If you're new, or--you don't post much....

[PNewitt]

...we need to hear from you. Tell us about yourself, and about your GT/CS; and if you don't have one, tell us why you like these cars, both the '68 and '07-08 versions. Do you have pictures? Are you in the gallery? Let's see 'em!!

You're certainly welcome HERE, so..."break that lurking habit", and jump in!

The "Welcome Wagon" has arrived ("whoa 'dere, Nellie!"), and, so, it's time to see what you're up to.

Happy Holidays!!

Paul Newitt
(Registrar).

 

[johnsgottwo]

Hey Paul, happy holidays! Just out of curiosity, will there be a chance for members to get photos of our cars in the registry? It seems like that would be tough to do, but it can't hurt to ask. Keep chargin' with the book - I got mine reserved and hopefully I'll get some extras after all the members get one.
Take care,
John

 

[CJB]

Hi, I've wanted a California Special since I saw one in New Mexico back in the late '70s. I'm looking to buy a Mustang now, but don't know if I'll be able to afford a GT/CS right away. Thought this site would be a good way to start educating myself just in case the chance came along. I'm blown away by the cars you guys have posted in the gallery. Thanks for the opportunity to learn from all of you.

 

[wally05]

I was a lurker for a long while... buy the GT/CS! My family has let me know several times that they will not allow me to sell this car for any reason, haha. It's just such a great looking car and it's out of the ordinary. I didn't know anything about them until I saw a great one on ebay earlier this year. Once my 66 fastback became a bust, I went after this car.

 

[Oink]

I've owned my CS now for 2 years and starting to get into things a bit deeper. Scary just how deep you can go. Still learning and figuring out where I'm headed with mine. It's a nice driver so I'm not changing anything too quickly.

I was going through the engine compartment and noticed under a layer of paint on the upper radiator support, drivers side, a hand painted number, 697. Could this be from the factory? Might it relate to the car number? Is this something I should preserve?

 

[DeadStang]

I don't post much but have lurked around here for for several years (had a different name before). I have had #2 CS/GTs over the past several years, but currently am without. My first was a J-code from southern Oregon that sat dead for 23 years, partially disassembled. It found a very good home with a friend up in Wenatchee, who is close to finally getting it back on the road again, now 29 years later! My second CS, I traded a '65 Thunderbird and a '77 Corvette for early this past year. It was a C-code, very low optioned car that had been teenaged considerably over the years. It went south to Vegas, but I'm not sure where it has ended up.

Unfortunately, I seem to have a sickness involving Mustangs. When the illness began, I was into the earliest cars--had a 1964.5 D-code 4 speed coupe that I drove for several years, a '65 or two, and a '66. It has gradually evolved, perhaps as I've gotten older and my back isn't what it used to be, into the "later" vintage Mustangs, which are bigger and plushier to drive. Although the CS/GTs and the '68 fastbacks still really appeal to me, I seem to be addicted to 1969s primarily, with a lesser (but still present) lust for the '70s. I won't admit to anyone (don't take it personally!) how many cars I actually own, but I will say that there are "several," including 1968s, 1969s, and a 1970 Mustang (OK, OK, some of them are dead parts cars, but they still count, according to my husband).

So that's my story...

 

[koronen]

I am sort of new to the site, and to the awareness of the GT/CS in all. I have always loved mustangs, but knew about the more talked about shelbies, machs and bosses.

My first experience with the GT/ CS came after I came back to Korea from leave. Let me reiterate...I have always loved mustangs, and since I was about 14 I knew that one was in my future. However, being in the Army has not really been very helpful in that respect...I have been to Iraq twice, and am in Korea now. While I was on leave, I was about to buy a 2002 convertible special edition, but at the time I decided it would be unwise to buy one to have it just sit there. Then I did the math, and realised that with my reenlistment bonus coming up, I could afford one of the new mustangs. While building my mustang, I wanted something more than just a stock GT, and found an option called a "California Special" option. I liked the side scoops, the bigger tires, and the 2 toned seats. The black/ parchment seats really sold me.

After ordering my car (we have a New Car Sales place here, that does factory direct ordering for us), I came home and got on the internet to find pictures and information about it. That was where my awareness of what a CS actually was, and my excitement grew even more.

Now, to the specifics of my car:
2008 Mustang GT/ CS
Black exterior
Black/ Parchment interior
GT appearance package
DVD Navigation system
HID headlights
Shaker 500 sound system (didn't want the subs in the trunk with the 1000)
And everything else that comes standard with the CS package. I opted to stay away from the ambient lighting and some of the other fluff options.

Plans for my GT/ CS
New hood, most likely the Cerivini's hood that looks like the '68 version
New ducktail spoiler, not sure which one to go with though
Remove or replace the GT/ CS stripe, was thinking white, but I do like the black on black stripe, and may keep it that way.
I was thinking about getting some rear window louvres, not quite sold on that yet though.

