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FOLLOW THE UPGRADES


FOLLOW THIS PROJECT AS WE TAKE A TROPHY WINNING MAGAZINE FEATURE CAR, TEAR IT APART, AND REVITALIZE IT WITH THE MOST POPULAR CLASSIC MUSTANG UPGRADES AVAILABLE TODAY!


FOLLOW THIS PROJECT AS WE TAKE A TROPHY WINNING MAGAZINE FEATURE CAR, TEAR IT APART, AND REVITALIZE IT WITH THE MOST POPULAR CLASSIC MUSTANG UPGRADES AVAILABLE TODAY!


FOLLOW THIS PROJECT AS WE TAKE A TROPHY WINNING MAGAZINE FEATURE CAR, TEAR IT APART, AND REVITALIZE IT WITH THE MOST POPULAR CLASSIC MUSTANG UPGRADES AVAILABLE TODAY! FOLLOW THIS PROJECT AS WE TAKE A CUSTOMER'S TROPHY WINNING MAGAZINE FEATURE CAR, TEAR IT APART, AND REVITALIZE IT WITH THE MOST POPULAR CLASSIC MUSTANG UPGRADES AVAILABLE TODAY. FOLLOW ALONG STEP-BY-STEP AS STYLING, TECHNOLOGY, AND ENGINEERING UPGRADES ARE MADE. WATCH AS ANOTHER STE CLASSIC MUSTANG IS CREATED. TO WHET YOUR APPETITE FOR WHAT IS TO COME LET'S TAKE A LOOK AT THE STE UPGRADE PLAN.


STE PLAN - PROJECT SCOPE
$15,553.50*

*Parts & Labor











Exterior - Add Flash, Stance, & Attitude!
  • Replace front valance with Shelby-style racing valance. Watch for a unique twist as another K.A.R. exclusive STE product is unveiled.
  • Replace 15" wheels with 17" wheels and low profile tires. Various 17" wheels will be tested until the desired "look" is achieved.
  • New grill treatment. Grill appearance and lighting will work in harmony with the new STE front valance.

Interior - Create Creature Comfort, Safety, and Business-like Appearance!
  • Refinish metal dash, metal portion of doors, and metal quarter trims to color match new interior.
  • Refinish dash pad to color match upholstery.
  • Re-upholster seats with sport seat upholstery and sport seat foam.
  • Install sport seat adjustable headrests.
  • Replace carpeting.
  • Install front 3-point seat belts.
  • Replace instrument bezel and glove box door with new brushed aluminum versions.
  • Replace all gauges with white face electro-luminescent gauges.
  • Add console with brushed aluminum finish to match dash area.
  • Install AM/FM radio with iPod.
  • Install Flaming River tilt steering column with enhanced Waterfall steering wheel.
  • Install K.A.R.-Pedal Pad Kit with stainless braided throttle cable assembly.
  • Install lighted scuff plates with a running horse logo.
  • Install Perfect Fit air conditioning system.

Engine Compartment & Mechanicals - Create Show Stopping Appearance, Enhanced handling and Real Whoa Power!
  • Clean and detail engine compartment.
  • Install Showworks polished stainless fender apron and core support dress-up kit.
  • Install Endura-Shine high flow water pump.
  • Install Endura-Shine 4-barrel intake manifold.
  • Install polished billet aluminum air cleaner, valve covers, and breathers.
  • Install polished billet aluminum pulley system.
  • Install air conditioning components with polished compressor.
  • Install polished, stainless windshield washer reservoir and overflow tanks.
  • Install Cool-Flex chrome radiator hoses and a chrome thermostat housing.
  • Replace engine compartment bolts with an STE exclusive polished stainless fastener kit.
  • Install a Power Master polished 140 AMP, 1 wire alternator with a Power Master finishing touch kit.
  • Install power rack and pinion steering.
  • Install power brake booster and dual reservoir master cylinder for a safety upgrade.
  • Convert to cable clutch assembly.

Other Considerations - Not Currently in Plan Scope
  • Halogen headlight conversion kit
  • LED tail lights
  • Flowmaster exhaust system
  • 1966 Shelby style dash tach
  • Classic light bar with 3rd brake light
  • STE 5-speed shifter handle with Billet knob
  • Billet tail light bezels
  • Billet GT gas cap
  • Rear seat 3-point seat belts

Week-by-week pictures will be posted laying out the plan's progress. Keep in mind that this is not a restoration. This Mustang is very nice as is. This is a revitalization project that will convert a former owner's trophy winning dream car to fulfilling a new owner's desire for a Classic Mustang with enhanced Styling, Technology, and Engineering. Follow along! This will be fun!