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Muscle Mustang Holiday Gifts - 'Tis The SeasonEnhance Your Gift List With MM&FF's 4th Annual Holiday Gift Guide. From the January, 2009 issue of Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords By Frank H. Cicerale Photography by Brendan Moran, Evan J. Smith
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Models: Tara, Christine, and... Models: Tara, Christine, and a very sweaty Santa Claus Once again, the season of giving has arrived, and pretty soon our credit cards will be burning up, our bank accounts will go bone dry, and the spot underneath the Christmas Tree (or similar) will be filled with goodies for the loved ones. Throw in the stress of shopping, fighting for a parking spot at the mall, watching the bags explode as you try to stuff all of that junk into the trunk, and you can see why the holiday season is such a joyous time of year! To help ease the pain and rising blood pressure readings, we made a phone call to the man himself. We got old Saint Nick on the horn, and when we asked him what some of our wrench-turning, race gas ingesting, boost sniffing, gear jamming, power hungry readers would like for the holidays, he promptly hung up the phone, slid behind the wheel of his red Ford GT, and blasted down to MM&FF Command Central with gifts in tow. We were extremely surprised when Santa barged into our recent edit meeting in full regalia and dumped two big sacks full of really cool gifts on the table. As we sifted through the goodies, he made sure to remind us that for one reason or another, we were all on the bad list, so we couldn't keep anything. "So how do we get off of the bad list?" questioned MM&FF's head honcho Evan Smith. "Oh, I think a six-pack and a free subscription should do," said the jolly one. So as you sit there by the fireplace, on the john, or somewhere hiding from your better half reading your favorite magazine and checking out these really cool gifts, know that the "eggnog" went down nice, and Santa put Rudolph and the rest of the reindeer on autopilot so he could read his free copy as well. Kick back, relax, and enjoy the offerings we have in store for you this year. Make a list, check it twice, and then overnight it to Santa and the elves. Hopefully you're on his good list!  You will stop wondering where...  You will stop wondering where your keys have gone when you unwrap the Ford Mustang 3D hanging shelf on Christmas morning. Measuring just over 20 inches, the shelf is made of durable poly-resin, and comes painted and detailed to look like the front end of a classic '65 Mustang. If you still want to lose your keys, then feel free to put a couple of your favorite die-casts on the shelf. Either way, tell your better half to make sure Santa opens up the wallet to the tune of $59.99 and has it there for you on Christmas morning. California Car CoveR; 800/423-5525; www.calcarcover.com  Okay, so it's the dead of...  Okay, so it's the dead of winter, but summer will soon be coming up, and wouldn't this Ford tabletop neon sign look really nice on the drink table on the pool deck? We sure thought so! The neon sign is perfect for a desktop, tabletop, display case, mantel, or bar, and features a rocker-style on/off switch and a wide base for steadiness. The sign retails for $54.99. California Car Cover; 800/423-5525; www.calcarcover.com  Why only put one hat on your...  Why only put one hat on your Christmas list. Put them all on! Thanks to Holley, you can choose from different style NOS, Hooker, Holley, Weiand (pictured), and Earl's hats. All of the hats feature an adjustable back, and all will set you back $13.95. Holley Performance Products; 270/781-9741; www.holley.com  Imagine building your own...  Imagine building your own customized car. Sure, we all do that with our big cars, but what if you could build a car for your brother or son and have it under the tree? Think of it like a Mustang version of Build-A-Bear. Thanks to Ridemakerz, that's now possible. Instead of building a painstaking plastic model, you can build a Mustang custom-tailored to your preferences, from The Fast and The Furious wannabe vibrant green S197, to the flat-black one seen later on. You can even turn them into a remote control car. Prices range from $12-$25, not including accessories. Ridemakerz; 866/58-RIDEZ; www.ridemakerz.com  Show off your allegiance to...  Show off your allegiance to the Blue Oval with a Blue Oval toolbox. Made of sturdy 2-gauge steel, the toolbox showcases a tough powdercoated finish and plenty of storage for handtools and detailing supplies. Grab your credit card and pick one up. Surely you can explain the $99.99 bill to the missus. California Car Cover; 800/423-5525; www.calcarcover.com  Make engine noises and pretend...  Make engine noises and pretend you're driving when at work with GMP's Shelby GT-350 1:6-scale dashboard. Featuring an optional business card holder, model identification plaque, realistic switches, turn-signal detents, and more, the dash is perfect for closing your eyes when the boss comes in and dreaming of being behind the wheel at Sebring. GMP Diecast; 800/536-1637; www.gmpdiecast.com  While the weather outside...  