Unfortunately, I don't get back from Korea for 3 months, so I don't get my car till then, so no pictures till then, when I get it though I will post pics. Car is already financed and a large down payment is down, so getting it is a done deal =)

 

[jaystang]

This is a great thread. I've been lurking for a few months now so I figured I'd chime in.

I do not own a GT/CS (and probably never will). I do however own a 68 Coupe. I've been a mustang guy for as long as I can remember, and I purchased my 68 when I was 15 (i'm now 23). From the age of 15-16 my father and I completely stripped her down and rebuilt everything from the ground up. We did all the work ourselves except for paint. Our originally intentions were for it to be my daily driver car. We ended up going above and beyond our expectations and it turned out too nice to park in the high school lot everyday. So I bought a second car, and the mustang turned into a weekend cruser.

It's now 8 years later, and well, it's time to start playing with it again. For the past couple months we tossed around some ideas on what we wanted to do with the car, and we finally decided a GT/CS clone is the way to go. Lets be honest, most early mustang coupes are a dime a dozen. They are great and all, but they pretty much all look/sound/drive the same. I wanted to do something a bit more unique, and the GT/CS is as unique as a coupe can get. I know how some people on this board may feel about clones, and I respect that, but I have no intentions of ever passing it off as something its not, and I certainly would never try to turn around and sell it as being a true GT/CS.

Anyway, this is just the begining for me. I'm currently working on rebuilding a 351w that will be replacing the original 289, and I'm also in the process of collecting all of the parts to swap out the original C4 with a T5. And of course collecting all of those hard to find GT/CS parts.

So far this board has been great and very helpful! Especially you Arlie, thanks again for everything.

~Jamie

 

[DeadStang]

This is a great thread. I've been lurking for a few months now so I figured I'd chime in.

I do not own a GT/CS (and probably never will). I do however own a 68 Coupe. I've been a mustang guy for as long as I can remember, and I purchased my 68 when I was 15 (i'm now 23). From the age of 15-16 my father and I completely stripped her down and rebuilt everything from the ground up. We did all the work ourselves except for paint. Our originally intentions were for it to be my daily driver car. We ended up going above and beyond our expectations and it turned out too nice to park in the high school lot everyday. So I bought a second car, and the mustang turned into a weekend cruser.

It's now 8 years later, and well, it's time to start playing with it again. For the past couple months we tossed around some ideas on what we wanted to do with the car, and we finally decided a GT/CS clone is the way to go. Lets be honest, most early mustang coupes are a dime a dozen. They are great and all, but they pretty much all look/sound/drive the same. I wanted to do something a bit more unique, and the GT/CS is as unique as a coupe can get. I know how some people on this board may feel about clones, and I respect that, but I have no intentions of ever passing it off as something its not, and I certainly would never try to turn around and sell it as being a true GT/CS.

Anyway, this is just the begining for me. I'm currently working on rebuilding a 351w that will be replacing the original 289, and I'm also in the process of collecting all of the parts to swap out the original C4 with a T5. And of course collecting all of those hard to find GT/CS parts.

So far this board has been great and very helpful! Especially you Arlie, thanks again for everything.

~Jamie

Jamie,

Sounds like a good plan to me. I'd do all the CS stuff, but I'd add the '68 Shelby-style front end fiberglass pieces, too. The coolest looking Shelby, IMO, is the '68, even tho I know the purist say that '67 was the pinnacle of Shelby-grooviness or whatever.

Good luck with your project!

 

[robert campbell]

This is a great thread. I've been lurking for a few months now so I figured I'd chime in.

I do not own a GT/CS (and probably never will). I do however own a 68 Coupe. I've been a mustang guy for as long as I can remember, and I purchased my 68 when I was 15 (i'm now 23). From the age of 15-16 my father and I completely stripped her down and rebuilt everything from the ground up. We did all the work ourselves except for paint. Our originally intentions were for it to be my daily driver car. We ended up going above and beyond our expectations and it turned out too nice to park in the high school lot everyday. So I bought a second car, and the mustang turned into a weekend cruser.

It's now 8 years later, and well, it's time to start playing with it again. For the past couple months we tossed around some ideas on what we wanted to do with the car, and we finally decided a GT/CS clone is the way to go. Lets be honest, most early mustang coupes are a dime a dozen. They are great and all, but they pretty much all look/sound/drive the same. I wanted to do something a bit more unique, and the GT/CS is as unique as a coupe can get. I know how some people on this board may feel about clones, and I respect that, but I have no intentions of ever passing it off as something its not, and I certainly would never try to turn around and sell it as being a true GT/CS.

