicking around colors choices and graphics.  We wanted a GT500 that would be classy and have the Bangastang stamp on it.  We DON'T believe in butchering a Shelby GT500 ONLY enhancing it with color and accessories.  Our 2010 GT500 project car is black with satin silver stripes.  Nothing looks better than a black car when it's done right.

Our first aftermarket accessory for our project 2010 GT500 was the Trufiber Venom Hood  in carbon fiber.  The Venom Hood is one BAD AZZ hood and in carbon fiber it was a no brainer for this makeover.

When we customize a Mustang or GT500 we do just that customize, we try to leave no stone unturned. We have one talented custom airbrush artist and we let him create a masterpiece that would bring the
GT500 to life with some color and personality.  Here's a short Youtube video with our Bangastang custom painter.
http://youtu.be/ZyVoA48fVUE

There are over 50 hours into the rendering, design, layout and painting of the Venom Hood.  Here's a Youtube video of the hood after the first of several coats of clear. http://youtu.be/OfEesj2beTE

We're just getting started on our 2010 Shelby GT500 Makeover make sure you follow our blog for updates.

Mr. Bangastang

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GT500 Wide Body Kit - The Best of Both Worlds!

No matter how you look at it there are two distinctive kinds of car folks. Those that are all about the LOOKS of their cars, and those that are all about the GO FAST of their cars. There are some that are able to do both, but they are the exception.

I have seen a lot of Mustang Parts & Accessories out there and inevitability they also fall into one of the two camps: They are either Look Good parts, or they are GO FAST parts. So it is very nice when you discover something that appeals to BOTH camps equally. My latest discovery is the GT500 Widebody Kit from Bangastang.

First let's talk to the Looks Good folks. All you have to do to be completely hooked is observe the dramatic difference in the silhouette of the car. The wide, aggressive stance and the sweeping ground effects is enough to guarantee jealous, coveting looks from observers as you drive by. Your ride will look vastly different and, I believe, vastly better than the stock Shelby GT500, and it is already a beautiful car.

Now to the GO FAST folks the addition of the GT500 Widebody Kit is all about more rubber on the road . . . a LOT more. Specifically you are able to get a whopping increase of 45 millimeters per fender in the front, and an astounding increase of 50 millimeters per fender in the rear. In real world terms this means you can have up to 20 X 9.5 front wheels wearing 285/30/20 rubber and 20 X 12.5 rear wheels wearing disgusting large 345/30/20 tires. This significant increase gives you a great deal more grip off the line as make you much faster in the turns. How would you like to shave a few seconds off your best time on your next Track Day?

So, to sum up . . .

1. The GT500 Widebody Kit makes your Shelby GT500 LOOK as bad-ass as it really is, and
2. It makes you GO FASTER then ever before. 

So there is really only one issue left, and that is where to ship the thing? You are going to need a good fiberglass installer as well as someone to paint the kit. So my best suggestion is to find your installer and have the kit shipped directly to them. This will save you a great deal of trouble carting the thing around later.

If you would like to discuss anything about this kit or just order with a person instead of online, just Contact Bangastang anytime and they will take excellent care of you. They always do!

'94-'98 Carbon Fiber Mustang Hood

 

$549 for a '94-'98 carbon fiber Mustang Hood it's true.  Bangastang has a SPECIAL BLOWOUTSALE on these carbon fiber hoods for the 1994-1998 Mustangs.  These usually go for over $700

but we're offering them at a special discount price.  Only 3 left in stock so hurry and order.

 

These carbon fiber hoods weigh just over 20 lbs which makes them extremely lightweight.  Made from
2X2 twill 3K carbon fiber these hood will take some weight out of your 1994-1998 Mustang while adding some sweet styling.  These hoods mount to the OEM mounting points and are styled similar to the '03-'04 Cobra hood.

If you're driving a '94-'98 Mustang and your stock hood is faded and has some road rash replacing your OEM hood with a lightweight carbon fiber hood is a great opportunity to reduce weight and save money of having a hood painted.  These carbon fiber hoods don't need paint and are ready to install.

Carbon fiber hoods for the '94-'98 Mustangs are few and far between and especially at this discounted price of $549.  Only three left in stock for more details click on Carbon Fiber '94-'98 Mustang Hood


 

Lighten Up!

How many times have you heard someone tell you that? Well now you are hearing it again, except this time we are talking to your Mustang!

Reducing the curb weight of your car is an excellent way to increase the performance of your Mustang, and also a great way to get better fuel economy (for those that care about such things!) One of the best ways to do this is by replacing some of the stock steel parts with high-performance carbon fiber parts.

One of the biggest parts on your Mustang GT that you can replace to make a big dent in weight is the hood. At Bangastang we highly recommend you replace your stock heavyweight with a very light and very cool Carbon Fiber Mustang Hood from Trufiber. These hoods are very lightweight, will really help your need for ‘go-fast’ and they look beautiful! What could be better than something that makes your car look cool AND go faster?

These are truly a bolt on replacement. All holes match the factory hood, so all  you will need is:

1. Some basic hand tools.
2. Someone you trust to hold the other end while you bolt in on.
3. About 15 - 20 minutes to install hood pins.

BINGO your Carbon Fiber Mustang Hood is installed. That's it. Now you have to spend the rest of the day driving around so people will notice “all the hard work” you put into your Mustang GT.

If you are a Show Car guy then look into the special option of having a carbon Fiber underside on your Trufiber Hood. Looks exceptionally cool and is bound to impress even the pickiest of Judges at your next event.