While the weather outside might be frightful, you can see just how cold it is from the warmth of your house with the Mr. Horsepower Thermometer. Showcasing the Road Runner and Clay Smith Cams moniker, the thermometer measures from -40 to 120 degrees F, and will only set you back a mere $27.95. Summit Racing Equipment; 800/230-3030; www.summitracing.com; Genuine Hot Rod Hardware; 800/575-1932; www.genuinehotrod.com  Why Have a train under the...  Why Have a train under the tree when you can set up your own Ford performance shop? Thanks to GMP Diecast, you can do just that. For exhaust installs, tranny swaps, and other heavy-duty work, check out the 1:18-scale two-post service lift. The lift is made to support one car, and is adjustable in height. It comes with a rolling drain tank and pan, and retails for $44.95. Store a couple of cars easier with the four-post drive-on lift. This lift is also adjustable, sells for $44.95, and allows you to store one car on it and another under it. No shop would be complete without tools and cars. To that end, don't look past the Ford Racing tool and trailer set, which comes with an open trailer, air tanks, and other accessories. The trailer set will put you back $64.95. As for the cars, who can look past some hard-hitting Ford muscle, both past and present? The flamed Brizio/Edelbrock '32 Ford showcases suicide doors and a price tag of $99.95, while the fendered silver and black '32 Ford comes with a removable top and side hoods. That die-cast also checks in at $99.95. Who could look past the blue and silver prototype '93 Mustang GT or the '67 Streetfighter Fairlane prototypes? Expect those to be available from GMP soon. GMP Diecast; 800/536-1637; www.gmpdiecast.com  The Shelby GT500 die-cast...  The Shelby GT500 die-cast model kit from Classic Metal Works is a perfect gift for the Mustang-loving dad to give to his Mustang-loving son on Christmas morning. The kit features a super high-gloss custom paint finish, a detailed engine and interior, and some killer looking custom wheels and tires. The kits assemble with a small screwdriver with little to no gluing, and retail for $24.99. You can also pick up a red '05 Mustang GT kit as well. Classic Metal Works; 419/842-8114; www.classicmetalworks.com  Show your car some love by...  Show your car some love by getting it a car cover from the experts at California Car Cover. The Noah cover is very breathable, is perfect for a car spending a lengthy amount of time both indoors and out, and is much more durable than the Stormweave cover from California Car Cover. The cover comes with a four-year warranty, and can be customized with numerous logos, including the Mustang running pony and the Ford blue oval. Not too shabby for $229.99. California Car Cover; 800/423-5525; www.calcarcover.com  Who doesn't love die-cast...  Who doesn't love die-cast cars? Here we have a couple of really cool items for under the tree. Don't have your significant other spend a boring day at work. Make sure he or she has something cool to look at on their desk, like the Speed Freaks Mustang paperweight (far right). Weighing in at exactly 21/2 pounds, the paperweight looks cool sitting still and keeping those messy papers in check. At $35.95, it's a great gift for under the tree. For the kids, check out the flat black Ridemakerz S197 customizable model (far left). For those looking for a collectible, check out GMP Diecast's Streetfighter 1:24-scale Cobra and the soon-to-come black '93 Mustang GT (center). Both GMP cars feature a bevy of options, such as an opening hood, hatch, and doors, rolling wheels, and realistic details. The Streetfighter Cobra also showcases details such as a 347 stroker engine, Vortech T-trim supercharger, rollbar, and more. While no price was given for the GT, the Cobra checks in at $109.95. The paperweight can be picked up from Summit Racing Equipment; 800/230-3030; www.summitracing.com, or Genuine Hot Rod Hardware; 800/575-1932; www.genuinehotrod.com. The Ridemakerz car is from Ridemakerz; 866/58-RIDEZ; www.ridemakerz.com. The GMP cars can be found at GMP Diecast; 800/536-1637; www.gmpdiecast.com.  Relive the formative days...  Relive the formative days of NHRA drag racing by asking for GMP Diecast's 1:18-scale version of "Ohio" George Montgomery's Mr. Gasket 427 Mustang gasser. Made to look like the car did back when it tore up dragstrips around the country, the car features a flip-top lid to get a look at the detailed engine. Pop the rest of the body rearwards, and you can gander at Montgomery's office where he handled business behind the wheel. This miniature version of drag racing lore retails for $139.99. GMP Diecast; 800/536-1637; www.gmpdiecast.com  Go retro this Christmas with...  Go retro this Christmas with Weiand's Navy Blue Retro T-shirt. Made out of 100 percent preshrunk cotton, the shirt features the Weiand logo on the left chest, and the artwork on the back. Tell your loved ones to plunk down the $22.99 and choose from small to XXXL. If that isn't your style, then check out the NOS Bike T-shirt. Showcasing the NOS logo and some really cool graphics, the shirt comes in sizes ranging from small to XXXL (for Santa, of course), and goes for a mere $19.99. Holley Performance Products; 270/781-9741; www.holley.com. If you're looking for a great stocking stuffer, then check out Vedalo HD's Milano sunglasses. The shades feature polycarbonate lenses, a drop-forged anodized aluminum alloy frame, spring-loaded concealed stainless hinges for resilient endurance, and ribbed stem pads that grip both the head and ear. The lenses provide glare-free views, and you can get the Milano in either grey aluminum with smoke lenses, or black aluminum with copper-rose lenses. We asked Santa to have the elves take our $159 and bring us a pair down from the North Pole. Vedalo HD; 800/801-4523; www.vedalohd.com  Once the Christmas Tree is...  