Anyway, this is just the begining for me. I'm currently working on rebuilding a 351w that will be replacing the original 289, and I'm also in the process of collecting all of the parts to swap out the original C4 with a T5. And of course collecting all of those hard to find GT/CS parts.

So far this board has been great and very helpful! Especially you Arlie, thanks again for everything.

~Jamie

Load it up!! Put the 68 Shelby front end on it like Deadstang said!! Make it yours, make it unique!! As long as you don't misrepresent it, go for it!! And when your done, post some pics!!!

Rob

 

[Code HP]

here is mine. 07 GT/CS Code HP. lots of mods

 

[robert campbell]

Wow!!! Love the shaker scoop!!! Yaaaaa babeee!!!

 

[jaystang]

DeadStang & Rob,
Thanks for the advice... I will be sure to post pics of the progress!

 

[Mosesatm]

This is a great thread. I've been lurking for a few months now so I figured I'd chime in.

I do not own a GT/CS (and probably never will). I do however own a 68 Coupe. I've been a mustang guy for as long as I can remember, and I purchased my 68 when I was 15 (i'm now 23). From the age of 15-16 my father and I completely stripped her down and rebuilt everything from the ground up. We did all the work ourselves except for paint. Our originally intentions were for it to be my daily driver car. We ended up going above and beyond our expectations and it turned out too nice to park in the high school lot everyday. So I bought a second car, and the mustang turned into a weekend cruser.

It's now 8 years later, and well, it's time to start playing with it again. For the past couple months we tossed around some ideas on what we wanted to do with the car, and we finally decided a GT/CS clone is the way to go. Lets be honest, most early mustang coupes are a dime a dozen. They are great and all, but they pretty much all look/sound/drive the same. I wanted to do something a bit more unique, and the GT/CS is as unique as a coupe can get. I know how some people on this board may feel about clones, and I respect that, but I have no intentions of ever passing it off as something its not, and I certainly would never try to turn around and sell it as being a true GT/CS.

Anyway, this is just the begining for me. I'm currently working on rebuilding a 351w that will be replacing the original 289, and I'm also in the process of collecting all of the parts to swap out the original C4 with a T5. And of course collecting all of those hard to find GT/CS parts.

So far this board has been great and very helpful! Especially you Arlie, thanks again for everything.

~Jamie

Thanks for the compliment, Jamie. I haven't forgotten about you. Just been out of town for the past couple weeks. I'll see if I can box up those parts this weekend.

 

[jaystang]

Thanks for the compliment, Jamie. I haven't forgotten about you. Just been out of town for the past couple weeks. I'll see if I can box up those parts this weekend.

Wait, which parts? I thought I received everything from you already. haha

 

[Mosesatm]

Wait, which parts? I thought I received everything from you already. haha

Sorry, Jamie, that was meant for Zac. It was late when I wrote that and I had just driven from LAX to Camarillo in the rain so my brain was toast. Damn, crazy LA drivers!!!

Zac, I haven't forgotten about your parts!!!

 

[jaystang]

lol... no worries, it happens

 

[hotrodgrany]

here is mine. 07 GT/CS Code HP. lots of mods

Hay I love what you have done to you new GT/CS....

 

[hotrodgrany]

The first time I ever heard of, or seen a California Special was last summer, at a car show and at the time I thought they were awsome looking Stangs, but this was of course the '07's. I never realized at that time I would be owning one. Well, when I desided to get a new Mustang, I had the dealership search for one for me and, of course it was a '07' GT/CS. I was wanting another black one again. After getting mine I had to do research on this Mustang and found this forum and was so glad I did. It is full of vast information on GT/CS, my GT/CS and well as the original ones. Here you find every one pleasent and one big family. This is a excellent forum. I am in the hopes of getting my '95' Mustang back, my first Mustang, of which started, what you might say, my passion for Mustangs.
Here it is as well as my current GT/CS. I may as well add a picture of my '04' Mustang GT convert ,of which I also own. This would make a great start to a Mustang collection.

 

[rgallucci]

I am new here too. Just joined.

I am essentially doing what Jamie is doing for pretty much the same reasons, although with a '67 convertible. There are three '67 convertibles in my neighborhood(!), and yes, they are getting pretty boring. I thought of going all out Shelby clone but there are too many "Elenore's" out there now. I think I am going to try an HCS-esque clone since I am in OKC and of course there weren't CS's in '67. I am going to go with the side scoops, CS trunk, q-panel extensions and tail lights to give my interpretation of what say, a prototype '67/68 HCS convertible would have looked like. I agree about missrepresentation, and will never pass it off as the real deal. I just want for it to catch ones eye in the lineup of all the other '67 convertibles at the next local show.

BTW, where can I find an '67 HCS fender decal? No mustang vendor seems to carry them.