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Welcome to My Stang Site!
mustang toon courtesy of Chris Beach Designs 2006
NEWS/PERSONAL BLOG
August 4, 2008 - Haven't had much luck selling the Mustang. So in the meantime, I've been doing a few odds and ends modifications. I have a brand new look for the interior (tan suede), new headlights, tail lights, and third brake light. Pictures to follow soon. If you care for a sneak peek, you can find me under 1999-2004 Mustangs at www.mustangworld.com for the month of July. You won't miss me.
April 16, 2008 - Car is scheduled to receive a major overhaul. No work presently being done. Plan to change the color of the car to a two-tone purple and black while retaining the red of the original color as a pin stripe or middle dividing color. Car needs to be done by June 6th as this is the first major event of the show season for me.
March 12, 2008 - As is true with so many things in life, it appears the sponsorship did not work out, which is a good lead-in to my point: Check out my new and improved article on the challenges of legitimate sponsorships and the pitfalls of illegitimate ones in the April 2007 edition of Mustang Enthusiast Magazine.
Car has been impounded in my sponsor's garage for eons. Hopefully, he's started all the work of ripping things apart to put it all back together again. I'm afraid to call  Show season is quickly approaching!
BTW, I'm also writing as an automotive columnist for the Baltimore edition of the Examiner. www.examiner.com So if you are looking for insights from the world of custom car hobbying, go take a look at my articles online!
October 17, 2007 - Two good things. First, my second child arrived on October 11th at 10:19 pm. She was 8lbs. 9 oz. and is a beautiful, healthy little girl. I also hear she wants me to paint the Mustang in pink!!!  Secondly, I received word that Phoenix Gold would like to sponsor me for the 2008 show season. If the name sounds familar, PG is legendary in the industry for their high-grade speaker wires with gold terminals. They make a lot of quality products. Also pursuing another sponsorship, so stay tuned!
2008 Shows and Events
I'm not competing in that many shows this year. Too much with a toddler and baby. But if and when I do compete, stop by and let me know what you think. Here's a couple places you can find me (tentatively).
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June 7-8 |
Ocean City Custom Car and Truck Show |
Ocean City, MD (Ocean City Convention Center) |
2nd place - Mustangs |
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August 2-3 |
Funk Master Flex Celebrity Car Show |
Ocean City, MD (Ocean City Convention Center) |
Best Modern Muscle |
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August 9 |
Mustang Club Show |
Sunshine Grille (Fork, MD) |
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August 23 |
Untamed Rides Car Show |
St. Clement Church (Dundalk, MD) |
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September 13 |
Fork Christian Church Family Fall Festival and Car Show |
Fork Christian Church (Kingsville, MD) |
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2007 Shows and Events
The 2007 is upon us! Shows and events are listed below. The season started out this year with a surprise invite to show at MotorTrend, February 8-11th. See all results below.
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February 8-11 |
Motor Trend International Auto Show |
Baltimore Convention Center |
N/A; not a judged show, but tons of exposure. Invitation only. |
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Ocean City Hot Rod and Custom Car Show |
Ocean City, MD (Ocean City Convention Center) |
1st Place - Mild Custom Convertible Class - "Mild" huh??? But no "Wild" class so I guess it doesn't matter. |
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CompacTuner Jam Show Series |
Our Lady of Peace Church, Middle River, MD |
Best of Show - Best ICE (that's in-car entertainment to the lay folk) |
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Ocean City Custom Car and Truck Show |
Ocean City, MD (Ocean City Convention Center) |
2nd Place - Ford Class. |
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Marley Park Church of the Nazerene, Glen Burnie, MD |
1st Place - Non-historical (1976-up) Judged |
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Ground-Zero Custom Car Show |
EastPoint Mall
Dundalk, MD |
Best of Class win
Best of Show - Interior |
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CompacTuner Jam Show Series (Night Show) |
Our Lady of Peace Church, Middle River, MD |
1st Place - Trans Am/Camaro/Mustang class |
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2nd Annual Xtreme Car and Truck Show |
Merritt Park Shopping Center, Dundalk, MD |
3rd Place - Ford/Mercury class |
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Fork Christian Church Family Fall Festival and Car Show |
Fork Christian Church, Fork, MD |
I judged this event. We had nearly 70 cars. Good turn out for a local show event. |
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GW Motorsports 3rd Annual Car Show |
Cancun Cantina, Linthicum, MD |
1st Place - Ford Class |
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Team AfterShock Car, Truck, and Bike Halloween Bash |
1406 Merritt Blvd., Baltimore, MD |
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2006 Shows and Events
Date Show Location Results
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Baltimore Car and Truck Show |
Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD |
Did not place |
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Mount Carmel Benefit Car Show |
Mount Carmel High School, Middle River, MD |
Did not place |
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May 6, 2006 |
Speed-FX Benefit Car Show |
Eastpoint Mall, Essex, MD |
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Carlisle Fairgrounds
Carlisle, PA |
Didn't stay around long enough to find out. |
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Marley Park Church of the Nazarene 6th Annual God and Country Car Show |
Marley Park Church of the Nazarene
Glen Burnie, MD |
2nd place non-historical (judged), 3rd place best of show (judged), and 2nd place non-historical (participant's choice). |
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Motorcycle and Car Show (Honor Bound Motorcycle Ministry) |
Aberdeen, MD
Evangel Assembly of God |
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FunkMaster Flex Celebrity Car Show |
Ocean City, MD (Ocean City Convention Center) |
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Vivid Images C.C.
