The Vortech V-1 S-Trim blower...
The Vortech V-1 S-Trim blower pumps 8 pounds of boosted air into the 302's cylinders. Thanks to the forced induction, the mighty engine pounds out 440 screaming ponies at the rear meats.
Knowing that the factory AODE would need some help in handling the dyno-proven 440 rwhp, Charlie had Art Carr rework said transmission. The beefed-up slushbox houses an Art Carr 3,000-stall converter and a shift kit within the case. Cooling the transmission fluid to manageable temperatures is a B&M trans cooler, while an aluminum driveshaft from FRPP links the automatic trans to the 8.8-inch, 3.73-equipped rear.
Charlie couldn't let Monica tool around in a boring white Mustang, so he enlisted the help of some friends and proceeded to shampoo and rinse the Mustang in some high-performance conditioner. He started with the undercarriage of the Pony, where he swapped in a UPR tubular K-member as well as a set of the company's tubular A-arms, coilovers, and caster/camber plates. Out back, the stock springs were bounced in favor of a set of FRPP B-springs. A set of SpinTech subframe connectors tie together the flexible flyer frame.
With the Mustang equipped with the side-exit exhaust, it was only natural that Charlie throw on a set of SVO-badged side skirts. He then bolted on a Cobra R hood with accompanying SVO scoop, an '00 Cobra-R style front bumper, a '95 Cobra rear spoiler, and an ABC rear bumper, complete with clear-out taillights. A custom tonneau cover went on next, followed by a Pure Mustang vertical-door kit that not only adds to the cool factor, but make egress easier.
Charlie maDE sure that Monica...
Charlie maDE sure that Monica would cruise only in the best. A two-tone paint-scheme is split by the color-changing properties of the DuPont Chromalusion stripe. Add in a host of body components, and this Mustang is truly priceless.
Charlie rolled the Mustang into the paint booth at Heritage Auto Body in Londonderry, New Hampshire, where master spray-gunner Jay Skabo washed the body of the car in a three-tone paint scheme. The Ford Grey Metallic hue up top is split from the Ford Oxford White on the bottom by the ever-changing DuPont Chromalusion stripe. Rounding out the looks of the Mustang is the style bar and the Boyd Coddington Osiris rims. The 18x8 fronts and 18x10 rears are shod in BFGoodrich KDW hoops, appropriately sized 245/45/18 and 295/35/18 front and rear. A set of 13.25-inch rotors hide behind each of the four rims.
After creating a custom center console and recovering the seats and door panels with a two-tone grey schematic, Charlie threw on a couple of billet interior pieces before embarking on creating the wild instrument panel. He completely reworked the dash, fabricating parts out of fiberglass and matching it with the rest of the interior before stocking it chock full of Nordskog digital gauges. He then moved to the trunk, where he 'glassed in the JL Audio amp and subs that thump out the tunes when the radio is on.
"What I like most is sitting back, enjoying what we built, and watching peoples' expressions when they see the car for the first time," Charlie says. "The power level of the car is just right; it's perfect for Monica but still has enough in it to let me slide the car around a bit."
While future plans for the car call for a stroker buildup featuring an A4 block that Monica got Charlie for Christmas (what a gal), for the time being, the happy couple enjoys the Mustang while tallying up the cost: Selling Charlie's '89 GT-painful. Picking up the '95 GT convertible-blissful. Building a car that the two of them envisioned and now enjoy-priceless.
 With the engine compartment...  With the engine compartment and exterior of the car being so over-the-top gorgeous, it was only right that Charlie invest the same amount of time and love on the interior as well. The two-tone grey interior goes well with the custom tonneau cover and styling bar. |  The rolling stock for this...  The rolling stock for this faux Cobra consists of a set of killer-looking Boyd Coddington Osiris 18-inch rims wrapped with BFGoodrich KDW meats. Hiding behind the wheels are a set of oversized 13.25-inch rotors at all four corners. |  Charlie and Monica's Pony...  Charlie and Monica's Pony has been reworked into their version of a rolling piece of art. What started out as a basic '95 Mustang GT convertible is now a Pony that showcases nothing but the best. |