Hello from Luxembourg

[luxstang]

Hi everyone.

My name is Mike, I am 39 years of age.

I live in the small country of Luxembourg in the heart of Europe.

In addition to my love for all things automotive, I am a guitar player and collector.

My Mustang is a 1972 Convertible, built in December 1971.

It came from the Dearborn assembly line in Medium Bown Metallic (5H) with white interior and a white Top, power windows, console, Convenience Group, Appearance Protection Group, Magnum 500 Chrome Wheels,

Competition Suspension, Metric Speedometer, a 302cui, FMX and a 3.00 Traction-Lok Axle Ratio.

When I got her in 2001, she had already been painted red after a few accidents and years of abuse.

When I had her restored in 2005, I removed all of the side trim, had the taillight panel and the grille blacked out, installed a 1969 Mach 1 hood scoop and had the body refinished in Corvette Yellow and fitted 15 inch American Racing Torq Thrust wheels.

Recently I swapped the 302 for a Ford Racing 351W crate engine and fitted OE Bullet Wheels in 18 inch. (9x18 with 255/45 front and 10x18 with 285/40 in the back).

Right now, I'm thinking of getting a NASA hood and giving her the full Mach 1 hockey stripe kit..... we'll see.

I'm happy I found this place and I hope to spent some quality time on this forum.

At last a place for "grown men's Mustangs"

Best regards,

Mike

 

[Tnfastbk]

::welcome:: We used to be neighbors. I was stationed at Spangdalem AFB in Germany. Its about ten miles from Bitburg, Ge. Traveled all over your country. You guys have a awesome Patton memorial there. Enjoy the site.

 

[RocketFoot]

Welcome to the forums! We're glad you found us! can't wait to see some pics of your 72!

::welcome::

 

[luxstang]

Hey Tnfastbk!

I don't believe it.. an ex-neighbour! I was in Spangdahlem for this years car show. Unfortunately it rained so hard we hardly wanted to leave the car and had to hide in the bowling alley.....

I know the Patton Memorial, it's about a 5 minute drive from there to where I live!

Oh, and the Mexican Restaurant in Bitburg is still the only halfway decent one around here! ::chili::


Ok, as :worthlesswithoutpics:, I'm gonna post some.

There is one pic with the old AR Torq Trust in 15 inch, before they were replaced with the 18 inch ones, though.

 

[cobra3073]

WELCOME aboard, Mike!

...yet another Convertible - - I tell you, you guys are taking over>

Seriously we are GLAD to have you here and I look forward to interacting with you on the Forums.

I really like the modifications you have made, especially the hood scoop and the color.

Again, Welcome aboard!!

BT

 

[vertstang73]

Welcome aboard! Looks like you have a great car! You probably don't see any cars like yours running around in Luxembourg.

Mike

 

[Nance]

Welcome Mike .Nice car ........

 

[droptop73]

Welcome Mike, glad to have you on board.

Nice! More convertibles... more YELLOW convertibles

 

[73vertproject]

Welcome to the club, Mike! As BT (cobra3073) lamented, the convertibles are becoming a contending force on this forum.

I look forward to hearing more about your car (and your country). Good to have you here.

Doc

 

[mudbilly]

::chili:::banana:::chili:::banana:

 

[madmach]

Welcome aboard Mike, nice vert I like the scoop! I just got here myself and I'm sure you'll enjoy this club. Enjoy the ride!

 

[Tnfastbk]

Mike, I spent way to much time in the bowling alley there as well. I used to go to a greek restaurant in Bitburg quiet often.

 

[canadian_red_maple_leaf]

willkommen hier im forum!!! nice to have you here too!!!

 

[Tnfastbk]

Mike, Have you had any issues running the 18 x 10's on the rear?

 

[Mister 4x4]

Good lookin' 'vert! It's odd, but without the 'corral' in the grille as a contrasting color, the car almost looks like something other than a Mustang.

Not a bad thing - just different.

 

[luxstang]

Thanks to everybody for the warm welcome!

@ Tnfastbk: no issues with the 10s in the rear. The 285 fit without any problems and there is enough room for wider rims and tires. I guess an 11 inch and 300 tires would easily fit. My car has had no mods to the fenders and is lowered by about 1inch.

@ mister 4x4: yeah, it's funny how the blacked out corral changes the looks of the car. I tried taking off the horse too and it is then hardly recognizable as a mustang, but then you can see the holes and the base where the logo is supposed to be attached. Not at first sight, but it's there when you take a closer look at it. Not good!

[/u]

 

[Maiden Dearborn]

Yellow and black, my favorite two colors. Nice to see that power window option... Welcome to the spot.

 

[Tnfastbk]

Thanks to everybody for the warm welcome!

@ Tnfastbk: no issues with the 10s in the rear. The 285 fit without any problems and there is enough room for wider rims and tires. I guess an 11 inch and 300 tires would easily fit. My car has had no mods to the fenders and is lowered by about 1inch.

@ mister 4x4: yeah, it's funny how the blacked out corral changes the looks of the car. I tried taking off the horse too and it is then hardly recognizable as a mustang, but then you can see the holes and the base where the logo is supposed to be attached. Not at first sight, but it's there when you take a closer look at it. Not good!

[/u]

Thanks you are thew first to actually be running the bigger tire and wheel combo. I am wanting to run 20 x 10 on the rear and 18 x ? on the front. I bought the gauge that tells me what I can run but is great to finally talk to someone already running them. THANK YOU