Compactuner Jam 4 |
Our Lady of Peace Church, Middle River, MD |
1st Place Ford/Mercury class/
also Best Domestic vehicle trophy
(186 cars on hand) |
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Mary Ann Shockley Memorial Car Show |
Jacksonville VFD
Jacksonville, MD |
Top 25 show, placed. (150 cars on hand) |
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September 2, 2006 |
NAC Plaza Car Show,
North Arundel Church |
7610 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd.
Glen Burnie, MD |
Top 60, placed.
(Bad weather, only 53 cars on hand  ) |
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Speed FX Boy & Girls Club Benefit Car Show |
Circuit City, Pulaski Highway
Rosedale, MD |
3rd place Domestic Extreme class |
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Golden Corral DAV Car Show |
Rossville Blvd
Parkville, MD |
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September 17, 2006 |
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13-3 Motorsports Car Show |
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Current Exterior Pictures
Current Interior Pictures
Engine Pictures
Trunk Shots
*The two crosses cut into either side of the trunk walls represent the two thieves on the cross with Christ and the two paths that are set before all of humanity. Either we can be the thief who repents and turns from his sin and goes to be with the Lord in heaven or the thief who mocks Jesus and goes to hell.
Recent Wins
July 1, 2007 - God and Country Car Show - (1st Place - non-historical (judged))
June 9,10, 2007 - Ocean City Custom Car and Truck Show - (2nd Place - Ford)
April 29, 2007 - CompacTuner Jam Show Series - (Best of Show - Best ICE)
March 9-11, 2007 - Ocean City Hot Rod and Custom Car Show - (1st Place - Mild Custom Convertible)
October 8, 2006 - 13-3 Motorsports 4th Annual Fall Show - (Best in class win)
September 16, 2006 - Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Car Show - (Top 20)
September 10, 2006 - Speed FX Boys & Girls Club Car Show - (3rd Place Domestic Extreme)
September 2, 2006 - NAC Plaza Car Show - (Top 60)
August 26, 2006 - Mary Ann Shockley Memorial Car Show - (Top 25)
August 19, 2006 - Compactuner Jam 4 - (1st Place Ford/Mercury class and Best Domestic)
July 2, 2006 - 6th Annual God and Country Car Show (2nd Place non-historical (judged), 2nd place non-historical (participant's choice), and 3rd place best of show (judged))
May 6, 2006 - Speed FX Benefit Car Show (2nd Place - Ford Mild Class)
October 15, 2005 - Vivid Images Compactuner Jam 3.5 Night Show (Best Domestic)
October 2, 2005 - 2nd Annual GW Motorsports Car and Truck Show (Top 40)
September 24, 2005 - Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Car Show (Top Car Show Win)
September 11, 2005 - MCAA 9th Annual Custom Car Show (Best of Class)
August 14, 2005 - Vivid Images Compactuner Jam 3 (1st Place - Ford Class)
August 6-7th, 2005 - Funk Master Flex Celebrity Car Show (1st Place - Ford Class)
July 30, 2005 - MDTO Car Show (2nd Place Domestics)
July 17, 2005 - Start Your Engines Car Show (Top 50)
July 3, 2005 - 13-Three Motorsports Car Show (Top 50)
April 30, 2005 - 2nd Annual Toyz With Noize Spring Showdown (Best Interior and Best of Class)
February 2005 - Ocean City Hot Rod and Custom Car Show (Best of Class)
September 2004 - 1st Annual GW Motorsports Car and Truck Show (Top 25)
Car:
2002 V6 Ford Mustang Convertible
Color:
Laser Red Clearcoat Tint
Parchment ragtop
Black Clearcoat Hood
Laser Red Hood Applique
Current Sponsors:
Classic Design Concepts, LLC
GW Motorsports
Vintage Limited Clothing
Adam's Premium Car Care Products
Past Sponsors:
Garcia Custom Airbrush
Morana V6 Racing
Haney Motorsport
American Muscle
Years
Building
Car: 5 years
Performance:
AODE 6 cylinder 3.8 Liter OHV, 2 valve per cylinder.