Once the Christmas Tree is down, light up your foyer or living room with an Earl's neon clock. Featuring a yellow neon ring, chrome hands, and a black second hand, the clock is one stylish way to tell time. It runs on one AA battery, and goes for $50.00. You can also choose from Holley, Hooker, Weiand, and NOS clocks. Eh, just get one of each for each room in the house. Holley Performance Products; 270/781-9741; www.holley.com  Show your love for all things...  Show your love for all things Ford with Acme Trading Company's Ford desktop sign. Acme is a division of GMP Diecast, and produced this sign to complement your garage, desk, den, living room, or anywhere else you want to show off the Ford blue colors. The sign measures 81/2 inches tall and 7 inches wide, and showcases the Ford logo with durable neon-style lighting and backlighting on a reliable and steady base. The sign takes four AA batteries, and goes for $59.95. GMP Diecast; 800/536-1637; www.gmpdiecast.com  Show your love for the NHRA...  Show your love for the NHRA Motorsports Museum with this vintage-looking NHRA Motorsports Museum 10th Anniversary tin sign. The sign is perfect for your den or family room, and is endorsed by the NHRA's late founder, Wally Parks. Not only does it look good, but it's also a steal at $19.95. Summit Racing Equipment; 800/230-3030; www.summitracing.com; Genuine Hot Rod Hardware; 800/575-1932; www.genuinehotrod.com  Surely opening up a lamp showcasing...  Surely opening up a lamp showcasing the legendary 427 SOHC Ford engine on Christmas morning would be a great way to celebrate the holiday. The lamp features a miniature 1:6 version of the Ford powerplant on a solid base, as well as a matching lampshade emblazoned with nostalgic photos of the engine. The mini-motor showcases a removable air cleaner, a fully functional and turning flywheel and starter motor, and turning fan, fan belt, pulleys, alternator, and power steering pump. The lamp goes for $65.95, and takes a 60-watt bulb. Summit Racing Equipment; 800/230-3030; www.summitracing.com; Genuine Hot Rod Hardware; 800/575-1932; www.genuinehotrod.com  Tell time by taking a walk...  Tell time by taking a walk down memory lane with the '32 Ford Grille wall clock. The 7x101/2-inch ceramic replica is painted glossy black and pearlescent silver, and features vintage-style hands. The clock operates on one AA battery, and retails for $24.95. Summit Racing Equipment; 800/230-3030; www.summitracing.com; Genuine Hot Rod Hardware; 800/575-1932; www.genuinehotrod.com  Forget the eggnog. Have Santa...  Forget the eggnog. Have Santa drop off this super-cool gas-powered party blender for some high-horsepower margaritas. A powerful four-stroke, 23cc gas engine blends up to a quart of your favorite party drink. Just pull the starter cord, fire her up, and hang on to the handlebars for dear life. The blender comes with a stainless steel pitcher that detaches for easy pouring and cleaning, as well as 36-inch telescoping legs for short or tall heights. The blender is the perfect gift, and will only set you back $249.95. Just don't spill anything. That's a major party foul! Summit Racing Equipment; 800/230-3030; www.summitracing.com; Genuine Hot Rod Hardware; 800/575-1932; www.genuinehotrod.com  Throw some nostalgia into...  Throw some nostalgia into your basement or hangout area with this awesome-looking Ford Motor Neon V-8 sign. This limited edition sign is based on those found in Ford dealerships back in the '40s and '50s, and showcases a hand-built aluminum frame with neon lights. The sign comes with heavy-duty brackets for easy hanging. Measuring 42 inches wide, 42 inches tall, and 10 inches deep, it's worth the $3,499.99. Also, don't forget to ask Santa to drop off a new bike for the kids. Have him load his sleigh up with a GT-350 Mustang pedal car. The GT-350 you see in the background is signed by Carroll Shelby, and comes with a certificate of authenticity. The car features fully adjustable pedals, chrome hubcaps, a detailed grille, and a working four-speed shifter. At $299.99, it might be the cheapest Shelby you'll ever buy! California Car Cover; 800/423-5525; www.calcarcover.com  Hopefully we have done our...  Hopefully we have done our required task of spreading good cheer and giving you some great gift ideas. Evidently we must have done a good job as Santa looks like he was having some fun with one of our helpers. That or he had some beer muscles going. Either way, happy holidays!  Instead of getting your wife...  Instead of getting your wife or girlfriend a vacuum for the holidays, shock them and ask for one, specifically the Professional Series vacuum from Shop-Vac. The one Santa left for us showcases a 6.5 hp motor and a 12-gallon capacity tank. The vacuum is of the wet/dry variety, and comes with a 20-foot cord, quiet operation, a tank drain, lock-on hose, and a slew of accessories. Priced at $155.99, the Professional Series Shop-Vac is definitely a seasonal must-have. Shop Vac; 570/326-3557; www.shopvac.com
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