Classic Design Concepts Ram Air Shaker System with functional hood scoop and appliqué.
Morana V6 Racing 1.8 Roller Rockers.
BBK 76 MM Throttle Body.
MotoBlue 180 degree thermostat.
MotoBlue underdrive pulley.
SuperChips Custom Chip.
Ford Racing 3:73 Rear Differentials.
Dallas
Mustang MIL Eliminators.
MAC Performance Long Tube Headers.
MAC Performance H-Pipe.
MAC Performance Cat Back.
4-inch chrome single wall tips welded.
Independent modified MacPherson struts with separate coil springs on lower arms and stabilizer bar (all).
Non-independent four-bar link with coil springs on lower arm (V-6) and stabilizer bar (V-6 convertible).
Eibach Pro Springs.
Engine Dress Up:
Kirban Performance chrome Washer Reservoir cap.
Kirban Performance chrome fuse box lid.
MGW Precision chrome running pony oil cap.
MGW Precision "Mustang" chrome dipstick handle.
Red Hose Sleeving.
Chrome Radiator Hose with Chrome enders.
Exterior:
Ground Designs 2000 Black Widow II Cobra kit.
Body kit mesh.
20" X 8.5"-inch deep dish black Bullitt Wheels with machined lips and running pony centercaps
20-inch Nitto P225/45/25.
GT Effect SpeedWing R-Wing custom-built spoiler (see my car featured at GTEffect.com).
Projector headlights (black housing).
PIAA lightbulbs.
Superwhite halo foglights.
TYC Elegante tail lights.
3M Titanium Tinted Windows (20%).
Classic Design Concepts honeycomb rear panel/ with custom V6 logo.
Kirban Performance front emblem flame-painted pony.
Painted red calipers.
Ford Racing billet fuel door.
4" inch outlet welded chrome exhaust tips.
Plasmaglow platinum neon under car kit (red).
Interior:
Classic Design Concepts styling bar with brake light.
Haney Motorsport Wind-Gard.
Haney Motorsport polished door sills with running pony.
3A Racing racing seats with black 4-point harnesses.
3A Racing seat belt pads.
UPR Products diamond plate aluminum floor mats.
UPR Products polished window switches.
Custom diamond plate aluminum side door panels.
Trim painted to match laser red exterior paint.
Air vents vacuum metalized for chrome appearance.
JVC EXAD KD-AVX1 Auto DVD player headunit.
Visonik V4EQ - 1/2 Din Parametric Equalizer with subwoofer output.
MAC Performance white face instrument gauges.
MAC Performance white face A/C panel overlay.
APR chrome bullet gear shift knob.
MGW Precision chrome radio switches and A/C knobs.
MGW Precision chrome cupholder rings.
Interior neon (static red) under dash and racing seats.
AutoMeter instrument gauge bezel housing two
Stewart Warner gauges: volts and oil pressure.
Custom fabricated A-pillar double gauge pod housing
two Stewart Warner gauges: oil temperature and air/fuel ratio.
SeatBeltPads.com custom red leather seatbelt pads with text.
Custom fiberglass gauge pod in the headliner.
Autometer D-PIC gauge in headliner gauge pod.
Emerson custom-mounted, custom-fabricated
5-inch LCD monitor on passenger’s side A-pillar.
Pustom 2.5-inch LCD monitor custom-mounted,
custom-fabricated in dash bezel.
Playstation 2 custom mounted with custom faceplate
where glove box used to be.
Innovatek SV-802 8-inch sunvisor TFT car LCD monitors.
Custom fiberglass toggle switch plate and panel.
Q-Logic custom kick panels with Polk Audio db5250 Series
5.25" speakers, tweeters, and crossovers.
Rockford Fosgate Series I 75W amplifier.
(4) Rockford Fosgate P18S4 - Rockford Fosgate Punch Punch 8" 300 Watt Subwoofers
downfiring in backseat compartment, custom fiberglassed back compartment.
Two Sony XS-V1342A 5.25" speakers in custom door panel fiberglass painted laser red.
Trunk:
Two Scosche 12" HDW1244 subwoofers mounted in custom box.
Two Scosche 12" spinner subwoofer grilles.
Two Sony 3.5" XS-W3521 mid-range speakers.
Stinger HPM four-position digital distribution block
Alpine V12 MRD-M605 600W mono amplifier backlit by two red neon tubes under Plexiglas.
Custom amplifier rack with custom carpet in wheel well.
Custom fiberglass fake flooring and sidewalls in trunk wrapped in black carbon fiber vinyl.
Sidewalls each contain a Plexiglas cross backlit by 6-inch lumin disks.
Custom hand-laid carbon fiber bezel piece between rear bumper and trunk interior.
Power Acoustik PT-700MHR 7 inch widescreen video monitor in a custom made fiberglass case.
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